Western Australia weekly wrap: Demons upset reigning premiers; Tigers finally roar
ROUND three of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) had it all – with comebacks, beltings, and upsets showcasing the unpredictable nature of season 2018. In the biggest surprise of all, reigning premier Peel Thunder succumbed to last year’s wooden spoon winners Perth 11.13 (79) to 12.13 (85) in Mandurah. The Thunder were challenged from […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Swan Districts topples Peel; Subiaco asserts its dominance
ROUND Two of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) saw two teams continue their unbeaten start to the season. Subiaco, the 2017 runners-up hold top spot on the ladder after a comfortable 58-point win, while Swan Districts toppled reining premier Peel Thunder, emerging as a possible dark horse for this year’s finals race. The Lions […]
WAFL Colts wrap: Round 1
THE Western Australia Football League (WAFL) Colts kicked off for 2018 on Good Friday with plenty of players impressing across the opening round of football. Subiaco 19.11 (125) defeated East Perth 7.10 (52) It was the Hickmott brothers who were the most impressive through the midfield for Subiaco. Both Liam and Will collected 28 disposals […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Lions win big; former Rising Star shines
The 2018 Western Australian Football League (WAFL) season is underway, with last year’s grand finalists delivering a powerful first round statement. Two games on Good Friday kicked-off proceedings, with Peel Thunder facing East Fremantle at Rushton Park in Mandurah, followed by Subiaco holding its traditional marquee match against East Perth at Leederville. After a disappointing […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Records broken for Optus Stadium AFL debut
WEST Australian football hit the big-time this week as West Coast and Sydney clashed in front of a record crowd in the final game of the AFL’s opening round. The Western Australian Football League (WAFL) season is also set to get underway, as preseason fixtures concluded this weekend. Record Crowd for WA Football Western Australia […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: WAFL teams recruit big for 2018
SEVERAL West Australian Football League (WAFL) clubs have recruited former AFL-listed players in a bid to end Peel Thunder’s two-year premiership winning era. Headlining a raft of signings for 2018 are former Carlton players Rhys Palmer and Blaine Boekhorst. Delisted after playing only one game for the Blues, Palmer will look to re-launch his footballing […]
2014 Player Profile: Clem Smith
Clem Smith (Perth) Height: 177 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Utility Player comparison: Byron Pickett Strengths: Speed, versatility Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency, composure Although not the most polished kick in this year’s draft, Clem Smith is as exciting and electric as they come. Smith has somewhat fallen down the order after an average national championships in 2014, […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nick Robertson
Nick Robertson (Perth) Height: 188 cm Weight: 83 kg Player comparison: Brendon Goddard (less hurt factor than BG) Strengths: Endurance, contested situations, versatility Weaknesses: Speed Nick Robertson is an interesting prospect who, due to injury, has slipped from a lot of people’s minds. He was considered a first round prospect earlier in the year, but […]
