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West Coast's Jamie Cripps is taken from the ground.

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Concern for veteran Eagle after WAFL knee injury

Jamie Cripps’ football career appears to be in jeopardy, with the West Coast veteran suffering what looked to be a serious knee injury at WAFL level on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Perth and Claremont will meet at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Take it right up to them’: Demons ready to end Tigers’ run

Perth captain Charlie Constable has declared the Demons hold no fears and will ‘take it right up’ to a rampaging Claremont as they prepare to try to become the first side to take down the undefeated Tigers.

James Palumbo

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone addresses the players.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSanzone: ‘Teething problems’ behind Falcons’ poor start

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone says teething issues stemming from a new game style and some fresh faces had contributed to their horror start to the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Matt Parker will miss a fourth straight game.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumParker still sidelined as Dogs look to down improved Eagles

Reigning premiers South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matt Parker for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Important defender Noah Strom will miss a few weeks mid-season because of a European holiday.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumDogs duo to miss several games because of European holiday

South Fremantle premiership heroes Noah Strom and Trey Ruscoe are set to miss several weeks in the middle of the season because of separate holidays in Europe.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth defender Harrison Macreadie will miss the state game because of a hamstring injury.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumMacreadie, Jansen out of State Game clash against SA

East Perth defender Harrison Macreadie and East Fremantle veteran Jarrad Jansen have withdrawn from Western Australia’s squad ahead of their clash against arch-rivals South Australia next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Scott Tuia evades a tackle in round one against East Fremantle.

FootballPremiumScott Tuia is pushing for his first state appearance

Donnybrook’s Scott Tuia is leading the charge for South West WAFL stars as he pushes his case for a first state appearance in next weeks clash with the SANFL. 

Jack Penniment

East Fremantle players Kyle Baskerville and Cam Eardley pictured in their Kai Fella rainbow jumpers at East Fremantle Oval, Fremantle, on Tuesday. The jumpers support the Kai Fella youth mental health foundation. Carwyn Monck

WAFLCommentsSharks reveal Kai-Fella jumper for tribute clash

It’s coming up to 10 years since East Fremantle forward Cam Eardley lost his younger brother Kai to suicide. The Sharks’ round 12 clash with Claremont on Saturday, June 27 will be played in his honour.

Glen Quartermain

Dennis Cometti was farewelled by political and community leaders, sporting greats and his family at a State memorial service at Optus Stadium.

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Fond farewell for perfect wordsmith Cometti

He was able to perfectly sum up a moment and in putting it into words, shared it with the rest of us.

Noa McNaughton has been snapped up by Fremantle.

AFLWCommentsWAFLW young guns taken by WA clubs in AFLW pre-season draft

A pair of WAFLW young guns will stay in WA for the start of their AFLW careers after being snapped up in Monday night’s pre-season draft.

Josh Kempton

Harry Edwards is nearing a return.

AFLCommentsPremiumEdwards makes huge strides towards AFL recall

West Coast Eagles’ WAFL captain Callum Jamieson thinks Harry Edwards’ return to the club’s first-choice 23 is imminent after the tall defender played managed minutes against East Perth on Saturday.

Ben Smith

Jack Hutchinson.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Which WAFL Eagles are in line for a call-up?

All eyes are on West Coast’s WAFL side - and the players pushing for a senior call-up - after the AFL unit’s shocking loss to Richmond. Here’s how every WAFL Eagle performed at the weekend.

Ben Smith

Nathan O'Driscoll celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: How Dockers-listed players performed at Peel

Fremantle-listed players filled their boots in Peel’s 71-point win over West Perth. Here’s how the 13 members of the Dockers squad fared. 

Jack Penniment

Nathan O’Driscoll was mobbed by his teammates after kicking a goal for Peel Thunder.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWorth a replay: Thunder put O’Driscoll’s goal on repeat

Nathan O’Driscoll’s goal early in Peel Thunder’s win over West Perth was so special, coach Adam Read played it back to his side at half-time. 

Jack Penniment

Perth’s Matthew Taylor.

WAFLCommentsTaylor riding strong start to season as Dees eye finals push

While Perth’s Matthew Taylor may be in the back half of his career, it’s hard to deny the stalwart’s strong start to season 2026.

James Palumbo

WAFL 2026. Round 5: Subiaco vs South Fremantle.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBulldogs dig in to hold off late Subiaco rally

South Fremantle have survived a late fightback from Subiaco to stay within touching distance of ladder-leaders Claremont courtesy of a three-point win over the Lions.

Ben Smith

Brandon Parfitt was strong on return.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons too good for battling Sharks

A strong second half has seen Perth overcome some inaccurate goal kicking to get a much-needed victory at The Good Grocer Park on Saturday afternoon.

James Palumbo

WAFL 2026. Round 5 - West Coast Eagles vs East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBlack and blue all over as Eagles put to the sword

East Perth have flexed their muscles as they rolled to a 43-point win over West Coast Eagles at Mineral Resources Park, snapping their opponents’ three-game winning streak in the process.

Ben Smith

Peel Thunder celebrate Nathan O’Driscoll’s goal.

WAFLPremiumDominant Thunder put winless Falcons to the sword

Peel Thunder have turned on the heat in a complete performance to dominate winless West Perth by 71 points at Lane Group Stadium. 

Jack Penniment

Nathan O’Driscoll was mobbed by his teammates after kicking a goal for Peel Thunder.

WAFL O’Driscoll’s emotional goal after mental health revelation

Fremantle’s Nathan O’Driscoll was swamped by teammates after kicking an emotional goal for Peel Thunder on Saturday, just days after revealing his years-long battle with mental illness. 

Jack Penniment

Koby LeCras suffered a knee injury on his WAFL league debut for West Perth.

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Star WA draft prospect sidelined ahead of under-18 carnival

One of Western Australia’s top draft prospects could miss the entire Under-18 National Championships due to an injury blow.

Mitchell Woodcock

Axel Walsh will play his first game of the year on Saturday.

AFL CommentsPremium‘Really rare’ talent: WA potential No.1 pick back in action

Western Australia’s top prospect and potential No.1 pick in the 2027 draft will be unleashed this weekend, with Axel Walsh set to play his first game of the year. 

James Palumbo

Demon Brandan Parfitt

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumParfitt returns for Perth but lose star for Sharks clash

Perth’s midfield has been boosted by the return of star Brandan Parfitt, but they will be without a key recruit for their clash against East Fremantle on Saturday. SEE THE FULL WAFL TEAMS.

Mitchell Woodcock

Children hoist the premiership cup in Katanning during last year’s Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour.

FootballPremiumWAFL trophy tour hits the Mid West next week

The Mid West’s footy communities can catch a glimpse of the WAFL and WAFLW premiership cups next week as the Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hits local towns.

Rebecca Ruthven