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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: Claremont keeps Colts flag defence alive

TWO-TIME reigning Colts premiers Claremont have kept their hunt for a third-consecutive flag alive after defeating West Perth in Sunday’s semi final. The Tigers claimed a one-point advantage at half time and kicked nine goals to two thereafter, including six-straight in the final term to win by 44 points. Able to control possession on the […]

Scouting Notes: Falcons, Swans win first up finals

THE 2025 WAFL Colts finals series got underway over the weekend, with four teams now remaining in the hunt for this year’s flag. East Fremantle won Saturday’s qualifying final over reigning premiers Claremont, while West Perth eliminated Swan Districts from the running on Sunday. We took note of some of the top prospects and performers […]

WAFL Colts: Returning stars see Falcons secure finals

WEST Perth has denied East Fremantle the WAFL Colts minor premiership and secured a finals berth in one fell swoop after defeating the Sharks by four points on Saturday. Bolstered by a pair of state and League representatives, the Falcons wrapped up fourth place with a 8.13 (61) to 8.9 (57) victory. >> SCROLL to […]

Scouting Notes: Bolstered Claremont subdues Subi

CLAREMONT has strengthened its hold on fifth spot on the WAFL Colts ladder after trouncing Subiaco to the tune of 72 points in Albany on Saturday night. The Round 15 clash was littered with West Australian Under 18 representatives, as eight squad members took the field for Claremont. The Tigers’ scoring power and depth of […]

RECAP | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia

WESTERN Australia endured an inconsistent Under 18 National Championships campaign, having two thrilling results countered by a couple of heavy losses. The Sandgropers got on the board in game one before ending with a 1-3 record, led by their fearless leader and a depth of emerging prospects. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under 18s […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia

THE ALLIES are on the board at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thrilling five-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. First round talent Max King slotted the winning goal with under three minutes left to play after his side trailed for much of the second half at Marvel Stadium. A final […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Western Australia

SOUTH Australia moved closer to claiming its first Under 18 title since 2018 after trouncing Western Australia by 76 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters were spearheaded by seven goals to emerging forward Cameron Nairn, who starred alongside skipper and Centrals teammate Dyson Sharp. While competitive in patches without having the ability to […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Western Australia

SOUTH Australia will look to put one hand on the Under 18 National Championships title when it hosts Western Australia at Alberton Oval on Sunday, looking to move to 3-0. We preview the clash between the competition’s only two remaining undefeated teams, and a pair of traditional rivals. NEED TO KNOW WHO: South Australia vs. […]

2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia

WESTERN Australia boasts a quality starting midfield and plenty of flair in its forwardline heading into the Under 18 National Championships. Despite a few key injuries, the Black Swans will be keen to built off a 2024 campaign which proved many doubters wrong despite the 1-3 overall record. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under […]

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