Preseason Q&A: Garrison Kenh (East Perth)
HAVING seen its club-tied talent spread across the competition in last year’s draft, West Coast will hope to hold onto its latest Next Generation Academy (NGA) star in Garrison Kenh. The soccer convert is a Carlton fan who models his game on Adam Saad, boasting similar speed and dare off half-back. The 182cm athletic phenom […]
Preseason Q&A: Lucas Robinson (South Fremantle)
A RICHMOND supporter initially in West Coast’s zone, but now a Fremantle Next Generation Academy (NGA) member who idolises Nat Fyfe. That’s the unique journey Lake Grace native Lucas Robinson hopes to take to the top as he embarks on his top-age season in 2026. The midfielder helped Hale School take out the Alcock Cup […]
Preseason Q&A: Koby LeCras (West Perth)
WEST Australian draft prospect Koby LeCras grew up a West Coast supporter, where his uncle Mark forged an impressive 219-game career. His father Brent also played six games at North Melbourne, though the 192cm forward is not officially tied to either club. LeCras possesses similar goalkicking prowess to his uncle, presenting as a mobile marking […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth)
TENACIOUS small forward Mel Grage had a breakout year in 2025, surpassing even the bottom-ager’s expectations. Only predicting she’d run out for Perth in the Rogers Cup, Grage finished the season as a lock in the League side, as well as representing Western Australia on the national stage. Now back in the WA summer squad, […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Avuya Nomlatyu
EAST Fremantle tall Avuya Nomlatyu is searching for her WAFL Women’s League debut in 2026, having played through the Rogers Cup last season, and then secured her place in the State Under 18s side. There she teamed up with West Perth ruck Cara Dziegielewski through the ruck, and the duo look set to combine once […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett
A PROMISING junior with plenty of upside, East Perth’s Charli Bassett had a breakout bottom-age campaign to show signs of what she could become in 2026. Deployed in a number of roles from forward to the wing and even on-ball at times, the West Australian representative earned her place in the summer squad and looms […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Hirst
SWAN Districts talent Grace Hirst kicks off our first AFLW Draft Q&A of the 2026 season, with the former Victorian now thriving in Western Australia. A member of the Swans’ outfit that bolted all the way to the deciding match last season, Hirst played the first 10 games of 2025 in the Rogers Cup, before […]
Recruitment drive: Royals target WAFL crown
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is WAFL runner-up East Perth. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | St […]
Recruitment drive: Subiaco seeks finals return
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is WAFL club Subiaco. Arguably the most successful West Australian […]
AFL Draft | State in Focus: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia has invested in the long-term when it comes to its Under 18 program, and while the state endured a 1-3 National Championships campaign last year, it also produced 10 draftees. Six bottom-agers were blooded in 2025 and they are among the 15 players from last year’s winter squad to feature in the 2026 […]
