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Derek Chadwick runs through the banner for his 250th game for East Perth in 1971.

SportCommentsPremiumTributes flow as one of WA’s finest multi-code greats dies

The WA sporting community is mourning the loss of one of the state’s finest multi-code athletes, with football and cricket great Derek Chadwick passing at age 84.

Chris Robinson

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has swapped WAFL clubs.

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The West Australian exclusive
WAFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Former Eagle’s big WAFL club switch

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has sensationally swapped WAFL clubs, leaving Subiaco to head to a flag contender.

Mitchell Woodcock

James Tunstill has re-signed at Brisbane despite struggling for a senior game.

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The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Luckless WA Lion to remain in the den for another year

Grand final emergency James Tunstill has kept his faith in Brisbane, re-signing with the dual reigning premiers despite struggling to break through for a regular senior game.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth were beaten by two points.

WAFLCommentsBrayshaw declares Royals will be back for redemption in 2026

East Perth captain Hamish Brayshaw has declared the Royals have what it takes to reach a third grand final in a row and finally taste premiership success after a heartbreaking loss to South Fremantle on Sunday.

Aaron Kirby

East Perth players take in Sunday’s loss.

WAFL 2025VideoCommentsPremiumEXPLAINED: Why controversial WAFL decision was correct call

South Fremantle’s Aaron Drage had “no intent to waste time” when he booted away the ball to spark controversial scenes at the end of Sunday’s WAFL grand final, according to league bosses.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Freo celebrate their controversial win.

WAFLVideoCommentsWATCH: The controversial GF finish that’s divided WAFL world

Should it have been a 50m penalty - and a chance for East Perth to snatch an unlikely WAFL grand final win? Watch the full sequence from the decider & have your say on the moment that everyone’s talking about!

Chris Robinson

South Fremantle v East Perth WAFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium. South Fremantle celebrate the win.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumWA Football ticks off controversial grand final finish

The controversial non 50m penalty paid to East Perth in their heartbreaking two points grand final defeat to South Fremantle has been ticked off by officials.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle v East Perth WAFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium. Hamish Free scores a goal. Ian Munro

WAFL 2025VideoCommentsPremiumTOP DOGS! Bulldogs hang on in a thriller amid controversy

For the 15th time in their history, the mighty ‘V’ stood for victory on the biggest stage after South Fremantle held off a fast-finishing East Perth to claim a heart-stopping two-point victory.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth's Tyler Lindberg celebrates a goal.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumRoyals rumble to upset reserves flag over Claremont

East Perth have run the gauntlet, coming from fifth to cause an incredible boilover with an upset 24-point win over a powerhouse Claremont to claim the reserves premiership.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL Grand Final Depth Chart 2025: Every South Fremantle and East Perth player ranked from 1-44

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumParker or Brayshaw? Who is set to dominate WAFL decider

Every South Fremantle and East Perth player in the grand final ranked from 1-44 based on their ability to have an impact in Sunday’s big game, according to Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth co-captain Christian Ameduri and South Fremantle captain Chad Pearson with the 2025 premiership cup.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumMain grand final call toughest of White’s coaching career

South Fremantle coach Craig White says telling premiership captain Dylan Main he would not play in the grand final against East Perth was the hardest phone call of his coaching career. 

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth ruckman Scott Jones is raring to go for this year’s grand final.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumHow Jones still uses Sandilands' lessons at Royals

A self-confessed traditional ruckman, Scott Jones still uses the lessons taught to him by former Fremantle teammate Aaron Sandilands to help drive East Perth towards glory.

Mitchell Woodcock

Minor premiers South Fremantle have dominated The West Australian’s WAFL 2025 Team of The Year with an incredible seven players making the side

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumWAFL Team of the Year: Dogs dominate our best-of-the-best

South Fremantle have dominated The West Australian’s WAFL 2025 Team of The Year, with seven players from the minor premiers making the side. SEE THE TEAM HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Former Fremantle listed forward Sebit Kuek is a chance to come in for East Perth.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremium‘X-Factor’ in the mix for WAFL grand final recall

East Perth are weighing up recalling ‘X-factor’ Sebit Kuek for Sunday’s league grand final after the former AFL-listed forward starred in the Royals’ reserves preliminary final victory.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth co-captain Christian Ameduri and South Fremantle captain Chad Pearson at Optus Stadium.

WAFL 2025Comments15-love? Red-hot Bulldogs wary of Royals threat in decider

The Bulldogs are chasing a 15th consecutive victory that would deliver the club a 15th premiership - but they’re wary of an East Perth side hellbent on redemption and favoured by improved weather conditions.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Meadows with Gisele Gould, and Jye Bolton with Tess Howson.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFULL LEADERBOARD: Club-by-club list of every Sandover vote

Who polled for your WAFL club in this year’s Sandover Medal? See every player and every vote here!

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth co-captains Hamish Brayshaw and Christian Ameduri embrace after the preliminary final win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals star cleared for WAFL decider

East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw is free to play in this year’s grand final after he escaped suspension for striking in their preliminary final win.

Mitchell Woodcock

Who's set to take home the WAFL's top honour?

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSandover predictor: Who wins WAFL’s top individual award?

The West Australian took three-two-one vote counts from every WAFL match this season. See who’s predicted to take home the league’s top honour at tonight’s Sandover Medal.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth celebrate a goal in their preliminary final win over Claremont.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumRoyals get shot at redemption, sweat on Brayshaw report

East Perth get a shot at redemption after booking their place in a second consecutive grand final, defeating a star-studded but wasteful Claremont by five points in a thriller.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth have recalled forward Ben Middleton for their preliminary final clash against Claremont.

WAFL 2025Weather won’t deter Royals from risking it in must-win final

East Perth have not only gambled at the selection table but are set to continue to take risks in wet conditions as they look to beat Claremont in the preliminary final on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Corey Watts is an important part of East Perth’s backline.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumVictorian Watts on why he bleeds Royal blue and black

Defender Corey Watts knows just how hard East Perth have worked from the dark days to become a formidable force of the WAFL once again.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont players celebrate their first semifinal win over Perth.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremium‘A war ahead of us’: Tigers meet Royals again for GF berth

Claremont will desperate for revenge in the form of a grand final spot when they take on East Perth for the third time in the space of a month this weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw hunts the footy.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumRoyals to refocus after Bulldogs thumping

East Perth coach Ross McQueen says they will refocus on the fact they still need just two wins to end a 23-year premiership drought after their 59-point semifinal thumping at the hands of South Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle's Jake Florenca celebrates his third-quarter goal with Matt Parker.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumBulldogs storm into WAFL decider after destroying Royals

South Fremantle are within touching distance of a 15th WAFL premiership after booking their place in the grand final with a 59-point thrashing of East Perth.

Mitchell Woodcock