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PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 1

A GRAND final rematch headlines a massive opening round of action in the WAFL Women’s as the top female West Australian football league officially kicks off tomorrow. All four games take place on Saturday across three different venues, with the big question mark being the weather which could make for some tough conditions for players.

2026 WAFLW Team Preview: West Perth

DESPITE at times being injury depleted, West Perth fought through a competitive season, ultimately falling short of fourth spot on percentage. Ultimately it meant after an impressive preliminary final appearance the year before that the Falcons missed out on the post-season, something they will look to change in 2026. LAST SEASON Finished: 5thWins: 9Losses: 7 […]

2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rikisha Nannup

WEST PERTH has plenty of promising AFLW Draft prospects in this year’s draft cop, and among them is Rikisha Nannup who enters 2026 with WAFLW experience and having trained with the West Australian summer squad. Now the Falcons’ top-ager is gunning to lock in her place across both squad in what is set to be […]

2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #14 Rikisha Nannup

ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […]

2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: West Perth

MUCH like South Adelaide yesterday, West Perth boasts a couple of key players to watch at the pointy end of next year’s AFLW Draft. In the latest installment of our Clubs to Watch, we take a look at the Falcons with a pair of National Academy members who loom as likely top 10 chances. >> […]

PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 18: Friday

FRIDAY night football with fourth spot on the line. That is what’s at stake for West Perth and South Fremantle as they do battle with East Fremantle nervously waiting on Sunday. The Falcons are much more likely given the closer percentage, but to be any chance either side must win this one as a loss […]

PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 16

A SUPER Saturday of WAFL Women’s action sees all four matches take place tomorrow including a double-header at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. We take a look at how the teams are shaping up and who is looking good for that all important ‘W’.

PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 15: Friday

AN EARLY start to the WAFL Women’s Round 15 takes place tomorrow with a standalone Friday night fixture ahead of a trio of Sunday games. An old fashioned Perth Derby between the Falcons and Royals will have plenty of pride on the line, while for the former, they simply must win if finals are going […]

2025 AFLW U18s omissions: How they fared

A TRIPLE-header of action over the weekend saw all six sides in the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships take to the field in south-east Melbourne. However not every player on each of the lists got a chance to don their state colours on the opening weekend of action. We take a look at those who […]

PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 12: Saturday

A TRIPLE treat of action takes place tomorrow in the WAFL Women’s as Round 12 of the competition begins. Coming off its inaugural win the Demons face unbeaten Claremont, top of the table Subiaco take on South Fremantle, and West Perth looks to get more separation inside the top four against Peel Thunder.

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