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In the second part of a wide-ranging interview, new WA Football CEO Brad Wira discusses Gather Round, whether WA could field a third AFL team, participation numbers and future proofing of the sport.

AFLCommentsPremiumWira opens up on WA Gather Round and hosting a third club

In the second part of a wide-ranging interview, new WA Football CEO Brad Wira discusses Gather Round, whether WA could field a third AFL team, participation numbers and future proofing of the sport.

Glen Quartermain

The WAFLW State side celebrate their victory.

WAFLPremiumHarken pays tribute to trailblazers after State game win

WAFLW captain Jayme Harken paid tribute to the State’s women’s football trailblazers after the representative side’s history-making thrashing of the SANFLW on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Kane Bevan starred on state debut for the WAFL against the SANFL on Saturday.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumEngland: Bevan ‘absolutely’ ready to make jump to AFL

Newly crowned Simpson medallist Callan England has declared state teammate Kane Bevan is ‘absolutely’ ready for the AFL after they teamed up to drive the WAFL to victory on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brad Wira has been appointed as the new Football WA CEO.

AFLCommentsPremiumCEO of WA Football Brad Wira opens up on game’s major issues

New WA Football CEO Brad Wira opens up on the major issues facing the game.

Glen Quartermain

Jack Sears celebrates a goal for the WAFL.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL defend their turf, ending decade drought at home

WAFL coach Adam Read wanted his side to defend their turf with the ferocity of a medieval army and they heard him loud and clear, putting arch-rivals the SANFL to the sword

Mitchell Woodcock

The WAFLW State side have thumped South Australia.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDominant WAFLW State side cruise to first win over SANFLW

A dominant WAFLW side have thumped the SANFL by 92 points to claim victory in the women’s State game for the first time in some style.

Josh Kempton

Axel Walsh stood out for WA’s under-18 side.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWho impressed in clash between WA’s most promising prospects

WA’s under-18 side continued their preparations for the upcoming national championships with a hit-out against a WAFL under-20 side on Saturday morning. Here’s who impressed.

Josh Kempton

WAFL captain Christian Ameduri, SANFL captain Tom Lewis, WAFLW Jayme Harken and SANFLW captain Annie Falkenberg pictured at Leederville Oval.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Defend our homeland’: WAFL coach uses movie to inspire team

WAFL coach Adam Read is drawing inspiration from Hollywood blockbuster “300” to inspire his team as they look to retain the Haydn Bunton Jnr Cup against the SANFL at Sullivan Logistics Oval on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jaiden Hunter will represent WA for the first time.

WAFLCommentsPremiumHunter excited to finally pull on black and gold jumper

Injury and COVID robbed Claremont forward Jaiden Hunter of having the chance to represent WA as a junior. And it’s driving the powerful spearhead to make the most of his debut for the state side this weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nik Rokahr will take on his former team West Australia on Sunday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRokahr ready to face former captain in bumper state clash

Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr says he’s sure there will be some ‘competitive words between himself and Swan Districts captain Jesse Turner when they face off for the first time since he left the club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. Football. WAFL under-21 v WA under-18 practice game at Fremantle Oval. Under 21's Kane Bevan.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Bevan one of six first-gamers for Sandgropers in State game

Western Australia have named six debutants including mid-season draft hopeful Kane Bevan for their state clash against South Australia at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leo Steed takes on his man during Swan Districts' win over East Fremantle.

FootballPremiumLeo Steed earns more praise from coach and captain

Bunbury teenager Leo Steed is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the WAFL’s brightest young prospects after another standout performance for Swan Districts on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves believes he is ready to step up into the AFL.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Lion declares himself ready for AFL after draft ‘trauma’

After being overlooked in last year’s AFL drafts in stunning circumstances, Subiaco recruit Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves says his growth as a player and a person has made him ready to achieve his dream.

Josh Kempton

The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour to the Mid West was a huge success.

FootballPremiumMid West juniors show up in droves for WAFL trophy tour

The Sullivan Logistics WAFL trophy tour hit the Mid West last week with more than 450 junior footballers in attendance across three towns in four days across the region.

Rebecca Ruthven

Juliet Kelly and Jamie Henry have both been named in the WAFLW State side.

WAFLPremiumWAFLW stars lead the way in State side for SA clash

WAFLW stars Jamie Henry and Juliet Kelly will be out to show AFLW clubs what they are missing out on after being locked in for Saturday’s State game against South Australia.

Josh Kempton

Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves highlights WA's under-20 squad.

WAFLCommentsPremiumMid-season draft hopeful highlights WA under-20 squad

An AFL mid-season draft hopeful is the headliner in the squad of the WAFL’s best under-20 footballers who will take on WA’s under-18 side on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Sandover medallist Nik Rokahr is in line to play for the SANFL against the WAFL State side.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSandover medallist leads WA links in SA’s State game squad

The SANFL have unveiled a squad featuring plenty of players with connections to WA for their clash with the WAFL State side on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Bo Allan struggled to impact.

AFLCommentsPremiumAllan sore as Hewett leads WAFL Eagles

There were 14-AFL listed players in West Coast’s WAFL side that went down to South Fremantle by 61-points. Here’s how they all fared.

Aaron Kirby

Justin Longmuir watched Peel Thunder’s win over East Perth on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumWho impressed for Peel as JL watched on?

As coach Justin Longmuir watched on, several fringe Fremantle Dockers kept themselves in the frame for senior selection with solid showings for Peel Thunder in their six-point win over East Perth on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Adam Read masterminded WA’s win over South Australia in Adelaide last year.

WAFLCommentsPremium‘Pumped’ WA coach ‘cannot wait’ for State game

A ‘pumped’ WAFL State team coach Adam Read has declared he is ‘so excited’ to again take the helm of a side comprised of the competition’s best footballers for their clash with South Australia on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he “liked” midfielder Elijah Hewett’s performance in the WAFL.

WAFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter gives glowing feedback on Hewett’s WAFL outing

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he was impressed with young midfielder Elijah Hewett’s response to being dropped back to the WAFL, but the 21-year-old may still have to wait for a return to the seniors.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett gets a kick away under pressure.

AFLCommentsPremiumHewett bounces back from axing with strong WAFL outing

Elijah Hewett produced the perfect response to being dropped to the WAFL on Saturday, one of the Eagles’ shining lights in a hefty defeat to South Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Subiaco's Liam Hickmott was outstanding for the Lions.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumFalcons delivered further pain as Lions make statement

West Perth are on track for the worst start to a season in club history after Subiaco inflicted further pain on them with a 47-point win on Saturday evening.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts forward Jovan Petric celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks lack bite in hefty loss to Swans

A first-half onslaught paved the way for Swan Districts cruising to just their second win of the season, easing past fellow slow starters East Fremantle by 42 points. 

Jack Penniment