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Thunder, Bennell aim to keep winning finals run going v Lions

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 8:09 PM - by Chris Pike
TRAYE Bennell is one Peel Thunder player who knows all about beating Subiaco in finals and winning a WAFL premiership, and he's hoping the next two weeks can see his team book in a Grand Final spot and then sit back to wait to find out their opponents. Peel has qualified for the finals for the second straight season now on the back of returning Read More ...


WAFL historian earns Life Membership

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 2:59 PM
For over 40 years, Greg Wardell-Johnson's unwavering dedication and passionate commitment to the West Australian Football League (WAFL) has left an historic mark on the sport. The West Australian Football Commission congratulates Wardell-Johnson for being awarded WAFL Life Membership. Wardell-Johnson's journey into the world of WAFL and WA Football began decades ago, and he never imagined being honoured for doing something he loves. “It’s fantastic. Read More ...


Changing of the guard in WAFL Finals series?

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 2:30 PM
EAST Fremantle claiming the minor premiership for the first time in a quarter of a century has paved the way for a new power ranking in the WAFL. Heading into the first weekend of the finals, the Sharks earned a week off after finishing on top of the table, two games and percentage clear of Subiaco. As East Fremantle awaits their second semi-final opponents, two familiar Read More ...


WAFL Team of the Week – Round 20

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 10:10 AM - by Chris Pike
NOT only did finals places for their teams go on the line in the last round of the home and away season on Saturday, but the last chance to make claims for the WAFL Team of the Year took place in Round 20. It proved to be a fascinating final round of the 2023 WAFL season with East Fremantle securing the minor premiership, Peel Thunder Read More ...


West Coast Webb A Boost for Backline

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 12:27 PM
Claremont WAFLW Premiership player Mackenzie Webb has been signed up by the West Coast Eagles just days before the new AFLW season. The exciting young defender has enjoyed success at the Tigers, elevated to the senior WAFLW side after just four matches with the Rogers Cup squad. Webb was a train-on player at the Eagles earlier this year and produced strong performances as an over-age Read More ...


Future stars to feature during opening round of 2023 NAB AFLW Season

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 8:54 AM
Four West Australians have been named by the AFL in a squad of 44 players for this weekend’s  2023 AFLW Futures match. A selection of the best under-17 female footballers from across the country will take part in the match, which will be played in Melbourne this Saturday from 8.30am Perth time. The match will be played prior to the 2023 NAB AFLW Round 1 Read More ...


Finals Footy is Here

Monday, August 28, 2023 - 2:30 PM
East Fremantle have claimed the minor premiership, earning the Sharks a bye in the first week of the WAFL Finals Series. East Fremantle captain Matthew Jupp said the Club will take advantage of the week off. “The bye will help freshen us up, it gives us a great opportunity to take stock and set up our campaign,” Jupp said.  “We’ve had our eyes on this Read More ...


More Umpires for Finals

Monday, August 28, 2023 - 12:24 PM
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is set to revolutionise the Finals Series and Grand Final this year by implementing the 4 Field Umpire System for the first time.  In alignment with the Australian Football League (AFL), this groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance the game experience for players, umpires, and fans. The move underpins the WAFC's commitment to fostering umpire development and ensuring fair play.  The 4 Field Read More ...


WAFL Round 20 Wrap

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 6:55 PM - by Chris Pike
A SIXTH straight win wasn’t enough for West Perth to make finals this WAFL season to defend its premiership but the derby victory did send East Perth down to fourth position with the last round victories also for Peel Thunder and Claremont. It was always set to be a fascinating last round of the 2023 WAFL season with top spot going on the line between Read More ...


History-making Hancock reaches 150 for Peel

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 12:05 PM - by Chris Pike
BEN Hancock has been there for all of Peel Thunder's most historic moments and now he could very well sit comfortably as the club's greatest ever player as he becomes the first representative to reach 150 games for the Mandurah-based outfit. When Hancock was starting his career at Peel firstly through the development squads and then colts before making his league debut in 2014, he Read More ...


Round 20 WAFL Preview

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 11:07 AM - by Chris Pike
EVERYTHING goes on the line in the last round of the 2023 WAFL season on Saturday with East Fremantle and Subiaco battling over top spot, and Peel Thunder, Claremont and West Perth left to jostle over fourth and fifth positions. It couldn’t be set up for a more fascinating finish to the 2023 home and away season in the WAFL with the top two teams Read More ...


WA Girls make U18 All-Australian Team

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 9:23 AM
Four WA players have been rewarded for strong performances in the 2023 AFL National Championships U18 Girls with All Australian selection. Evie Cowcher, Zipporah ‘Zippy’ Fish, Molly O’Hehir and Kaitlyn Srhoj were named in the 23-player team. Cowcher was WA’s MVP for the Championships and as a bottom-age player earned selection in the 2023 AFL National Development Championships – U16 Girls All-Australian team earlier this Read More ...


Turner Recognised in AFL Volunteer Awards

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:12 PM
Rob Turner is not a fan of the spotlight, he is much more comfortable talking about his players, teammates and fellow volunteers. Turner has been awarded the National AFL Disability Inclusion Ambassador of the Year for displaying exceptional leadership in engaging people with disabilities in football. Turner established the first All-Abilities Football team in the south-east corridor at Kelmscott Football Club, which has created unprecedented Read More ...


Life Membership for Decorated Tiger

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 3:51 PM
DUAL Sandover Medallist Jye Bolton has ticked off nearly every box in his stunning WAFL career and this weekend he’ll reach another personal milestone. Bolton will run out against Perth at Revo Fitness Stadium for his 150th match, an achievement which he holds close to his heart. “I’m stoked to play 150 games for Claremont and achieve life membership with them, something I’m very grateful Read More ...


WA Football Mourns the Passing of Goalkicking Great

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 1:57 PM
ONE of Western Australia’s greatest ever footballers, Austin Robertson Jr, has passed away at the age of 80. The champion full forward is the WAFL’s all-time leading goalkicker and made his mark during an amazing career with Subiaco in the 1960s and 1970s before playing with South Melbourne in the VFL for one year. Nicknamed 'Ocker', Robertson kicked an incredible 1211 goals for the Lions over Read More ...