Three-time reigning premiers Bunbury continued their winning form at the weekend, taking down Carey Park at PC Payne Park on Sunday by 21 points in the South West Football League women’s competition.
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Donnybrook climbed back into the South West Football League top five with a hard-fought nine-point victory over Augusta Margaret River at VC Mitchell Park on Sunday.
Busselton held on to edge South Bunbury by two points in a thrilling South West Football League clash at Sir Stewart Bovell Park on Saturday 10.11 (71) to 11.3 (69).
Harvey Brunswick Leschenault continued their strong mid-season form with a 63-point win over Dunsborough at Brunswick Oval on Saturday, securing their fifth straight victory.
Harvey endured a tough afternoon at home as Collie recorded a 163-point victory in the sides’ South West Football League clash on Sunday.
South Bunbury secured a 39-point win over Augusta Margaret River at Gloucester Park on Saturday, 9.12 (66) to 4.3 (27), controlling the contest after an early arm wrestle.
Last years grand finalists South Bunbury and Busselton will meet for the second time this season on the Saturday, adding another chapter to the storied rivalry.
Carey Park boosted their finals hopes with a tight 6.12 (48) to 5.12 (42) win over Donnybrook at Kelly Park on Saturday in a round 12 South West Football League match that swung back and forth all afternoon.
Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault has extended their winning run to four after taking down Collie by 55-points at Collie Recreation Ground in Sunday’s round 12 South West Football League clash.
South West Football League clubs have been praised for their collective effort in helping deliver the AFL fixture, with hundreds of volunteers from all eleven clubs playing a key role behind the scenes.
Two weeks ago Emma Hutchins became just the third female to field umpire a league fixture in the South West Football League, following in the footsteps of Jodi Maisey and Katrina Edwards.
After falling behind the ledger at 2-4 earlier in the season, Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have regained form with three wins on trot, sitting in sixth only on percentage behind Donnybrook.
Donnybrook secured a hard-fought 35-point win over a persistent Collie side at VC Mitchell Park on Sunday in round 11 of the South West Football League.
Spearhead Liam Creighton led the way for Busselton against Collie as the Magpies notch their ninth straight win with a 52-point victory at Collie Recreation Ground.
Augusta-Margaret River overcame fierce winds and a determined Dunsborough to claim a 19-point victory at Dunsborough Playing Fields on Sunday.
Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault climbed back into the top six with a convincing 41-point win over Carey Park 11.11 (77) to 5.6 (36) at Brunswick Oval on Saturday.
It was double cup delight for Bunbury on Sunday as they defeated cross-town rivals South Bunbury for the first time since 2023 at a wet and wild Payne Park.
Harvey Bulls fell short in a thriller against Eaton on Sunday as their disappointing 2026 South West Football League season continues.
Busselton’s ability to punish missed opportunities proved the difference, with the Magpies making Carey Park pay with a 40-point win.
Sunday’s derby is even more meaningful than usual with Bunbury and South Bunbury playing off for both the WA Day weekend Foundation Cup and the Syd Jackson/Max Maguire Cup.
Bunbury celebrated Dylan Heasman’s 150th game in style with an 80-point win over Dunsborough at home on Sunday.
Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault have got their season back on track with an upset win over Donnybrook on the road.
Harvey Bulls put forward their lowest score and biggest loss since August 2024 in disappointing outing against the reigning premiers on Sunday.
Bunbury stormed out of the gates against Augusta-Margaret River at Gloucester Park with nine of the first 10 goals in their fixture on Sunday, eventually running away 59-point victors.
