West Coast were on the wrong end of yet another WAFL thrashing as they were destroyed by West Perth. But which of their AFL-listed players did enough to emerge with some personal dignity intact?
Neil Erasmus delivered a midfield masterclass in Peel Thunder’s win over Swan Districts at the weekend after a stop-start opening to the year. Here is how every Docker fared in the WAFL.
Neil Erasmus barely got a run in the opening weeks of this season, caught between Fremantle’s side and Peel as a perennial travelling emergency, but he finally had a chance to shine on Saturday.
Returning West Coast Eagles midfielder Jai Culley says his confidence in his knee is now to the point where it has been pushed to the back of his mind.
East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw has heaped praise on his team for remaining composed in the thrilling final moments in their three-point win over East Fremantle.
Nathan Wilson has been praised for how he handled the death of close friend and former teammate Cam McCarthy in a four-goal performance to steer an emotional Peel Thunder victory.
East Perth recorded a thrilling three-point win over East Fremantle on Saturday to continue their best start to a season through seven rounds (5-1) in 21 years.
Peel Thunder produced a blistering third quarter, kicking seven goals, to blow away Swan Districts by 19 points to keep the boys from Mandurah on top of the table.
A popular Cougar returns Just-in time as his side chalk up first UGSFL win, Royals defender now gracing the oval in the UK and Claremont colts debut to a Ravensthorpe-raised young gun.
East Perth’s Mitch Schofield is almost certain to miss the rest of the season after breaking his foot in their thumping win over West Coast at the weekend.
Peel Thunder defender Jacob Blight is being touted as a potential No.1 pick in the mid-season rookie draft as North Melbourne look to bolster their struggling defence.
East Perth forward Sam Van Diemen has become the second WAFL player this year to be suspended for a homophobic slur after an incident in the Anzac Day match.
As Western Australia prepares for the upcoming U18 National Championships, kicking off in less than a month, The West Australian looks at the top prospects putting their name forward for the draft.