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Jeremy Sharp has dominated for Peel this season. Left: Matt Priddis after his Sandover win in 2006.

WAFLPremiumSandover within reach as Sharp eyes 20-year first

Jeremy Sharp is on the brink of a 20-year first tonight, with the Dockers midfielder the raging favourite to snare the Sandover Medal. SEE OUR SANDOVER PREDICTOR LEADERBOARD

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder celebrate their second semifinal win against Claremont.

WAFLPremiumWhat Freo’s semifinal win means for Peel’s flag hopes

Fremantle’s famous semifinal win against Geelong has boosted Peel Thunder’s hopes of a fourth premiership in next Sunday’s WAFL grand final.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy played for Peel on Saturday.

AFLVideoPremiumDid Darcy do enough to push Cox out of semifinal side?

Spots in the Dockers’ semifinal side against Geelong were on the line for 14 Fremantle-listed players when they turned out for Peel Thunder in the second semifinal win against Claremont. Here’s how they fared.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder could regain forward Corey Tregenza for the grand final.

WAFL PremiumPeel spearhead Tregenza in line for grand final return

Peel Thunder coach Adam Read says premiership spearhead Corey Tregenza will be pushing to be fit for the grand final as he looks to overcome a troublesome ankle injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Judd McVee had a shocker in the WAFL.

AFLPremiumMcVee’s semifinal hopes dented after WAFL disaster

It took less than four minutes but a son-of-a-gun may have dashed Judd McVee’s hopes of an AFL recall for Fremantle’s cut-throat semifinal against Geelong at Optus Stadium next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder are through to the decider.

WAFL PremiumThunder storm into grand final, edge closer to fourth flag

Peel Thunder have one hand on their fourth premiership in club history, dispatching Claremont to book the first spot in this year’s decider with a 28-point win.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder's Jeremy Sharp celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumPrescott: Tigers cannot afford to be too Sharp-centric

Claremont coach Ash Prescott says the Tigers cannot afford to put too much of their attention into red-hot Sandover Medal fancy Jeremy Sharp or risk letting his Peel Thunder teammates off the chain.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL finals begin this weekend.

WAFLVideoPremiumMUST READ: The ultimate guide to 2026 WAFL finals

Ahead of the first week of the WAFL finals, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock goes in-depth on each team in contention for the 2026 premiership in an all-you-need-to-know preview.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. WAFL. Swan Districts v Peel Thunder at Bassendean Oval. Thunders Sean Darcy and Swan Brandon Erceg.

WAFL 2026PremiumEXPLAINED: How Freo’s finals run will affect Peel Thunder

A deep run into September for Fremantle would extend the availability of AFL-listed players for Peel Thunder in the WAFL finals series, even if they haven’t played a single game in the regular season. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Trey Ruscoe celebrates one of his five goals for South Fremantle.

WAFLPremiumBulldogs book dramatic finals berth against Peel

The reigning champs have kept their premiership defence alive with a nail biting four point win over the minor premiers Peel. 

Jack Penniment

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.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast's Clay Hall tackles Peel's Bailey Banfield.

AFLPremiumYoungsters shine for Peel amid multiple injury woes

Peel Thunder had 14 Fremantle-listed players against rivals West Coast in Saturday’s nine-point defeat at Lane Group Stadium. Here’s how they fared as the Thunder lost for the first time after 12 wins in a row.

Jack Penniment

Sean Darcy has been injured playing for Peel.

AFLPremium‘Just a bit of awareness’: Darcy’s positive injury update

Sean Darcy’s WAFL setback has been labelled “just a bit of awareness” by Peel’s coach in what Fremantle will hope is a promising sign for the ruckman’s availability across their premiership push.

Jack Penniment

West Coast won.

AFLEagles upset ladder leaders to stay in finals fight

Sean Darcy and his Peel teammates are licking their wounds after suffering a nine-point defeat to West Coast, breaking their club record win streak of 12 games. 

Jack Penniment

Sean Darcy has been injured playing for Peel.

WAFLPremiumDarcy’s finals hopes in tatters after fresh injury setback

Sean Darcy’s hopes of playing a role in Fremantle’s finals campaign appear all but over after the ruckman’s injury-riddled campaign took another blow on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

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

Sean Darcy shone for Peel Thunder.

AFLPremiumAFL WATCH: The Dockers who pushed for Crows call-up in WAFL

Peel Thunder had 12 Fremantle-listed players at their disposal as they extended their winning streak out to 12 games by beating Perth by 15 points in Lathlain on Saturday. Here’s how they fared.

Josh Kempton

Sean Darcy has turned the heat up on Mason Cox with another strong WAFL showing.

WAFLPremiumDarcy’s WAFL dominance reignites Freo’s back-up ruck debate

The debate over Fremantle’s much-discussed second ruck spot is set to well and truly reignite after Sean Darcy produced a dominant performance for Peel Thunder in the WAFL on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Sean Darcy shone for Peel Thunder in their win over Perth.

WAFLPremiumDarcy dominates as Peel close in on minor premiership

Peel Thunder have closed in on their first minor premiership in club history and extended their winning streak out to 12 games by beating Perth — and Sean Darcy played a huge part in their 15-point win.

Josh Kempton

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

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers continue to flow through Peel pathway

Peel Thunder have relished their partnership with the South West as the region has been a breeding ground for AFL talent through the club over the years.

Jack Penniment

There were 13 Fremantle-listed players running around for Peel on Saturday.

WAFLPremiumAFL WATCH: Who’s knocking on J-Lo’s door ahead of finals?

There were 13 Fremantle-listed players running around for Peel on Saturday, here’s who impressed as the Dockers eye finals.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sean Darcy in action against Swan Districts.

AFLPremiumHow dogged Darcy is fighting to earn back his Dockers spot

Sean Darcy took another step in his quest to return to the Fremantle team with a strong display for Peel Thunder where he overcame personal frustrations throughout the first half to seize control of the match.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Walker was injured against Swan Districts.

AFLPremiumBrandon Walker cops another injury during Peel Thunder win

Fremantle have concerns for defender Brandon Walker after he was unable to get through Peel Thunder’s win over Swan Districts following a big collision in the first half.

Craig O'Donoghue