Regional

SoccerRovers run riot

Manjimup Rovers have started their 2021 season with a bang at the weekend.

Josh Sunderland

RowingLocal named to U23 national squad

The Lower South West’s Johnson Daubney has been selected in the Australian under-23 rowing team.

Josh Sunderland

FAST5 NETBALLGrand final flory for Narrikup

Narrikup have again secured premiership success against Railways, this time in the Fast5 netball competition in Borden on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

AFLX CUPGnowangerup have X-factor

Gnowangerup Football Club claimed a thrilling victory in the AFLX grand final against the Warperup Roopies in the Borden X Cup on Saturday afternoon

Taj Stubber

Final roundTigers keep Sharks at bay to claim minor premiership

Railways finished minor premiers after a hard-fought 35-point win over Albany, the same opponent they will face in the semifinals, in round 10 of the Great Southern Women’s Football League

Cameron Newbold

EXPERIENCED COACHNew regional boss aims high in growing the game

Experienced football coach Pawel Pyrz-Brown is excited about his new challenge having recently been appointed as the new Football West community participation officer in the Great Southern

Taj Stubber

CUP SUCCESSSo Schmick delivers Steve Wolfe third Narrogin Cup

Albany trainer Steve Wolfe believes So Schmick could run in a Kalgoorlie or Broome Cup after narrowly winning Saturday’s $70,000 Narrogin Cup (1900m)

Taj Stubber

STELLAR STARTDelacey on fire to start WAFL colts campaign

North Albany young gun Talon Delacey continued his strong start to the new WAFL season, helping Claremont colts win their first game in round two on Sunday

Taj Stubber

It’s chockasSouth West packed as Perth flocks south for Easter

Amid concerns about border closures, many Western Australians chose the South West for their Easter getaway, with Airbnb properties, caravan parks and other accommodation booked out weeks in advance.

Jackson Barrett & Catherine Massey

MEDAL HAULBig medal haul for Albany Athletics Club

Competitors from the Albany Athletics Club have returned with a swag of medals from the recent Masters State Championships at the Em Clark Athletic Stadium in Perth

Taj Stubber

SOAPBOX CHAMPIONSHIPSNational Soapbox Championships a flying success

Tyler Patterson and Estelle Hoffman walked away from the 59th Australian National Soapbox Championships with victories in the senior and junior divisions respectively on Apex Drive on Sunday

Taj Stubber

MEMORABLE DEBUTWinning debut for Wessels

Boddington’s George Wessels had a league debut to remember as he helped South Fremantle start their premiership defence on a winning note on Saturday

IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYSchloithe’s scintillating start

Star midfielder Haiden Schloithe hit the ground running in the first game of the 2021 WAFL season on Saturday

Taj Stubber

BLIGHT SWEEPSBlight crowned Grand Prix champion in Albany

Kye Blight showed why he is the reigning Australian champion as he completed a clean sweep at Attwell Park in Albany at the weekend.

Taj Stubber

STATE TITLESSpeedster grabs fifth in junior State title

Blake Palmer impressed against the best drivers in the State at the recent WA Junior Sedan Title.

Taj Stubber

MAJOR DRAWCARDBorden’s X-factor returns as clubs dash for cash

The Borden X Cup will return with more than 250 competitors set to descend on the small country town this Saturday.

Taj Stubber

HARBOUR SWIMCoten claims thrilling Albany harbour swim

Young Perth swimmer Max Coten won the 2021 Albany Harbour Swim, narrowly edging out Andrew Donaldson in a thrilling finish on Saturday morning

Taj Stubber

YOUNG GUNValli’s season to remember

Emerging Albany cricketer Ryley Valli has claimed a coveted double, winning the prestigious Joe Menegola and Syd Harper Awards this season.

Taj Stubber

MEMORABLE VICTORYDustin Higgs’s win to savour

The Returning Dustin Higgs sizzles from start to finish to claim the inaugural Bert Vosbergen Memorial at Attwell Park Speedway

Taj Stubber

CLARK SPEAKSClark wants regular spot “sooner rather than later”

Jordan Clark is determined to nail down a regular spot in Geelong’s senior side “sooner rather than later” after bursting out of the gates in 2021

Taj Stubber

WATER skiingSpeedy Spencers star at the State Titles

Wagin superstars Zali and Kynan Spencer have taken out their respective divisions at the WA State Titles for water skiing in Perth.

Tom Shanahan

RECORDS FALLRecords tumble at Denmark Southern Ocean Classic Mile

Gun ocean swimmer Andrew Donaldson and Christine Murray claim secure victory in the Sunsmart Southern Ocean Classic Mile in Denmark

Taj Stubber

STATE SELECTIONLocal trio in WA Country XI squad

Three Albany and Districts Cricket Association players earned selection in this season’s WA Country XI team despite the Australian Country Cricket Championships being cancelled

Taj Stubber