Claremont coach Ash Prescott says the Tigers’ ‘bitterly disappointing’ grand final loss to Peel Thunder on Sunday will only serve to make the club stronger.
Aaron Kirby
East Fremantle will have the ultimate prize of a WAFL colts premiership to show for the bragging rights they have secured by winning a Fremantle derby on the last day of the season.
Josh Kempton
Peel Thunder’s Jeremy Sharp has applied the final touch to a stunning WAFL season by claiming the Simpson Medal for the best player afield in the grand final.
Peel Thunder proved way too good for Claremont in Sunday’s WAFL grand final at Optus Stadium. These are the five moments that mattered as the Thunder claimed their fourth flag with a 62-point win.
Peel started in blazing fashion and never looked back, routing Claremont in the WAFL decider at Optus Stadium.
Mitchell Woodcock
Peel Thunder have claimed their fourth flag in club history with a massive victory over Claremont. Recap all the action with our live blog.
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Most coaches would be nervous heading into a grand final, particularly if they had a 0-4 record in the biggest game of the year. Yet Claremont coach Ash Prescott only needs to remember the advice his mentor.
Peel Thunder have rolled the dice at the selection table, naming Corey Tregenza for the grand final against Claremont despite the premiership forward not having played in more than seven weeks.
Ben Elliott loves being Claremont’s enforcer and credits his two superstar skippers for giving him the confidence to thrive in the WAFL.
Fremantle midfielder Jeremy Sharp has ridden the roller-coaster of selection every week and is proud that his form has rarely wavered while playing for Peel Thunder.
Claremont star Zac Mainwaring has paid tribute to his mother Rani who he has called his ‘rock’ as he looks to add another premiership to his family legacy.
Winning a premiership for coach Ash Prescott is at the ‘top of the list’ for Claremont skipper Bailey Rogers ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster grand final against Peel Thunder at Optus Stadium.
In some corners, Sunday’s WAFL grand final is being billed as a battle between David and Goliath - but Claremont coach Ash Prescott has no interest in assuming underdog status for the season decider.
Jake Florenca has been crowned the 2026 Sandover medallist, but who were the players from your club who polled the most votes? We breakdown every vote-getter club-by-club.
“I’m so proud of you.” That was the beautiful message to Zac Mainwaring from his mum Rani as the famous WA footballing family gears up for another grand final this week. WATCH IT HERE
Ash Prescott will get a fifth attempt at grand final glory after his Claremont outfit ended East Perth’s fairytale finals run to book a spot in this year’s decider.
East Perth coach Ross McQueen has confirmed teenage ruck sensation Axel Walsh will be the Royals’ No.1 ruckman for their blockbuster preliminary final against Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium.
Claremont chief executive Warren Parker felt it was always destined that the Tigers and East Perth would meet at some stage during this year’s finals campaign, leaving him feeling awkward as well as excited.
Claremont captain Callan England says they’re out for preliminary final revenge for last year’s defeat when they host East Perth for the chance to take on Peel Thunder in the decider.
Peel Thunder have one hand on their fourth premiership in club history, dispatching Claremont to book the first spot in this year’s decider with a 28-point win.
Claremont coach Ash Prescott says the Tigers cannot afford to put too much of their attention into red-hot Sandover Medal fancy Jeremy Sharp or risk letting his Peel Thunder teammates off the chain.
It might be the confidence which comes with youth, but top WA draft prospect Heath Mellody has declared Claremont are the best side in the WAFL as they prepare for the toughest task in the competition.
For a second consecutive year, Claremont have proved too good for Perth on the big stage, booking a place against Peel Thunder in next weekend’s second semifinal.
