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Railways' Buddy Robinson positions to take a mark.

Anzac Day PremiumTigers fierce in 61-point Anzac Round win over Kangas

Reigning premiers Railways stuck their teeth into the new 2026 the Great Southern Football League campaign on Saturday, delivering a dominant 61-point win over a young North Albany side.

Melissa Sheil

Guest speak Peter Bol, senior winner Jess Waldron, junior winner Keely Berry, Jordan Clark’s parents Natalie and Russell Clark, masters winner Tanya Bailey and Albany mayor Greg Stocks at the 2025 Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards.

Sport awardsClark takes top gong as Waldron, Berry and Bailey also shine

Jordan Clark, whose journey has taken him from junior footy at Railways to the Fremantle Dockers’ midfield, was named Wellington and Reeves Albany sportsperson of the year at the awards night on Thursday.

Claire Middleton

Royals' Travis Conn flies to take a mark.

Opening win PremiumRoyals’ engine room give new coach Culleton a perfect start

Royals made a flying start to their 2026 Great Southern Football League campaign, to give new coach James Culleton a stylish victory and revenge over a club which had put them to the sword last season. 

Claire Middleton

Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsBolton explodes to claim Arthur Leggett Medal

Fremantle mid-forward Shai Bolton maintained his explosive start to the season by winning the Arthur Leggett Medal in a scintillating final quarter display.

Glen Quartermain

Outspoken Lad wins the 2026 Diggers Cup for jockey Brad Parnham

RacingCommentsOutspoken Lad lands Diggers’ Cup upset

Country trophies specialist Outspoken Lad fought off city rivals to score an upset win for co-trainers Dan and Ben Pearce in the $100,000 Diggers’ Cup (1800m) at Ascot’s Anzac race meeting on Saturday.

Ernie Manning

New Albany player-coach Morgan Davies with Sharks youngster Tom Bradshaw ahead of the 2026 Great Southern Football League opener.

Season opener PremiumNew coach Davies confident in Sharks side ahead of round one

Prize recruit Addison Dew will run out for his debut for Albany colours in the opening of the 2026 Great Southern Football League season on Saturday, as Morgan Davies tackles his first game as player-coach.

Jacki Elezovich

New Royals league coach James Culleton.

Season opener PremiumNew look Lions tackle Bulls in GSFL season opening clash

It’s not only the coach who will be making his Royals debut as the Great Southern Football League gets under way on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Premiership captain Jayden Scott and coach Bodhi Stubber after Railways’ 2025 grand final victory.

Season preview PremiumBig losses make room for young talent, says Tigers coach

Railways will field even more youth this season in the Great Southern Football League, but player-coach Bodhi Stubber says the club will still be out to defend last year’s hard-earned flag. 

Jacki Elezovich

Fitstop's Lisa Knight with Railways' president Wayne Stubber at the newly named Fitstop Stadium.

Stadium name Fitstop Albany secures naming rights of Railways venue

A new, locally owned branch of a fitness business is making an early mark on Albany’s sporting scene, securing naming rights to one of the city’s major playing venues. 

Amy Towers

Albany's Taj Williams will be a key player for new coach Morgan Davies.

Season preview PremiumChanging of the guard has Sharks motivated for more glory

After a heartbreaking grand final loss to Railways last year, Albany are raring for a shot at redemption with a new coach and fresh motivation ahead of this year’s Great Southern Football League season. 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways and North Albany will do battle in the traditional Anzac Day game.

Anzac Day PremiumNorth Albany host traditional Anzac Day clash with Railways

Traditional rivals North Albany and Railways will again headline the opening round of the Great Southern Football League season with their long-running Anzac Day clash. 

Claire Middleton

Katanning Wanderers players Brock Green, James Laurino and Caleb Gill.

Season preview PremiumKatanning Wanderers push for top four result in new season

Katanning Wanderers have renewed confidence as their club heads into the 2026 Upper Great Southern Football League season driven by a developing young list and a clear push towards finals. 

