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Another chancePremiumFormer AFL forward Taylor gets fresh WAFL start at Royals

Banished former Sydney footballer Elijah Taylor has been given the green light to return to the WAFL in 2022 with East Perth.

Steve Butler

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Salary cap dramasPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL clubs want more money to stop player poaching

WAFL clubs are split on a proposal to use West Coast’s $600,000 licence fee next year to increase the salary cap to $250,000 amid claims that Eastern States and country clubs were looking to poach more players.

John Townsend

Wanted manPremiumWAFL clubs circle delisted Brisbane midfielder

Multiple WAFL clubs have shown interest in a delisted Lion, who’s set to return to his home State for the 2022 season.

Jordan McArdle

Shock signing PremiumDemons swoop on former Eagle Ainsworth

Perth have pulled off a coup, signing former West Coast midfielder Brayden Ainsworth for the next three years.

Mitchell Woodcock

Not happeningCommentsPremiumDemons quash alignment deal with Eagles

Perth Football Club will not be part of an alignment with West Coast next season, according to Demons president Bob Shields.

Glen Quartermain

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

Flag triumphPremiumGreat Southern trio now Perth premiership players

The Demons won their first WAFL reserves flag since 1996, also the club’s first grand final victory at any level since their colts triumphed in 1999.

Cameron Newbold

New dealCommentsPremiumStack’s on: Richmond to reward WA youngster

Sydney Stack is set to be rewarded for a strong finish to the season with a contract extension at Richmond.

Jordan McArdle

Retiring warriors Christian Eyres and Matt Rogers got a fitting farewell in Saturday’s WAFL reserves grand final at Optus Stadium as Perth won their first premiership at any level this century.PremiumDemons win first WAFL flag this century

Retiring warriors Christian Eyres and Matt Rogers got a fitting farewell in Saturday’s WAFL reserves grand final at Optus Stadium as Perth won their first premiership at any level this century.

Jordan McArdle

No certainty PremiumShields: Perth alignment talks are premature

Perth President says its too soon to talk about an alignment with West Coast, promises consultation with members before any change.

Mark Duffield

‘Don’t do it’PremiumFormer Perth president opposes potential Eagles alignment

Long-serving former Perth president Damian Matthews has vowed to rally club members to oppose any move to align the Demons with West Coast.

John Townsend

HOWDEE PARTNERPremiumEagles boss flags Perth Demons alignment

West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett remains hopeful the Eagles will be able to strike an alignment model with one or more WAFL clubs after confirming there would be no standalone reserves team in 2022.

Mark Duffield

Lathlain delayPremiumExtra funding sought for Perth redevelopment

Perth’s bid to move into new headquarters at Lathlain Park is set to be delayed over concerns the $14 million funding allocation is not enough to complete the proposed redevelopment.

John Townsend

Scoring machinePremiumNelson tries new path to West Perth success

It is never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks as Shane Nelson adds goal-kicking to his prolific ball-hunting in the West Perth midfield.

John Townsend

Falcons flyingPremiumDire Perth season comes to fitting end

It took them nearly a half to reach top gear but West Perth warmed up for their elimination final this weekend with a comprehensive demolition job that brought Perth’s disappointing season to a fitting end.

John Townsend

WA talentPremiumLivewire Hill keen to repay Giants’ faith

Bobby Hill wants to repay the GWS Giants’ faith and re-sign beyond next season as he plans to seek out Richmond premiership star and fellow WA talent Shai Bolton for advice on his rapid rise.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2021PremiumInjuries, family see Howlett hang up boots

Peel will begin a new era in 2022 with captain Ben Howlett joining coach Cam Shepherd in leaving the club at the conclusion of Saturday’s final round.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel powerPremiumThunder roll on with back-to-back wins

Peel Thunder have pulled off a second straight come-from-behind victory knocking off Perth by 43 points at David Grays Arena.

Aaron Kirby

Champion roverPremiumHall of Fame inductee Rob Wiley’s ‘unbelievable’ footy journey

Rob Wiley was an outstanding player in two states whose greatest moments came in grand finals and the period in the mid 1980s that was the pinnacle of State of Origin rivalry.

John Townsend

Wednesday WAFLPremiumRetired AFL umpire Margetts should bring experience to WAFL

Retired AFL umpire Dean Margetts has a job to do and WA football would be much better off if he did it on the field next year.

John Townsend

Demons redevelopmentPremiumPerth on track for new WAFL home

The City of Victoria Park is expected to approve the Lathlain Park redevelopment that will give Perth a new home and complete a $100 million football hub at the ground.

John Townsend

WAFL PremiumHouse, Bolton instrumental in Claremont victory

Perth are poised to secure the wooden spoon for the fourth time in eight years but the performance of their young cohort against a premiership contender should reassure coach Garry Moss.

John Townsend

Hard-fought winPremiumTigers survive nail-biter against Demons

State forward Callan England produced an exhilarating goal-of-the-year contender as Claremont kicked six second-term majors to set up their fighting win over Perth.

John Townsend

WAFL 2021PremiumIs it season over for Royal Ramsay?

East Perth captain Jackson Ramsay’s season from hell could be over, with a hamstring injury set to sideline him for at least a fortnight.

Mitchell Woodcock