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WAFL off-seasonPremiumSnadden, Clark’s footy careers intertwine again

The careers of Jordan Snadden and Greg Clark are on a constant footballing merry-go-round. And it’s happened again.

Mitchell Woodcock

Election resultsPremiumMartin re-appointed as WAFC chairman

Wayne Martin will continue as WA Football Commission chairman for the next three years, while two positions on the commission were filled.

Mitchell Woodcock

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The West Australian exclusive
Crossing over?CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Eagles look to former Docker for ruck depth

A former Fremantle-listed big man is on the verge of getting a second chance in the AFL as West Coast look to add ruck insurance to their list to support superstar Nic Naitanui.

Mitchell Woodcock

DominantSeven West Media scoops pool at Footy Media Guild awards

It was one of the biggest footy years WA has ever experienced - and the team at Seven West Media have been recognised for the way they covered it by dominating at the WA Football Media Guild awards.

Staff writers

Randall the Royal PremiumStood down ex-Peel Thunder player joins new WAFL club

Michael Randall has signed on to play for East Perth as he awaits to find out his punishment for testing positive to a banned substance found in weight loss products.

Mitchell Woodcock

Silly seasonPremiumWAFL off-season central: How is your club faring?

The WAFL’s ‘silly season’ is well and truly in full swing with plenty of player movement and retirements. Check out how your club is faring during the off-season.

Jordan McArdle

BRADY HOUGHCommentsPremiumThe new Eagle from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault

Tears, joy and champagne flowed freely at a household in Harvey when Brady Hough’s childhood dream was realised.

Luke McPherson

Well playedDockers draftee’s comical sledge to Crows half-brother

High-flying forward-ruck Eric ‘Roy’ Benning has dished out a comical sledge to his half-brother Shane McAdam on his first official day at Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

Draft sliderPremium‘Fuel to the fire’: Johnson to use draft snub as motivation

Fremantle draftee Matt Johnson will have some added motivation to prove rival clubs wrong after his stunning slide out of the first round in last week’s AFL draft.

Jordan McArdle

Talented goalsneakCommentsPremiumFormer Eagles spark plug looks to WAFL to re-ignite career

Jarrod Cameron will look to re-ignite his footy career at the same place it really took off.

Jordan McArdle

Precedent set Randall could start pre-season despite positive drug test

Suspended Peel footballer Michael Randall could start pre-season training next month if he receives the same penalty that applied to Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne in 2017.

John Townsend

Footy factoryPremiumDemons’ East Freo Judd-ernaut grows to four

Melbourne’s blue-and-white connection grew to four in Friday morning’s AFL rookie draft with silky-skilled East Fremantle half-back Judd McVee getting picked up.

Jordan McArdle

Jumping JackVideoPremiumMr Versatility 2.0! Eagles hope to have found another Allen

If there’s one thing that’s better than one Oscar Allen it’s two of them, and that’s what West Coast will hope they’ve got after nabbing versatile East Fremantle big man Jack Williams.

Braden Quartermaine

See every pickPick by pick: WA bonanza on draft’s second day

Fremantle and West Coast targeted local prospects on the second day of the draft as a whopping 11 West Australians found their way onto AFL lists. SEE EVERY PICK

Ben Smith

Long wait overCommentsPremiumHe turned the TV off... and became an Eagle minutes later

Subiaco premiership star Greg Clark was so accustomed to being disappointed on draft day that he turned the TV off when he thought West Coast had made their last selection.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ups and downsPremium‘Flattening’ to ‘unreal’: Docker’s emotional rollercoaster

From a draft nightmare to a ‘dream come true’, Matt Johnson’s whirlwind 24 hours has ended on a purple high.

Jordan McArdle

Grand AngusPremiumGus will ‘absolutely thrive’ in AFL: Swans recruiting boss

Sydney Swans national recruiting boss Simon Dalrymple has backed hard-working Claremont and Christ Church bull Angus Sheldrick to ‘absolutely thrive’ in an AFL environment.

Jordan McArdle

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Fine line between pleasure and pain for WA’s finest

Claremont bull Angus Sheldrick bolted into the draft’s opening round, while fellow local midfielder Matt Johnson was stunningly overlooked as WA equalled their best haul in five years.

Jordan McArdle

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Erasmus to Amiss to goal: How Freo kids fit in

A bold Fremantle have laid out their premiership intentions, and the two WA kids they picked on Wednesday could be vital parts of the puzzle.

Eliza Reilly

Mature hopefulPremiumFalcon hopes to join mate by flying into AFL

Noah Pegoraro only has to look West to know age is no long a barrier to making it to the big time as he awaits to hear if his name will be called out in this week’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Don’t GamblePremiumDockers, Eagles urged to take west is best approach

WA’s best players are a strong chance to be available when Fremantle and West Coast enter the AFL draft and they’ve been urged not to let them slip to other clubs.

Craig O'Donoghue

Good getFormer Brisbane Lion returns to Shark Park

Tom Joyce wants to be a part of future success at a ‘building’ East Fremantle after returning to his former club on a two-year deal.

Jordan McArdle

Ready-madePremiumExperience counts: WA’s best mature-aged draft prospects

When it comes to mature-aged draft prospects, the WAFL has got plenty ripe for the picking. Will their experience be rewarded by AFL clubs?

Jordan McArdle

Pick of the bunchCommentsPremiumWA’s dozen: The State’s best 12 draft prospects

WA is set for another bumper draft crop with three likely top-10 picks and another couple in the mix to go in the first round. We rank the State’s best 12 prospects and who else is in the mix.

Jordan McArdle