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The new boss of Western Australia’s football talent has presented the first part of a plan to overhaul and expand the State’s pathways program, which would include matches against WAFL clubs. 

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumBell opens up on bold plan to overhaul WA’s talent program

The new boss of Western Australia’s football talent has presented the first part of a plan to overhaul and expand the State’s pathways program, which would include matches against WAFL clubs. 

Mitchell Woodcock

WA’s Dale Sutherland looks to get a kick away.

AFL DraftPremiumWA under-18s fall short of Allies upset

Western Australia fell heartbreaking short of upsetting a talent-filled Allies, going own by five points in the dying minutes at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle forward Ryda Luke has been named to play for the WA under-18 championships side.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWA name spearhead with links to Fremantle for Allies clash

Fremantle Next Generation Academy prospect Ryda Luke has been named for West Australia to take on the Allies in their third game of the Under-18 Championships at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

He may be two years away from even being eligible, but hype is already sky high for WA Under 16s captain Axel Walsh.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumMeet the 201cm Perth kid ALREADY touted as future No.1 pick

He may be two years away from even being eligible, but hype is already sky high for WA Under 16s captain Axel Walsh.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA Under-18 midfielder Jacob Farrow has high hopes.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumFootball fanatic Farrow ready to take the AFL leap

No matter which club drafts Jacob Farrow at the end of this season, he’ll have a guernsey ready to pull on and celebrate in.

Mitchell Woodcock

Top West Australian prospect Cody Curtin has enhanced his reputation, booting five goals against a senior side in the WA under-18 championships warm-up game.

AFL Draft 2025CommentsPremiumHigh five! Curtin fires ahead of U18 championships

Top West Australian prospect Cody Curtin has enhanced his reputation, booting five goals against a senior side in the WA under-18 championships warm-up game at the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumTop Dog named WA skipper for U18 carnival

Top draft prospect Fred Rodriguez will lead a strong West Australian Under-18 side after being named captain for the National Championship which begin next month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tom Phillips in action.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumMeet WA’s first under-18 FIFO footballer

East Fremantle product is one of several exciting midfielders to represent the Black Swans in this year’s national carnival - but unlike his teammates, he doesn’t reside in WA.

Mitchell Woodcock

Under 21's Archie Caldow looks for options at Under 18's Fred Rodriguez chases.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumRodriguez shines for U18, Bevan puts hand up for mid-season

Classy South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez has pushed his case as a first-round  prospect with a strong performance in a losing effort for Western Australia’s under-18 championship side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bol Makuach is an exciting ruckman.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumThe raw WA ruck prospect drawing AFL attention

Could Bol Makuach be WA’s next big thing, as the young forward ruck hopes to put his name up in lights at this weekend's under-18 trial match?

Mitchell Woodcock

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) hopeful Koby Evans will miss the under-18 championships with a back injury.

AFL DraftPremiumBack injury sidelines Eagles NGA hopeful for U18 champs

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) next generation academy prospect Koby Evans has been ruled out of the entire under-18 championships with a back injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle midfieder Toby Whan.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagles, Dockers links aplenty in WA U18 squad

West Coast and Fremantle will have plenty of reasons to pay close attention to this year’s West Australian Under-18 crop, with nine players linked to the AFL clubs’ next generation academies.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ryda Luke kicked eight goals for South Fremantle's colts side on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDockers’ Next-Gen product boots eight goals in a HALF

Fremantle might be set to uncover another diamond through their Next Generation Academy program after Ryda Luke produced an incredible half of football for South Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont's Harper Banfield in action.

WAFL 2025VideoCommentsPremiumSons of Eagles’ guns to play for Tigers colts side

Claremont could be about to field West Coast’s next generation of stars with three sons of former Eagles guns to suit up for the Tigers colts side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Koby Evans does a backflip after kicking a goal for WA last year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe Eagles Next-Gen forward showing ‘phenomenal’ growth

Koby Evans flipped his way into the eyes of talent scouts last year, but the Perth teenager is set to let his football do the talking in 2025.

Mitchell Woodcock

Michael Hussey's son Will is a promising young footballer at East Fremantle.

CRICKET CommentsCricket great’s son gets fresh nod in promising footy career

The son of one of the finest cricketers Western Australia has ever produced has been given a fresh nod in a promising football career, after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Jackson Barrett

Claremont Colts star Hugh Boxshall is hoping to be picked up in the AFL draft later this month. Kelsey Reid

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHow disappointment helped Boxshall become draft bolter

Hugh Boxshall turned the disappointment of missing the national combine into a scintillating display of athleticism which has bolted him into draft contention.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hamish Davis.

WAFL ColtsCommentsPremiumDavis claims Mel Whinnen to improve draft stocks

Hamish Davis has put together as impressive resume as any draft prospect across the country after leading Claremont to consecutive colts premierships.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. WA Draft hopefuls heading to Melbourne for testing. (Back L-R) Bo Allan, Hamish Davis, Kayle Gerreyn, Clancy Dennis, Aiden Riddle, Cody Angove. (Front L-R) Luke Urquhart, Jaxon Artemis, Will Hayes, Malakai Champion.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumMeet the 10 West Aussies who could be our next AFL stars

The top 10 draft prospects from Western Australia will look to put their best foot forward in front of recruiters at the National Draft Combine in Melbourne this weekend. Meet the newest stars.

Mitchell Woodcock

Clancy Dennis will miss the draft combine.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFL DraftCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Top WA prospect to miss AFL draft combine

Injury has forced Claremont and Under-18 All-Australian defender Clancy Dennis to miss the testing at AFL Draft Combine, which begins in Melbourne on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

MAIN PIC: Claremont won back-to-back colts premierships. TOP RIGHT: Rory Luscombe, Lucas Ravenhill and Clay Michael. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ravenhill after a goal.

Tiger time PremiumAlbany’s trio of Tigers lift terrific colts premiership cup

Talented Albany trio Lucas Ravenhill, Clay Michael and Rory Luscombe each played leading hands in Claremont’s second consecutive colts grand final win against Swan Districts on Sunday.

Harry Grigson

Claremont’s Joshua Grahame takes possession.

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumWAFL COLTS GRAND FINAL: Top Tigers too good for brave Swans

Claremont shook off a stubborn Swan Districts and their own inaccuracy to claim consecutive colts premierships with a 35-point win at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont teen Cody Curtin.

WAFL ColtsCommentsOh brother! Another Curtin could decide colts grand final

A year after his brother captained Claremont to a colts premiership, bottom-ager Cody Curtin looms as the match-winner for the Tigers in this year’s decider against a rampaging Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

MAIN: Claremont's Lucas Ravenhill was selected into the WAFL colts team of the year. LEFT: Ravenhill kicks for goal. RIGHT: Claremont colts players from the Great Southern; Clay Michael, Rory Luscombe and Lucas Ravenhill.

Rising RavenhillPremiumRavenhill relishing grand final week after team of year nod

North Albany product Lucas Ravenhill is solely focused on winning a colts premiership with Claremont despite sparking interest from AFL recruiters after a stellar WAFL season. 

Harry Grigson