Preseason Q&A: Toby Whan (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle’s Toby Whan is one of Western Australia’s most eye-catching draft prospects in 2025, credit to a pair of standout traits. The midfielder is a well renowned runner and possesses a booming left boot – attributes which can break the play open and hurt the opposition when combined. Whan recently achieved his second-straight top […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL National Futures match
TEAM Heppell stormed home to take out the annual AFL National Futures match over Team Sloane, in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser on Saturday. Having trailed by a game-high 25 points in the final quarter, the previously inaccurate green side straightened up to snatch victory with a barrage of goals. Tall forward Archie Ludowyke was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts Grand Final
CLAREMONT claimed its second consecutive WAFL Colts premiership after kicking away to a 35-point win over Swan Districts in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Tigers dominated all season and duly converted their minor premiership in the 11.16 (82) to 7.5 (47) victory. Despite the difference in scoring shots (27-12) and inside 50s (55-34) come […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts – Preliminary Final
SWAN Districts’ barnstorming WAFL Colts finals run has led them into this year’s decider after defeating Subiaco in Sunday’s preliminary final. The margin exceeded no more than 14 points throughout the day, with the Swans overcoming a three-quarter time deficit to win 10.10 (70) to 8.9 (57). Five final-quarter goals in an exciting finish saw […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts – Finals Week One
SUBIACO and Swan Districts bagged wins in week one of the WAFL Colts finals series, meaning West Perth will be forced to lean on its double-chance while Perth has been eliminated. We took note of the top performers and state representative stars in action across both games, before a look up the grades. COLTS FINALS […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 15 – Swan Districts vs. Claremont
CLAREMONT stormed home to overcome a seven-point deficit with 20 minutes remaining and claim a 33-point victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday afternoon. After the Tigers capitalised early to create some separation, Swan Districts were able to battle their way into the contest, going goal-for-goal to head into the final change […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
FOUR unanswered final quarter goals were enough to get the Allies home by 20 points against Western Australia in their thrilling clash at Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday. We highlight the top prospects and performers from either side in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Match report: Allies on the board after downing plucky […]
Allies on the board after downing plucky Black Ducks
FOUR unanswered final quarter goals have seen the Allies post the first win of their Under 18 National Championships title defence today, defeating Western Australia by 20 points at Blacktown International Sportspark. Playing with a point to prove, the plucky Black Ducks fought hard and led by five points heading into the final break, but […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U16s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country
WESTERN Australia closed out its AFL Under 16 Championships with a win, defeating Vic Country by 25 points to deny its opponents the title. Though coming into the game the Black Ducks knew they could not win the overall trophy, they still fought to the very end, answering numerous Vic Country challenges and kicking the […]
