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Railways' Angel Cameirao handballs as Denmark-Walpole's Chloe Ross tackles.

Footy wrap PremiumRailways secure big win over Denmark-Walpole on Friday

Railways secured a top-two finish and a finals double chance heading into the final round of the 2026 Great Southern Football League Women’s season, after a convincing win over Denmark-Walpole on Friday.

Amy Towers

There has been an increase in the travel payments country footballers can receive in 2026.

Payment increase PremiumRising fuel prices lead to increase in country footy payment

Country Football WA has endorsed a significant increase in travel payments for players ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to ensure leagues can remain sustainable with player availability.

Cameron Newbold

Darcy Clarke and Darcy Wallinger in the rooms after their win with Peel Thunder in round one.

New season PremiumNo stopping Darcy as Bulls young gun shines in WAFL reserves

Mt Barker star Darcy Wallinger made a sizzling debut for his new club, shining in Peel Thunder colours in round one of the WAFL season. 

Cameron Newbold

Sharks' Samantha Waltho kicks in the round eight win over Mt Barker.

Top team PremiumSharks remain on top of the ladder after wet weather win

Albany sits on top of the ladder with two rounds left to play in the 2026 Great Southern Football League Women’s competition after a low-scoring win over reigning premiers Mt Barker on Saturday.

Jacki Elezovich

WA product Tom Edwards shone with five goals in his comeback game after an ACL injury.

Back up and runningPremiumPure joy as WA forward Tom Edwards makes return from ACL

Albany-bred key forward Tom Edwards made a stunning return to footy, booting five goals for Essendon’s VFL side in his first game since an ACL injury that ruined his 2025 campaign.

Cameron Newbold

Railways’ Madison Dallimore kicked two goals in the win over Albany.

First loss PremiumSharks winning streak snapped as Tigers take big scalp

Railways handed Albany their first loss of the 2026 Great Southern Football League Women’s season, the Tigers prevailing by 15 points on Friday night. 

Cameron Newbold

Albany have won their first six games of the 2026 GSFLW competition.

Still unbeatenPremiumSuper Sharks extend winning streak to six games in GSFLW

Albany moved two games clear on top of the ladder in the 2026 Great Southern Football League Women’s competition after beating Denmark-Walpole in round six on Friday.

Cameron Newbold

Denmark-Walpole's Grace Dempster ducks a tackle from North Albany's Poet Smargiassi.

Big winPremiumMagpies keep momentum rolling with fourth win of GSFLW 2026

Denmark-Walpole notched their fourth win of the season and remain in the top two on the Great Southern Football League Women’s ladder after disposing of North Albany on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Cheyane Hardy was an important contributor in Royals’ first win of the season.

Footy wrap PremiumRoyals roar to first GSFLW win of 2026 campaign

Royals broke through for their first win of the season in round four of the Great Southern Football League women’s competition on Friday night.

Amy Towers

Mt Barker's Mikayla Balloch looks for options.

back-to-back winsPremiumReigning premiers Mt Barker kick 13 goals in Pride victory

Mt Barker was back in top form on Sunday for their Great Southern Football League Women’s competition Pride Round clash against Royals, putting up the highest score of the weekend in a 70-point victory. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany's Jordan Clark and Darcy Cameron in WA colours.

State colours Albany boys do region proud in State of Origin return

Albany pair Darcy Cameron and Jordan Clark have played strong hands for WA in their 24-point loss in front of a sold-out Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

Cameron Newbold

Railways celebrate a goal from Kirsty Smith in their win over North Albany.

Round twoPremiumTigers on the board in 2026 after big home win over Kangas

Railways and North Albany each had a player celebrate her 50-game milestone in the Great Southern Football League Women’s competition on Friday night, as the teams faced off in round two at Tigerland. 

Jacki Elezovich

Jack and Brad Wira share a joke at Claremont.

Future stars PremiumJack Wira follows dad’s footsteps as Tigers head to Albany

Fathers and sons are a footy tradition that is alive and well as Claremont prospect Jack Wira heads to Albany on Sunday for an exhibition clash against the Great Southern Storm at Retravision Stadium.

