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Year in Review CommentsPremium24 of 2024 Part I: Who kicks off our end-of-year countdown?

As 2024 draws to a close The West Australian looks back on who grabbed the headlines as we can’t the top WA athletes for 2024.

Jake Santa Maria

NetballCommentsSwitching back! AFLW convert Simmons returns to netball

Verity Simmons is returning to netball, with the West Coast Eagles AFLW convert set to make a comeback in her original sport with the NSW Swifts next year.

Chris Robinson

AFLWCommentsThe star Docker that helped lure Smith to Freo

Fremantle recruit Bella Smith has revealed the opportunity to play with one Dockers star was behind her departure from Sydney.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsEagles draftee coming to terms with ‘surreal’ night

West Coast draftee Kayla Dalgleish didn’t think she would be picked up in Monday night’s AFLW draft and is pinching herself about a cross-country shift to play for Daisy Pearce’s growing side. 

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWPremiumThe Wright stuff: Tiger cub hopes to impress in Lions den

From a Tiger cub to a Lion cub, Brisbane draftee Claudia Wright hopes the work put into her versatility will help her claw her way into the AFLW powerhouse side. 

Samantha Rogers

AFLWVideoCommentsPremiumStrom sisters open up on Dockers AFLW draft delight

Fremantle star Mim and Dockers draftee Indi have opened up on the heartwarming moment the younger Strom sister was presented her jumper by the star ruck and what it means to be teammates in purple.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLW CommentsPremiumRemember the name! 15 things to know about Zippy Fish

She’s got the best name in the AFLW - but what else is there to know about WA young gun Zippy Fish?

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsPremiumWA draftee ‘ridiculously proud’ of local crop

AFLW draftee Taya Chambers says she’s ‘ridiculously proud’ of the state’s draft crop after six West Australians were picked up this week.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWVideoCommentsWATCH: Star Docker’s joy for sister after draft delight

Fremantle have drafted the younger sister of Mim Strom, with the star ruck surprising her sibling in one of the most heartwarming moments of the AFLW draft. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsPremiumO’Hehir ‘grateful’ for challenges as draft dream comes true

Western Australia’s top draft pick Molly O’Hehir says she’s grateful for the challenges faced this year, believing they helped her become a better person and player as she realised her AFLW dream. 

Samantha Rogers

AFLW CommentsPremiumAll the right signs as West Coast answer Painter’s prayers

New West Coast player Lucia Painter’s heart was so set on landing at the Eagles she has already started planning a shift across the country. 

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsPremiumBrisbane to Fremantle! Dockers land key forward in draft

Fremantle has taken key forward Georgie Brisbane with their top pick in the AFLW draft on Monday night. 

Jackson Barrett

AFLWCommentsO’Hehir pips Fish as first West Aussie taken in AFLW draft

Molly O’Hehir has pipped highly-touted prospect Zippy Fish to be the first West Australian taken in the 2024 AFLW draft. 

Samantha Rogers

AFLW DraftCommentsAFLW draft: Late mail, every West Aussie nomination

The AFLW draft will get underway around 4.30pm WA time this afternoon, with dozens of West Australians among more than 700 players to nominate. See every WA player here.

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‘Egg on their face’: Sharks coach’s Fish warning for AFLW

East Fremantle women’s head coach Matt Templeton has issued a warning to AFLW clubs that passing over young midfielder Zippy Fish in Monday’s draft would come back to haunt them.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsPaterson remaining calm as 14 clubs circle ahead of draft

AFLW draft prospect Lily Paterson doesn’t come from a footy-mad family but she’s been making up for that.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsPremiumClaudia hoping it all turns out Wright in life-changing day

Over the space of 24 hours, everything Claudia Wright has worked for over the past 12 years will come down to just 24 hours. The West Australian speaks to the WA prospect ahead of the AFLW draft.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLWCommentsAntonio to play 10th season as Freo, Eagles lock in talent

Fremantle veteran Ebony Antonio will play her 10th AFLW season in 2025, as one of four Dockers to sign on with the club while West Coast also announced three contract extensions.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsForward focus for Freo in crucial AFLW draft haul

Fremantle will look to bolster their attack in what looms as a crucial AFLW draft for the club in its pursuit of a maiden premiership.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsPremiumChambers looking up to footy mentor ahead of AFLW draft

AFLW draft prospect Taya Chambers was inspired to play football by champion Fremantle defender Michael Johnson as a child. 

Caitlin Bassett

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Star trio to return in 2025 as Freo eye ‘sustained success’

Fremantle expect star trio Kiara Bowers, Ange Stannett and Aine Tighe to all be available for the 2025 AFLW season in what the club hopes is a period of ‘sustained success’ starting next year.

Samantha Rogers

AFLWCommentsTwo Dockers depart in Freo’s frantic finish to trade period

In a frantic finish to the AFLW trade period, Fremantle has agreed to last-minute deals that will see two players head east in 2025.

Caitlin Bassett

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Eagles not ruling out late play for top WA draft prospects

West Coast have not ruled out a last-minute attempt to move up the order in a bid to secure top local talent ahead of Monday’s AFLW draft. 

Samantha Rogers

AFLWDockers add height up front with Sydney trade

Fremantle have added extra height to their forward line, securing utility Bella Smith for the next two seasons in a trade with Sydney.

Caitlin Bassett