A star Claremont recruit is being tipped to take the WAFL by storm this season just like his Fremantle twin brother, starting with Thursday night’s blockbuster season-opener against West Perth.
Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw will miss East Perth’s season-opener with concussion and says family experience means he fully supports the league’s new protocols.
Andrew Gaff kicked a goal and will likely put his name back on West Coast’s selection table in an encouraging return to the WAFL in a practice match against Subiaco.
Troubled former Richmond star Sydney Stack is on track for a shock round one debut at his new club Swan Districts after being named in their pre-season clash against East Fremantle on Saturday.
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has confirmed veteran wingman Andrew Gaff will be dropped after a career-low four disposal outing against Port Adelaide on Sunday.
Pacey Fremantle defender Brandon Walker has taken a major step towards an AFL return, impressing for Peel Thunder in a pre-season clash against East Perth.
Exciting West Coast draftee Clay Hall has taken a big stride from an ankle injury after being named as one of 10 Eagles to play in their WAFL pre-season clash against Perth on Saturday.
Harry Quartermaine has been suspended from Perth’s WAFL season opener for what is understood to be a homophobic slur - in the same practice match that saw Zac Mainwaring sledged about his late father.
The president of the Perth Football Club says the fallout to a sledge directed at Zac Mainwaring was handled well and revealed he had reached out to the Claremont forward.