Late bloomer O’Driscoll eyes elite level
ONLY still new to footy Emma O’Driscoll is taking each moment as it comes and enjoying the ride despite being an overager. O’Driscoll was a late bloomer to the sport and has not put a foot wrong since her inception into the game, steadily developing and posing a dominant threat credit to her skill. “So […]
Strom forces her way into draft contention
FROM Exmouth, a small country town in Western Australia (WA), Mim Strom has become one of WA’s biggest prospects ahead of the draft. With limited opportunities to pursue her footy dreams in Exmouth, Strom was forced to the sidelines but that did not stop her returning to the game bigger and stronger given her commanding […]
Pescud thrives on contested game
AFTER experiencing the AFL Women’s Under-18 Championships as a bottom-ager last year, West Australian Taylor Pescud has used the experience of returning in her top-age year to enjoy the moments along the way. “I definitely enjoyed it (this year) a lot more and I felt a lot more confident how to play and how to […]
Playing for Western Australia a “dream come true” for Mikayla Bowen
WESTERN Australia (WA) Under-18 representative, Mikayla Bowen always wanted to be an elite athlete. Now in her second year of the state program, Bowen is well on her way to achieving her dream, playing in an elite environment against some of the best female footballers in the country. She is ecstatic to be doing this […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Swan Districts surge a game clear, Claremont falter
Swan Districts are still a game clear on top of the ladder after Round 9 of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts season in a round where two local derbies took place. The Black and Whites were too strong for fellow top four contender Perth, as they registered a comfortable 13.6 (84) to 6.4 […]
WAFL Colts wrap: Round 5
IN a special Triple Header at Fremantle Community Bank Oval, six of the nine teams took part in a huge day of football in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts. Here is how that day, and the standalone Sunday game unfolded in round five. Claremont 11.6 (72) defeated South Fremantle 5.7 (37) Claremont won […]
WAFL Colts wrap: Round 3
JUST one team remains undefeated in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition, while every side has had at least one win following the conclusion of round three with East Fremantle and Perth getting on the board. The results meant just four points separate second from ninth heading into round four. Claremont 9.8 (62) […]
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 […]
