Morgan Davies may not be a big fan of his new tagging role, but his ability to shutdown Perth’s Brady Grey went a long way to helping East Fremantle to victory.
Mitchell Woodcock
East Fremantle are circling the top five after a 26-point win over Perth at Mineral Resources Park kept them within touching distance of the competition’s best.
Perth have thrown caution to the wind as they look to play finals for a second consecutive season, with seven stars returning for today’s clash with East Fremantle at Mineral Resources Park.
Draft writer Jordan McArdle picks his mid-season team of the year in the WAFL colts, filled with AFL hopefuls eligible for this year’s draft and next.
Jordan McArdle
Perth defender Matt Taylor remains in hospital with what is suspected to be a punctured lung as more injuries compound the club’s mammoth loss to Subiaco.
John Townsend
Two years after he produced a career-best seven goals in a big win over Perth, Subiaco spearhead Ben Sokol went on another match-winning rampage in the experimental Thursday night fixture.
Perth hope a pair of Jacks will be their trumps tomorrow night when they attempt to maintain their winning streak by beating premiership favourites Subiaco in an experimental night match.
An undermanned Perth is bracing for the loss of Matt Rogers, after the veteran was offered a one-week ban for his bump on West Perth opponent Aaron Black.
It was Round 18, 2011 when Perth last beat West Perth and the losing streak included a heartbreaking 11-point defeat in last year’s elimination final. But streaks are made to be broken.
Jay Rooney
The Demons notched their first win against the Falcons in 10 years with a gritty 10-point victory at Provident Financial Oval.
Elijah Taylor will train at Perth next week and will be considered for selection in the round 11 match against East Fremantle after completing sanctions required for his return to football.
Perth may have unlocked the secret to keeping Sandover Medallist Haiden Schloithe quiet – go Fish.
Eliza Reilly
South Fremantle kicked six goals in the opening term. But from there, they only managed one major as an unmanned Perth caused a massive upset.
Perth will host Subiaco under the WAFL’s best lights next month in an experimental match that could foreshadow regular televised Thursday night fixtures next season.
Peel midfielder Jackson Merrett believes the Thunder’s 15-point win over Perth shows the team’s system holds up no matter who’s in the side.
Peel went into the match without seven AFL-listed players from last weekend’s game, but still claimed a 15-point win over Perth.
Sandover medallists, heroic defenders and some young guns on the rise make our line-up of the best WAFL performers of the weekend,
Perth recruit Haydn Busher believes the pain of losing the 2020 grand final will motivate his Demons crusade after playing his first game for the club since 2014.
Market analysts take note, the Perth Demons are officially back in business in 2021 after defeating East Fremantle at New Choice Homes Park on Saturday.
What is the best recognition for Sandover Medal winners? John Townsend looks at the options that face the winners of the WAFL’s most significant award.
Brady Grey and Angus Scott will be Anzac Day rivals on Sunday but they hope the vital clash between struggling Perth and East Perth will foreshadow a regular twilight meeting between the teams.
Spearheads, goalsneaks and ball magnets had big games in round three of the 2021 WAFL season. See who makes The West Australian’s team of the week.
Claremont’s tiger cubs are returning recruits are giving the club a new lease on life and putting them right in the frame for another premiership assault.
A pair of father-son talents and a 200cm beanpole stood out for Claremont, while Perth’s best was a familiar face to the Tigers’ faithful. SEE THE PICTURE GALLERY HERE.
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