Jack Carroll is one of WA’s brightest AFL draft prospects - and if he gets picked up by an eastern-states club, he’s got the art of shifting down-pat amid a frenzied 2020.
Ben Smith
Twin AFL hopefuls Brandon and Chris Walker were five years old and barely knew any English when they first called Australia home after moving from Ghana in West Africa.
Jordan McArdle
Former Collingwood big man Corey Gault sees off Sandover Medal winner Sam Fisher
John Townsend
In a normal draft at the end of a normal footy season, Finn Gorringe would be a shoo-in to get picked up by an AFL club. But 2020 is far from normal.
A former Gold Coast midfielder and ex-Carlton forward are both heading back to the WAFL, while a de-listed Docker is in discussions with a powerhouse club.
Pick 54 doesn’t seem like much for a power forward who averages nearly two goals per game. But it’s likely to be enough to match a rival bid for one of Fremantle’s highly-rated pair of NGA talents.
East Fremantle big man Cameron Loersch has crossed to Perth as the Demons look to cover the loss of young gun Logan McDonald.
At the conclusion of the most remarkable WAFL season on record, The West Australian sought to discover who have been the league’s best since the turn of the century.
Harry Taylor, who was snared from East Fremantle with pick No.17 in the 2007 national draft as a 21-year- old, thanked Geelong and the club’s fans for their support over the years.
It was another unforgettable season for the SWFL women’s competition, with the star players shining once again.
Justin Fris
East Fremantle gun Brandon Walker will miss the AFL All-Stars Exhibition matches, starting on Saturday at Mineral Resources Park, with a foot injury.
East Fremantle young gun Jack Carroll will take part in Wednesday’s AFL draft combine testing at Wesley College after getting the green light, despite a wrist injury.
Lachlan Vanirsen was the star of Subi’s preliminary final win over East Freo with an all-round performance, with Connor Patterson and Blake Morris also having a big say. See who else impressed
Keanu Haddow has hailed the influence of Tendai Mzungu and the Fremantle Next Generation Academy in his decision to focus on footy over basketball.
East Fremantle knocked West Perth out of the finals race, while Claremont qualified for another colts grand final with a narrow win over Subiaco. Plenty of draft hopefuls stood out across both games.
East Fremantle will throw open their gates and let crowds watch WAFL games for free under a bold new plan to lure more people to games.
East Fremantle will be without Jack Carroll for the rest of the season after the draft fancy sustained a broken wrist.
From a West Perth veteran to a Perth rising star. See who made The West Australian’s top 30 WAFL players in the 2020 season.
Matt Riggio picked a perfect way to depart football if his 200th game for Swan Districts yesterday proved to be his farewell appearance.
A familiar name among the East Fremantle and Dockers faithful will debut in the WAFL reserves on Sunday.
The Lions slammed on the last eight goals of the game to run away with a crucial 42-point win over East Fremantle at Leederville Oval.
Jay Rooney
Aquinas College coach Quinten Lynch has heaped praise on Taj Woewodin, backing his stand-in skipper to ‘go a long way in his footy’.
The East Fremantle young gun, one of WA’s top midfield draft prospects, has been best-afield in his past two matches against the previously undefeated West Perth and Claremont.
A Swan Districts midfielder might be at the end of his road as a star recruit looks to finally find his feet at his new club.
Mitchell Woodcock
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