Amy Towers

Mt Barker key defender Tristan Ballard will be vice-captain this season.

Season previewPremiumTime for young guns to step up as Pope waits on new faces

Mt Barker have their sights set on a top-three finish despite losing some key players, in their bid to make amends for last year’s straight-sets finals exit in the Great Southern Football League.

Claire Middleton

Narrogin Hawks president Scott Glassby, captain Jordan Heil and coach Rhys Holmes ahead of the new season.

Season previewPremiumHungry Hawks out for grand final redemption in new campaign

Narrogin Hawks are confident they can again contend for a premiership in the Upper Great Southern Football League despite falling short at last year’s grand final, under the reins of new coach Rhys Holmes.

Hannah Whitehead

Denmark-Walpole's Sam Holmes takes possession in the elimination final loss last year.

Season preview PremiumDenmark-Walpole keep it consistent this football season

Denmark-Walpole are embracing a back-to-basics approach under new coach James Charlesworth as they prepare for the 2026 Great Southern Football League season.

Amy Towers

Albany-born Emma Crisp will mark Anzac Day in a powerful and personal way this year.

Anzac DayEmma Crisp plays AFL in France to honour family in WWI

Albany born Emma Crisp will mark Anzac Day in a powerful and personal way this year, representing the Australian Spirit Team in an football clash in Villers-Bretonneux, France. 

Amy Towers

Royals senior player Seb Stanton in action last year.

Season previewPremiumLions chasing leap back up the ladder under new coach

New coach, new faces, new attitude – that’s Royals as they head into the 2026 Great Southern Football League campaign hoping to turn last season’s disappointing form into a brief and distant memory.

Claire Middleton

Umpires in the 2025 league grand final.

Season preview GSFL umpires ready for the 2026 season with strong numbers

Great Southern Football League umpires co-ordinator Craig Tonkin says the umpiring group has strong numbers and they are looking forward to another big season that starts on Anzac Day. 

Amy Towers

North Albany’s Nick Barrow will again be a key player as the Kangas try to hop up the ladder.

Season previewPremiumNew recruits help Kangas get over injuries and departures

It’s been a tough couple of years for North Albany, and 2026 looks to be more of the same, with the injuries which contributed to their disappointing 2025 campaign keeping key men on the sidelines.

Claire Middleton

GSFL games will again be live-streamed again in 2026.

Season preview New men’s season ready to roll as Anzac Day kicks off 2026

Excitement is building ahead of the new Great Southern Football League men’s season, writes operations manager and commentator Ian Beeck.

Ian Beeck

McLean Park will be the venue of this year’s GSFL men’s grand final.

Season preview See all the fixtures for the 2025 GSFL season

The 2026 Great Southern Football League men’s fixtures revealed in full right here.

Amy Towers

Obsession crew members and supporters with their race awards.

Albany 2026 IN PICTURES: Fremantle to Albany yacht race celebrated

Sailing enthusiasts from Albany and Perth celebrated the end of the Fremantle to Albany yacht race at Wilson’s Brewery on Tuesday night, with this year’s winners presented their prizes. 

Jacki Elezovich

Junior winners Bella Specht, Jack North, Ethan Baker, and Austin Tysoe.

Australian champsAustralian National Soapbox Championships hosted in Albany

The 64th Australian National Soapbox Championship was a successful day of racing, community spirit, and high-energy competition on Mt Clarence on Easter Saturday. 

Megan Puls

Timora leads seven of the nine starters before Jesse James takes control of the Stan Austin Trophy.

SailingJesse James steals the show to clinch Stan Austin Trophy

The coveted Stan Austin Trophy was up for grabs in the Princess Royal Sailing Club’s King George Sound to Gull Rock race with nine yachts from the mixed keel boat fleet contesting last Saturday.

Des Beeck