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Footy threatCommentsPremiumWest Coast consider pulling WAFL team

West Coast will consider withdrawing their players from the WAFL competition if they are not able to win better recruiting rights or enter an alignment with an existing club.

John Townsend

X marks the spotCommentsPremiumO’Neill plots simple plan for AFL revival

Hit the scoreboard, build confidence and play your role. Football is a simple game and Eagles youngster Xavier O’Neill is hoping three simple steps will see him regain a spot in the Eagles’ best 22.

Eliza Reilly

Stunning riseCommentsPremiumAlex Rance: How I went from ‘trash’ to top-20 pick

Five-time All-Australian. Premiership player. Richmond great. There’s not a lot that WA’s Alex Rance didn’t achieve in his decorated 200-game AFL career... but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Jordan McArdle

‘Class above’CommentsPremiumSubi coach endorses Morris for higher honours

Subiaco colts premiership coach Chayce Creedy doesn’t expect to have Blake Morris as his disposal for too much longer.

Jordan McArdle

Brilliant BulldogCommentsPremiumHow Schloithe masterclass set up South Fremantle win

Haiden Schloithe has a gift of timing unparalleled in WAFL ranks, whether with ball in hand or when he makes the most important contributions to South Fremantle’s cause.

John Townsend

Injury free at lastCommentsPremiumIn-form Valente eyes AFL debut after change of luck

Unlucky Fremantle midfielder Luke Valente still holds hopes of making his AFL debut this season after producing his best performance since being drafted.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL WatchCommentsPremiumHow the Eagles-listed players fared in WAFL

West Coast had six AFL-listed players feature in the Eagles’ 125-point WAFL loss to East Fremantle on Saturday. Here’s how they went.

Eliza Reilly

Five fireCommentsPremiumHow the Dockers went in the WAFL

Just five Fremantle Dockers turned out for Peel in their upset win over Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday. Here’s how they went.

Mitchell Woodcock

One happy shark‘Physically, mentally’ tough times over for Schoenfeld

When Josh Schoenfeld signed with East Fremantle after being delisted by Gold Coast last season, he arrived at New Choice Homes Park with one simple goal.

Eliza Reilly

Step right upCommentsPremiumWardman praises replacements after injury carnage

Subiaco premiership coach Beau Wardman rated Saturday’s win over the previously-undefeated Claremont at Leederville Oval as one of the finest of his coaching tenure.

Jordan McArdle

Back from retirementCommentsPremiumSalecic’s WAFL comeback set to continue

West Perth coach Geoff Valentine has backed Jason Salecic to retain his spot in the league side after playing his first game in eight years on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

Vital victoryCommentsPremiumPeel show competition they’re not Freo-reliant

Peel midfielder Jackson Merrett believes the Thunder’s 15-point win over Perth shows the team’s system holds up no matter who’s in the side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shark frenzyCommentsPremiumSeventh heaven for Marsh as Sharks belt Eagles by 125

A seven goal Jonathon Marsh masterclass has sunken West Coast, the former Saint kicking a bigger score than the Eagles combined WAFL outfit as East Fremantle ran out 125 point winners on Saturday.

Eliza Reilly

Comeback winCommentsPremiumFalcons fire late to over-run Swan Districts

Trailing by 30 points early in the third quarter, the Falcons lifted and kicked the final five goals to beat Swans by nine points at Provident Financial Oval.

Jay Rooney

They’re backCommentsPremiumScintillating Subi make huge statement against Tigers

The Lions roared to their most impressive win of the season, smashing the previously-undefeated Claremont at Leederville Oval.

Jordan McArdle

South surviveCommentsPremiumSchloithe masterclass leads Bulldogs to nail-biting win

Jimmy Miller’s sole goal with a minute to play ensured South Fremantle saw off a dogged East Perth in a nail-biting WAFL match.

John Townsend

Thunder strikeCommentsPremiumNo Dockers? No worries as Peel down Perth

Peel went into the match without seven AFL-listed players from last weekend’s game, but still claimed a 15-point win over Perth.

Mitchell Woodcock

All togetherCommentsPremiumWAFL’s big night to combine with Hall of Fame

Four new WA Football Hall of Fame members will be named in a joint annual function with the Sandover Medal count.

John Townsend

Mr durableCommentsPremiumSwans star’s remarkable dual feats

To play 250 games for a football club is an incredible feat, to play 175 of them uninterrupted is almost unheard of. But that’s exactly what Swan Districts star Tony Notte will today achieve.

Mitchell Woodcock

Around the stateCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Taylor, Priddis, Garlett, Peake & more

A Brownlow medallist and a dual AFL premiership player starred in their league debuts in the country, while Albany Sharks went back-to-back for the first time in their history.

Jordan McArdle

He’s back!CommentsPremiumFalcons veteran Salecic confirms remarkable comeback

Nearly eight years and 142 matches since he held up the premiership cup, former West Perth captain Jason Salecic is about to complete one of the most remarkable comebacks in WAFL history.

John Townsend

Limping LionCommentsPremiumCalf injury strikes Lions defensive ace

Veteran Subiaco and State full-back Jordan Lockyer damaged a calf at training this week and is in doubt for the crucial match against unbeaten Claremont at Leederville Oval.

John Townsend

Royal responsibilityCommentsPremium‘Now is the time’: Robertson vows to lift Royals

It has taken a year-and-a-half of drama and disruptions but Nick Robertson believes he is finally about to reveal his capabilities as a match-changing midfield force.

John Townsend

Vacant rolesCommentsPremiumDuo quit as State assistant coaches

New State coach Geoff Valentine is seeking two assistants to help him take on South Australia after Kyal Horsley and Beau Maister withdrew from the trip to Adelaide.

John Townsend