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Jamaine Jones will play at South Fremantle this year.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEx-Eagle ‘fell out of love with footy’, but spark’s returned

In a candid interview, former West Coast defender Jamaine Jones talks about the brutal nature of copping recent hidings at the Eagles - and how a new home has helped him regain his passion for the game.

Caitlin Bassett

The WAFL Top 40 for 2025.

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WAFL TOP 40: Best players of 2025 ranked

The West Australian’s football reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the best 40 players in the WAFL for the upcoming season. Who tops the list?

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth chief executive Dean Turner will retire this month.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals boss retires after more than a decade

East Perth chief executive Dean Turner will retire at the end of the month, marking more than a decade at the helm of the Royals.

Mitchell Woodcock

Andrew Krakouer has passed away, aged 42.

AFLCommentsPremiumAndrew Krakouer: Timeline of an extraordinary life & career

Andrew Krakouer experienced the highs and lows of life and footy before his death at age 42. Here’s how his journey played out.

Chris Robinson

Andrew Krakouer has died aged 42.

AFLCommentsTributes pour in after Andrew Krakouer dies aged 42

Sandover Medallist and former Collingwood and Richmond star Andrew Krakouer has died at the age of 42 from a suspected heart attack.

Jake Santa Maria

East Fremantle will be without star ruckman Lachlan Blakiston for the first part of the season.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks lose star ruck for season start after shoulder injury

East Fremantle are set to be without No.1 ruckman Lachlan Blakiston for at least two months after he sustained a shoulder injury in the pre-season.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle coach Craig White.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Got to roll with it’: South Freo embrace lofty expectations

South Fremantle coach Craig White says they’ve got to roll with the heavy expectations on his side in his first season at the helm.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nat Fyfe is a step closer to making his AFL return

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumFour-quarter Fyfe solid as Dockers duo dominate

Nat Fyfe is a step closer to making his AFL return after playing four quarters for Peel Thunder in their final WAFL pre-season hit-out, but the was upstaged by a pair of Fremantle teammates.

Ben Smith

Tom Gross has starred in a WAFL pre-season clash.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles draftee soars in WAFL win over Swan Districts

Draftee Tom Gross has given West Coast some positive selection headaches, putting himself in the frame for a debut after a strong showing in a WAFL pre-season win over Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

Toby Whan is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy.

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Bulldogs coach set to give draft hopefuls early league games

South Fremantle coach Craig White is set to hand top WA draft hopefuls Fred Rodriguez and Toby Whan early-season league debuts after impressive summers at the kennel.

Mitchell Woodcock

State Environment Minister Reece Whitby provides an update on the State Government's plan for plastics in Victoria Park. Pictured is Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLabor, Victoria Park rift widens over Lathlain Oval delays

Rita Saffioti said on Wednesday she was disappointed with the council’s decision.

Dylan Caporn and Sophie Gannon

Albany's Tom Edwards made a dream debut for Essendon at the MCG on Saturday in front of family and friends.

AFL debutCommentsPremiumAlbany’s Tom Edwards makes flying AFL debut for Essendon

Albany’s Tom Edwards has lived out a childhood dream, running out on the MCG to make his AFL debut for club he has supported since growing up Essendon in front of his proud family on Saturday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Peel Thunder celebrate the 2024 WAFL premiership.

WAFLCommentsWatch EVERY WAFL game live! Seven West’s historic TV deal

Seven West Media and the WAFL are creating WA football history with every game to be broadcast live, free and exclusive across their platforms.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nik Rokahr has been cleared to return to Norwood.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSwan Districts Sandover medallist released after walking out

Swan Districts have officially released Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr months after he controversially walked out on the club.

Caitlin Bassett

Nat Fyfe has been playing in the WAFL.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumSigns of Fyfe? Will the Dockers turn to veteran for derby?

Fremantle are facing a key selection decision for Sunday’s western derby with coach Justin Longmuir needing to decide whether to recall former captain Nat Fyfe after two games in the WAFL.

Craig O'Donoghue

Cooper Simpson in Saturday’s clash.

AFLCommentsPremiumPeel coach praises young Dockers polish, pressure in defeat

Fremantle young gun Cooper Simpson has been praised for his polish after overcoming an ankle concern to impress for Peel Thunder in a pre-season WAFL hit-out.

Samantha Rogers

Nat Fyfe played well through three quarters.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumFyfe builds towards AFL return in another Peel pit stop

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is a step closer to an AFL return after increasing his minutes in another WAFL pre-season hit out for Peel Thunder. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast will be hoping for more wins in 2025.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles have built ‘strong’ WAFL list despite losing stars

West Coast WAFL coach Kyal Horsley says they’ve got enough experience and talent to support their AFL-listed players despite losing three of their best players this off-season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cooper Simpson has been named for Peel Thunder.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSimpson overcomes ankle injury to be named for Peel Thunder

Fremantle speedster Cooper Simpson has overcome an ankle injury to take his place in Peel Thunder’s side that will play West Coast in a WAFL pre-season hit out on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Adelaide defenders have been warned — Essendon debutant Tom Edwards likes to sit on heads, and he can take a catch.

AFLCommentsPremiumSwans coach backs Edwards’ ‘sticky hands’ to succeed in AFL

Adelaide defenders have been warned – Essendon debutant Tom Edwards likes to sit on heads, and he has ‘sticky hands’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former Dockers forward Matt Taberner will work with South Fremantle this WAFL season.

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Keeping Tabs: Ex-Docker to remain in Freo for new footy role

Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner has locked in his latest football role following his AFL retirement. See what it is here!

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s WAFL side looms as a problem for Don Pyke.

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MOTORMOUTH MITCH: What’s going on with the WAFL Eagles?

From Fremantle’s horror loss to Geelong to Don Pyke’s latest problem at West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds barred look at the weekend of AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle young gun Cooper Simpson helped from the ground with an injury in a WAFL practice match.

AFLVideoPremiumSimpson sent for scans after latest Dockers blow

Fremantle will sweat on the scans for speedster Cooper Simpson after he looked to have sustained a serious ankle injury in a pre-season clash for Peel Thunder on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nat Fyfe celebrates a goal for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhat Freo assistant saw from Fyfe in footy return

Fremantle great Nat Fyfe has ticked a massive box for his hopes of a return to the AFL after getting through a half for Peel Thunder in a pre-season clash.

Mitchell Woodcock