WAFL clubs argue any review into their metropolitan and country recruiting zones it should be accompanied with a “bigger picture” discussion on the overall health of the sport in the State
Glen Quartermain
Perth Football Club president Adrian Barich says inequalities in metropolitan and country zoning are holding the WAFL back.
The West Australian Football League will reintroduce centre-bounces after a two-year absence this season.
Mitchell Woodcock
Tom Edwards’ eye-catching performance in Essendon’s first pre-season hit-out has proved impossible to ignore, with the Bombers signing the Swan Districts product on Tuesday.
Jake Santa Maria
AFL hopeful Tom Edwards is ready to “wait and see” after flying back to Perth on Sunday knowing he’s done everything he could to grab the final spot on Essendon’s list.
St Kilda speed demon Brad Hill has made a surprise appearance alongside some former teammates at South Fremantle training.
Jackson Barrett
Bush and ‘Burbs is gearing up to the start of another season in the country and amateur footy leagues, with three former West Coast players changing clubs for this year.
He’s regarded as the best WA player never to have played in the VFL or AFL, but Stephen Michael will be celebrated across the country this year after being unveiled as the honouree for Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Grand finalists East Perth have been dealt a devastating pre-season blow, with star recruit Cooper Stephens to miss the year after rupturing his ACL at training this week.
WA Football chair Ian Callahan has forecast ‘major change’ to WAFL recruiting zones, with perennial battlers Perth Football Club expected to be a beneficiary.
The West Australian Football Commission will now operate under a different name as part of a revamp its new boss says will make it less ‘intimidating’, The West can exclusively reveal.
A former Fremantle midfielder is closing in on a return to football, as a big WAFL club looks to land his signature.
West Perth have landed former Greater Western Sydney wingman Jason Gillbee in another coup for the Falcons this off-season.
Luckless former West Coast Eagle Coby Burgiel has opened up on the injury frustrations and hardships he faced in his short stint in the AFL system.
Former Fremantle rookie Conrad Williams has landed at a new WAFL club for next season, but he wasn’t the only big signing unveiled on Tuesday.
Swan Districts forward Tom Edwards will get a chance to try to earn a spot on Essendon’s list after being invited to train later this month.
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Axed West Coast youngster Coby Burgiel is set to sign with a WAFL club, with the Victorian product to remain in Western Australia next year, The West can reveal.
Luckless ruckman and Denmark-Walpole product Kalin Lane declared he has “unfinished business” in the AFL after signing with Claremont for the 2025 season in a bid to resurrect his career.
Harry Grigson
Yet another WAFL club has been penalised for flouting salary cap rules, with East Perth copping a fine after erring in 2023.
Outgoing West Perth president Neale Fong has ended his reign at the Falcons on a high, leaving the WAFL club with record profits.
Aaron Kirby
For the first time in three seasons the WAFL will have a naming rights sponsor after Sullivan Logistics signed a four-year deal.
West Coast have listed former Subiaco premiership forward Thomas Edwards-Baldwin to their WAFL side ahead of next season.
Swan Districts are set to hold Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr to his contract despite the midfield star wanting to return to Norwood after only one season in the WAFL.
