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Keitel stands tall as West Perth learn from loss

Monday, July 8, 2024 - 2:38 PM - by John Townsend
Keitel stands tall as West Perth learn from loss
First, the positives.
Tyler Keitel kicked a five-goal bag for the fourth time this season to extend his lead in the race for the Bernie Naylor Medal.
Kane Bevan confirmed that he is a player around whom West Perth can build the team that they hope will contend for the club’s next premiership.
Keegan Knott turned Read More [+]

Keitel has day out but record streak comes to end

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 3:25 PM

Keitel has day out but record streak comes to end

The last time West Perth lost to Perth at Lathlain Park, a Tasmanian commoner named Mary Donaldson had just married the heir to the Danish crown, Malcolm Turnbull had just been pre-selected for the federal seat of Wentworth and Jason Salecic was a rising star keen to add to his first premiership at the club.

Twenty years after West Read More [+]

Last quarter slide leaves West Perth season in balance

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 9:51 AM
Last quarter slide leaves West Perth season in balance
One ugly quarter does not define a season but West Perth may come to regret the impact of their last term against East Fremantle on Sunday.
Up by six points at the last change at Fremantle Oval and seeking the victory that would have enabled them to displace the Sharks in the top five, the Falcons were not Read More [+]

Nelson mastery not enough in pulsating WA Day derby

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 12:46 PM - by John Townsend
Nelson mastery not enough in pulsating WA Day derby
What will West Perth do when Shane Nelson is no longer wearing red and blue?
The veteran Falcon put on a midfield masterclass during a pulsating WA Day derby on Monday that did everything but secure victory for West Perth.
Nelson found the ball 44 times, half of them contested, but even that herculean effort was not enough Read More [+]

Nelson injured as West Perth succumb to Swans

Monday, May 27, 2024 - 9:30 AM
Nelson injured as West Perth succumb to Swans
 
The loss of tough defender Scott Nelson to a broken leg not only maintained his horrific run with injuries but took the wind from West Perth’s sails at a crucial time against Swan Districts.
Up by 34 points late in the second term on Saturday after a bright start to the important match at Steel Blue Oval, the loss of Read More [+]

West Perth FC Scoreboard update

Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:04 PM

Unfortunately, I am the bearer of bad news. Our long-standing scoreboard from days past at Leederville has been deemed unsafe.

An engineer has completed an investigation, and it poses a risk of an unsafe event due to corrosion etc and it is over 40 years old.

It will be taken down in the next few weeks and replaced with a temporary option, the good news Read More [+]

Party time for West Perth as Nelson, Guadagnin celebrate

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 12:29 PM
Party time for West Perth as Nelson, Guadagnin celebrate
 
Shane Nelson celebrated a birthday but it was West Perth who had the party after finally ending their month-long losing streak.
Nelson’s old mate Aaron Black chipped a short pass to him in front of goal to provide a generous present as the Falcons responded to their worst performance in recent seasons with an emphatic win over West Read More [+]

West Perth have record-breaking day … but one to forget

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 2:46 PM
West Perth have record-breaking day … but one to forget
 
Connor West has been a rare shining light for West Perth in the past month.
The energetic ball-winner returned to the Falcons this year after an industrious stint at West Coast and has rapidly become the centrepiece of the team’s midfield.
West maintained his form as one of the league’s most influential players in a Read More [+]

Celebrating West Perth WAFLW Coaching Duo - Donna Field and Carly Sutton: Championing Female Coaching

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 3:50 PM

Donna Field and Carly Sutton, the dynamic coaching duo of West Perth's WAFLW team, recently achieved a significant milestone in their coaching journey. Both were selected to participate in the prestigious National 'She Can Coach' program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering and investing in the next generation of female coaches across Australia. 


As existing Level 2 coaches, their selection into this program not only recognizes their talent and dedication but also highlights Read More [+]

West Perth rue missing experience and final quarter fade-out

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 10:08 AM
West Perth rue missing experience and final quarter fade-out.
 
The return of versatile Noah Pegoraro and a group of other experienced players cannot come soon enough for West Perth after their second galling loss in as many rounds.
The Falcons have led during or close to time-on in the last quarter in all four matches this season.
 
But just as they did against Subiaco two Read More [+]