West Coast pulled off a shock trade move before landing a surprise pick, with highly-touted WA midfielder Bo Allan staying in the west to join the Eagles. WATCH THE MOMENT HERE
Mitchell Woodcock
Peel Thunder premiership star Michael Sellwood is firmly on West Coast’s radar but they could have competition as eastern states clubs circle the intercept defender.
Top West Australian draft prospect Bo Allan has cemented himself as a first-round lock after being invited to Melbourne next week.
The WAFL off-season is in full swing with clubs recruiting hard as they look to claim the 2025 premiership. Find out who is in and who is out for your club.
Fremantle list boss David Walls says they would ‘love’ to have top WA draft prospect Bo Allan on their list but conceded they already have a lot of similar type players on their list.
Fremantle’s pick slide as part of a deal for to land Richmond star Shai Bolton has opened the door for West Coast to swoop on top WA draft prospect Bo Allan.
Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is weighing up his future after being delisted by the Dockers. See which WAFL club is at the front of the queue for his services.
If AFL recruiters are looking for resilience then Joel Brown would be their man.
Top WA prospect Bo Allan has firmed as a top-10 selection in November’s AFL draft after he showcased his incredible athleticism at this year’s national combine.
A devastated Hamish Brayshaw believes the pain of grand final defeat can spur East Perth onto greater heights much as it did for his father.
Jake Santa Maria
Bleary eyed and a little sore in the legs, Peel Thunder continued their premiership celebrations on Monday afternoon down in Mandurah.
At 205cm, Scott Jones always looms large. But the East Perth ruckman stood tallest when it mattered most on grand final day.
There were few with bigger smiles on their faces in Peel Thunder’s victorious changerooms than Nathan O’Driscoll.
Out-of-favour Dockers midfielder Will Brodie has cast doubt over his future at Fremantle, despite being contracted for another two seasons.
Peel Thunder fans won’t forget Sunday’s epic WAFL grand final win - and you can have a permanent reminder with our commemorative premiership poster. DOWNLOAD IT HERE
East Perth may have fallen short of ending a 22-year premiership drought but coach Ross McQueen couldn’t be prouder of the group after a fighting performance.
Peel Thunder coach Adam Read has praised his team’s ability to stand up in crucial moments throughout the final series for leading them to a third premiership.
Neil Erasmus staked his case for an increased AFL role next year in emphatic style, snaring a deserved Simpson Medal as best afield in Peel’s WAFL grand final triumph.
Chris Robinson
Redemption is Peel Thunder’s in 2024 after a blistering third quarter against East Perth set up the third premiership in the club’s history.
As another enthralling WAFL season draws to a close a piece of WAFL history will be inside Monday’s The West Australian with our free grand final posters.
Peel Thunder’s premiership hopes have been boosted by the return of star midfielder Will Brodie, but it means heartbreak for wingman Ethan Stanley.
In Mandurah, when you think of the name Tregenza, you inevitably think of goals and plenty of them.
Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw has declared himself fit to play in the grand final for East Perth against Peel Thunder at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Delisted Fremantle forward Matt Taberner says he remains undecided if he wants to try to resurrect his AFL career at another club next season.
