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AFL DraftCommentsIt’s a new Carr! Dockers lock in son-of-a-gun forward

Jaren Carr’s dream has come true as he prepares to follow in the footsteps of his father Matthew and uncle Josh by playing for Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWest is best! WA kids fly off the shelf on second night

Hugh Boxshall is about to cut his ‘leavers’ celebrations short as he prepares for life under Ross Lyon at St Kilda, with the midfielder among eight West Aussies snapped up at the draft.

Mitchell Woodcock & Samantha Rogers

AFLCommentsPremium‘I cried for 10-15 minutes’: WA bolter Angove’s draft shock

WA bolter Cody Angove has revealed he ‘cried for 10-15 minutes’ after his name was unexpectedly read out as a first-round pick on the opening night of the AFL draft.

Samantha Rogers

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumSharks ruckman could go from Ammos to AFL in just four years

Three years ago, Lachlan Blakiston was playing in C-3 grade footy in the PFL. Fast forward to this month and there’s a chance the he could find his way onto an AFL list in what would be a remarkable rise. 

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFreo mentor helps shape Hayes into draft prospect

Will Hayes used to play video games with family friend and Fremantle wingman Jeremy Sharp. Now he gets advice from the hard-running Docker as he looks to join him in the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

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REVEALED: Where ex-Eagle Rotham will play next year

Josh Rotham has settled on where he’ll continue his footy career in the wake of being delisted by West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Eagles interested in Thunder defender, eastern clubs circle

Peel Thunder premiership star Michael Sellwood is firmly on West Coast’s radar but they could have competition as eastern states clubs circle the intercept defender.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Former AFL duo set to join kennel for 2025

South Fremantle’s incredible off-season has continued after two former AFL defenders decided to join the club ahead of the 2025 season.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumHall of Champions to celebrate Todd with legend status

The late John Todd’s remarkable life will be celebrated when he is elevated to Legend status in the WA Hall of Champions on November 11.

Glen Quartermain

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WAFC shock as top executive departs

One of the West Australian Football Commission’s top executives has departed in a shock move amid a review into the sport’s talent pathways.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Sharks set for home Freo Derby clash in rival territory

East Fremantle will play its home derby next season at Fremantle Oval in a bid to recoup lost revenue as it embraces a ‘no fences’ policy at its revamped home ground.

Glen Quartermain

WAFLCommentsPremiumWoewodin returns to Sharks, Bromage appointed full-time CEO

Brownlow medallist Shane Woewodin has been appointed head of football at East Fremantle after his predecessor Adrian Bromage was appointed CEO.

Glen Quartermain

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

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Eagles WAFL captain to leave club, ex-AFL players to follow

West Coast WAFL captain Jackson Nelson is set to depart the club, while vice-captain Trey Ruscoe and Jason Gillbee, who is the best friend of Harley Reid, are also on the way out.  

Jakeb Waddell

WAFCCommentsPremiumInaugural Eagle gets clear air for run at WAFC board

Inaugural West Coast Eagle Glen Bartlett has a clear pathway to a seat on the West Australian Football Commission after resolving a long-running legal battle with the Melbourne Football Club

Glen Quartermain

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL off-season central: Ins and outs for every club

The WAFL off-season is in full swing with clubs recruiting hard as they look to claim the 2025 premiership. Find out who is in and who is out for your club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Time for changeCommentsClub says Basso redevelopment once-in-a-generation chance

The Swan Districts Football Club is urging people to get behind the proposed redevelopment of its home ground.

Justin Bianchini

WAFLCommentsPremiumSports Minister signals end of redevelopment saga

The State Government has confirmed an end to the drawn-out and often acrimonious reconstruction of East Fremantle Oval.

Glen Quartermain

WAFLWCommentsPremiumMajor fixture changes to bring the next evolution to WAFLW

The West Australian Football Commission has approved major overhauls to the WAFLW fixture following the league’s expansion next season.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks on hunt for new chief executive amid council saga

East Fremantle chief executive Addy Wetzler has stepped down by “mutual agreement” with the club’s board, less than 12 months after taking on the role.

Glen Quartermain

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Sandover winner drops bombshell move on Swan Districts

Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr has dropped a bombshell on Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFCCommentsPremiumInjury hardship foundation delays labelled ‘inexcusable’

A retired barrister has described continued delays and a ‘lack of transparency’ over a proposed $5 million West Australian Football Commission fighting fund for serious injuries as ‘inexcusable’.

Glen Quartermain

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Dockers, Eagles circle delisted Blue Jack Carroll

West Coast, Fremantle and GWS are expected to lead the AFL suitors for delisted Carlton defender and local product Jack Carroll.

Glen Quartermain

WAFCVideoCommentsPremiumBartlett one of eight nominees for three spots on board

Former Melbourne Football Club president Glen Bartlett has nominated for the West Australian Football Commission board

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