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The Eagles fell to Perth in the WAFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: Hall continues hot form as Eagles recall looms

West Coast midfielder Clay Hall is pushing for an AFL recall after another stellar performance in the WAFL. Which other Eagles shone in a loss to Perth?

Mitchell Woodcock

Harvey Johnston

AFLCommentsPremiumBack to basics: Young Eagle on how WAFL team must improve

Young West Coast wingman Harvey Johnston says they must get better at the basics if they’re going to improve at the WAFL level and push their senior teammates.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont star Bailey Rogers starred against Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiership dream inspiring Rogers, Bolton to push harder

Claremont stalwart Bailey Rogers says the Tigers are desperate to avoid the heartache of away finals as premiership aspirations continue to fuel match-winning performances.

Aaron Kirby

Perth co-captain Charlie Constable gets a handball out.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumParfitt outlines what Demons must do to take next step

Perth star recruit Brandan Parfitt says it’s time for the Demons to stop being ‘bullied’ by the powerhouse teams if they’re to gain similar status.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zac Mainwaring starred in the first half of the Tigers’ win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumTigers hold off Lions scare after rumble in the jungle

Claremont has survived an unexpected rumble in the jungle against Subiaco, staving off a scare from the league’s cellar dwellers by 12 points on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

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 Coast were beaten by Perth.

WAFL 2025PremiumParfitt tears up Eagles after mid-season draft snub

Brandan Parfitt has given West Coast a stark reminder of what they missed out on in the mid-season draft, tearing them apart as Perth claimed a 38-point win.

Mitchell Woodcock

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

Former Fremantle Docker Nathan Wilson leads this week’s Bush and ‘Burbs.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumThe former Docker who’s tearing it up in the country

Former Fremantle defender Nathan Wilson has emerged as one of the best players getting around country footy this year and has his side undefeated to start the season.

Jackson Barrett

Royal Sam van Dieman (right) declares East Perth are top-two material.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals forward declares East Perth ‘belong’ in top two

East Perth forward Sam van Diemen says the Royals ‘belong’ in the top two after moving into second with a comfortable win over derby rivals West Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Bulldogs players celebrate the win.

WAFLPremiumSouth not letting flag favouritism go to their heads

Star midfielder Isiah Winder says South Fremantle aren’t getting ahead of themselves in 2025, despite sitting outright on top of the ladder after a 7-1 start to the season.

Samantha Rogers

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

West Perth’s Luke Meadows was injured against East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFalcons caught in Royal procession as midfield gun goes down

West Perth have had injury added to derby insult in a 45-point WA Day defeat to East Perth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

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

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has given No.1 mid-season rookie draftee Tom McCarthy’s WAFL debut the tick of approval.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcCarthy’s first game in Eagles colours impresses McQualter

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has given No.1 mid-season rookie draftee Tom McCarthy’s WAFL debut the tick of approval.

Mitchell Woodcock

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

Tom McCarthy impressed.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: McCarthy’s impressive debut, Hall puts hand up

All eyes were on West Coast recruit Tom McCarthy as the club’s WAFL side went down to Swan Districts. Here’s how each of the AFL-listed Eagles fared.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Delean kicked five goals in a breakout performance.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Uncapped Docker produces breakout performance

Peel Thunder fielded 10 Fremantle-listed players as they launched a late comeback to beat Subiaco. Here’s how they fared.

Josh Kempton

East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw will miss the WA Day Derby clash against West Perth.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumBrayshaw blow! Royals lose Sandover star for WA Day derby

Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw will miss East Perth’s bumper WA Day derby clash against arch-rivals West Perth. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nathan O’Driscoll has played two games in a row for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumO’Driscoll confident he is over ‘frustrating’ ankle injury

After putting together his second game in a row at WAFL level, Fremantle midfielder Nathan O’Driscoll is confident he is over an ankle injury he described as among the most frustrating of his career.

Josh Kempton

Claremont's Kieran Gowdie celebrates one of his seven goals.

WAFL 2025CommentsClaremont forward’s stunning career day in big win

Claremont power forward Kieran Gowdie’s hadn’t kicked more than four goals in a game before the weekend. But he booted a career-high seven to steer his side to a statement win on Saturday.

Sophie Gannon

Swan Districts second gamer Luke Cotellessa celebrates the victory with Max Chipper.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumSwans set to balance youth and experience to salvage 2025

Swan Districts coach Andrew Pruyn says he’s trying to strike the right balance of fielding his best team and looking to the future to try to salvage something from a horror 2025 season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont wingman Lachlan Martinis celebrates a goal in the Tigers’ big win.

Classy ClaremontCommentsPremiumClaremont’s classy 67-point win puts league on notice

The wild weather may have held off for a Saturday afternoon showdown between Claremont and Perth but the Tigers certainly didn’t, surging to a 67-point victory.

Sophie Gannon

Liam Reidy was reported for striking in the WAFL.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFringe Docker reported for striking in WAFL

A fringe Fremantle Docker is set to face a nervous wait after being reported for striking in the WAFL on Saturday.

Josh Kempton