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Taking a puntWAFL stars put their hand up for AFL chance

Sandover medallist Bailey Rogers, in-form midfielder Jake Florenca and former Fremantle speedster Stefan Giro lead the list of 25 West Australians who have nominated for next week’s mid-season rookie draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Draft hopeful‘I can play at that level’: Florenca ready for AFL chance

The South Fremantle midfielder’s breakout 2022 went to another level on Saturday when he put on a career-best performance to lead the Bulldogs to victory over Peel Thunder.

Mitchell Woodcock

EXHIBIT WESTPremiumWill West’s best inspire Eagles to find mid-season pick?

West Coast could have an opportunity to find the next Connor West, as the mid-season draft approaches, but without a list spot available, the Eagles may need to sacrifice a star’s season to make room.

Samantha Rogers

Thunder recruitPremiumTools down for Derksen as he chases AFL dream

Boom Peel Thunder signing Wade Derksen is hopeful of getting an exemption for next month’s AFL Mid-Season Draft after a ruling prevented him from getting a train-on stint at Fremantle during the pre-season.

Jordan McArdle

Footy factoryPremiumDockers NGA coach on success ahead of next crop

Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy success hasn’t come by chance as another crop of exciting youngsters comes through for this year’s draft.

Jordan McArdle

New additionPremiumSteely resolve: South gun gets Green light for State 18s

South Fremantle young gun Steely Green has played his way into Western Australia’s under-18s squad after a stunning start to the season.

Jordan McArdle

Ruck and rollPremiumIn like Brynn? Sharks giant a Mid-Season Draft chance

East Fremantle giant Brynn Teakle has emerged as one of the State’s leading AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft contenders.

Jordan McArdle

Purple powerVideoCommentsPremium‘Eagles guy’ says ‘passion was flying’ during that Freo goal

A West Coast diehard caught up in the euphoria of a classy Michael Walters finish has spoken after he was snapped rising from his seat alongside his cross-town rivals.

Bryce Luff

Two from twoPremiumDockers NGA talent shines as Falcons remain unbeaten

Fremantle may have a fight on their hands to keep another prized Next Generation Academy talent if Jasper Scaife’s first game of the season is anything to go by.

Jordan McArdle

Hugh beautyBookends stand tall as Claremont prevail in colts thriller

A pair of Claremont draft prospects stood tall at either end of the ground as last year’s colts grand finalists opened their 2022 account with a thrilling 15-point win over Subiaco at Revo Fitness Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

Footy factoryPremiumANOTHER father-son Eagle to debut for Claremont

Another West Coast father-son talent will make his Claremont debut this weekend.

Jordan McArdle

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Paul HaslebyCommentsPremium
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AFL must reduce list sizes and cap teenage draftees

Now is the time to protect and preserve these pathway competitions with further resources to make the competition and talent pool even stronger.

Paul Hasleby

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Karl LangdonCommentsPremium
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Time for AFL recruiters to put mature talent up in lights

AFL lists are too thin to have players sitting there who are not ready to play. Every player on a list should have earned their spot, writes Karl Langdon.

Karl Langdon

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Michael BarlowCommentsPremium
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Barlow: Mature age is all the rage in the AFL

It’s not luck that Nic Martin is the Rising Star nominee. It’s a culmination of setbacks, self-belief, support from those close to him, grit and hard work.

Michael Barlow

2023 draft prospectsPremiumFreo NGA talent, ex-Eagle’s son among best in WA 17s trial

A giant Fremantle Next Generation Academy talent and a classy son of a gun were among the standouts in Sunday’s State 17s trial game at Joondalup.

Jordan McArdle

Third time lucky?PremiumYoungest and tallest Serong one to watch in 2022

Liam Serong will line up for NAB League outfit Gippsland Power this season in their hope of following in his older brothers’ Caleb and Jai’s footsteps into the AFL.

Jordan McArdle

Young gunsPremiumHighly-rated draft prospects hit track at West Coast

A pair of highly-rated WA draft prospects joined West Coast training this week at Mineral Resources Park as part of their AFL Academy commitments.

Jordan McArdle

Full resultsPremiumRoyals bolter, Swans speedster impress in WAFL colts testing

East Perth’s Reuben Ginbey, Swan Districts pocket rocket Darcy Jones, Perth’s Baxter Phillip and Claremont midfielders Mitch Barron and Lewis Crump were among the best performers at the WAFL colts testing day.

Jordan McArdle

Dog down!VideoPremiumBulldogs’ prized recruit to miss first half of 2022

Prized father-son recruit Sam Darcy will miss at least the first half of the 2022 season, after suffering a stress fracture in his foot.

Catherine Healey

No more BluesWA young gun in line for dream AFL debut

First-year forward Jesse Motlop is wasting no time making an impression at Carlton as he firms for an early season AFL debut.

Marc McGowan

Contract newsPremiumWalsh’s huge pay sacrifice, WA kid commits to Hawks

Sam Walsh has taken a pay cut to remain at Carlton, while West Aussie Denver Grainger-Barras has put pen to paper on a new deal at Hawthorn.

Scott Gullan and Glenn McFarlane

Claremont gunPremiumMedal detector: Dockers eye Sandover winner

Fremantle are a eyeing Sandover medallist as a potential train-on player in the wake of young midfielder Luke Valente’s shock retirement last week.

Jordan McArdle

First-round pickWA draftee learns new role at Swans

WA young gun Angus Sheldrick will train with Sydney’s forwards during his first AFL pre-season as he learns a new role for 2022.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL recruitsPremiumProlific Shark, great club’s nephew among Eagles recruits

East Fremantle and West Coast are set to strike a deal to loan out Jack Clarke medallist Josh Browne, with an Eagles great’s nephew and former Blue are also on board.

Jordan McArdle