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Tyler Keitel has opened up as to why he left West Perth for Swan Districts.

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Keitel: Why I decided to leave West Perth

In his first interview since leaving West Perth for Swan Districts in one of the biggest WAFL transfers in decades, superstar forward Tyler Keitel has told The West Australian why he left the Falcons.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth Falcons forward Tyler Keitel pictured ahead of his 200th game.

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Why Keitel’s move to Swans could change WAFL for the better

Tyler Keitel’s shock move from West Perth to Swan Districts could have widespread ramifications throughout the WAFL for years to come.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth spearhead Tyler Keitel will have a new home next season.

WAFLVideoPremiumFalcons legend confirms stunning switch to WAFL rivals

West Perth great Tyler Keitel has officially made the move to Swan Districts in one of the biggest WAFL transfers in the past decade.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth champion Tyler Keitel is in discussions with Swan Districts.

WAFLPremiumFalcons legend contemplating bombshell WAFL transfer

West Perth legend Tyler Keitel is seriously contemplating seeking a move to a rival club in what would be one of the biggest transfer bombshells in the WAFL’s modern era.

Josh Kempton

Former Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna is a top contender to coach Perth.

WAFLPremium‘Bluey’ to Redlegs? Eagles great in mix to coach Perth

Dual West Coast premiership hero and former Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna is one of the leading contenders to become Perth’s new coach with interviews set to begin next week.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL - West Perth Falcons and South Fremantle Bulldogs, at Pentanet Stadium Joondalup. Pictured - South Fremantle's coach Todd Curley barks instructions from the sidelines

AFLPremiumEx-Freo assistant takes over as Falcons coach

Recently departed Fremantle assistant Todd Curley is returning home, with West Perth revealing the former Falcon will take up a second stint as head coach.

Jake Santa Maria

Swan Districts midfielder Ned Reiger celebrates a goal.

WAFLWayward Swans soar past Falcons for sixth reserves flag

Swan Districts have capped off a dominant season by claiming a sixth reserves premiership, holding off a gallant West Perth in a thrilling four-point win at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jeremy Sharp polled 23 votes for Peel Thunder.

WAFLPremiumYour club’s Sandover Medal votes revealed

Jake Florenca has been crowned the 2026 Sandover medallist, but who were the players from your club who polled the most votes? We breakdown every vote-getter club-by-club.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth star Aaron Black who is set to play his 300th WAFL game this weekend Andrew Ritchie

WAFL 2026VideoPremium300 and out! Black reflects on hall of fame career

Aaron Black will join the most exclusive of clubs for his beloved Falcons when he steps out for his 300th and final game for West Perth up in Joondalup on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone stepped down this week.

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West Perth internal review underway after coach’s shock exit

West Perth president Jim Caffieri has revealed the board has already begun an internal review of their football program as they prepare to look for a fourth coach in five seasons.

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South Fremantle defender Noah Strom is taken from the ground.

WAFL 2026PremiumTop Dog’s season in doubt in blow for back-to-back flag hope

South Fremantle’s hopes of claiming consecutive premierships have been dealt a massive blow with an ankle injury set to sideline key defender Noah Strom for the rest of the season.

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Paul Sanzone has quit as West Perth coach.

WAFLPremiumFalcons shock! Coach quits on eve of final game of season

West Perth are on the hunt for a new coach with Paul Sanzone stepping down only a year into his tenure.

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East Perth celebrate beating West Perth in the derby on Saturday.

WAFLPremiumRoyals skipper a chance for crucial Leederville showdown

East Perth coach Ross McQueen says Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw will be ‘touch and go’ for what looms as a premiership-shaping clash against Leederville co-tenants Subiaco next weekend.

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East Perth forward Tom Medhat celebrates a goal.

WAFL PremiumEast Perth thrash West Perth to stay in hunt for third spot

East Perth has gone from the fringes of finals to fighting for a top three spot after thrashing arch-rivals West Perth by 64 points on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

George Gale (left) and Heath Mellody (middle) will join Benji van Rooyen in Claremont’s league side.

WAFLClaremont to give draft prospects debuts against Lions

An injury-hit Claremont have turned to draft prospects Heath Mellody and George Gale to help them lock away a top three spot, handing the pair league debuts for their clash against Subiaco.

Mitchell Woodcock

Garrison Kenh will make his debut for West Coast’s WAFL side this weekend.

AFLPremiumKenh gets Eagles call-up for must-win WAFL clash

West Coast has given next-generation academy prospect Garrison Kenh an audition to make their AFL list after he was named to play in their WAFL side against Subiaco on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

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West Perth coach Paul Sanzone is adamant his Falcons are on the verge of their second victory of 2026.

WAFLPremiumSanzone adamant Falcons on the verge of victory

West Perth coach Paul Sanzone is adamant his Falcons are on the verge of their second victory of 2026 and moving in the right direction despite dropping their seventh game in a row on Saturday.

Spencer Robertson

Claremont beat West Perth.

WAFL 2026Waterman stars as Tigers bury home hoodoo

Claremont’s hoodoo at Revo Fitness Stadium is over after the second-placed Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak at home, defeating West Perth by 23 points on Saturday afternoon. 

Spencer Robertson

Claremont coach Ash Prescott has revealed how the club plan to fill the void left by injured star Jaiden Hunter as they continue their pursuit to end their premiership drought.

WAFL 2026PremiumPrescott reveals how Tigers plan to cover loss of Hunter

Claremont coach Ash Prescott has revealed how the club plans to fill the void left by injured star Jaiden Hunter as they continue their pursuit to end their premiership drought.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cooper Duff-Tytler was dominant for West Coast.

AFLPremiumAFL WATCH: Which Eagles staked their claim for a call-up?

There might be an AFL recall looming for Cooper Duff-Tytler after a big outing in West Coast’s WAFL win - and he wasn’t alone. Here’s how the 15 AFL-listed Eagles fared in the victory.

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Harvey Spawton-Guy celebrates a goal for West Perth.

WAFL 2026PremiumFalcons veteran on special nestling after impressive debut

West Perth spearhead Tyler Keitel has heaped praise on debutant and draft hopeful Harvey Spawton-Guy after the Falcons’ youngster showed he is more than ready to mix it with the big boys.

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Cooper Duff-Tytler was dominant for West Coast.

WAFL 2026PremiumDuff-Tytler stars as Eagles keep finals flame alive

Exciting West Coast teenager Cooper Duff-Tytler has put his hand up for an AFL recall, starring for the Eagles’ WAFL outfit as they kept their finals hopes alive.

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Claremont's Jack Musika and Callan England wrestle with South Fremantle's Jordan Boullineau.

WAFL 2026PremiumTigers lose skipper for must-win clash against Royals

Claremont’s top three hopes have been dealt a major blow with co-captain and Sandover medallist Callan England to miss their crucial clash against East Perth on Saturday. SEE THE TEAMS.

Mitchell Woodcock

Subiaco are in the top five after surviving a breathless 33-goal epic with West Perth.

WAFLPremiumLions roar into top five after 33-goal shootout

Subiaco are in the top five after surviving a breathless 33-goal epic with West Perth by the skin of their teeth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Aaron Kirby