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West Coast held on for a tight win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles hold off fast-finishing Swans to move up to third

West Coast have moved up to third on the WAFL ladder by barely holding off a fast-finishing Swan Districts to claim a one-point victory.

Josh Kempton

Swan Districts star Zane Trew is preparing for his first game against West Coasts WAFL side since they delisted him in 2024.

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The West Australian exclusive
Former Eagle Trew happy to spread his wings at Black Ducks

Former West Coast midfielder Zane Trew admits earning a second AFL chance sits at the back of his mind, but for now, he is loving being back at the club he loved as a child — Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

Keegan Knott ha been dropped by West Perth.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumKnott again! Winless Falcons drop another veteran

West Perth have made another big statement at the selection table, dropping premiership small forward Keegan Knott for their clash against South Fremantle in Joondalup on Sunday. SEE THE FULL SUNDAY TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Zach Provest celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumHow Swans are covering for lethal Leigh

Swan Districts have started the season without their biggest weapon in Leigh Kohlmann, but their win over West Perth showed they’re more than just a one-man attack.

Jake Santa Maria

William Reidy celebrates a goal

WAFLCommentsPremiumReidy upstages Keitel as Swans earn first win

Swan Districts are on the board in 2026 as William Reidy’s four goals rained on Tyler Keitel’s 200-game parade at Steel Blue Oval.

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

Trey Ruscoe celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBulldogs too strong for spirited Swans

South Fremantle have overcome a spirited Swan Districts to get their premiership defence off to a winning start at Steel Blue Oval on Good Friday.

Jake Santa Maria

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

WA's Lucas Robinson in action against South Australia.

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The West Australian exclusive
Freo next generation prospect Robinson to make WAFL debut

Fremantle next generation academy prospect Lucas Robinson will get an early taste of senior football when he makes his league debut for South Fremantle on Saturday.

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

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

Former Big Bash League allrounder Clint Hinchcliffe will play for Swan Districts this year.

WAFLCommentsPremiumFrom Scorcher to Swan: Former BBL Star set to fire up WAFL

When Clint Hinchliffe earned his first rookie contract from WA Cricket in 2016, he never thought he’d lace up a pair of footy boots again, let alone find himself playing in the WAFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe five WAFL stars who could follow in Murdock’s footsteps

After Milan Murdock’s incredible debut for West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

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

AFL draft prospect Leon Kickett.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumSwan Districts riser’s draft hopes boosted by AFL meeting

WA draft bolter Leon Kickett’s stocks have received a boost on the eve of the draft, with the Swan Districts riser having added another AFL club to his growing list of interviewers on Friday.

Ben Smith

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

AFL draftVideoCommentsPremiumKelly and the gang ready for State draft combine

Swan Districts draft hopeful Blake Kelly has credited former Fremantle midfielder Connor Blakely with mentoring him as he looks to live out his AFL dream.

Mitchell Woodcock

Blake Kelly.

MidfielderCommentsPremiumBlake Kelly

Get to know the state’s top hopefuls in our draft profiles series, with all the information you need on 10 of the leading contenders to get picked up in November.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leon Kickett has bolted into draft contention.

ForwardVideoCommentsPremiumLeon Kickett

Get to know the state’s top hopefuls in our draft profiles series, with all the information you need on 10 of the leading contenders to get picked up in November.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylah Williams in WA colours earlier this year.

Small ForwardVideoCommentsPremiumTylah Williams

Get to know the state’s top hopefuls in our draft profiles series, with all the information you need on 10 of the leading contenders to get picked up in November.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leon Kickett is one of the most talented West Australians in this year’s AFL draft.

AFL Draft VideoCommentsPremiumNeon Leon! The WA bolter set to light up draft combine

Leon Kickett didn’t play representative football for Western Australia, yet the exciting Swan Districts forward is set to be one of the first West Aussies to be drafted this year. He speaks about his rise.

Mitchell Woodcock

Minor premiers South Fremantle have dominated The West Australian’s WAFL 2025 Team of The Year with an incredible seven players making the side

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumWAFL Team of the Year: Dogs dominate our best-of-the-best

South Fremantle have dominated The West Australian’s WAFL 2025 Team of The Year, with seven players from the minor premiers making the side. SEE THE TEAM HERE

Mitchell Woodcock