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East Fremantle coach Bill Monaghan has resigned with one year left on his deal.

WAFLVideoPremiumSharks begin hunt for new coach amid Monaghan exit

A third WAFL club is on the hunt for a new coach after Bill Monaghan stepped down from his role at East Fremantle with a year left on his contract.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle beat South Fremantle to the 2026 WAFL colts premiership.

WAFLPremiumSharks hope colts flag can start AFL conveyor belt again

East Fremantle colts coach Sam Mainwaring believes the Sharks claiming their first underage flag since 2017 will turbocharge the development of players within one of the WAFL’s leading junior programs.

Josh Kempton

Ash Prescott says the Tigers’ “bitterly disappointing” grand final loss to Peel Thunder on Sunday will only serve to make the club stronger.

WAFLPremiumPrescott vows grand final loss will ‘galvanise’ Tigers

Claremont coach Ash Prescott says the Tigers’ ‘bitterly disappointing’ grand final loss to Peel Thunder on Sunday will only serve to make the club stronger.

Aaron Kirby

Brandon Walker with Peel coach Adam Read.

AFLPremiumAFL Watch: How every Freo-listed player went in WAFL GF win

Peel’s 14 AFL-listed players had their fingerprints all over the Thunder’s WAFL grand final triumph. See how each of them performed here!

Chris Robinson

The Sharks won the Colts premiership.

WAFLPremiumFins up! Sharks too good for Bulldogs in colts decider

East Fremantle will have the ultimate prize of a WAFL colts premiership to show for the bragging rights they have secured by winning a Fremantle derby on the last day of the season.

Josh Kempton

Jeremy Sharp won the Simpson Medal for a dominant performance in Peel Thunder’s grand final win.

WAFLPremiumHow dominant WAFL season reignited Sharp’s love of the game

A frank Jeremy Sharp concedes he fell out of love of football when he found himself on the outer of Fremantle’s senior side in the early stages of this season, but says his passion has been reignited.

Josh Kempton

Peel Thunder coach Adam Read was impressed by his side’s first half.

WAFLPremiumRead left stunned by Peel’s first half riot to deliver flag

Not even Peel Thunder coach Adam Read was prepared for the incredible first half his side put up to dismantle Claremont and deliver him a second premiership in three seasons.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brandon Walker and Sean Darcy after Peel’s win.

AFLPremiumPeel trio keep up selection pressure for Freo’s grand final

Jaeger O’Meara and Sean Darcy haven’t given up hope of earning a berth in the AFL grand final, while Brandon Walker remains in the mix. Here’s what they had to say after Peel’s WAFL grand final win.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jeremy Sharp claimed the Simpson Medal for a best afield performance in Peel Thunder’s win over Claremont.

WAFLPremiumSuper Sharp caps off fine WAFL season with Simpson Medal

Peel Thunder’s Jeremy Sharp has applied the final touch to a stunning WAFL season by claiming the Simpson Medal for the best player afield in the grand final.

Josh Kempton

Peel Thunder were way too good for Claremont in the WAFL grand final.

WAFLPremiumThe moments that mattered in Peel’s dominant flag win

Peel Thunder proved way too good for Claremont in Sunday’s WAFL grand final at Optus Stadium. These are the five moments that mattered as the Thunder claimed their fourth flag with a 62-point win.

Josh Kempton

Peel players celebrate the win.

WAFLPeel’s THUNDEROUS performance rips Tigers apart in WAFL GF

Peel started in blazing fashion and never looked back, routing Claremont in the WAFL decider at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts midfielder Ned Reiger celebrates a goal.

WAFLWayward Swans soar past Falcons for sixth reserves flag

Swan Districts have capped off a dominant season by claiming a sixth reserves premiership, holding off a gallant West Perth in a thrilling four-point win at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder are premiers.

WAFLRECAP: Peel deliver premiership smackdown on Tigers

Peel Thunder have claimed their fourth flag in club history with a massive victory over Claremont. Recap all the action with our live blog.

Aaron Kirby

Jeremy Sharp and Zac Mainwaring will be out to impress in the WAFL grand final.

WAFLPremiumThe Thunder and Tigers stars to watch in WAFL grand final

Who’s destined to shine on the biggest day on the WAFL calendar? We pick out three key names from each side to watch closely.

Josh Kempton

Sport. WAFL. Claremont Tigers Coach Ash Prescott is ready for the decider.

WAFLPremiumTigers coach on the advice that built him as a mentor

Most coaches would be nervous heading into a grand final, particularly if they had a 0-4 record in the biggest game of the year. Yet Claremont coach Ash Prescott only needs to remember the advice his mentor.

Mitchell Woodcock

Scott Tuia bleeds teal.

WAFLPremiumTuia bleeds teal to show Peel are more than Freo alignment

For all the talk about the alignment with Fremantle, it is the unsung locals such as dynamic midfielder Scott Tuia who bleed teal and are the driving force behind Peel Thunder’s run at a fourth premiership.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont midfielder Ben Elliott is part of a strong group that has led the Tigers to the grand final.

WAFLVideoPremiumClaremont’s enforcer happy to play aggressor to help stars

Ben Elliott loves being Claremont’s enforcer and credits his two superstar skippers for giving him the confidence to thrive in the WAFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle defensive duo Brennan Cox and High Davies chat at Peel training.

AFLVideoPremiumCox withdrawn from Thunder’s WAFL decider

Fremantle backman Brennan Cox won’t get one last chance to push for a grand final appearance after not being named for Peel Thunder in their WAFL decider on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder midfielder Jeremy Sharp.

WAFLVideoPremiumSharp focus behind Freo star’s ability to thrive at Peel

Fremantle midfielder Jeremy Sharp has ridden the roller-coaster of selection every week and is proud that his form has rarely wavered while playing for Peel Thunder.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL finals preview with coaches and captains at Leederville Oval. Perth Coach Mark Stone and Captain Charlie Constable

WAFLPremiumDemons sack coach Stone after straight-sets finals exit

Perth have sacked coach Mark Stone with a year left on his contract only weeks after their straight-sets finals exit earlier this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle defensive duo Brennan Cox and High Davies chat at Peel training.

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Freo emergencies set to play in WAFL grand final

Fremantle’s two travelling emergencies for tonight’s blockbuster preliminary final against Sydney are set to line up for Peel Thunder in the WAFL grand final on Sunday.

Jack Penniment

Zac Mainwaring pays tribute to his ‘rock’ in Mum Rani

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Mainwaring: I wouldn’t be half the player without my ‘rock’

Claremont star Zac Mainwaring has paid tribute to his mother Rani who he has called his ‘rock’ as he looks to add another premiership to his family legacy.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL finals preview with coaches and captains at Leederville Oval. Perth Coach Mark Stone and Captain Charlie Constable

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Perth coach’s future uncertain amid internal review

Mark Stone’s tenure as Perth coach is on a knife’s edge as the board weighs up whether he will continue for a third season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont captains Bailey Rogers and Callan England celebrate the preliminary final win with fans.

WAFLPremiumRogers: Claremont want to win premiership for Prescott

Winning a premiership for coach Ash Prescott is at the ‘top of the list’ for Claremont skipper Bailey Rogers ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster grand final against Peel Thunder at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock