Subiaco claims third Colts premiership with thrilling victory over Swan Districts
WINNING your way through to the Grand Final is the culmination of a season of considerable progress, but by no means does it mean the job is done. Even though the body is hurting and the mind is tired, a special type of effort is required to get your team over the line. For some […]
2018 WAFL Colts Grand Final preview
THIS Sunday it will be Subiaco taking on Swan Districts in the 2018 WAFL Colts Grand Final at Optus Stadium. Both sides have had sensational seasons, with Subiaco taking out the minor premiership and Swan Districts finishing third. The Lions will be looking to win their first WAFL Colts premiership since 1989, while the Swans […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Bulldogs loom large as finals wildcard
THE final round of the home and away season saw a ‘Super Sunday’ of action with three games played at Domain Stadium. While the final five was locked in, a precious double chance was still up for grabs with East Fremantle and Swan Districts jostling for that third position. With Swans playing on Saturday, East […]
Team Selection: National U18 Championships – Round 1
WHILE there was a standalone game last week which saw South Australia triumph over Western Australia, the official Round 1 clashes of the National Under 18 Championships begin this weekend, with the Allies taking on Vic Country, and Western Australia hosting Vic Metro. Allies vs. Vic Country Saturday, June 9, 10.30amBlacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown While […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Beltings galore in WAFL Colts
THREE of the four games were decided by 59 points or more in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts, in a round that was probably not one to remember if you were part of the losing sides. The biggest shock was West Perth’s thumping away victory over the previously undefeated Subiaco, to see the […]
WA announces initial Under 18 Championships squad
WESTERN Australia has announced the initial squad for the National AFL Under 18 Championships to be played across June and July. The WA State Academy features 38 players, with a second intake of Under 18s players set to occur in the coming weeks. The announcement came in the same week South Australia announced its extended […]
