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WAFL 2022PremiumDobson proves worth as valuable recruit for West Perth

Mitch Dobson sought a change of scenery to reinvigorate his WAFL career and is reaping the rewards as a valuable addition to the powerful forward line at his new club West Perth.

Jay Rooney

WAFL 2022PremiumFalcons wait until after the siren to pip Demons

With scores tied deep into time-on in the fourth quarter, Mitch Dobson’s diving mark at the top of the goal square after a quick kick inside 50 from Trent Manzone proved the difference.

Jay Rooney

WAFL 2022PremiumDemons turn to colts as COVID-19 hits hard

Perth’s COVID-19 crisis has deepened with the club set to be without 13 players for their clash with West Perth in Joondalup on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022Monaghan pleased with Sharks’ hunt in the final term

East Fremantle’s spread from the contest has been the highlight of their season so far, and it was on display again in yesterday’s 26-point win over Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

Harry Grigson

Top twoCommentsPremiumSharks win fourth in a row after surviving Demons scare

A strong-finishing East Fremantle showed off their superior fitness with a 26-point victory over Perth in a momentum-swinging affair at Mineral Resources Park.

Harry Grigson

WAFL 2022Eagles short handed as Peel name 13 Dockers

West Coast’s WAFL pain could become excruciating on the same day that crosstown rivals Fremantle boost alignment side Peel Thunder with more than a dozen players.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022PremiumDemons the latest to be hit by COVID as Sharks regain stars

Perth are the latest WAFL club to be dealt a blow by COVID-19, with a number senior players to miss their clash against ladder-leaders East Fremantle at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Giant upsetCommentsMoss firm as a stone to get Demons rolling

In the aftermath of Perth’s pulsating 13.10 (88) to 13.9 (87) win over an Fremantle-inspired Peel Thunder at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday, Demons coach Garry Moss was cool as a cucumber.

Justin Fris

WAFL ThrillerCommentsDemons score monster upset against Erasmus’ Thunder

Perth defied both the odds and a string of Dockers-listed players to hang on for a pulsating 13.10 (88) to 13.9 (87) win over Peel Thunder at Lane Group Stadium.

Justin Fris

Not againSmith hamstrung as Demons swing the changes

Josh Smith’s horror run with injuries since joining Perth has continued, with the wingman set to miss up to six weeks with another hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

‘TOUGH WEEK’PremiumSwan Districts coach reveals COVID training nightmare

Swan Districts’ Adam Pickering was relieved to end the toughest week of his coaching tenure with a breakthrough victory over Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday night.

Jordan McArdle and Samantha Rogers

WAFL PremiumSwans get on the board with gutsy comeback win over Demons

Swan Districts have pulled off a remarkable comeback to register their first win of the WAFL season, defeating Perth at Mineral Resources Park by five points. 

Samantha Rogers

Losing streak overPremiumDemon delight after near two-year WAFL colts drought broken

Perth’s colts aren’t getting carried away with their drought-breaking win over East Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday, nearly two years since their last.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2022Royals run riot over lacklustre Demons

East Perth are 2-0 for the first time since 2014 after belting arch-rivals Perth by 81 points at Mineral Resources Park to wrap up round two.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2022COVID clips Falcons’ wings as Demons, Royals get big boost

West Perth will be without five of their best players including co-captain and Sandover medallist Aaron Black for their clash against Peel Thunder at Lane Group Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Third generation‘It means a lot to the family’: Dees’ Armstrong legacy

Steven Armstrong will continue a proud family legacy when he takes the reins of Perth’s league side on Anzac Day eve against East Perth under lights at Mineral Resources Park.

Jordan McArdle

Double troublePremiumRelieved Moss praises co-captains after round-one win

Fraser McInnes proved to be the difference in Perth’s thrilling opening-round win over West Coast, but “relieved” coach Garry Moss was quick to highlight fellow co-captain Michael Sinclair’s work.

Jordan McArdle

Lathlain thrillerPremiumRemember me? McInnes comes back to haunt Eagles

Fraser McInnes has come back to haunt West Coast with a stunning final quarter to lead Perth to a thrilling two-point win at Mineral Resources Park.

Jordan McArdle

Favourite sonPremiumMayne reflects on ‘special’ Perth homecoming ahead of return

Chris Mayne is poised to end a 4256-day wait between WAFL appearances for his beloved Perth in Saturday’s season-opening clash against West Coast at Mineral Resources Park.

Jordan McArdle

Freo favouriteCommentsPremiumMayne event: Former Docker pulls boots back on in WA return

Six years after last lining up for the Dockers, Chris Mayne will make a surprising comeback to the WA footy scene this weekend.

Jordan McArdle

In the mixPremiumTop 20 WAFL stars in the running as AFL top-up players

Fremantle and West Coast are set to turn to the WAFL should COVID-19 affect their clubs during the 2022 season. Here are the top 20 players likely to be considered as top-up players.

Mitchell Woodcock

Loo-dicrous PremiumPerth flush away Pies potty complaints as AFL takes action

Collingwood are the first club in three years of AFLW action to complain about the facilities at Mineral Resources Park according to the Perth Demons.

Eliza Reilly

Game changersPremiumHigh five! WAFL’s top recruits for 2022

The WAFL season is closing in quickly and the 10 teams have taken shape. So who are the pick of the bunch when it comes to recruits in 2022? 

Mitchell Woodcock

Flying eastPremiumStar Demon departs for big career move

Perth have been dealt a big blow ahead of the 2022 season, losing experienced midfielder Brady Grey after he took up non-playing position at Hawthorn.

Mitchell Woodcock