WAFL League Player Focus: Frazer Rickson (Subiaco)
SUBIACO ruck Frazer Rickson was somewhat of an unheralded addition to Western Australia’s winter Under 18 squad, but has quietly been impressing in his debut League campaign. The 198cm prospect broke his leg on the eve of state selection last year, so gets his opportunity as an over-ager. Rickson played seven Colts games last year, […]
2026 WAFLW Round 6 wrap: South snaps four-game win drought with Lions taming
SOUTH Fremantle is back on the winner’s list after defeating Subiaco at Leederville Oval yesterday in what was a much-needed victory for the bulldogs. Since thrashing the Sharks in Round 1, South Fremantle only took two points home against Perth and dropped the remaining 12 across the other three games to sit sixth on the […]
Western Australia’s Preseason Draft hopes: Five Sandgropers to watch
THE 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft on Monday, May 4 represents one last chance for those who missed out last October to hear their name called. Across the country, players who previously nominated for the AFLW Draft but missed out will be hoping for a recall. Western Australia has quite a number of players in the […]
2027 AFLW Draft Q&A: Olivia McCay
BOTTOM-AGER Olivia McCay is building a promising season at East Fremantle, locking down a key role on the wing and showcasing her mix of endurance and skill going forward. The 2027 AFLW Draft prospect has a little over 18 months until she can be called out on draft night, but is already showing positive signs […]
The case for Jaime Henry: The data AFLW clubs cannot afford to ignore
WITH the AFLW Preseason Draft taking place tomorrow night, there is one name that needs to be on every club’s list. Jaime Henry is the best player in the WAFLW this season on sheer numbers alone. To have the most disposals and most tackles in the competition at the same time is an incredible feat […]
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 6
A FRIDAY night blockbuster headlines Round 6 of the WAFLW season, with East Fremantle hosting Perth at The Good Grocer Park in what looms as one of the most compelling contests of the year so far. Two sides desperate for points after starting the year with only fair form, and the clash under lights in […]
WAFL League Player Focus: Leo Steed (Swan Districts)
SWAN Districts forward Leo Steed has flown under the radar as one of Western Australia’s rising prospects, but that may not be the case for much longer. The 18-year-old was among his side’s best in an agonising one-point defeat to West Coast on Saturday, playing just his third League game. After amassing 31 disposals, eight […]
State Academy notes: 2026 WAFLW – Round 5
ROUND five of the WAFLW season delivered four competitive fixtures across the weekend, with Swan Districts’ unbeaten run facing its stiffest test yet from a Perth side that has recruited well in its second season. We took a look at how the West Australian Summer Squad members performed across each game. All scouting notes are […]
2026 WAFLW Player Focus: Rikisha Nannup (West Perth)
RIKISHA Nannup has been one of West Perth’s most reliable performers through the opening rounds of the WAFLW season, and a 20-disposal, six-mark effort in the Falcons’ tight eight-point win over South Fremantle at Joondalup continued a consistent start to her top-age campaign. >> 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rikisha Nannup (West Perth) Rikisha Nannup Club: […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sienna Lilly
VERSATILE Shark Sienna Lilly has already ticked off one of her goals for the year of making the West Australian winter squad. With that in hand, the former Queenslander now East Fremantle talent is eyeing off a League debut at Shark Park with her versatility, size and balance of endurance and speed all combining to […]
