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WA football have condemned Baggetta's 'vile' comments

AFLPremiumEx-Docker takes reins after coach axed for ‘vile’ slur

The State’s peak football body has condemned the highly-offensive social media comment made by sacked country coach John Baggetta as vile, while it has been revealed a former Docker will coach the club.

Josh Kempton & Craig Duncan

Main image: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault football coach John Baggetta has been sacked for making an offensive slur towards Tammy Hembrow, a well-known influencer reported to be dating Geelong footballer Bailey Smith.

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WA footy coach sacked over vile Tammy Hembrow slur

A prominent WA country football coach has been sacked by his club after he used a highly-offensive and sexist comment towards Tammy Hembrow, the influencer girlfriend of AFL star Bailey Smith. 

Josh Kempton & Craig Duncan

Katrina Edwards has retired after umpiring 701 SWFL games.

SWFLCommentsPremiumVeteran umpire cites lack of support as factor in retirement

A SWFL umpire who retired at the weekend after officiating 701 games has cited a lack of support from inside and outside the umpiring fraternity as one of her reasons for hanging up the flags.

Josh Kempton

Bussleton's Liam Creighton in action.

footballPremiumHawks, Dons and Magpies deliver heavy defeats

It was a weekend of heavy defeats during round 16 of the SWFL league season, with each victor winning by more than 30 points.

Sean Van Der Wielen

A Busselton Magpies' team talk.

footballMagpies thump Boomers as Collie forfeit

Busselton left the Eaton women’s team completely scoreless on Sunday, while Collie forfeited their game against Donnybrook after sacking their coach during the week.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Bunbury's Jesse Gribble congratulates teammate Jett Woods on his goal against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

FootballPremiumBulldogs triumph against visiting Lions

The Bunbury Bulldogs have triumphed in their clash against top-four rival Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lions at Payne Park on Sunday afternoon.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Bunbury's Jessica Cherry passes to teammate Poppy Stockwell.

footballBunbury women secure comfortable win against HBL

Bunbury notched up a comfortable victory against the Harvey Brunswick Leschenault Lions in their SWFL women’s clash on Sunday afternoon.

Sean Van Der Wielen

South Bunbury's Blaine Johnson scored four goals in his side’s win on the weekend.

football PremiumSouth Bunbury dominate fixtures

Both South Bunbury sides took big wins in this round of the SWFL, read how the round’s games unfolded.

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Bunbury's Melinda Bobby kicks the ball despite pressure from Carey Park's Jessie Gallop.

football PremiumBunbury women dominate Panthers in 96-point win

Bunbury women were victorious over Carey Park in a monster 96-point win at Kelly Park on Saturday.

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Carey Park's Reece Payne gets a fist to the ball.

football PremiumBulldogs inch out Carey Park in Nani Family Cup

The Bunbury Bulldogs beat Carey Park 14.6 (90) to 12.8 (80) at Kelly Park on Saturday in a game where momentum shifted in dramatic fashion multiple times.

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Ryan Lester-Smith played an important part in Harvey Bulls' win.

football PremiumBulls prevail over Eaton in gutsy comeback win

Harvey Bulls have found themselves back on the winners’ list after a tough month while Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault were dealt a shock loss.

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Trinity Brown bagged two goals as the Bulls marched to their 13th win of the season.

football PremiumBulls women keep their distance to rivals with big win

While their competition for top spot scored some big wins, the Harvey Bulls kept their distance with a dominant win of their own.

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The Bulldogs were all smiles after retaining the Nani Family Cup in 2022.

SWFL previewPremiumNani Family Cup on the line in latest round of SWFL fixtures

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South Bunbury toppled Dunsborough.

SWFL women’sPremiumBulls continue dominance as Tigers’ strong run continues

South Bunbury women fended off a spirited comeback from Dunsborough on Saturday to win 3.2 (20) to 2.2 (14) at Hands Oval to make it five wins from five in the SWFL women’s league.

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Kade Wallrodt was the hero for South Bunbury in their thrilling derby win over Bunbury last month and again lifted his team with 10 goals against Dunsborough at the weekend.

football PremiumHuge scores headline SWFL men’s round 14

South Bunbury scored a monster 171 points in their win at the weekend but remarkably it wasn’t the biggest score or winning margin of the SWFL round.

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Busselton's Ellie Drown taking a kick with Carey Park's Kirryn Williams laying a tackle.

football PremiumMagpies take the spoils over Panthers in soggy conditions

Busselton Magpies women‘s side have kept themselves in good stead as finals draw ever-closer with a scrappy win over Carey Park on Sunday.

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Carey Park captain Jaxon Bell being tackled by Busselton's Jackson Arbon.

FootballPremiumPanthers prevail over Busselton in soggy SWFL men’s fixture

Carey Park have kept their finals hopes in good stead with a victory over Busselton on Sunday.

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Trinity Brown sends Harvey Bulls forward.

football PremiumBulls bring home the spoils in women’s Harvey derby

Harvey Bulls have continued their fine form with a win over hometown rivals Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

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The late Sam Strano while playing for the Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Football Club.

footballPremiumHBL take out Sam Strano Cup in demolition job

Harvey Brunswick Leschenault have overcome the Harvey Bulls to win their second Sam Strano Cup.

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The Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Football Club took out the first Sam Strano Cup against the Harvey Bulls last year.

football PremiumLegacy of stalwarts to be recognised

Two members of the South West football community who left a lasting impact will be recognised in this weekend’s SWFL league games.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Busselton's Ellie Drown watches Bunbury's Melinda Bobby as she chases the ball.

football Magpies put pressure on Bulldogs

Busselton are now pecking on the heels of Bunbury’s second-place position in the SWFL’s womens competition after keeping their opponents to one goal.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Bunbury's Jett Woods and Busselton's Joshua Flemming eye off the ball.

football Magpies fail to swoop Bulldogs

The hopes of Busselton’s league side reaching this year’s SWFL finals have taken a major hit after the team suffered a second-half collapse against Bunbury. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

Busselton's Kayne Cox applies pressure to Cooper Sparks (Carey Park) during this year's grand final. The 2024 SWFL season will start in late April.

Annual overview Grand final tipped for October 6

It is proposed the season will be shortened by a fortnight and start on April 20, with the grand final held on October 6. 

Justin Fris

West Coast Eagles players have trained at Mineral resources Park in Lathlain ahead of their pre-season. Pictured is Brady Hough.

Valuable guidance PremiumHough looking out for his HBL mate

“It’s been awesome to have another HBL guy there — it’s pretty special.”

Justin Fris