Claire Middleton

Mt Barker's Lilly Fiegert gets her kick away in the opening round.

Footy returns PremiumMt Barker cling on to tense GSFLW victory in opening round

Reigning premiers Mt Barker survived a late scare from Railways to start their Great Southern Football League Women’s title defence in winning fashion.

Cameron Newbold

Royals player Telisa Reynolds and vice-captain Cheyane Hardy.

GSFLW season preview PremiumNew coach confident Royals side is grand final material

Incoming Royals coach Ryan Lawrence says he is confident in his team’s form ahead of this year’s Great Southern Football League Women’s competition, despite a high turnover in players from last season.

Jacki Elezovich

Mt Barker celebrate winning back-to-back GSFLW premierships in 2025.

GSFLW season preview PremiumHistoric three-peat calls for Bulls in 2026 GSFLW season

The Mt Barker Bulls women’s football team will head into the season with a re-shaped line up, balancing the loss of key players with an exciting mix of returning talent and new faces. 

Amy Towers

Denmark-Walpole line-up pre-game before the 2025 GSFLW grand final against Mt Barker.

GSFLW season preview PremiumMagpies chasing elusive flag as new campaign kicks off

Denmark-Walpole will hit the new Great Southern Football League Women’s competition with an influx of new talent and strong numbers. 

Amy Towers

Railways' Ebony Herbert, Demi Mortimer, Kathryn Slattery, and Summer Carpenter ahead of the new GSFLW season.

GSFLW season preview PremiumReturning coach says losses not slowing down Tigers’ season

With the loss of a key trio, Railways will rely on familiar faces and promising youngsters to improve on last year’s challenging Great Southern Football League Women’s competition and return to finals. 

Jacki Elezovich

North Albany Kangas leadership team; captain Laura Nelson, coach Luke Kimber and vice-captain Lucy Barnett.

GSFLW season preview PremiumNew-look Kangas eye finals footy after strong pre-season

North Albany coach Luke Kimber has an optimistic feeling about the new Great Southern Football League Women’s season despite having to reshuffle his pack after losing key players to university.

Claire Middleton

Albany vice-captain Samantha Waltho and co-captain Jeanette Gordon are ready for a big 2026 season.

GSFLW season preview PremiumFresh faces promise competitive GSFLW season for Albany

The addition of several valuable recruits to an established Albany squad could be the key component in the bid for a grand final appearance in this year’s Great Southern Football League Women’s competition.

Jacki Elezovich

Morgan Davies, James Culleton and James Charlesworth will be new coaches in the GSFL in 2026.

Coaching change PremiumThree clubs name new coaches named ahead of 2026 GSFL season

Three clubs will have new coaches in the 2026 GSFL season, with former WAFL star Morgan Davies named player-coach of Albany while WA football icon Darrell Panizza won’t continue in charge of Royals.

Cameron Newbold

Robert Farmer, Malcolm Roberts and twin Jai Roberts were in the WA side which won the Clontarf State of Origin Series on November 12.

Clontarf starsPremiumAlbany trio help WA to Clontarf State of Origin Series win

A trio of Albany teenagers were in the WA team which retained the Clontarf Foundation State of Origin Series in Melbourne on November 12.

Claire Middleton

Great Southern Storm players' Jaxon Bennett and Ruby Lee with Claremont Football Club's senior coach Ashley Prescott.

Perfect pathway PremiumClaremont coaches eye up Storm talent ahead of new year

Coaches from WAFL side Claremont descended on Retravision Stadium this week to cast an eye on the young talent emerging from the Great Southern. 

Claire Middleton

Great Southern Storm players were part of the athlete testing done by Sportskey in Albany.

Talent identification PremiumGreat Southern footballers complete unique profiling

Aspiring Great Southern footballers have been given a golden opportunity to impress in a new talent search and identification process, led by a national sport science company.

Cameron Newbold