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WAFL 2022PremiumBrayshaw says miracles needed for Leedy Oval GF revival

East Perth star Hamish Brayshaw has cast doubt over Leederville Oval’s ability to host the WAFL grand final, saying the playing surface was one of the worst he’d ever played on.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022Perth Demons star suspended for runner push

Reigning Perth fairest and best Corey Bryne has been sensationally suspended for pushing a Claremont runner in the Demons’ fiery clash with the Tigers at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lake LeedervilleCommentsPremiumAnother WAFL match moved from GF venue amid surface concern

Leederville Oval remains unfit for football less than a week after being named the host of this year’s WAFL grand final with Saturday’s clash between East Perth and West Perth the latest to be relocated. 

Eliza Reilly

AFL Draft Freo NGA products, Eagles train-on make State combine list

A trio of Fremantle Next Generation Academy talents and a mature-aged prospect were among 12 West Aussies invited to the State combine in October.

Jordan McArdle

AFL WATCHHow five AFL-listed Eagles fared against Swan Districts

West Coast had five AFL-listed representatives against Swan Districts on Saturday, with the Eagles only kicking one goal in a wet-weather mauling at Steel Blue Oval.

Samantha Rogers

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How the 14 Dockers fared for Peel v South

A dozen Fremantle-listed players featured in Peel Thunder’s league win over South Fremantle to go with two more in the reserves. Here’s how they fared.

Jordan McArdle

Water off duck’s back ‘Real close’ friendship helps draft fancies stay afloat

Pressure. It’s something footballers in their draft year are all too familiar with. But for Darcy Jones and Elijah Hewett, having a fellow draft fancy around makes that pressure much easier to handle.

Samantha Rogers

WAFL grand finalPremiumMuddy Leederville faces the test of time to be ready for GF

Leederville Oval will undergo a coast-to-coast returfing as part of a massive facelift to ensure the playing surface is up to scratch to host this year’s WAFL grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022CommentsPremiumFalcons not future on Barnard’s mind after Lions loss

East Perth coach Jeremy Barnard is not focusing on the looming decision of his future as the Royals face the reality of another season without a finals appearance.

Mitchell Woodcock

Out of contractCommentsValentine praises ‘first-class’ Blakely amid tough situation

Peel Thunder coach Geoff Valentine praised out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Connor Blakely for his ‘first-class attitude’ amid a tough season personally.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022CommentsPremiumTigers focus on future after Demons belting

Claremont received the handy percentage booster they were after but, coach Ashley Prescott says ‘the next three weeks will be critical’ for his team heading into finals.

Harry Grigson

SINK OR SWIMPremiumDraft fancies excite as Swans remain in finals race

A sorry West Coast hit a new low, mustering just one goal for the afternoon as Swan Districts stayed in the hunt for a finals spot with an 85-point belting of the Eagles.

Samantha Rogers

WAFLTigers brush aside Demons as bigger fish await

Sterner tests await come finals, but Claremont got the percentage boost they craved after making light work of Perth Demons to lift the Pike Cup at a wet and slippery Mineral Resources Park.

Harry Grigson

Four in a rowHappy 500th for Peel with hard-fought win over South

Peel Thunder celebrated their 500th match with a fourth win on the trot in a see-sawing and scrappy affair against South Fremantle at Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah.

Jordan McArdle

WAFLPremiumBarnard’s future unclear as Lions sink Royals’ finals hopes

Pressure is mounting on East Perth coach Jeremy Barnard after Subiaco all but ended on the Royals’ finals hopes at a mud-soaked Leederville Oval on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL coltsPremiumDraft fancy suffers leg break as sons of guns star

A highly-touted West Australian draft prospect has suffered a serious leg injury in Claremont’s colts win on Saturday.

Jackson Barrett and Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022Shaw, Boullineau back as Bulldogs hunt top three spot

The Bulldogs are starting to get some of their bite back as South Fremantle regains a pair of key position stars for their bumper clash against Peel Thunder in Mandurah on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Draft prospectAdams overcomes injury hell for league berth, combine invite

Key defender. Police cadet. Training DJ. Jed Adams is already a youngster wearing many hats. But the rising Peel Thunder talent will add another at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday - league debutant.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022CommentsPremium$40K to boost Leederville Oval surface ahead of WAFL decider

Leederville Oval’s surface will get a makeover costing up to $40,000 as the City of Vincent races to get it up to scratch ahead of hosting this year’s WAFL grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumBanned Royal Randall to learn drug ban fate this month

East Pert recruit Michael Randall is set to find out his playing future this month he appeals a two-year ban for an alleged doping violation while playing for Peel Thunder.

Mitchell Woodcock

Call madeCommentsPremiumLocked in: WAFL decides on grand final venue

After Optus Stadium was ruled out, the WAFL has decided on its grand final venue - and it may surprise some.

Mitchell Woodcock

Pick meCommentsPremiumInside the five WAFL grand final bids

Five WAFL grounds from all around the city are in contention to host this year’s decider as Optus Stadium is out of action for the second time in three seasons

Jordan McArdle

One more timeCommentsRetiring five-time premiership Lion’s plans for last hurrah

One of the WAFL’s modern-day greats is hoping to get back from injury for a last hurrah after announcing he will retire at season’s end.

Jordan McArdle

Massive blowCommentsPremiumSeason over for star Shark after ACL injury

East Fremantle’s premiership hopes have been dealt a massive blow with Sandover Medal fancy Blaine Boekhorst suffering a serious knee injury.

Jordan McArdle