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Claremont shining light focused on winning at Tigerland

Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 8:22 AM - by Chris Pike
DARCY Cameron has been a great shining light in Claremont's WAFL season to date and it could very well lead him to an AFL future, but his focus is firmly on helping get the Tigers back on the winner's list starting Sunday against Swan Districts. Claremont comes into Sunday's clash at the Showground on the back of five straight losses and despite how competitive the Tigers have been, to remain in the finals race they need to beat Swans in what is their fourth straight match at home. Cameron is having an outstanding season, though, mixing his time between playing as a key forward and helping out premiership ruckman Mitch Andrews in the middle. Read More ...


Saturday Round 11 McDonald's WAFL Results

Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 10:13 PM - by Chris Pike
SUBIACO bounced back in style by thumping East Perth in Saturday's Round 11 WAFL action with West Perth and Peel Thunder also recording strong wins to see both entrench themselves further in the top five. Three of the four Round 11 match ups took place on Saturday afternoon and it was Subiaco who made quite the statement against Medibank Stadium co-tenants East Perth, winning 25.12 (162) to 9.9 (63). West Perth shook off a determined Perth to win 11.12 (78) to 8.4 (52) at Lathlain Park and Peel Thunder started strongly against East Fremantle to set up an impressive 11.12 (78) to 7.10 (52) victory at ATOM Stadium. Read More ...


A day for the Proudloves

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 2:54 PM
The Claremont Football Community will come together this Sunday to raise vital funds for the Proudies Foundation, which was set up to support former Tigers player Warrick Proudlove. In July 2011 19-year-old Warrick was seriously injured in a freak car accident when the car he was travelling in as a passenger collided with a horse.   Warrick sustained serious head injuries and in turn suffered significant brain damage and requires 24-hour care, rehabilitation and special equipment, all of which comes at a cost. Read More ...


WAFL Marks and Goals of the Week - Round 10

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 2:24 PM
Watch the top 3 contenders from Round 10 for the AHG Mark of the Week and reiwa.com Goal of the Week, along with the Round 9 winner. Download the official WAFL App to vote for this week's winner. Read More ...


VIDEO: McDonald's WAFL Round 11 Team Line-Ups

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 1:32 PM
Round 11 of the WAFL Premiership Season kicks off at ATOM Stadium with third placed East Fremantle up against Peel Thunder who sit just below the Sharks on the ladder. East Perth and Subiaco go head-to-head at Medibank Stadium while Perth host West Perth at Lathlain Park. The WAFL continues on Sunday at Claremont Showgrounds where Claremont clash with Swan Districts in the televised match Read More ...


McDonald's WAFL Round 11 Preview

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 12:47 PM - by Chris Pike
THREE matches in Round 11 of the 2016 McDonald's WAFL Premiership Season take place on Saturday afternoon featuring four of the top five teams while Sunday features two sides desperate to return to the winner's list. With the top of the table South Fremantle having the bye, the third placed East Fremantle looks to continue its winning form up against the fourth placed Peel Thunder at ATOM Stadium. East Perth and Subiaco are also looking to rebound from disappointing losses when the Medibank Stadium co-tenants lock horns in a battle of sixth against second with the third clash on Saturday featuring Perth hosting the on-fire West Perth at Lathlain Park. Then on Sunday afternoon, two teams with just three wins between them for the season clash at the Claremont Showground with Claremont taking on Swan Districts in the televised match for the round on Channel 7. Read More ...


Celebrating Indigenous culture

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 8:45 AM
Aboriginal football players and Indigenous culture will be celebrated and recognised at the West Coast Eagles v Gold Coast Suns clash at Domain Stadium this weekend as part of the AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round. Named in honour of elite VFL footballer and Indigenous leader Sir Doug Nicholls, the round will feature a number of events to showcase local Indigenous football talent. Curtain-raiser Prior to the West Coast Eagles’ home game an Exhibition Match between two Aboriginal Women’s team will take place on the hallowed turf of Domain Stadium, in a WA first. Read More ...


