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Where do these Ex-Eagles land inside our WAFL top 40.

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Where do these ex-Eagles land inside our WAFL top 40?

Plenty of ex-West Coast talent has landed in the WAFL this season, which ones can make an instant impact as Mitchell Woodcock ranks the top 40 WAFL players heading into the 2025 season?

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2025 season launch at Fremantle Oval. Pictured are WAFLW players Gemma Bailey (West Perth), Demi Liddle (Swan Districts), Fina Dethlefsen (Perth), Tess Lyons (Subiaco), Rachel Ortlepp (Claremont), Ashleigh Gomes (East Fremantle), Hunter Cronin (South Fremantle), Ebony Dowson (Peel Thunder) and Jess Verbrugge (East Perth).

WAFLWCommentsPremiumWAFLW set to attract interest from list managers nationwide

The WAFLW has had an influx of AFLW-calibre talent for this season and the eyes of every list manager in the country are fixed on the competition this season. 

Caitlin Bassett

Cody Curtin has trained at Fremantle this summer.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumOh Brother! ‘Rare’ talent looms as top WA draft prospect

The teenager looming as the top West Australian pick in this year’s draft is familiar to footy fans. Cody Curtin is the younger brother of Adelaide midfielder Dan, but this is a player with a ‘rare’ talent. 

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL zoning is up for review

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WAFL clubs embrace review but staunch to keep their ‘patch’

WAFL clubs argue any review into their metropolitan and country recruiting zones should be accompanied with a ‘bigger picture’ discussion on the overall health of the sport in the State.

Glen Quartermain

Claremont players Marlee Ashton, Emma Henderson, Taylah Orzel, Mabel Markey, Laura Cinanni and Megan Green all come from the GSFLW.

Bright future PremiumStrong Great Southern contingent in Claremont women’s side

The Great Southern is garnering a reputation for breeding future female footy stars, with a record nine players part of the Claremont Football Club’s women’s squad this year. 

Melissa Sheil

Peel Thunder were the 2024 WAFL premiers.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumWAFL fixtures revealed: See and download the full schedule

The WAFL has entered a new era with 10 night games to be played next season, starting with a clash between Subiaco and East Perth at Sullivan Logistics Stadium in round one. DOWNLOAD THE FULL FIXTURES HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont product Claudia Wright was drafted by Brisbane in the AFLW draft.

AFLWPremiumThe Wright stuff: Tiger cub hopes to impress in Lions den

From a Tiger cub to a Lion cub, Brisbane draftee Claudia Wright hopes the work put into her versatility will help her claw her way into the AFLW powerhouse side. 

Samantha Rogers

Delisted Brisbane Lions ruckman Kalin Lane is returning to WAFL club Claremont in 2025.

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Former Lion Kalin Lane signs with Claremont for 2025 season

Luckless ruckman and Denmark-Walpole product Kalin Lane declared he has “unfinished business” in the AFL after signing with Claremont for the 2025 season in a bid to resurrect his career. 

Harry Grigson

WA draft prospect Claudia Wright at Claremont Football Club. Riley Churchman

AFLWCommentsPremiumClaudia hoping it all turns out Wright in life-changing day

Over the space of 24 hours, everything Claudia Wright has worked for over the past 12 years will come down to just 24 hours. The West Australian speaks to the WA prospect ahead of the AFLW draft.

Caitlin Bassett

Kayle Gerreyn, Will Hayes and Luke Urquhart were all picked up on Thursday in the draft.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWest is best! WA kids fly off the shelf on second night

Hugh Boxshall is about to cut his ‘leavers’ celebrations short as he prepares for life under Ross Lyon at St Kilda, with the midfielder among eight West Aussies snapped up at the draft.

Mitchell Woodcock & Samantha Rogers

Claremont player Cody Angove was picked up by GWS in the first round on AFL draft night.

AFLCommentsPremium‘I cried for 10-15 minutes’: WA bolter Angove’s draft shock

WA bolter Cody Angove has revealed he ‘cried for 10-15 minutes’ after his name was unexpectedly read out as a first-round pick on the opening night of the AFL draft.

Samantha Rogers

Cody Angove is now a Giant.

AFLCommentsPremiumGiant surprise! Claremont’s draft bolter headed to GWS

Claremont’s Cody Angove emerged as the shock bolter on the AFL Draft’s opening night, with GWS grabbing the forward with pick No.24.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cody Angove pictured in the gym at the Claremont Football Club. Jackson Flindell

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumClaremont pocket rocket bulks up in bid to realise AFL dream

Cody Angove’s speed and endurance has always been a strength of his game. But the Claremont forward knew to compete at the next level he needed to get stronger.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Hayes.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFreo mentor helps shape Hayes into draft prospect

Will Hayes used to play video games with family friend and Fremantle wingman Jeremy Sharp. Now he gets advice from the hard-running Docker as he looks to join him in the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont Colts star Hugh Boxshall is hoping to be picked up in the AFL draft later this month. Kelsey Reid

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHow disappointment helped Boxshall become draft bolter

Hugh Boxshall turned the disappointment of missing the national combine into a scintillating display of athleticism which has bolted him into draft contention.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL draft prospect Tom Bell.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagle eye on South Freo defender as draft looms

West Coast are eyeing off rising South Fremantle defender Tom Bell as they look to grow their key defensive stocks in the wake of Tom Barrass’ trade to Hawthorn.

Mitchell Woodcock

Every clubs ins and outs this WAFL off-season.

WAFLCommentsPremiumWAFL off-season central: Ins and outs for every club

The WAFL off-season is in full swing with clubs recruiting hard as they look to claim the 2025 premiership. Find out who is in and who is out for your club.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hamish Davis.

WAFL ColtsCommentsPremiumDavis claims Mel Whinnen to improve draft stocks

Hamish Davis has put together as impressive resume as any draft prospect across the country after leading Claremont to consecutive colts premierships.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cooper Stephens is bound for East Perth.

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Royals snare former AFL first-round pick

East Perth have won a five-club WAFL battle to sign former first-round draftee Cooper Stephens, who will move Western Australia for a fresh start.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is weighing up whether to join South Fremantle next season after seemingly ending his AFL career.

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumThe WAFL club in the box seat to recruit ex-Docker

Former Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is weighing up his future after being delisted by the Dockers. See which WAFL club is at the front of the queue for his services.

Mitchell Woodcock

MAIN PIC: Claremont won back-to-back colts premierships. TOP RIGHT: Rory Luscombe, Lucas Ravenhill and Clay Michael. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ravenhill after a goal.

Tiger time PremiumAlbany’s trio of Tigers lift terrific colts premiership cup

Talented Albany trio Lucas Ravenhill, Clay Michael and Rory Luscombe each played leading hands in Claremont’s second consecutive colts grand final win against Swan Districts on Sunday.

Harry Grigson

Claremont’s Joshua Grahame takes possession.

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumWAFL COLTS GRAND FINAL: Top Tigers too good for brave Swans

Claremont shook off a stubborn Swan Districts and their own inaccuracy to claim consecutive colts premierships with a 35-point win at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Fremantle celebrate the reserves premiership.

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumWAFL RESERVES GF: Sharks bite Tigers to produce upset

East Fremantle caused the most incredible of boilovers, smashing a highly-touted Claremont by 39 points to claim their first reserves premiership in 16 years.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont teen Cody Curtin.

WAFL ColtsCommentsOh brother! Another Curtin could decide colts grand final

A year after his brother captained Claremont to a colts premiership, bottom-ager Cody Curtin looms as the match-winner for the Tigers in this year’s decider against a rampaging Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock