After Milan Murdock’s incredible debut for West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.
Mitchell Woodcock
Milan Murdock was overlooked so many times while chasing his AFL dream that even his friends began openly question his relentless pursuit. Now, he’s West Coast’s new cult hero.
Former Falcons captain Les Fong has paid tribute to his mentor and humble premiership captain Bill Dempsey.
Justin Bianchini
The Australian footy community is mourning Bill Dempsey, with the West Perth great passing away at age 83.
New WA Football chief executive Brad Wira says they’re ‘eyes wide open’ on the potential for a third AFL team in the state but will not reveal if he supports it until after he gathers more evidence.
West Australian Football commissioner Brad Wira has been confirmed as the sporting body’s chief executive officer.
WA Footy are set to announce a new chief executive as soon as Wednesday with former Fremantle and Western Bulldogs footballer Brad Wira heavily linked to the role.
Dual West Coast premiership winger Peter Matera and East Fremantle centreman Ray Sorrell have been elevated to Legend status in the West Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Glen Quartermain
West Australian football media pioneer Alan East’s incredible career will be honoured when he is inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame on Monday night.
Claremont have announced Sandover medallists Bailey Rogers and Callan England as co-captains for the upcoming WAFL season.
Former East Fremantle ruckman Lachlan Blakiston has scored a victory before the season’s even started after putting pen to paper on a two-year extension at Essendon.
Aaron Kirby
South Fremantle have been pursuing Willie Rioli to play WAFL footy this year after his AFL retirement - and now, the ex-Eagle has opened up about his next move.
Chris Robinson
On Wednesday afternoon Milan Murdock was sweeping up after a long day as an apprentice electrician. Less than 48 hours later he was lining up on Harley Reid at his first training session as a West Coast Eagle.
WA Football could announce a new chief executive as soon as next week with a preferred candidate believed to be decided by the selection panel.
The newest West Coast Eagle has been dubbed the “poster boy” for persistence after realising his dream of being on an AFL list following years of dominance in the WAFL.
West Coast are set to sign East Fremantle star Milan Murdock as soon as today as they look to fill the final list spot ahead of the pre-season supplemental selection period deadline.
Former East Fremantle forward Mitch Zadow has officially joined Port Adelaide after an impressive pre-season training stint.
Josh Kempton
Peter Bell has revealed to The West Australian whether he will seek to become the next boss of WA Football.
Fathers and sons are a footy tradition that is alive and well as Claremont prospect Jack Wira heads to Albany on Sunday for an exhibition clash against the Great Southern Storm at Retravision Stadium.
Claire Middleton
West Coast have made a surprise leadership announcement just months out from their season.
Perth have landed another big off-season recruit with promising Victorian ruckman Zac Harding choosing to sign with the WAFL club after a stint training at Fremantle this summer.
The prospect of a South Fremantle reunion for Willie Rioli is increasing, with the retired AFL star set to train with the WAFL club later this month.
Former West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield says he is open to a return to the AFL but is satisfied with his career should he never get another opportunity.
Former Collingwood forward Ash Johnson has made an abrupt exit from West Coast’s WAFL side. Here’s why.
