Claremont captain Callan England says they’re out for preliminary final revenge for last year’s defeat when they host East Perth for the chance to take on Peel Thunder in the decider.
Mitchell Woodcock
Peel Thunder have one hand on their fourth premiership in club history, dispatching Claremont to book the first spot in this year’s decider with a 28-point win.
Claremont coach Ash Prescott says the Tigers cannot afford to put too much of their attention into red-hot Sandover Medal fancy Jeremy Sharp or risk letting his Peel Thunder teammates off the chain.
It might be the confidence which comes with youth, but top WA draft prospect Heath Mellody has declared Claremont are the best side in the WAFL as they prepare for the toughest task in the competition.
For a second consecutive year, Claremont have proved too good for Perth on the big stage, booking a place against Peel Thunder in next weekend’s second semifinal.
Ahead of the first week of the WAFL finals, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock goes in-depth on each team in contention for the 2026 premiership in an all-you-need-to-know preview.
Perth have made a bold call at the selection table for their crucial qualifying final against Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium, which coach Mark Stone has conceded comes with ‘some risk’. SEE THE TEAMS
Perth will weigh up whether they take a punt on star Blake Schlensog or give the forward another run in the reserves as they look to get one step closer to a grand final with victory against Claremont.
Claremont coach Ash Prescott says he’s confident they can take teenage draft hopefuls Heath Mellody and George Gale into a high-pressure qualifying final against Perth next weekend.
Claremont ensured West Coast’s season ended in heartbreak, flexing their premiership muscles with a strong 33-point victory at Mineral Resources Park.
South Fremantle’s hopes of claiming consecutive premierships have been dealt a massive blow with an ankle injury set to sideline key defender Noah Strom for the rest of the season.
Denmark-Walpole’s Ryan Hick enjoyed a dream WAFL debut as he booted two goals in a stand-out performance for Claremont colts against Subiaco at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.
Claire Middleton
A final-quarter revival from Claremont was not quite enough as they fell eight-points short of Subiaco in their WAFL colts’ contest at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.
Subiaco put a turbulent week behind them to keep their finals hope alive with an incredible victory over an undermanned Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium.
Jake Santa Maria
A huge contingent of Great Southern footballers will play in front of friends and family when Claremont bring their annual WAFL colts clash to Albany on Saturday night.
Cameron Newbold
Claremont bowed out of the Rogers Cup premiership race while the Tigers WAFLW outfit face a preliminary final in the bid to keep their hopes of a third straight flag alive.
An injury-hit Claremont have turned to draft prospects Heath Mellody and George Gale to help them lock away a top three spot, handing the pair league debuts for their clash against Subiaco.
Claremont has overcome a shaky start to all but sew up a top three finish in 2026, putting the foot down to secure a 22-point victory over a spirited Swan Districts outfit.
James Palumbo
West Coast has given next-generation academy prospect Garrison Kenh an audition to make their AFL list after he was named to play in their WAFL side against Subiaco on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE
Claremont’s hoodoo at Revo Fitness Stadium is over after the second-placed Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak at home, defeating West Perth by 23 points on Saturday afternoon.
Spencer Robertson
Claremont coach Ash Prescott has revealed how the club plans to fill the void left by injured star Jaiden Hunter as they continue their pursuit to end their premiership drought.
A minor hip injury has cost top WA draft hopeful Heath Mellody a potential WAFL league debut as Claremont prepare to face West Perth at Revo Fitness Stadium this Saturday.
Claremont’s hopes of ending a 14-year premiership drought have been dealt a major blow with star spearhead Jaiden Hunter ruled out for the season.
Claremont have brushed off a third-quarter rally from East Perth to obtain a crucial four points in a fiery clash at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.
