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WAFL 2026. Subiaco vs Peel, Anzac Day. Jack Mayo.

WAFLCommentsPremiumLions live to tell the tale after Peel comeback falls short

Subiaco have survived a ferocious Peel fightback by the skin of their teeth as they held on to beat the Thunder by a point at Sullivan Logistics Stadium to avoid a third-successive loss.

Ben Smith

Brandon Walker in action for Peel at the weekend.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Stay consistent’: Walker biding his time on Freo outer

A firing and near-fully fit Fremantle side has left him on the outer, but dashing defender Brandon Walker is taking it in his stride.

Jack Penniment

Tobyn Murray in action on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: How Freo’s WAFL contingent fared

A fringe Dockers midfielder continued to find the footy while young draftees played their best games for the club. Here’s how the Freo-listed players went in the WAFL.

Jack Penniment

Perth proved too strong.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons snatch dramatic one-point win over Peel Thunder

It wasn’t a pretty one to watch but Perth took the four points in a dour affair by one point at Lane Group Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Jeremy Sharp had a day out for Peel.

AFLCommentsPremiumWingman takes game to another level in Peel Thunder defeat

Fremantle wingman Jeremy Sharp showed he can be a goal-kicking midfielder after a starring role for Peel Thunder. Here’s how the Dockers-listed stars went in the WAFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ollie Eastland was full of praise for Mason Cox.

AFLVideoCommentsINSIDE STORY: The latest chapter in Cox’s remarkable career

Mason Cox is firming for a western derby club debut at Fremantle, just another chapter in one of the sport’s most remarkable stories. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Cox make a western derby debut?

AFLCommentsPremiumCox presses case amid calls for Freo to solo ruck

Mason Cox has done his western derby debut chances no harm, with the Fremantle recruit dominating for Peel Thunder as an AFL expert for Luke Jackson to be the solo ruckman in the absence of Sean Darcy.

Jake Santa Maria and Mitchell Woodcock

Peel’s Brandon Walker tackles Claremont forward Alec Waterman.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumTigers claw their way to tense win against stacked Thunder

Claremont have won a war of attrition against a stacked Peel Thunder, digging deep in a tense final term to claim a tense 11-point victory.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder premiership captain Ben Hancock has revealed he was on the verge of retirement after a serious knee injury ruled him out of the club’s flag defence in 2025. 

WAFLCommentsPremiumHancock opens up on ‘gut-wrenching’ injury, Peel return

Peel Thunder premiership captain Ben Hancock has revealed he was on the verge of retirement after a serious knee injury ruled him out of the club’s flag defence in 2025. 

Jack Penniment

South Fremantle have been boosted by the return of star Matt Parker.

WAFL 2026PremiumTop Dogs return for South Fremantle’s flag celebration

South Fremantle have welcomed back a pair of premiership heroes as they unveil the 2025 flag in front of fans before they host Perth at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. Peel Thunder Coach Adam Read at Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFL 2026CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Read all about it! Thunder coach to lead Black Swans again

Adam Read has been rewarded for leading the WAFL State team to it’s drought-breaking victory against South Australia by being named coach for a second-consecutive year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Charlie Nicholls celebrates kicking the match winner

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Cox pushes for ruck selection after dominant game

Mason Cox pushes for ruck selection after best on ground, Jeremy Sharp continues to find the footy in his new role in the middle and young key forward Charlie Nicholls shines.

Jack Penniment

Jeremy Sharp says teammate Mason Cox is “clearly above the level” after his commanding performance in Peel Thunders 13.13 (91) to 11.12 (78) victory against East Fremantle.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWhy teammates are ‘proud’ of Dockers recruit Cox

Jeremy Sharp says teammate Mason Cox is ‘clearly above the level’ after his commanding performance in Peel Thunders 13.13 (91) to 11.12 (78) victory against East Fremantle on Friday at Lane Group Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Corey Tregenza celebrates after a goal

WAFL CommentsPremiumCox dominates in the ruck as Peel hold off East Freo

Dockers ruckman Mason Cox has filled his boots in his WAFL debut on Friday, as Peel Thunder held off a late charge by East Fremantle to claim a season-opening win at Lane Group Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Subiaco midfielder Taj Schofield is injured.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSubi star dealt hamstring blow on eve of season

Subiaco star Taj Schofield is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with what is believed to be a serious hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Wade Derksen will make his long-awaited AFL debut for Carlton on Friday.

AFLCommentsPremiumThunder draftee earns AFL debut after four-year wait

State league journeyman and former Peel Thunder player Wade Derksen will make his long-awaited AFL debut for Carlton on Friday.

Aaron Kirby

Who could steal the headlines at your club?

WAFLCommentsPremiumThe player to watch from your WAFL club in 2026

Ahead of the start of the new WAFL season on Good Friday, The West Australian looks at one player to watch from all 10 clubs in the 2026 campaign.

Josh Kempton

Peel Thunder captain Jack Sears has spoken on his new role.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumSears on how he juggles leading Thunder, Dockers in WAFL

Peel Thunder’s Jack Sears is not only the youngest captain in the WAFL but also has the most unique role of any leader in the State league.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitchell Woodcock counts down the WAFL's top 40.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL TOP 40: Counting down the league’s best of the best

Who’s the king of the WAFL - and who are the contenders to the throne? The West Australian’s WAFL expert Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the best 40 players ahead of this week’s opening round.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumUltimate guide to 2026 WAFL season

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ins, the outs and all the key players at every WAFL club before the season kicks off on Friday. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Elijah Hewett in action.

AFLPremiumEagles young gun gets through scratch match unscathed

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett has got through a WAFL practice match unscathed and produced an impressive performance to press his claims for an AFL call-up.

Josh Kempton

Mason Cox in action on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCox makes early exit from Peel practice game

Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox played the first half but not the second in a scratch match against West Coast. Get the details on his day here!

Josh Kempton

WAFL. West Coast Eagles v Peel at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles, Peel pre-season clash to go ahead despite weather

A pre-season WAFL clash between West Coast and Peel Thunder on Saturday will go ahead after officials decided today to play despite severe weather.

Mitchell Woodcock

Top Fremantle draftee Adam Sweid showed promising signs for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo’s top draft pick stakes claim for Peel

Top Fremantle draftee Adam Sweid has given an indication he’ll be pressing for an early AFL call-up after impressing in a WAFL practice match on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock