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Marlion Pickett played alongside his eldest son Marlion Jnr for Eaton at the weekend.

FootballCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Pickett makes SWFL debut alongside son

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Hamish McKenzie has guided Subiaco-Floreat into the Premier Cricket finals.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Former WA spinner powers Lions into finals

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

University will be trying to back up their Premier T20 title with another flag.

CricketPremiumBush and Burbs: How Premier Cricket finals race shapes up

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

WA’s loss to Tasmania may have cruelled their Sheffield Shield final hopes, but they have plenty of Premier Cricket talent to call on.

CricketPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: The Premier Cricket stars WA could turn to

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Jye Bolton’s first suitor has emerged.

Bush and ’BurbsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: The clubs chasing Sandover star Bolton

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column, including the latest on where Jye Bolton will play next year.

Josh Kempton

Busselton-Margaret River celebrate with the Boan Cup.

CricketCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: BMR claim second country week title

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton & Jack Penniment

Geraldton's Adam Goacher bowls.

CricketCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: 2025 finalists battling at country week

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

WA are finding the going tough at the Australian Country Cricket Championships.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsBush and ‘Burbs: WA battling at home country championships

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Teague Wyllie hit his second hundred of the Premier Cricket season at the weekend.

CricketPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Batters go big on scorching Saturday

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Perth claimed their third consecutive Premier Cricket one-day premiership.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Demons claim hat-trick of one-day titles

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Aidan Clarke has been cleared back to his junior club.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Swans star cleared back to junior club

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

James Bracey has the highest profile of the English imports in WA Premier Cricket.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: The English invasion of WA Premier Cricket

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Jhye Richardson celebrates a wicket with Sam Whiteman.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsBush and ‘Burbs: Aussie quick building back to full fitness

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

The dramatic finish to Subiaco-Floreat and Gosnells' Premier Cricket clash.

Bush and ‘BurbsVideoCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Last-ball Premier Cricket finish goes viral

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Mahli Beardman played Premier Cricket for Melville only days after his call-up to Australia’s T20 squad.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Mahli goes from Melville to Aussie squad

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Joel Curtis was again in the runs for Perth at the weekend.

CricketCommentsBush and ‘Burbs: Olly Cooley medallist in the runs again

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Tony Notte in action for Busselton.

AFL CommentsPremiumBush & ‘Burbs: Swans legend closing in on flag glory

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton

Railways' Hayden Parker on his way to 12 majors for the day. The qualifying final at Keep The Sheep Stadium saw a one sided affair Where the Tigers defeated the Bulls by 65 points.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: Albany gun on his way to the ton

A country footballer in Albany is on the cusp of kicking 100 goals this season after booting 12 in a final and beating a former Fremantle player to the league’s goalkicking award.

Jackson Barrett

Sport. New Fremantle recruit Dillon O'Reilly at Fremantle headquarters in Cockburn Central. Jackson Flindell The West Australian

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: Ex-Docker’s epic ammos goalkicking haul

A former Fremantle player sealed a runaway win in the Perth Football League’s goalkicking award on Saturday as part of an epic shootout for the final spot in the top five.

Jackson Barrett

Matthew Pavlich made a cameo return to footy, just days after being announced as Sydney’s new CEO.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: How Pav went in his country footy cameo

Fremantle champion Matthew Pavlich made a return to the football field nine years in the making. Here’s how he went in his country game for Beverley at the weekend.

Jackson Barrett

Former Port Adeliade midfielder Kane Mitchell has a new club in country WA.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: Country WA club make a Power play

Former Port Adelaide midfielder and Sandover medallist Kane Mitchell is tearing it up at a new club in the country. Find out where in this week’s edition of Bush and ‘Burbs.

Jackson Barrett

Connor West is now playing amateur footy for the love of the game after being at West Coast and West Perth.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFL CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
How ammos footy helped old Eagle recapture love of the game

The muddy centre square and the exposed brick dugout at the tree-lined Scarborough footy club is humble ground. But it is where former Eagle Connor West has rediscovered a childlike affection for football. 

Jackson Barrett

Connor West will feature for the WA side.

Bush and ‘BurbsCommentsPremiumWest is best! WA’s ammos chasing slice of history

West Australian amateurs coach Jackson Harwood wants his side to play party-poopers as they try and knock off Victoria in Melbourne for the first time ever. 

Jackson Barrett

Ahead of this week’s football Country Championships, Josh Kempton takes a look at 10 players to keep an eye on across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

FootballVideoCommentsPremiumThe stars (including ex-AFL guns) to watch at country champs

Ahead of this week’s football Country Championships, Josh Kempton takes a look at 11 players to keep an eye on across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Josh Kempton