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 […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Subiaco Colts one win away from ending premiership drought
THE second week of a finals series often gives us an indication regarding who are serious premiership contenders and who are just making up the numbers. This weekend saw the opportunity for one side to book a grand final date, while two other teams were fighting to keep their premiership dream alive. All the details […]
Scouting notes: WAFL Colts – Week One Finals
IN the 2018 WAFL Colts’ finals series, East Fremantle thumped arch-rivals South Fremantle to the tune of 62 points at Fremantle Oval in the elimination final, while Swan Districts accounted for Peel Thunder by nine points at Claremont Oval to advance through to the grand final. Lenny Fogliani was at both games and noted down the […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: O’Reilly and Cameron shine on September stage
THE first weekend of Spring saw fine and sunny conditions and a true sense of finals fever as the second season officially began in earnest. The first week of finals saw old rivals East and South Fremantle meet at Fremantle Oval on Saturday while Peel and Swan Districts met in the qualifying final on the […]
From being the only girl to one of thousands: Smith enjoys rapid rise of female football
WHEN Ella Smith began playing football, she was playing in a three-team competition. Prior to this, she was the only girl kicking the footy around with the boys in a small town in Western Australia (WA). It is safe to say that Smith did not predict being on the verge of an opportunity to play AFL Women’s […]
Weekly wrap: WAWFL – Grand Finals
EAST Fremantle, Claremont and Peel Thunderbirds have each added a premiership cup to their trophy cabinets after a wonderful day of Western Australian Women’s Football League (WAWFL) Grand Finals. The Sharks claimed the senior premiership, the Tigers got the better of Peel in the reserves before the Thunderbirds secured a 20-point win in the Rogers […]
Former netballer enjoying women’s football boom
FORMER netballer, Jacinta Valentini left Australian Rules football because there was no future at the elite level. Fast forward to 2017, and with the AFL Women’s inaugural season up and running, Valentini found the inspiration to return to the sport. Just over 12 months later, she ran out on Metricon Stadium, representing Western Australia (WA) […]
