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AFL Draft Freo NGA products, Eagles train-on make State combine list

A trio of Fremantle Next Generation Academy talents and a mature-aged prospect were among 12 West Aussies invited to the State combine in October.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL coltsPremiumDraft fancy suffers leg break as sons of guns star

A highly-touted West Australian draft prospect has suffered a serious leg injury in Claremont’s colts win on Saturday.

Jackson Barrett and Jordan McArdle

See it on StreamerDON’T MISS: Watch WAFL colts footy & PSA sport LIVE

The WAFL colts season and the PSA competitions are getting to the business end, where finals places and champions will be decided. Watch the games live and on demand on Streamer.

Nick Rynne

Draft prospectAdams overcomes injury hell for league berth, combine invite

Key defender. Police cadet. Training DJ. Jed Adams is already a youngster wearing many hats. But the rising Peel Thunder talent will add another at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday - league debutant.

Jordan McArdle

Pick meCommentsPremiumInside the five WAFL grand final bids

Five WAFL grounds from all around the city are in contention to host this year’s decider as Optus Stadium is out of action for the second time in three seasons

Jordan McArdle

Pick meDozen West Aussies invited to national draft combine

A dozen West Aussie draft hopefuls have earned invitations to the national combine in Melbourne in October.

Jordan McArdle

Building formCommentsClark puts hand up for AFL recall with workman performance

West Coast midfielder Greg Clark says he knows what he needs to do to get back into the senior side following another workmanlike performance in the WAFL.

Matt Paddick

Team to beatCommentsPremiumLadder-leading Falcons make big colts statement

West Perth have extended their lead atop the WAFL colts ladder while denting East Fremantle’s finals hopes with a powerful 78-point win at Pentanet Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

Draft fancySwans pocket rocket proving size doesn’t matter

Darcy Jones has gone a long way to proving size doesn’t matter this season. The Swan Districts pocket rocket is only 175cm tall but he makes up for that in silky skills, pace and versatility.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL coltsPremiumDraft hopefuls step up for Tigers in grand final re-match

AFL Academy jet Sam Gilbey had his best game of the season to help Claremont to a big win over Swan Districts in the grand final re-match against reigning champs Swan Districts at Revo Fitness Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

Ones to watchWA 18s coach praises Eagles NGA prospect, MVP and Peel tall

West Coast Next Generation Academy talent Tyrell Dewar has emerged as a draft prospect after an exciting national under-18s championship up forward for WA.

Jordan McArdle

Career-high numbersPremiumHall pass! Clay’s big day for Peel WAFL colts v Demons

Highly-rated 2023 draft prospect Clay Hall racked up a career-high 37 possessions as Peel Thunder edged out Perth by 13 points in round 14 of WAFL colts action on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL colts CommentsMidfielders power Falcons to impressive Albany win

For the third time in four years Albany’s Retravision Stadium played host to a WAFL colts game but it was the Falcons who stole the show as they finished 35-point winners.

Cameron Newbold & Calvin Sims

Life changingCommentsPremiumLightning strike has draft prospect sailing towards AFL

If it wasn’t for a freak storm during his junior sailing days, South Fremantle draft prospect Steely Green may never have picked up a footy.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL coltsPremiumChapman’s cousin boots four for Falcons as Allan returns

Ladder leaders West Perth bounced back from a tough few weeks to defeat Claremont by 35 points - 11.7 (73) to 5.8 (38) - under lights at Albany’s Retravision Stadium on Saturday night.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL colts PremiumFalcons first-half blitz sets up WAFL colts win in Albany

West Perth record impressive win in WAFL colts fixture against Claremont at Albany’s Retravision Stadium.

Cameron Newbold

Depleted sideCOVID-hit WA 18s turn to Eagles, Dockers NGA prospects

Western Australia will be forced to make at least seven changes ahead of their AFL National Under-18s Championship clash against Vic Country in Geelong on Sunday.

Jordan McArdle

Shoulder surgeryCommentsPremiumFirst-round WA draft fancy out for the season

East Perth defender Jedd Busslinger has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury playing for WA’s under-18s on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

Son of a gunPremiumPeel ace on his ‘crazy’ rise from bush to State footy

To say things have happened quickly for Peel Thunder son of a gun Corey Tregenza-Cashell is an understatement.

Jordan McArdle

Soo closeCommentsPremiumSon of a gun nearly inspires WA to miracle under-18s win

Son of a gun Corey Tregenza-Cashell nearly inspired Western Australia to their first win of the AFL National Under-18s Championships in a breakout performance against the Allies in Adelaide on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL Colts PremiumMcDonald marks State selection with another midfield clinic

The brother of a Sydney Swans gun has marked a late call-up the State 18s squad with a huge midfield display in a win for Perth, while West Perth are now clinging to top spot after a third loss in five weeks.

Jackson Barrett

Young talent timePremiumWA 16s, 18s head to Adelaide for carnival triple-header

Western Australia’s under-16s and under-18s teams will feature in a carnival triple-header at Adelaide’s Thebarton Oval on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

Pocket rocketPremiumSize doesn’t matter: Dyer urges AFL clubs to look at Jones

State 18s coach Ben Dyer has urged AFL clubs to look past Darcy Jones’ size, believing he’s got some attributes that “set him apart from other kids”.

Jordan McArdle

Top-10 fancyPremiumPick me! Eagles draft prospect puts on a show

Powerful midfielder Elijah Hewett gave West Coast recruiters plenty of food for thought with a stunning performance in WA’s AFL National Under-18s Championship loss to Vic Metro at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle