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Hamish Brayshaw celebrates after a win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumNext two weeks big for Royals’ campaign: Brayshaw

Hamish Brayshaw says wins across the next fortnight heading into the club’s bye can set the platform for a bid to reach a third consecutive grand final, despite their frustrating start to the new campaign.

Aaron Kirby

Ben Middleton celebrates a goal for East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumGlaring miss seals Royals’ four-point victory over Demons

East Perth have returned to the winners list after seeing off Perth in a fiercely fought four-point victory on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Oskar Smartt joined East Fremantle from Essendon.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals out Smartt-ed in 13-point loss to East Fremantle

East Perth have been left smarting after failing to capitalise on East Fremantle going scoreless for more than 40 minutes in a tense 13-point loss at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Cooper Stephens (left) has accepted a one-match ban

WAFLCommentsPremiumStephens out of Sandover race after accepting ban

One of the favourites for the Sandover Medal race has dropped out of the running after East Perth accepted Cooper Stephens’ ban for striking.

Jake Santa Maria

Cooper Stephens celebrates with teammates after kicking his first goal for the club in round one against Subiaco.

WAFLPremiumSandover hopeful Cooper Stephens offered one match ban

Sandover medal hopeful Cooper Stephens has been offered a one match ban for striking.

Jack Penniment

Cooper Stephens has stepped up for East Perth in Hamish Brayshaw's absence.

WAFL CommentsPremiumThe ‘new recruit’ filling Brayshaw’s shoes for the Royals

East Perth forward Mitchell Schofield has singled out the man who has stepped up in the absence of star Hamish Brayshaw as the Royals overcame another slow start to defeat Swan Districts.

Jake Santa Maria

Royal Mitchell Schofield led the way.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals leave it late to down plucky Swans

East Perth have survived a first-half ambush from Swan Districts as a stunning return from Mitchell Schofield led them to victory at Sullivan Logistics Stadium

Jake Santa Maria

South Fremantle have been boosted by the return of star Matt Parker.

WAFL 2026PremiumTop Dogs return for South Fremantle’s flag celebration

South Fremantle have welcomed back a pair of premiership heroes as they unveil the 2025 flag in front of fans before they host Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Greg Clark kicks the first goal of the game for Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiumNew Schofield era starts with bang as Lions roar past Royals

Jarrad Schofield has orchestrated the perfect homecoming and welcomed back fellow club champion Ben Sokol with a sensational six-point win over East Perth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Subiaco midfielder Taj Schofield is injured.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSubi star dealt hamstring blow on eve of season

Subiaco star Taj Schofield is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with what is believed to be a serious hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Who could steal the headlines at your club?

WAFLCommentsPremiumThe player to watch from your WAFL club in 2026

Ahead of the start of the new WAFL season on Good Friday, The West Australian looks at one player to watch from all 10 clubs in the 2026 campaign.

Josh Kempton

East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw will miss the start of the year with a calf injury.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumSandover star sidelined for start of WAFL season

East Perth ace Hamish Brayshaw is set to miss up to a month to start the new WAFL campaign. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitchell Woodcock counts down the WAFL's top 40.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL TOP 40: Counting down the league’s best of the best

Who’s the king of the WAFL - and who are the contenders to the throne? The West Australian’s WAFL expert Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the best 40 players ahead of this week’s opening round.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumUltimate guide to 2026 WAFL season

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Ross McQueen has signed a two-year contract extension with East Perth.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals mentor pens extension on eve of season

After leading East Perth to back-to-back grand final appearances, Royals coach Ross McQueen has signed a two-year contract extension on the eve of the new WAFL season.

Josh Kempton

Claremont have announced Sandover medallists Bailey Rogers and Callan England as co-captains.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumTigers name Sandover medallists as new co-captains

Claremont have announced Sandover medallists Bailey Rogers and Callan England as co-captains for the upcoming WAFL season.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth will have to wait until round nine for grand final revenge

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals must wait for grand final revenge against Bulldogs

East Perth will have to wait until nearly midway through the 2026 season for grand final revenge with their first clash against premiers South Fremantle not scheduled until round nine.

Mitchell Woodcock

A pair of Good Friday blockbusters clashes will open the WAFL season where a key Fremantle recruit could make his debut and a club great returns to Subiaco.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumGood Friday blockbusters to open 2026 WAFL season

A pair of Good Friday blockbusters clashes will open the WAFL season where a key Fremantle recruit could make his debut and a club great returns to Subiaco.

Mitchell Woodcock

The WAFL’s silly season is in full swing, with plenty of player movement ahead the national and rookie drafts.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL off-season central: Every club’s ins and outs

The WAFL’s silly season is in full swing, with plenty of player movement ahead the national and rookie drafts. Check out how your club is faring with all the ins and outs.

Mitchell Woodcock

Derek Chadwick runs through the banner for his 250th game for East Perth in 1971.

SportCommentsPremiumTributes flow as one of WA’s finest multi-code greats dies

The WA sporting community is mourning the loss of one of the state’s finest multi-code athletes, with football and cricket great Derek Chadwick passing at age 84.

Chris Robinson

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has swapped WAFL clubs.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Former Eagle’s big WAFL club switch

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has sensationally swapped WAFL clubs, leaving Subiaco to head to a flag contender.

Mitchell Woodcock

James Tunstill has re-signed at Brisbane despite struggling for a senior game.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Luckless WA Lion to remain in the den for another year

Grand final emergency James Tunstill has kept his faith in Brisbane, re-signing with the dual reigning premiers despite struggling to break through for a regular senior game.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth were beaten by two points.

WAFLCommentsBrayshaw declares Royals will be back for redemption in 2026

East Perth captain Hamish Brayshaw has declared the Royals have what it takes to reach a third grand final in a row and finally taste premiership success after a heartbreaking loss to South Fremantle on Sunday.

Aaron Kirby

East Perth players take in Sunday’s loss.

WAFL 2025VideoCommentsPremiumEXPLAINED: Why controversial WAFL decision was correct call

South Fremantle’s Aaron Drage had “no intent to waste time” when he booted away the ball to spark controversial scenes at the end of Sunday’s WAFL grand final, according to league bosses.

Mitchell Woodcock