Ten-hour round trip to training highlights Roux’s dedication
WESTERN Australia forward, Roxanne Roux used to dedicate a full day to football training. Living in rural Western Australia, Roux had to stay home from school every Monday to prepare for her five-hour trip to training. Roux says this placed a lot of pressure on her single mother, who also had to make time to […]
How Tanisha Anderson’s Mum inspired her to follow her dream
MOST up and coming footballers are inspired by those already excelling in the sport. But for Western Australia (WA) forward, Tanisha Anderson, her Mum is the driving force behind her AFL Women’s dream. Living in Bunbury, which is about two hours from Perth, has meant that Anderson and her Mum have had to make many […]
Hard-working Taylor Pescud thriving in team sport
WESTERN Australia (WA) Under 18 representative, Taylor Pescud was never accustomed to a team sport as a child. Coming from a horse riding background, Pescud was used to being on her own in the sport. But once she picked up a football, she didn’t look back. “I really loved playing a team sport,” Pescud said. […]
Scouting notes: WAFL Colts Grand Final
SUBIACO overcame a gallant Swan Districts by just two points at Optus Stadium to take out the 2018 WAFL Colts premiership. Despite being favourites, the Lions were troubled by the Swans throughout the match with the last quarter a see-sawing contest. Below were the best players from each team. Subiaco: # 1 Madoc Plane The […]
Subiaco claims third Colts premiership with thrilling victory over Swan Districts
WINNING your way through to the Grand Final is the culmination of a season of considerable progress, but by no means does it mean the job is done. Even though the body is hurting and the mind is tired, a special type of effort is required to get your team over the line. For some […]
2018 WAFL Colts Grand Final preview
THIS Sunday it will be Subiaco taking on Swan Districts in the 2018 WAFL Colts Grand Final at Optus Stadium. Both sides have had sensational seasons, with Subiaco taking out the minor premiership and Swan Districts finishing third. The Lions will be looking to win their first WAFL Colts premiership since 1989, while the Swans […]
2018 WAFL Colts Team of the Year announced
MINOR premiers, Subiaco has been rewarded for a fantastic season thus far, with four Lions named in the Western Australia Football League (WAFL) Colts Team of the Year last night. At the Jack Clarke Medal presentation night, the 23-man side announced saw every WAFL Colts team represented by at least two players, with Subiaco the […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Swan Districts overcome Peel to book grand final spot
DEFINING what is a successful and failed season is always a fascinating point of discussion for football officials and fans alike. Logically speaking, the further you progress into a finals campaign would be seen as progress but that also depends on what your key objectives were heading into the season proper. It is therefore worth […]
2018 Jack Clarke Medal preview
THE prestigious Jack Clarke Medal for the best and fairest player of the 2018 WAFL Colts Competition will be awarded tonight. Previous winners of the Jack Clarke Medal who have gone on to play in the AFL include Kepler Bradley, Adam Cockie, Dean Kent, and Tom Ledger. The night will also recognise the WAFL Colts […]
Scouting notes: WAFL Colts Finals – Subiaco vs. Swan Districts
IN the Second Semi-Final of the WAFL Colts competition, Subiaco defeated Swan Districts by 46 points at Leederville Oval. The result sees Subiaco advance to the Grand Final, while the Swans will take on Peel in a do-or-die preliminary final at Fremantle Oval next week. Below were the best players. Subiaco: #3 Tristan Hobley The […]
