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The latest from the WAFL
Luke Newick undergoes surgery; Brent Cowell retires; Royals' new coach
WAFL whispers - news from the local league
Subiaco's regular State ruckman Luke Newick is set to have a delayed start to the season after undergoing minor knee surgery this week.
February 10, 2010, 10:41 am
Collard revives career with Peel
Clayton Collard has joined Peel Thunder this season as he attempts to revive a stalled career.
February 6, 2010, 12:38 pm
Cooper gets top WA footy job
Frank Cooper has been appointed as the next chairman of the WA Football Commission.
February 5, 2010, 12:20 pm
WAFL whispers - news from the local league
Claremont hope versatile big man Michael Warren will play again this season after he returned to training this week.
February 3, 2010, 3:44 pm
Former Falcon Smith loses cancer battle
Three-time West Perth leading goal kicker and former Geelong forward Phil Smith died yesterday from cancer, aged 63.
February 1, 2010, 8:22 am
Lions roar as Fletcher, Read play on
WAFL giants Subiaco will again boast a potent midfield in 2010 with class duo Chad Fletcher and Phil Read electing to play on this year.
January 30, 2010, 11:10 am
WAFL to make life tougher for defenders
Players are set to be penalised for deliberately-rushed behinds in the WAFL this season despite the rule change lacking universal support from coaches.
January 29, 2010, 7:12 am
Barlow strengthens Peel stocks
Peel have won the race to secure Michael Barlow, the player considered as the hottest property in the VFL last year in the WAFL's reverse-order allocation of interstate AFL draft picks.
January 28, 2010, 7:33 am
Thunder strike in WAFL player draft
Peel have gone part of the way in covering the departure of several senior players by receiving two Fremantle squad members in the WAFL's reverse allocation of interstate-recruited AFL talent.
January 27, 2010, 3:16 pm
Veteran Cook keen to play on
WAFL hard man Troy Cook is set to extend his career with Perth.
January 23, 2010, 1:42 pm
Demons, Bossong settle contract dispute
A lengthy breach of contract dispute between former Demons captain Chris Bossong and the club has been settled amicably.
January 23, 2010, 1:42 pm
Royal blow as Oliver retires
East Perth have suffered a major setback for the upcoming WAFL season following the shock retirement of dashing defender Trevor Oliver.
January 23, 2010, 1:40 pm
Black and whites land $1.6m windfall
Regional recruiting zones have long been an abundant source of talent for WAFL clubs, but a new million- dollar deal is allowing Swan Districts to go that extra mile.
January 16, 2010, 11:31 am
Krakouer owes Swans for second chance
There are just two priorities in the life of fallen AFL star Andrew Krakouer - family and football.
January 16, 2010, 11:30 am
Sharks want Johns to call home
East Fremantle are locked in an ugly stalemate with key-position player Courtney Johns, who has declared his intention to play in Victoria this season despite remaining contracted to the WAFL club.
January 14, 2010, 6:23 am
Riggio another coup for Swans
Swan Districts have emerged as a flag fancy for 2010 after adding de-listed North Melbourne defender Matt Riggio to their list of signings from AFL ranks.
January 13, 2010, 6:05 am
Freo reject Foster joins Claremont
One of Claremont's wishes for the New Year has already come true with the WAFL club yesterday signing delisted Fremantle midfielder Andrew Foster for two years.
January 1, 2010, 11:28 am
Subiaco snap up Docker discard
WAFL powerhouse Subiaco have signed former Fremantle and West Perth key forward Adam Campbell.
December 24, 2009, 10:20 am
Boundary changes leave WAFL rivals fuming
WAFL powerhouse Subiaco and cash-strapped East Fremantle are the big winners from the latest review of the league's zone boundaries in an outcome that has angered several rivals.
December 23, 2009, 9:06 am
Stadium space race a big deal
New WA Football Commission member Jeanette Hacket has warned that even strong sports such as football faced the risk of fading away if they could not deliver state-of-the-art facilities for spectators.
December 12, 2009, 10:58 am
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