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Denmark Walpole's Kalin Lane gets his handball away.

Showpiece gamePremiumMagpies deliver in front of thousands in JK v Jetta clash

Denmark-Walpole stamped their name on the list of GSFL 2026 premiership contenders on Saturday, with their player-coach joining forces with an AFL great to bag a stack of goals that sent Royals packing.

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker and North Albany line up for the welcome to country in the GSFL NAIDOC round.

Close affair PremiumKangas’ best efforts of season end in narrow loss to Bulls

Mt Barker produced a dominant final quarter to overcome a gallant North Albany by 18 points in a thrilling Great Southern Football League NAIDOC round clash at Collingwood Park on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Albany's Bailey Taylor contests with Railways' Mitch Parker in the ruck.

Strong showing PremiumTaylor returns in style as Sharks stun Tigers in thriller

The party with the cool kids may have been up the road in Denmark, but Albany had a celebration of their own, overcoming Railways in a NAIDOC round thriller at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Former AFL stars Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta lined up for the Carlton Draft GSFL clash between Denmark-Walpole and Royals, drawing huge crowds to McLean Park on July 18.

Clash of titansCommentsPremiumAFL greats draw crowds to Denmark for showpiece GSFL clash

Denmark’s McLean Park fizzed with a festive atmosphere on Saturday, as thousands lined the oval to watch the clash of two ex-AFL titans in the Carlton Draft’s showpiece Great Southern Football League match.

Melissa Sheil

Upper Great Southern's Byron Blevin gets his kick away.

Country Championships PremiumTwo narrow losses prove costly as Uppers miss grand final

Upper Great Southern Football League missed out on reaching the division two grand final of the country championships with two losses by less than 12 points.

Cameron Newbold

A special Indigenous Round performance prior to a GSFL game in 2024.

NAIDOC Round PremiumClubs look to embrace Indigenous culture in NAIDOC Round

Saturday’s NAIDOC Round of the Great Southern Football League is always a highlight of the competition and clubs are promising to bring their rich Indigenous culture to the fore again this year.

Claire Middleton

Golfer Wayne Smith, City of Albany mayor Greg Stocks and hockey Olympian Tricia Heberle step along the proposed Sporting Walk of Fame.

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Walk of Fame a recognition of legends and a path to follow

The Albany Advertiser, which has been covering the exploits of local athletes for most of the city’s 200 years, is a great supporter of the Sporting Walk of Fame

Claire Middleton

Manypeaks' Campbell Mayne, in club action here against Spencer Park, has pulled out of the WA Country squad.

Country withdrawal PremiumCost forces Mayne out of WA side for national country champs

Manypeaks’ midfielder Campbell Mayne has pulled out of the WA Country squad heading to the national championships in Victoria because of the heavy cost involved.

Claire Middleton

Great Southern's senior team at the championships on Saturday.

Country Championships PremiumStellar campaign from Great Southern in division one return

Great Southern Football League have produced one of their finest campaigns at the Country Football Championships, finishing third in their first crack at division one in more than 20 years.

Cameron Newbold

Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta square up before facing each other in Magpies and Lions colours in the GSFL.

Big names Scene set for AFL greats to shine in GSFL blockbuster

Two former AFL greats are set to light up the Great Southern Football League this weekend as Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta lock horns for Denmark-Walpole and Royals at McLean Park.

Claire Middleton

Ongerup's Luke Moore juggles a mark.

Country Championships PremiumLoss after the siren costly as Ongerup finish with one win

Ongerup Football Association’s emphatic win over Lower South West ensured they will remain in division two at the country championships but they were left to rue a loss after the siren on day one.

Cameron Newbold

Coaches, members, and committee members of Denmark Gymnastics club with their sign after it was taken down from their old premises in February.

club closurePremiumSearch for new premises ends as Denmark Gymnastics closes

Denmark Gymnastics have officially closed their doors, confirming last month that a months-long fight to find a new clubhouse and continue operations has ended with a disappointing result. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany’s Ben Queay, centre, made his debut for East Perth Eagles in NBL1 West.

Young gun PremiumQueay’s love of the dirty work secures Perth Eagles contract

A talented young Albany basketballer has taken his first steps towards the big stage after making his debut for East Perth Eagles in NBL1 West earlier this month.

Claire Middleton

Lower South West's Lee Lucev.

FootballPremiumLower South West side gains experience despite tough results

The Lower South West’s return to division two at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Championships proved a tough assignment, with the newly promoted side unable to secure a victory across four matches.

Jack Penniment

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships PremiumMoment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Great Southern’s Isaac Baum won the division one fairest and best medal at the 2026 Country Football Championships.

Country Championships PremiumGreat Southern star Isaac Baum wins Jock Coleman Medal

Great Southern gun Isaac Baum and Peel rising star Tye Kemp have claimed the major individual honours at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships.

Cameron Newbold

Great Southern Storm celebrate their division two colts title win.

Country Championships PremiumTitle triumph for ultra-impressive Great Southern Storm

Great Southern Storm have earned themselves a spot back in CBH Group Colts Championships division one after a thrilling division two grand final victory over West Pilbara Pythons on Friday.

Jack Penniment

North Pilbara celebrate their division three grand final win.

Country Championships PremiumNorth Pilbara claim division three country champs glory

North Pilbara Football League are the division three champions of the Country Football Championships, downing Mortlock by 11 points in a terrific grand final on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

South West are into another division one grand final after surviving a big scare from Great Southern.

Country Championships PremiumSouth West and Peel to clash in division one grand final

South West and Peel will meet in the division one final of the Country Football Championships despite a brave second day effort from newcomers Great Southern.

Cameron Newbold and Jack Penniment

Great Southern's Isaac Baum kicks in the front half.

Country Championships PremiumGreat Southern claim historic division one win at champs

Three teams have one win apiece in division one of the Country Football Championships in Mandurah on Friday, with Great Southern completing their return to the top flight with a historic win.

Cameron Newbold

Mt Barker hockey player Renae Parsons will play for Hockey Australia Masters in Rotterdam.

HockeyPremiumParsons heads to Rotterdam after Masters World Cup call-up

Mt Barker’s classy playmaker Renae Parsons is off to Rotterdam next week as a member of the Australian team contesting the women’s World Masters’ Cup.

Claire Middleton

Albany Golf Club's Mike Draper was a finalist in the WA Golf Industry awards.

GolfGolf club and pro recognised for efforts to attract juniors

As the sun starts to shine again on the fairways, Albany Golf Club and its professional Mike Draper are celebrating Statewide recognition at the sport’s prestigious industry awards.

Claire Middleton

Luca Gangemi (Peel), Khai Robertson (Lower South West), Tom Moore (Mortlock), Jack Georgiades (North Pilbara), Timm House (Ongerup), Mitch Foote (Central Wheatbelt), Ben Rushforth (Avon), Charlie Read (Hills), Isaac Baum (Great Southern) and Josh Clements (Goldfields) pictured in Perth at the start of the 2026 Country Football Championships.

Country Championships Country football on show at 60th edition of championships

The 60th edition of the Country Football Championships will be headlined by a cracking division one as South West chase a cherished three-peat and Great Southern make a long-awaited return to the top flight.

Jack Penniment and Cameron Newbold

Upper Great Southern will be chasing the division two title.

Country championships PremiumUppers bring in fresh young faces for country champs tilt

Upper Great Southern Football League will be out to make amends for its grand final defeat at last year’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships.

Cameron Newbold