Strachan grateful for support throughout 2026
WEST Australian Lexi Strachan had a “really hard” start to the season with plenty of juggling for her football commitments, as well as trying to find form for the state side, but with plenty of people in her corner, the West Perth top-ager emerged stronger from it. Strachan came into 2026 as a prestigious talent, […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 WAFL Colts Grand Final
EAST Fremantle has secured its first WAFL Colts flag since 2017 after a 44-point win in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Sharks converted their minor premiership on the back of an eight-game winning run, also claiming bragging rights in what was a typically feisty Fremantle Derby. The Sharks set up their ascendancy with a […]
Scouting Notes: South ends Claremont’s Colts stronghold
SOUTH Fremantle has ended Claremont’s run of three-straight WAFL Colts premierships with a 27-point win in Sunday’s preliminary final at Revo Fitness Stadium. The Bulldogs saluted in the often spiteful contest to set up a Fremantle Derby in the decider, slated for 4:40pm on Sunday at Optus Stadium. Having skipped out to an early lead, […]
Henry smashes Dhara Kerr Medal record to cap off phenomenal year
WHILE the result itself was the least surprising of the night, Swan Districts star Jaime Henry lived up to pre-event favouritism by running out the Dhara Kerr Medal winner by five votes with a record tally. The ball-winning midfielder polled 35 on the night – including 11 best on ground performances – to smash runner-up […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Aiden Martignago
FRESH off making the Under 16 All-Australian side last month, Fremantle Next-Generation Academy (NGA) Aiden Martignago earned his Colts debut for East Fremantle on Saturday. Martignago represented Western Australia in the Under 16 Championships earlier this year and his debut arose as a late inclusion to the side. The creative ball-winner played as a forward/midfielder […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Grand Final
EAST Fremantle took out the 2026 WAFL Women’s premiership in incredible style, upsetting minor premiers Swan Districts to complete a fairytale finish to the season. The Sharks and Swans both had State Academy members in the game, all of whom picked up double-digit disposals and stepped up on the big stage in the Sharks’ 3.5 […]
Up the Grades: Mellody on song to end Eagles’ finals hopes
CLAREMONT prospect Heath Mellody has starred in just his second WAFL League game, leading all comers as the Tigers’ ended West Coast’s finals hopes. Turning out alongside fellow Under 18 All-Australian George Gale, the midfielder now looks destined for a senior postseason berth. Elsewhere around the country, pick one fancy Dougie Cochrane stood tall despite […]
Sharks strike late to snatch WAFLW crown
EAST Fremantle has completed a remarkable premiership run, overturning a nine-point three-quarter-time deficit to stun minor premier Swan Districts by four points, 3.5 (23) to 2.7 (19), in a gripping WAFL Women’s Grand Final at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. The Sharks trailed from the opening term until Siena Jezierski-Brown became the unlikely premiership hero with […]
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW Grand Final
THE 2026 WAFL Women’s season comes down to one final game as minor premier Swan Districts takes on a surging East Fremantle at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Sunday. The Swans are out to make amends for last year’s one-point Grand Final heartbreak, while the Sharks return to the decider after a remarkable pair of […]
