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Country Champs CommentsPremiumThe 10 stars to watch when the best of the bush hit Perth

Former AFL talents, WAFL stalwarts and a Sandover Medallist are about to hit the city for the first Country Championships since 2019. Here are 10 players to watch when the champs return this weekend.

Jackson Barrett

Draft shock PremiumFrom ammos to AFLW in nine games: Kauffman’s rapid rise

From amateur football to the AFLW in the space of nine games, it’s been one heck of a year for Fremantle draftee Megan Kauffman.

Eliza Reilly

Beacon for change PremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Hunter, Garlett, Ryder, Gorter & more

West Coast premiership player Adam Hunter has found a new home, while former South Bunbury teammate Tom Gorter has been named for the Country Championships and the mark that lit up country footy.

Jackson Barrett

MUST WATCH VideoPremiumRyder’s ride: Geraldton footballer takes spectacular hanger

The cousin of St Kilda ruck Paddy Ryder has unleashed a remarkable piece of skill and athleticism to pull down a mark in Geraldton that has to be seen to be believed. WATCH IT HERE

Jackson Barrett

City v CountryPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Dick, Holmes and Watson

The State’s best country and amateur women’s footballers go head-to-head on Friday night, Brad Dick is still kicking goals in the country and Harley Bennell and Brad Holmes are leading a SWFL finals surge.

Jackson Barrett

BUSH LEGENDPremiumHow this ‘conservation king’ made a stand for WA’s bushland

At a crucial time in WA’s history when much of the State’s unique bushland could have been cleared forever, Peter Thorn helped drive a pioneering conservation movement that has left a lasting green legacy

Steve Butler

They’re back Historic first for country champs’ post-COVID return

Western Australia’s country football championships will return next month for the first time since 2019 and in an historic first, the final will be played at the WACA.

Jackson Barrett

Big namesPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Mitchell, Margetts, Morton, Pickett & more

An inspiring act of sportsmanship has lit up country footy, while a 350-game AFL stalwart has been getting out and about and top-up Eagles squeezed out of the WAFL spent the weekend in the bush.

Jackson Barrett

Harry’s back again CommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Taylor, Skinner, Yu, Bennell & more

A former Western Bulldogs cult hero kicked eight, but an ex-Claremont gun kicked 11 in the same comp, while a Geelong premiership hero has once again returned to his famous hometown.

Jackson Barrett

Harley the ruckman? CommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Bennell, Stratton, Peake, Cockie & more

Harley Bennell has popped up at a new club playing a shock new role, Brett Peake kicked a baker’s dozen in Albany and could former Hawthorn captain Ben Stratton make a fairy-tale return to his junior club?

Jackson Barrett

Bennell the Bull CommentsPremiumBennell’s Kalgoorlie move over, pops up at new country club

Harley Bennell has made a shock move to a country footy club in the State’s South West, and you’ll never guess which position he played on debut.

Jackson Barrett & Justin Fris

They’re backCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Hill, Mosquito & this week’s best jumpers

Stephen Hill is back playing footy while a former teammate is out injured, an Essendon cult hero is making a buzz up north and country and amateur clubs get creative as the AFL marks Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Jackson Barrett

Harley fired upPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Bennell, Jetta, Dragovich and more

Harley Bennell is firming for a debut in the Goldfields, the brother of a prized AFL free agent kicked a dozen and there is an injury concern for a WAFL gun in the country in this week’s Bush and ‘Burbs.

Jackson Barrett

Ready to RumblePremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Rumble, Treacy, Hampson and more

A six-time WAFL premiership player has popped up playing reserves for his former country footy club, while a former Eagle is making his mark in the top end of the State.

Jackson Barrett

Amazing namesPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Pickett, Cousins, Garlett, Howlett and more

The West Australian sports reporters Jackson Barrett and Jordan McArdle take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in their weekly column.

Jackson Barrett and Jordan McArdle

Bush and ‘BurbsPremiumBest dozen country WA recruits, ammos action ramps up

The West Australian sports reporter Jordan McArdle takes a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in his weekly column.

Jordan McArdle

Bush and ‘BurbsPremiumAFL flag heroes among top-15 PFL recruits, Harley’s new team

There’s some seriously good names lining up in the Perth Football League this season, including a trio of AFL premiership players and several WAFL greats. Plus, the South West competition kicks off.

Jordan McArdle

Swan, Eagle... what’s next?PremiumJettas on: Ex-Eagle to join brothers in Perth ammos

It will be a family affair for West Coast and Sydney premiership player Lewis Jetta, who will play alongside his brothers in the Perth Football League in 2022. 

Samantha Rogers

Rock onPremiumNorth Melbourne great, ex-Freo assistant to coach in ammos

North Fremantle have replaced one highly-credentialed coach with another, landing North Melbourne great and former Fremantle assistant Anthony Rock.

Jordan McArdle

He’s backPremiumEx-Dockers cult hero to make shock WAFL return

Former Fremantle cult hero Jesse Crichton is set for a WAFL return for the first time in five seasons.

Jordan McArdle and Jackson Barrett

Kicking onPremiumNot yet over the Hill! Freo great’s playing future revealed

Retired Fremantle great Stephen Hill will go from being a Docker to an Eagle - of sorts - in 2022.

Jordan McArdle

Perth Football LeaguePremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Wellingham latest ex-AFL star to join ammos

Former West Coast and Collingwood midfielder Sharrod Wellingham will join ex-teammate Chris Masten in the Perth Football League.

Jordan McArdle

Playing onCommentsPremiumMasten’s next football chapter revealed

After retiring from WAFL footy just weeks ago and conceding he could ‘barely run’, Eagles premiership player Chris Masten is pulling his boots back on - and has revealed where he’ll play next.

Jordan McArdle

Bush and ‘BurbsPremiumPalmer, ex-Lions trio among grand final heroes

Former Fremantle star Rhys Palmer was best-afield in the Goldfields decider, Simon Moore collected a rare treble in the SW and a couple of his ex-teammates tasted success in the Perth Football League.

Jordan McArdle