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AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWest is best! WA kids fly off the shelf on second night

Hugh Boxshall is about to cut his ‘leavers’ celebrations short as he prepares for life under Ross Lyon at St Kilda, with the midfielder among eight West Aussies snapped up at the draft.

Mitchell Woodcock & Samantha Rogers

AFLCommentsPremium‘I cried for 10-15 minutes’: WA bolter Angove’s draft shock

WA bolter Cody Angove has revealed he ‘cried for 10-15 minutes’ after his name was unexpectedly read out as a first-round pick on the opening night of the AFL draft.

Samantha Rogers

AFLCommentsPremiumGiant surprise! Claremont’s draft bolter headed to GWS

Claremont’s Cody Angove emerged as the shock bolter on the AFL Draft’s opening night, with GWS grabbing the forward with pick No.24.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumClaremont pocket rocket bulks up in bid to realise AFL dream

Cody Angove’s speed and endurance has always been a strength of his game. But the Claremont forward knew to compete at the next level he needed to get stronger.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFreo mentor helps shape Hayes into draft prospect

Will Hayes used to play video games with family friend and Fremantle wingman Jeremy Sharp. Now he gets advice from the hard-running Docker as he looks to join him in the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHow disappointment helped Boxshall become draft bolter

Hugh Boxshall turned the disappointment of missing the national combine into a scintillating display of athleticism which has bolted him into draft contention.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagle eye on South Freo defender as draft looms

West Coast are eyeing off rising South Fremantle defender Tom Bell as they look to grow their key defensive stocks in the wake of Tom Barrass’ trade to Hawthorn.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL off-season central: Ins and outs for every club

The WAFL off-season is in full swing with clubs recruiting hard as they look to claim the 2025 premiership. Find out who is in and who is out for your club.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL ColtsCommentsPremiumDavis claims Mel Whinnen to improve draft stocks

Hamish Davis has put together as impressive resume as any draft prospect across the country after leading Claremont to consecutive colts premierships.

Mitchell Woodcock

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WAFL 2024CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Royals snare former AFL first-round pick

East Perth have won a five-club WAFL battle to sign former first-round draftee Cooper Stephens, who will move Western Australia for a fresh start.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumThe WAFL club in the box seat to recruit ex-Docker

Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is weighing up his future after being delisted by the Dockers. See which WAFL club is at the front of the queue for his services.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tiger time PremiumAlbany’s trio of Tigers lift terrific colts premiership cup

Talented Albany trio Lucas Ravenhill, Clay Michael and Rory Luscombe each played leading hands in Claremont’s second consecutive colts grand final win against Swan Districts on Sunday.

Harry Grigson

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumWAFL COLTS GRAND FINAL: Top Tigers too good for brave Swans

Claremont shook off a stubborn Swan Districts and their own inaccuracy to claim consecutive colts premierships with a 35-point win at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumWAFL RESERVES GF: Sharks bite Tigers to produce upset

East Fremantle caused the most incredible of boilovers, smashing a highly-touted Claremont by 39 points to claim their first reserves premiership in 16 years.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL ColtsCommentsOh brother! Another Curtin could decide colts grand final

A year after his brother captained Claremont to a colts premiership, bottom-ager Cody Curtin looms as the match-winner for the Tigers in this year’s decider against a rampaging Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rising RavenhillPremiumRavenhill relishing grand final week after team of year nod

North Albany product Lucas Ravenhill is solely focused on winning a colts premiership with Claremont despite sparking interest from AFL recruiters after a stellar WAFL season. 

Harry Grigson

WAFL ColtsCommentsPremiumSwans embracing the finals fairytale ahead of Tigers clash

Swan Districts co-captain Chayse Martinson says they’re happily embracing the underdog tag and have nothing to lose as they prepare to take on powerhouses Claremont in the colts grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

Grand final boundPremiumLuscombe boots Claremont colts into WAFL grand final

Great Southern young gun Rory Luscombe has helped Claremont book a grand final berth in the WAFL colts competition, with a fantastic five-goal haul on Sunday. 

Cameron Newbold

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumFrom losing love for the game to winning a Sandover Medal

Callan England admits he lost his passion for the game during his stint as an overlooked West Coast Eagles player - but he rediscovered it and is now a Sandover medallist.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLCommentsPremiumClub-by-club: Who polled votes in thrilling Sandover Medal

The 2024 Sandover Medal has been run and won but who polled votes at your club? Find the club-by-club breakdown here.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsTwo good! WAFL guns share Sandover Medal in rare tie

For the first time in nearly 20 years the Sandover Medal has been shared with Swan Districts star recruit Nik Rokahr and Claremont speedster Callan England named joint winners for 2024.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024Premium‘This has to galvanise us’: Tigers take in tough loss

Claremont coach Ash Prescott says he wants their heart-breaking one-point semi-final loss to Peel Thunder to galvanise the group as they spend the summer ruing the missed opportunity.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumSaved by the Bell! Thunder hero steals win in dying seconds

Blair Bell kicked an incredible match-winning goal with 15 seconds left on the clock to keep Peel Thunder’s premiership hopes alive in a thrilling one-point win over Claremont.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024VideoCommentsPremiumThunder back Sears to sizzle in final despite injury lay-off

Peel Thunder have rolled the dice on last year’s qualifying final hero Jack Sears for their must-win clash against Claremont despite the utility not having played in nearly two months.

Mitchell Woodcock