Ballajura juniors embracing Indigenous Round

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 11:07 AM
Ballajura Junior Football Club will celebrate AFL Indigenous Round with a unique jumper designed for this weekend’s Year 7 game inspired by the players and their parents. Parent Narelle Ryder initiated the concept and upon getting approval from the East Perth District and Ballajura Junior Football Club, designed a jumper that was presented to the parents of the other players, who all agreed to purchase a set of the jumpers. BJFC’s Brian Garcia said this was a great example of how a small football club in the suburbs with a wide demographic mix could unite as one. Read More ...


Multicultural Gala Day sets a new record

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 9:09 AM
More than 1,000 young people from diverse backgrounds took part in the West Australian Football Commission’s (WAFC) AFL Multicultural Gala Day on Monday, May 23. Students from Years Three to Six had the opportunity to develop their football skills alongside West Coast Eagles players, including AFL Multicultural Ambassador Nic Naitanui. Read More ...


VIDEO: Round 10 RediMed Colts Young Guns

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 5:05 PM
Peel Thunder Colts lost to East Perth in the opening match of Round 10 of the WAFL on Saturday, May 21. In other games West Perth Colts managed to secure a six-point win over Subiaco at Medibank Stadium, East Fremantle Colts defeated Claremont 8.9 (57) to 5.3 (33) and South Fremantle Colts beat Swan Districts 4.10 (34) to 3.4 (22) at Steel Blue Oval. Check out the Read More ...


VIDEO: McDonald's WAFL Round 10 Top 10 Plays

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 5:00 PM
South Fremantle move clear on top of the 2016 WAFL Premiership Ladder after it delivered a strong second half to overcome Swan Districts 19.12 (126) to 12.7 (79) at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday, May 21. Peel Thunder managed to get the job done in the stormy conditions with a 14-point win over East Perth at Bendigo Bank Stadium, while East Fremantle inched closer to the top of Read More ...


North West Academy squad departing for Darwin

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 4:41 PM
WESTERN Australia’s North West Academy squad will participate in the Northern Australia Cup in Darwin from May 26 to 29. The squad of 25, attached, will participate in two matches against the Northern Territory State 16s Academy at TIO Stadium. The first game will be played on Friday, May 26 at 8.30pm and the second on Saturday, May 27 at 6pm. Up to six North West Academy players will then be chosen from these matches to play as part of a combined Northern Territory team at the AFL National 16s Championships. Read More ...


Round 10 McDonald's WAFL Wrap Up

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 2:38 PM - by Chris Pike
MICHAEL Barlow and Ashton Hams revelled in the stormy conditions in WAFL Round 10 action on Saturday with 40-plus disposals in wins for Peel Thunder and South Fremantle but there were plenty of other standout performers as well. All four matches took place on Saturday starting at Bendigo Bank Stadium with Barlow leading Peel Thunder to the 5.9 (39) to 3.7 (25) win over East Perth. South Fremantle and Swan Districts played in the best of the conditions of the day and the scoreboard at Steel Blue Oval reflected that with the Bulldogs beating Swans 19.12 (126) to 12.7 (79). Read More ...


Waterman named State 18s skipper

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 10:35 AM
Claremont player Jake Waterman was announced as WA State 18s captain during an official State Academy jumper presentation at Domain Stadium on Tuesday night, May 24. Waterman, 18, was voted captain by his teammates and coaches after demonstrating his leadership during last year's AFL National 18s Championships as a first year player. Claremont teammate Sam Petrevski-Seton, West Perth’s Josh Rotham, East Perth’s Sam Powell-Pepper and Swan Districts player Griffin Logue were also announced as part of the State 18s leadership group. Read More ...


Vale Merv Cowan

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 1:40 PM
WAFL Life Member, former East Fremantle Football Club President and former WAFC Commissioner Merv Cowan passed away over the weekend aged 91.  Merv Cowan was a great servant to WA Football, particularly at East Fremantle Football Club where played 169 games between 1948-1957. A Premiership player in 1957, Cowan also served as EFFC secretary from 1960–1964 and as President from 1970-1982. A true legend of the club, Merv Cowan attended East Fremantle games every week and has the Merv Cowan Stand named in his honour at ATOM Stadium. He was also a Member of the WAFL Board of Management from 1960 to 1982 and a WAFC Commissioner from 1991 to 1996. Read More ...