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On demandVideoPremiumOn demand: WAFLW round three - Sharks v Lions

This weekend, both East Fremantle and Subiaco will be looking to rebound from round two losses when they clash at New Choice Homes Park. Watch ON DEMAND through The West.

Match bookedCommentsPremiumBlack Swans to tackle SA in State game

The Black Swans will travel to Adelaide in May when they will attempt to regain the Haydn Bunton Cup at Adelaide Oval.

John Townsend

Tough endCommentsPremiumIllness forces Lee to retire

Claremont have lost a second power forward in as many days with dual premiership player Tom Lee echoing Alec Waterman’s fate with illness forcing his immediate retirement.

John Townsend

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The West Australian exclusive
Mongol to walk free?Premium
The West Australian exclusive
Police Minister demands answers after drug bust fiasco

Questions are being asked and explanations sought after a bikie boss accused of stashing millions of dollars worth of drugs in an Airbnb had his charges dropped — after a police prosecution bungle.

Tim Clarke

Top performersCommentsPremiumWho makes the cut? Round two WAFLW team of the week

It was another big weekend of WAFLW action as the contenders and pretenders begin to emerge. We name our round two team of the week.

Eliza Reilly

Silly seasonCommentsPremiumWAFL off-season central: Ins and outs for every club

The WAFL’s ‘silly season’ is well underway, with plenty of player movement between clubs, an influx of ex-AFL talent and several big-name retirements. Keep up to date with our rolling coverage

Jordan McArdle

WAFL appointmentCommentsPremiumControversial footy figure gets Bulldogs gig

The former WA Football Commission official accused of calling last year’s parliamentary inquiry a “dog and pony show” has joined South Fremantle as a director.

John Townsend

Second chanceVideoCommentsEagles legend full of praise for son’s AFL fight

Two-time Eagles premiership winner Chris Waterman says his son was bed-ridden for 18 months. But he’s confident Alec’s ready for a second chance in the AFL.

Catherine Healey

Second chanceVideoCommentsWaterman ‘over the moon’ to become a Bomber

Here’s the moment Alec Waterman found out he’d be a contracted Bomber in 2021.

Jordan McArdle

Essendon recruitCommentsPremiumWhy the timing’s right for Waterman

Former Eagle Alec Waterman is ahead of schedule as he prepares for a likely round one debut for Essendon.

John Townsend

Demons downCommentsPremiumPerth skipper sidelined for opening rounds

Perth captain Corey Yeo will be sidelined until at least round five as he continues to recover from a season-ending knee injury sustained last year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Comeback completeVideoLocked in! Waterman reportedly offered Bombers contract

Former Eagle Alec Waterman has reportedly been elevated to Essendon’s senior list following his stunning four-goal performance in last week’s scratch match.

WAFLW wrapCommentsPremiumEast queen of the West: Dana steers Swans to huge win

Swan District’s Dana East has stamped herself as a future WAFLW star with an emphatic two-goal, best on ground performance against South Fremantle on Sunday morning.

Eliza Reilly

ON DEMANDPremiumWAFLW - Round 2 - South Fremantle v Swan Districts

WAFLW newcomers South Fremantle and round one victors Swan Districts will meet on Sunday in the West’s game of the round. Watch the match on replay here.

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opinion
No excuseCommentsPremium
opinion
Why Elijah Taylor shouldn’t be allowed to play

Commit violence against women and lose your right to play the sport you love. It’s that simple.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dream teamCommentsPremiumWho makes the cut? WAFLW team of the week

It was an entertaining first week back in the WAFLW as Peel Thunder, Subiaco and Swan Districts all claimed wins. We name our round one team of the week.

Eliza Reilly

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Policy reviewVideoCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFC takes stand on domestic violence

The West Australian Football Commission has promised to review their policies surrounding players who are involved in domestic violence as two offenders attempt to return to the WAFL this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Phone attackPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Ex-WAFL player guilty of beating up model wife

A former WAFL footballer who struck his model ex-wife on the head with his phone then punched her in the stomach in front of their children has escaped with just a fine.

Emily Moulton

Who will win?VideoWATCH LIVE: McGowan and Kirkup in WA election debate

The WA Premier and Opposition leader will go head-to-head tonight in the all-important State election debate — not to be missed. WATCH LIVE HERE.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
‘I’ll do anything’: Taylor desperate for another chance

The disgraced Swan has opened up about the dark times that saw him nearly give up on footy following a pair of off-field incidents, with the teenager desperate for a second chance at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle and Mark Readings

AFL draft 2021VideoCommentsPremiumWhy Freo could miss out on star WA goal-kicker

Fremantle’s application for priority draft access on a pair of prized Next Generation Academy talents are yet to be approved by the AFL.

Jordan McArdle

Second chance?CommentsPremiumFour-goal Waterman firms for Bombers lifeline

Alec Waterman is firming for an AFL lifeline at Essendon after a stunning performance in today’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle

Thunder overheadCommentsPremiumReigning premiers prepare to reach new heights

They’ve already climbed to the peak of their sport, but South Fremantle and Peel Thunder are preparing to reach new heights this season.

Eliza Reilly

Show me the moneyCommentsPremiumWAFL clubs surge to massive profits despite pandemic

WAFL clubs made a combined profit of a whopping $3.3 million last year as the COVID pandemic turned into a remarkable windfall for the league. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE.

John Townsend

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