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Wickepin's Bailey Ferris and Kukerin-Dumbleyung's Liam Park contest.

Preliminary final PremiumWickepin’s class prevails after Kirby’s hot start in prelim

A brilliant first half has powered Wickepin into the Upper Great Southern Football League grand final, sending Kukerin-Dumbleyung out in straight sets on Sunday in Pingelly.

Cameron Newbold

Manypeaks win in both women’s and men’s A-grade games.

Hockey wrapManypeaks take wins across all competitions over the weekend

Manypeaks have claimed important victories in both the women’s and men’s A-grade competitions as Lower Great Southern Hockey Association heads into its final round of fixtures this weekend before finals.  

Amy Towers

Herbie Hart, Harry Carroll, Nathan Skinner and Brett Hall have been made life members of the GSFL. Amy Towers

FootballPremiumFour life members named as Marsh clinches Charlie Punch gong

The Great Southern Football League welcomed four new life members during the Kleemann Medal proceedings at Retravision Stadium on Monday night.

Claire Middleton

Bayswater's Tristan Amigo gets past Polonia's Sam Jackson.

Soccer wrap Lambe bags a double as Polonia breathe down Calies’ necks

Phoenix surprised defending champions Albany Caledonian while Polonia were comfortable winners over Bayswater as the GSSA’s senior men’s league hotted up with just two rounds remaining.

Claire Middleton

Royals' Summer Hillman puts up a shot ahead of Magpies' Jocelyn Cybula.

Netball wrap PremiumRoyals victory not enough to deny Narrikup minor premiership

Royal Saints 1 defeated Magpies 1 in the final round of the regular Albany Netball Association season on Saturday but the win was not enough to nick the A1 minor premiership from table toppers Narrikup.

Claire Middleton

Ryley Valli won his second Kleemann Medal at the Great Southern Football League’s presentation night on August 31.

Second medal PremiumValli at his peak as clear winner of second Kleemann Medal

Ryley Valli, as predicted, came away with a second HB Kleemann Medal after dominating the voting at the Great Southern Football League’s night of nights at Retravision Stadium on Monday.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup celebrate their victory in the Ongerup Football Association reserves grand final.

Grand finals PremiumWebb’s late goal spins Jerramungup to reserves flag victory

Jerramungup enjoyed a double premiership year as their twos claimed the Ongerup Football Association reserves’ flag with a five-point grand final win over Newdegate at Boxwood Hill.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup took home the premiership against Gnowangerup, 42-33.

Grand finalsPremiumJerramungup’s Studham named best for winning ONA side

Jerramungup have cemented their place at the top of the Ongerup Netball Association, claiming their third consecutive A-grade premiership defeating Gnowangerup 42-33 in Saturday’s grand final.

Amy Towers

Jerramungup won the Ongerup Football Association premiership, beating Lake Grace-Pingrup in the grand final.

FootballPremiumHolden’s seven goals help Eagles soar to premiership flag

It wasn’t quite the procession everyone expected, but Jerramungup celebrated their first OFA premiership since 2014 with a 67-point victory over Lake Grace-Pingrup in Saturday’s grand final at Boxwood Hill.

Claire Middleton

Newdegate have been crowned premiers over Gnowangerup in the A-grade hockey grand final.

Hockey champsPremiumNewdegate seal premiership in a dramatic grand final finish

Newdegate have claimed the Ongerup Hockey Association A-grade women’s premiership after a thrilling grand final against Gnowangerup which went to a one-on-one shootout. 

Amy Towers

Kojonup's Sheridan Kowald jumps for a pass.

kna 2026Kojonup trounce Olympians to snag grand final slot

Kojonup booked themselves a ticket to the Katanning Netball Association A-grade grand final with a fiery second half earning them the preliminary final win over Olympians on Saturday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways' Jayden Scott gets his kick away.

Big suspension PremiumTigers captain ruled out for entire GSFL finals campaign

Railways will be without their captain Jayden Scott for the entire finals campaign, after he was suspended for a bump that concussed Jake Shepherd in round 15

Cameron Newbold

Denmark-Walpole's James Charlesworth gets his kick away ahead of Royals' Steven Edwards.

