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Kyle Baskerville and the Sharks still have plenty of work to do in 2025.

WAFLPremiumSharks happy with start but skipper admits work to be done

East Fremantle captain Kyle Baskerville is happy with his side’s start to the season but admits there is still work to be done given the nature of their two defeats. 

Samantha Rogers

James Spadanuda and Jed Hagan celebrate a goal for East Fremantle.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks bite back to spoil West Perth’s party

East Fremantle have responded from a derby demolition with a 39-point victory over West Perth to spoil the party in Falcons veteran Shane Nelson’s 250th game. 

Samantha Rogers

West Perth captain Luke Meadows.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumFalcons await captain’s call as veteran reaches milestone

West Perth are sweating on scans that could determine the fate of captain Luke Meadow’s season as they prepare to celebrate another milestone for star Shane Nelson.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle star Milan Murdock after the derby defeat to South Fremantle.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSharks won’t make excuses for derby demolition, says Eardley

East Fremantle premiership defender Cam Eardley says his side can’t make excuses after a derby demolition by arch-rivals South Fremantle.

Samantha Rogers

South Freo soak in their victory.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDogs maul Sharks on WA Day to claim derby bragging rights

South Fremantle have claimed bragging rights and outright top spot on the ladder with a dominant 54-point victory over cross-town rivals East Fremantle on WA Day. 

Samantha Rogers

East Fremantle skipper Kyle Baskerville and South Fremantle captain Chad Pearson ahead of the WA Day Derby.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumFreo derby set to be an ‘old fashioned dog fight’

South Fremantle coach Craig White is anticipating an ‘old-fashioned dog fight’ as he prepares his side for the most anticipated WA Day Derby in recent memory.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast are weighing up putting injured forward Jake Waterman on their inactive list just 24 hours out from the mid-season draft. 

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Eagles planning to make Waterman inactive before draft

West Coast have reached out to more mid-season prospects as they weigh up putting injured forward Jake Waterman on their inactive list just 24 hours before the draft, The West Australian can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shark Lachlan Blakiston comes off under the blood rule.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumThe WAFL ruckman on Bombers’ mid-season draft radar

East Fremantle ruckman Lachlan Blakiston is firming as a strong option for Essendon in the mid-season rookie draft on Wednesday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Cleaver had a dominant day.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFins Up! Sharks down ladder leaders as Royals caught cold

East Fremantle have overcome wild conditions to make an early finals statement, brushing aside the previously ladder-leading East Perth by 20 points at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Jake Santa Maria

East Perth defender Corey Watts is making his way back from injury through the reserves.

WAFL 2025PremiumTrio of stars return from injury for Royals

Ladder-leaders East Perth are set to get even stronger as a trio of stars return from injury through the reserves this weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Milan Murdock from Western Australia receives the Simpson medal after the State Game between SANFL and WAFL at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

WAFLCommentsPremiumWA coach urges AFL clubs to give Murdock chance at 24

Western Australia coach Adam Read has challenged an AFL club to be ‘brave enough’ to give East Fremantle star Milan Murdock an AFL opportunity after another dominant performance in the State Game. 

Samantha Rogers

Tom Phillips in action.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumMeet WA’s first under-18 FIFO footballer

East Fremantle product is one of several exciting midfielders to represent the Black Swans in this year’s national carnival - but unlike his teammates, he doesn’t reside in WA.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle's Zac Strom and East Fremantle's Jack Cleaver with the cup they'll be playing for.

WAFLCommentsRoad safety coming to the fore ahead of Fremantle derby

A sombre message on the importance of road safety will accompany this year’s inter-Fremantle WAFL clash, with traditional rivals South and East Fremantle joining forces with RAC.

Ben Smith

Jono Marsh has been suspended for one match.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks lose key forward to suspension for Royals clash

East Fremantle forward Jono Marsh will miss the top of the table clash with East Perth after copping a one-week suspension against Perth.

Aaron Kirby

East Fremantle are just getting started.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSharks still yet to reach top gear despite Demons mauling

East Fremantle midfielder Cam Eardley has warned the Sharks have yet to find their best despite sweeping aside fellow finals contenders Perth in a thumping 50-point victory on Saturday. 

Jake Santa Maria

WAFL. East Fremantle v Perth at East Fremantle Oval. Pictured - Jono Marsh of East Fremantle Justin Benson-Cooper

WAFLPremiumFired-up Sharks down Demons to claim fourth straight win

A wayward East Fremantle have kept the pressure on East Perth at the top of the WAFL ladder after a dominant 50-point victory over Perth at The Good Grocer Park.

Jake Santa Maria

Swan Districts forward Brad Lynch has been axed.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSwans axe Lynch as Falcons pick son of a gun

Swan Districts coach Andrew Pruyn has axed forward Brad Lynch despite a spate of injuries threatening to ensure the continuation of their winless start to the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle were too strong for Swan Districts on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumSharks’ second-half remix leads to Swans steamrolling

East Fremantle coach Bill Monaghan has credited a second-half remix for his side’s convincing triumph over Swan Districts on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

East Fremantle star Milan Murdock flexes his muscles.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSharks late bite keep Swans winless

Swan Districts remain the only winless team in the WAFL as a Milan Murdock masterclass led East Fremantle to a 45-point victory.

Jake Santa Maria

Bradley Fullgrabe is the latest Royal to be sidelined.

WAFL CommentsPremiumRoyals lose key defender for grand final grudge match

East Perth’s defensive stocks have taken another hit with full back Bradley Fullgrabe set to be sidelined long-term because of a knee injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cody Leggett.

WAFL CommentsPremium‘Sometimes you just get lucky’: Shark in seventh heaven

A humble Cody Leggett has downplayed his scintillating seven-goal haul for East Fremantle, saying sometimes you ‘just get lucky’.

Samantha Rogers

East Fremantle had a good win over Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks forward kicks seven as East Freo overrun Subiaco

A rampaging East Fremantle overcame a wayward start to make light work of Subiaco by 30 points, as veteran forward Cody Leggett kicked an equal career-high seven goals. 

Samantha Rogers

Swan Districts have named midfielder Zane Trew.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumHey Trew! Winless Swans get much-needed midfield boost

Swan Districts have rolled the dice as they look to break through for their first win of the season, bringing in star recruit Zane Trew to take on reigning premiers Peel Thunder.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jed Hagan has been suspened for an inappropriate sledge.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL 2025CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL player banned for two weeks over ‘inappropriate’ sledge

East Fremantle forward Jed Hagan has been suspended for two matches for making an inappropriate comment to a Peel Thunder player in their win down in Mandurah on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock