
Top 10s | 2025 Preseason Testing – Western Australia
11 PLAYERS achieved top 10 results across multiple events at the recent WAFL Colts preseason testing combine. Among them were four state summer squad members. Athletes from all nine clubs converged on the Gold Netball Centre to see how they stack up athletically ahead of season proper. >> SCROLL for all top 10 results Arguably the […]

Preseason Q&A: Toby Whan (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle’s Toby Whan is one of Western Australia’s most eye-catching draft prospects in 2025, credit to a pair of standout traits. The midfielder is a well renowned runner and possesses a booming left boot – attributes which can break the play open and hurt the opposition when combined. Whan recently achieved his second-straight top […]

Top 10s | 2025 Girls Preseason Testing – Western Australia
THE FIRST of the AFLW Draft Preseason State Testing events is done and dusted with Western Australia’s young stars put to the test earlier this month at the Gold Netball Centre. Among the top performers were Claremont’s Ella Gilbey and Swan Districts’ Indiana West who finished among the top few in each of the running […]

Nightcliff secures NTFLW double chance
NIGHTCLIFF will take part in another Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s finals series after securing its spot with a mammoth Round 15 win. The Tigers defeated Southern Districts by 16 goals at Norbuilt Oval on Saturday, kicking 16.9 (105) to 1.3 (9). The third placed Tigers officially moved 16 points clear of fifth and […]

AFLW Draft Q&A: Ella Gilbey (Claremont)
ATHLETIC top-ager Ella Gilbey is focusing on having an injury-free season and playing some consistent football in 2025, with the West Australian talent impressing once again at the recent WAFLW Preseason Testing event. Gilbey has largely played for Claremont through the Rogers Cup over the last few seasons, cracking in for her League debut in […]

Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
TALL Claremont utility Cody Curtin is looking to follow in the footsteps of big brother Dan, of Adelaide Crows fame, who he says has been the biggest influence on his footy career to date. The younger sibling possesses similar versatility in that he can play at either end of the ground as a competitive aerial […]

Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […]

Preseason Q&A: Wes Walley (Subiaco)
SUBIACO forward Wes Walley has both a name and play style that are easy to spot. The 17-year-old’s talent was recognised by the West Australian State Academy, and having played in last year’s Under 17 Futures showcase, he went on to be selected in the National Academy for 2025. The Warwick-Greenwood junior is part of […]

Big return marked with big margins in Top End
THE 2025 portion of the NTFL Women’s season began with a common theme across all the Round 12 matches – big margins. The biggest of these winners was Palmerston, who kept Wanderers firmly winless after thrashing them to the tune of 170 points. Palmerston was already 44 points up at the first change, and kept […]

Wanderers, Magpies split points in thrilling draw
ROUND 12 of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) saw the Wanderers and Palmerston Magpies play out a draw when they clashed at TIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With finals approaching and the Wanderers still looking to move into the top four in the coming weeks, it was an important couple of points to keep […]