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South Fremantle forward Trey Ruscoe kicked seven goals.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSouth survive late surge as Ruscoe boots seven

South Fremantle have survived a huge late scare from a fast-finishing East Perth to put themselves a game clear at the top of the ladder with a 10-point victory. 

Samantha Rogers

Perth's Oscar Hine-Baston celebrates a goal.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumConstable stars again as Demons hold off plucky Swans

Perth co-captain Charlie Constable might have one hand on the Sandover Medal after leading the Demons to a scrappy 15-point win over an injury-hit Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel forwards Isaiah Dudley and Corey Tregeza celebrate a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBrilliant Brodie powers Thunder to dominant win over Eagles

Another dominant performance from Will Brodie has powered Peel Thunder to victory over West Coast at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

We’re nearly half-way through a bumper WAFL season and they key players are starting to standout from the pack. See which players are leading the key statistics here.

WAFL 2025CommentsREVEALED: The WAFL’s biggest stat winners for 2025 so far

We’re nearly half-way through a bumper WAFL season and they key players are starting to standout from the pack. See which players are leading the key statistics here.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brandon Erceg and Aaron Clarke are set to go head-to-head.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumForgotten backman called up to tackle destructive Demon

Swan Districts have been forced to turn to former captain Brandon Erceg to try to stop Perth spearhead Aaron Clarke as injuries continue to mount.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle great Haiden Schloithe has opened up on how football and his beloved Bulldogs helped him get through the gruelling treatment for testicular cancer as he prepares for his remarkable comeback.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL 2025CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Schloithe opens up on incredible comeback from cancer

South Fremantle great Haiden Schloithe has opened up on how football and his beloved Bulldogs helped him get through the gruelling treatment for testicular cancer as he prepares for his remarkable comeback.

Mitchell Woodcock

Western Australia’s two AFL clubs and its peak football body have backed a proposal to have an in-season tournament that will reduce the travel burden of both Freo and West Coast, The West can reveal.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA clubs back bold plan for an AFL in-season tournament

Western Australia’s two AFL clubs and its peak football body have backed a proposal to have an in-season tournament that will reduce the travel burden of both Freo and West Coast, The West can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock & Craig O’Donoghue

Fremantle forward Michael Walters is set to return through the WAFL on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWAFL the setting for Walters’ first game of season

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters will launch his 2025 season at Peel Thunder rather than at AFL level this weekend, The West Australian can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Eagles fell to Perth in the WAFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: Hall continues hot form as Eagles recall looms

West Coast midfielder Clay Hall is pushing for an AFL recall after another stellar performance in the WAFL. Which other Eagles shone in a loss to Perth?

Mitchell Woodcock

Harvey Johnston

AFLCommentsPremiumBack to basics: Young Eagle on how WAFL team must improve

Young West Coast wingman Harvey Johnston says they must get better at the basics if they’re going to improve at the WAFL level and push their senior teammates.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont star Bailey Rogers starred against Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiership dream inspiring Rogers, Bolton to push harder

Claremont stalwart Bailey Rogers says the Tigers are desperate to avoid the heartache of away finals as premiership aspirations continue to fuel match-winning performances.

Aaron Kirby

Perth co-captain Charlie Constable gets a handball out.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumParfitt outlines what Demons must do to take next step

Perth star recruit Brandan Parfitt says it’s time for the Demons to stop being ‘bullied’ by the powerhouse teams if they’re to gain similar status.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zac Mainwaring starred in the first half of the Tigers’ win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumTigers hold off Lions scare after rumble in the jungle

Claremont has survived an unexpected rumble in the jungle against Subiaco, staving off a scare from the league’s cellar dwellers by 12 points on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

James Spadanuda and Jed Hagan celebrate a goal for East Fremantle.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks bite back to spoil West Perth’s party

East Fremantle have responded from a derby demolition with a 39-point victory over West Perth to spoil the party in Falcons veteran Shane Nelson’s 250th game. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast were beaten by Perth.

WAFL 2025PremiumParfitt tears up Eagles after mid-season draft snub

Brandan Parfitt has given West Coast a stark reminder of what they missed out on in the mid-season draft, tearing them apart as Perth claimed a 38-point win.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth captain Luke Meadows.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumFalcons await captain’s call as veteran reaches milestone

West Perth are sweating on scans that could determine the fate of captain Luke Meadow’s season as they prepare to celebrate another milestone for star Shane Nelson.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former Fremantle Docker Nathan Wilson leads this week’s Bush and ‘Burbs.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumThe former Docker who’s tearing it up in the country

Former Fremantle defender Nathan Wilson has emerged as one of the best players getting around country footy this year and has his side undefeated to start the season.

Jackson Barrett

Royal Sam van Dieman (right) declares East Perth are top-two material.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals forward declares East Perth ‘belong’ in top two

East Perth forward Sam van Diemen says the Royals ‘belong’ in the top two after moving into second with a comfortable win over derby rivals West Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Bulldogs players celebrate the win.

WAFLPremiumSouth not letting flag favouritism go to their heads

Star midfielder Isiah Winder says South Fremantle aren’t getting ahead of themselves in 2025, despite sitting outright on top of the ladder after a 7-1 start to the season.

Samantha Rogers

East Fremantle star Milan Murdock after the derby defeat to South Fremantle.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSharks won’t make excuses for derby demolition, says Eardley

East Fremantle premiership defender Cam Eardley says his side can’t make excuses after a derby demolition by arch-rivals South Fremantle.

Samantha Rogers

West Perth’s Luke Meadows was injured against East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFalcons caught in Royal procession as midfield gun goes down

West Perth have had injury added to derby insult in a 45-point WA Day defeat to East Perth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

South Freo soak in their victory.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDogs maul Sharks on WA Day to claim derby bragging rights

South Fremantle have claimed bragging rights and outright top spot on the ladder with a dominant 54-point victory over cross-town rivals East Fremantle on WA Day. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has given No.1 mid-season rookie draftee Tom McCarthy’s WAFL debut the tick of approval.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcCarthy’s first game in Eagles colours impresses McQualter

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has given No.1 mid-season rookie draftee Tom McCarthy’s WAFL debut the tick of approval.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle skipper Kyle Baskerville and South Fremantle captain Chad Pearson ahead of the WA Day Derby.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumFreo derby set to be an ‘old fashioned dog fight’

South Fremantle coach Craig White is anticipating an ‘old-fashioned dog fight’ as he prepares his side for the most anticipated WA Day Derby in recent memory.

Mitchell Woodcock