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
State league journeyman and former Peel Thunder player Wade Derksen will make his long-awaited AFL debut for Carlton on Friday.
Aaron Kirby
Elijah Hewett looks to be in line for his first AFL game of the season, with the West Coast midfielder one of three fringe Eagles not named in the club’s WAFL side for Good Friday.
East Fremantle’s connection with the Mid West has received a huge boost with Leith Teakle and Tiani Teakle both holding leadership positions as the 2026 season gets under way.
Rebecca Ruthven
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.
Milan Murdock’s immediate AFL success after years of dominating the WAFL is inspiring other State league stars to continue chasing their dreams.
Josh Kempton & Jake Santa Maria
Mitch Zadow will become the latest East Fremantle forward to realise an AFL dream with Port Adelaide set to unveil the former Shark against Richmond.
Jake Santa Maria
Callum Jamieson has opened up on his decision to remain with West Coast’s reserves side, despite being de-listed from their AFL program at the end of last season.
Josh Kempton
After calling time on his brilliant WAFL career last year, former Claremont superstar Jye Bolton has settled on his new football home for 2026. Get the details here!
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.
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.
East Perth ace Hamish Brayshaw is set to miss up to a month to start the new WAFL campaign. Here’s why.
Peel Thunder’s Jack Sears is not only the youngest captain in the WAFL but also has the most unique role of any leader in the State league.
Former Collingwood defender Charlie Dean is determined to be part of writing Perth’s next chapter as the Demons look to build on their first finals win this century.
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.
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.
Jeremy Sharp may have fallen out of favour to take up one of Fremantle’s wing spots — but the hard-running Docker is impressing in a new role for Peel Thunder.
West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett has got through a WAFL practice match unscathed and produced an impressive performance to press his claims for an AFL call-up.
Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox played the first half but not the second in a scratch match against West Coast. Get the details on his day here!
A pre-season WAFL clash between West Coast and Peel Thunder on Saturday will go ahead after officials decided today to play despite severe weather.
A West Coast Eagles player turned WAFL star has become a dad for the first time.
Kellie Balaam
Subiaco coach Jarrad Schofield has predicted the 2026 WAFL season will be one of the most competitive yet ahead of a bumper four-game Good Friday showcase to kick off the campaign.
South Fremantle coach Craig White says he’ll continue to pursue West Coast premiership forward Willie Rioli ahead of next season despite the homegrown hero ruling out playing for the Bulldogs in 2026.
