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Perth forward Jack Kluske celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons look for forward half chemistry as finals looms again

Perth coach Mark Stone says they will continue to work on their forward chemistry as they prepare for an assault on an elusive premiership this September.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matthew Parker because of another hamstring injury.

WAFLCommentsSuperstar Bulldog Parker hamstrung once again

South Fremantle are hopeful star Matt Parker will be available for the grand final rematch against East Perth next month after another hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Subiaco are in the top five after surviving a breathless 33-goal epic with West Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumLions roar into top five after 33-goal shootout

Subiaco are in the top five after surviving a breathless 33-goal epic with West Perth by the skin of their teeth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Oscar Hine-Baston kicked the match-winning goal for Perth.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumAnd the award for best late-game cameo goes to... Oscar

Oscar Hine-Baston has become the King of Lathlain for a night after slotting the match-winning goal for Perth in a thrilling three-point win against a brave East Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle produced a late comeback to beat Swan Districts.

WAFLCommentsSouth produce late comeback to down Swans

South Fremantle mounted a late comeback to charge to their third victory in a row, downing Swan Districts by 11 points at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.

Josh Kempton

Swan Districts forward Jiah Reidy.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumThe AFL rule change which has given hope to Swans’ dream

Jiah Reidy has been given a glimmer of hope that his dream to play AFL could yet be realised at the age of 27 after a new rule opened up an extra rookie spot for Indigenous players as of next year.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA have won the national under-16 championships for the first time since 2017.

WAFLCommentsWA’s under-16s snap nine-year title drought

Western Australia have gone undefeated through the national under-16 championships to secure their first title in nearly a decade.

Josh Kempton

Josh Nathan will become East Fremantle’s 14th league debutant of the season.

WAFLSharks to blood another debutant for clash with Demons

Fremantle Next Generation Academy prospect Josh Nathan will become the 14th league debutant for East Fremantle this year as the club continues to battle injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Troy Warner has stood out for WA at the under-16 national championships.

WAFLThe latest Warner brother making a name in his own right

The theory a family’s youngest sibling often becomes its best footballer might be set to face its biggest test yet, with the brother of Sydney star Chad Warner shining for WA’s under-16 side.

Josh Kempton

Nicky Winmar is out of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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WA Football suspends Winmar’s Hall of Fame membership

Nicky Winmar has been suspended from his West Australian Football Hall of Fame membership after he was stripped of his Australian Football Hall of Fame status after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman. 

Samantha Rogers & Chris Robinson

Tributes are flowing for Anna Keunen, a beloved figure at the West Perth Football Club who lost her battle with breast cancer.

SportPremiumDeath of premiership hero’s beloved wife rocks famous WA footy club

Tributes are flowing for the mother of two who is being remembered as ‘a beautiful person, inside and out’.

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West Coast midfielder Harry Schoenberg says he is hungry for an AFL recall.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSchoenberg all-in on West Coast’s WAFL finals push

West Coast midfielder Harry Schoenberg says he is hungry for an AFL recall, but his sights are also firmly set on the opportunity to break through for a rare WAFL finals campaign with the club. 

James Palumbo

Elijah Hewett was strong for the Eagles.

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: How the WAFL Eagles performed in heavy defeat

It was a grim day for the Eagles, going down by 62 points to a dominant Demons outfit. Here’s how the 12-listed Eagles WAFL players fared.

James Palumbo

Oscar McDonald cashed in on a forward move with five goals for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: The Peel stars who put their hand up for a recall

Peel Thunder fielded 14 Fremantle-listed players against East Fremantle on Saturday and several produced standout performances. Here’s what we saw in their 84-point win over the Sharks.

Josh Kempton

Tyrell Dewar can’t get clear.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons torch West Coast to enhance premiership credentials

A clinical Perth picked up a vital win in their push to return to finals, putting an underwhelming and undermanned West Coast to the sword in a 62-point victory.

James Palumbo

Swan Districts upset East Perth on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSomething’s brewing in Bassendean as Kohlmann hails Swans

Swan Districts forward Leigh Kohlmann has labelled Saturday’s 19-point upset victory over East Perth the club’s best win of the past two years, and believes something big is brewing in Bassendean.

Aaron Kirby

South Fremantle’s Matthew Parker gets heated with several Claremont players.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumDogs keen to get rolling after impressive upset

Momentum will be key to South Fremantle’s hopes of claiming consecutive premierships for the first time in 72 years, according to coach Craig White.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hugh Davies is leaving teammates impressed with his stand-out WAFL form.

AFLCommentsPremiumTeammates in awe of fringe Docker’s ‘phenomenal’ form

He might not have been called upon to play a game for Fremantle this season, but a fringe Docker is leaving teammates in awe with his phenomenal WAFL form at Peel Thunder.

Josh Kempton

Swan Districts beat East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSwans hand Royals finals race headache in thrilling upset

Swan Districts aren’t going quietly into the night in 2026, snapping a four-game losing streak against finals fancies East Perth in a thriller at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Peel Thunder have beaten East Fremantle to cruise to their ninth-straight win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumLadder-leading Thunder strike Sharks to extend winning run

Ladder-leaders Peel Thunder extended their winning streak to nine games by proving far too good for East Fremantle, coming away with an 84-point win at The Good Grocer Park.

Josh Kempton

Cooper Clarke-Dehring and Isiah Winder celebrate a goal for South Fremantle.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumDogs delight! Premiers find another gear to over-run Tigers

South Fremantle proved there is life in their premiership defence yet, claiming a vital 11-point victory against Claremont in one of the best games of the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Malakai Champion is one of five AFL-listed players out of West Coast’s WAFL side for their clash against Perth on Sunday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles WAFL side lose five stars for date with Demons

West Coast’s hopes of ending a four-game losing streak to Mineral Resources Park co-tenants Perth have been hindered by the loss of a handful of AFL-listed players.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont ruckman Ollie Eastland is celebrating game 150 for the Tigers.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumFamily affair: Tigers star on reaching 150-game milestone

Ollie Eastland grew up barracking for Claremont, so to play one game was a dream come true. Fast forward a decade and the ruckman is set to play his 150th in a blockbuster clash with South Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle’s hopes of an upset against a powerhouse ladder leader in Peel Thunder have been hindered by the loss of star midfielder Tom Joyce.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumSharks lose star as Peel regain Sandover Medal fancy

East Fremantle’s hopes of an upset against powerhouse ladder leaders Peel Thunder have been hindered by the loss of star midfielder Tom Joyce for the crucial clash.

Mitchell Woodcock