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 […]
Scouting Notes: Sharks swarm to win spiteful Freo derby
EAST Fremantle has moved into pole position with only one round left to play in the WAFL Colts season after earning bragging rights in Saturday’s Fremantle Derby. The Sharks conceded a four-goal head start to rivals South Fremantle, but roared back with seven majors in the second term and never looked back. In what was […]
Squad depth: Colts push their case for call-ups
WHILE Western Australia made a winning start to its Under 18 National Championships campaign, several state squad members were out plying their trade at WAFL Colts level. Get caught up on how each budding representative player staked their claim for selection in a two-game round of action. >> Scouting Notes: Western Australia vs. South Australia […]
Western Australia reveals initial Under 18 squad
WESTERN Australia’s initial Under 18 squad has been revealed ahead of a series of trial games before this year’s National Championships. The 39-player roster is slated for five fixtures against WAFL Reserves sides, before a showcase match against the WAFL Under 20s on Saturday May 16. The revamped schedule marks an expansion of the state […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Finlay Yeo (East Fremantle)
FREMANTLE is seldom short of Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, and Finlay Yeo is pushing to be next on the production line. The East Fremantle forward is a renowned highlight machine, known for his ability to take a hanger or kick miraculous goals. On Thursday, he helped the Sharks open their WAFL Colts campaign with […]
TOP 5s | 2026 West Australian Boys Preseason Testing
WESTERN Australia’s speedsters showed out at the recent preseason testing combine, with state squad member Finlay Yeo setting a new AFL agility test record. The East Fremantle and Dockers Next Generation Academy (NGA) member stopped the clock at 7.642 seconds to break new ground ahead of his top-age season. >> SCROLL to see the Top […]
State teammates single Steed as one to watch
SWAN Districts midfielder Leo Steed has been the talk of the preseason out west, with several of his state summer squad teammates expecting big things in 2026. Steed missed out on last year’s winter squad, which he says has added “fuel to the fire” as he looks to impress during his top-age campaign. Having already […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: Claremont continues Colts Grand Final run
CLAREMONT has secured its sixth WAFL Colts Grand Final berth in seven years after knocking off East Fremantle in Sunday’s prelim at Leederville Oval. In what was a low-scoring affair impacted by sheeting rain, the Tigers were resolute in defence and mounted a clearance advantage of 46-29. A heated, scrappy contest saw Claremont kick four […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs advance to Colts decider
MINOR premier South Fremantle has become the first side to qualify for this year’s WAFL Colts Grand Final, after defeating rival East Fremantle by 30 points on Saturday. The Bulldogs kicked away at Fremantle Oval with 3.6 to the Sharks’ one straight goal in term four to book their ticket to the decider. South Fremantle […]