Season over Premium‘Devastated’: Magpies heartbreak after bounced out of finals

Denmark-Walpole’s dreams of GSFL grand final appearance at home were put to death after Royals took hold of the elimination final, but the Magpies coach has vowed they will be back stronger than ever next year

Melissa Sheil

Albany's Declan Reid gets a hand on the ball ahead of Railways' Ryley Valli. Laurie Benson

Finals victory PremiumRuthless Sharks put Tigers to the sword in qualifying final

Albany powered into their fifth consecutive league grand final with an 84-point thumping of their rivals Railways, as the club chases a third premiership in their short history. 

Cameron Newbold

Ebony Hanrahan, Piper Hanrahan, Felicity Barrett and Molly Barrett.

Grand final celebrationsPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds pack out Boxwood Hill for grand finals

Grand final fever swept through Boxwood Hill on Saturday, with packed grandstands, homemade signs and plenty of passionate cheering making for a huge day of country sport.

Amy Towers

Wickepin's Dion Anthony with the 2026 Leo Graham Medal.

Medal marvel PremiumDion Anthony wins back-to-back Leo Graham honours in UGSFL

Wickepin star Dion Anthony claimed the Leo Graham Medal for the second consecutive season, polling 20 votes to take out the Upper Great Southern Football League’s highest individual honour on August 24.

Cameron Newbold

Kojonups's Lachlan Tulley celebrates a goal with captain Harry Taylor.

FootballPremium Kojonup are the team to beat after dominating Bridgetown

Kojonup have continued their dominance over the Lower South West Football League after storming straight through to this year’s grand final with a 77-point win over Bridgetown. 

Jack Penniment

Mt Barker's Sam Lehmann takes possession in the reserves qualifying final at Fitstop Stadium.

Finals football PremiumMt Barker progress straight into reserves grand final

Mt Barker battled their way into the Great Southern Football League’s reserves grand final, beating Railways by 39 points in the qualifying final at Fitstop Stadium on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Royals' Steven Edwards marks ahead of Denmark Walpole's James Charlesworth. Laurie Benson

Tense finish PremiumEarly panic costs Magpies their chance as Lions execute win

A polished Royals outfit booked themselves a preliminary finals berth in the Great Southern Football League after wrestling an eight-point victory from the clutches of Denmark-Walpole on Sunday.

Melissa Sheil

Royals' Coel Hunter attempts to shrug the tackle of Denmark Walpole's Tarik Hartfield.

gsfl 2026PremiumEarly panic costs Magpies their chance as Lions execute win

Denmark-Walpole’s dreams of earning a 2026 Great Southern Football League flag at home were put to death on Sunday after Royals took hold of the elimination final and walked out with an eight-point victory.

Melissa Sheil

Ryley Valli is the hot favourite for the Kleemann Medal.

Medal prediction PremiumValli favourite to clinch Kleemann medal, say club coaches

The coaches of the Great Southern Football League have called Railways’ Ryley Valli as the likely winner of the Kleemann Medal on Monday night.

Claire Middleton

Ian Brayshaw and Andrew.

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‘He’s given his body & soul’: ‘Sticks’ on Andrew’s flag push

Ian Brayshaw, retired media doyen and gun all-round sportsman, opens up to The West Australian about one of the State’s great family dynasties.

Glen Quartermain

Albany's Bailey Taylor on the lead in front of Railways' Mitch Geddes.

Qualifying final PremiumSharks soar into GSFL grand final with thumping of Tigers

Albany have thumped Railways by 84 points to progress straight into the Great Southern Football League grand final, as supporters from the two sides clashed in ugly scenes post-game. 

Cameron Newbold

Wickepin overcame a strong challenge from Brookton-Pingelly to win the UGSFL elimination final.

Elimination final PremiumPanthers’ run comes to an end as Warriors claim elimination

Brookton-Pingelly’s late season surge has come to an end after being knocked out of the Upper Great Southern Football League title race by reigning premiers Wickepin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold