Swan Districts ruckman Nathan Blakely will farewell the WAFL on Saturday, with the Bassendean cult figure to play his final game before he moves overseas.
Mitchell Woodcock
Perth superstar Brandan Parfitt has continued his love affair of playing against Subiaco, leading the Demons to a 20-point win at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.
Peel Thunder will be without skipper Jack Sears for several weeks after he fractured his finger in their win against West Coast last weekend.
West Coast’s list is chocked with young talent but there’s a first-round pick at the Eagles whose career is at a bit of a cross-roads. Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at what is next for the youngster.
After conceding the first six goals of the day, Swan Districts have steamed home with a seven goal to zero final term, to record one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory.
James Palumbo
Subiaco have welcomed back captain Greg Clark as they look to snap a four-game losing streak against Claremont at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday.
Subiaco have powered home with a dominant final quarter display to record a crucial victory over Swan Districts to keep in touch with the top five.
Jake Santa Maria
Premiership star Harry Marsh will make a welcome return for East Fremantle as they look to stop the rot that threatens to derail their season. SEE THEE FULL TEAMS HERE
The Claremont winning machine has rumbled on, with the Tigers further cementing their flag favouritism thanks to a 52-point victory over Perth at Mineral Resources Park.
Ben Smith
Perth captain Charlie Constable has declared the Demons hold no fears and will ‘take it right up’ to a rampaging Claremont as they prepare to try to become the first side to take down the undefeated Tigers.
Reigning premiers South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matt Parker for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE
While Perth’s Matthew Taylor may be in the back half of his career, it’s hard to deny the stalwart’s strong start to season 2026.
A strong second half has seen Perth overcome some inaccurate goal kicking to get a much-needed victory at The Good Grocer Park on Saturday afternoon.
Perth’s midfield has been boosted by the return of star Brandan Parfitt, but they will be without a key recruit for their clash against East Fremantle on Saturday. SEE THE FULL WAFL TEAMS.
East Perth have returned to the winners list after seeing off Perth in a fiercely fought four-point victory on Saturday.
Aaron Kirby
It wasn’t a pretty one to watch but Perth took the four points in a dour affair by one point at Lane Group Stadium.
Jack Penniment
It was ugly, but South Fremantle has celebrated the hanging of their 2025 flag with a blowout victory over a lacklustre Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.
South Fremantle have welcomed back a pair of premiership heroes as they unveil the 2025 flag in front of fans before they host Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE
Perth coach Mark Stone is confident the Demons are primed to build on their drought-breaking 2025 campaign, saying had not detected any signs of his side becoming complacent.
Josh Kempton
Perth have opened their WAFL campaign in fine style, underscoring their status among the premiership fancies by cruising to a dominant win over West Coast.
Subiaco star Taj Schofield is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with what is believed to be a serious hamstring injury.
Ahead of the start of the new WAFL season on Good Friday, The West Australian looks at one player to watch from all 10 clubs in the 2026 campaign.
Former Collingwood defender Charlie Dean is determined to be part of writing Perth’s next chapter as the Demons look to build on their first finals win this century.
Who’s the king of the WAFL - and who are the contenders to the throne? The West Australian’s WAFL expert Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the best 40 players ahead of this week’s opening round.
