Perth coach Mark Stone says his improving Demons are trying to work out how to bridge the gap between being a good team and a great one as they prepare for a testing second half of the season.
Mitchell Woodcock
Perth co-captain Charlie Constable might have one hand on the Sandover Medal after leading the Demons to a scrappy 15-point win over an injury-hit Swan Districts.
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Swan Districts have been forced to turn to former captain Brandon Erceg to try to stop Perth spearhead Aaron Clarke as injuries continue to mount.
Perth star recruit Brandan Parfitt says it’s time for the Demons to stop being ‘bullied’ by the powerhouse teams if they’re to gain similar status.
Brandan Parfitt has given West Coast a stark reminder of what they missed out on in the mid-season draft, tearing them apart as Perth claimed a 38-point win.
West Perth are sweating on scans that could determine the fate of captain Luke Meadow’s season as they prepare to celebrate another milestone for star Shane Nelson.
Claremont power forward Kieran Gowdie’s hadn’t kicked more than four goals in a game before the weekend. But he booted a career-high seven to steer his side to a statement win on Saturday.
Sophie Gannon
The wild weather may have held off for a Saturday afternoon showdown between Claremont and Perth but the Tigers certainly didn’t, surging to a 67-point victory.
Swan Districts stranglehold over West Coast is in danger of ending after they lost yet another star to injury.
Perth have continued their hot start to the season by claiming another big scalp, beating Peel Thunder by 40 points.
Josh Kempton
Ladder-leaders East Perth are set to get even stronger as a trio of stars return from injury through the reserves this weekend.
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) next generation academy prospect Koby Evans has been ruled out of the entire under-18 championships with a back injury.
Peter Bosustow was remembered as a “unique and amazing” footballer at a moving funeral service on Tuesday at Perth Football Club’s Lathlain Park headquarters.
Glen Quartermain
East Fremantle midfielder Cam Eardley has warned the Sharks have yet to find their best despite sweeping aside fellow finals contenders Perth in a thumping 50-point victory on Saturday.
Jake Santa Maria
A wayward East Fremantle have kept the pressure on East Perth at the top of the WAFL ladder after a dominant 50-point victory over Perth at The Good Grocer Park.
Swan Districts coach Andrew Pruyn has axed forward Brad Lynch despite a spate of injuries threatening to ensure the continuation of their winless start to the season.
Luckless Perth midfielder Sam Simpson has once again been sidelined with a soft tissue injury.
Mineral Resources Park is officially the Demons’ lair as Perth caged the Lions in a 16-point win to move level on points atop the WAFL ladder.
Aaron Kirby
East Perth’s defensive stocks have taken another hit with full back Bradley Fullgrabe set to be sidelined long-term because of a knee injury.
The AFL and WAFL community is mourning the death of former Carlton and Perth favourite Peter Bosustow, aged 67.
Chris Robinson
Perth have not featured in the grand final since 1978, but Demons captain Charlie Constable says his side is daring to dream of a fairytale finals run after making a brilliant start to the season.
Perth have stamped their status as genuine finals contenders under the Saturday night lights at Mineral Resources Park, taking down East Perth by 31 points.
Swan Districts have rolled the dice as they look to break through for their first win of the season, bringing in star recruit Zane Trew to take on reigning premiers Peel Thunder.
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