WA makes good start in Shield clash with NSW
Runs came plentifully and quickly for Western Australia on day one of their Shield Sheffield clash with NSW, the home side compiling 5-360 as they chase an unlikely spot in the final.
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Big men bow to injury as West Coast forced to rely on ruck recruits
West Coast ruck stocks have been dealt another bitter blow with big man Scott Lycett ruled out for three months with a serious shoulder injury.
Ash McGrath and Mitch Clark to be reunited at Mundijong in 2017
Former Brisbane Lions teammates Mitch Clark and Ash McGrath will reunite at a country football club 50km south-east of Perth in 2017.
Sam Mitchell boosts 2017 flag chances of West Coast
It's suddenly cool to be old at West Coast, and coach Adam Simpson hopes the approach will lead to a premiership.
Ben Cousins to remain behind bars for at least 10 days
Ben Cousins is due back in court on Friday after spending the past two weeks in prison.
Michael Walters contradicts coach Ross Lyon on Fremantle's finals chances
It's no wonder Fremantle livewire Michael Walters is flying in the face of his coach Ross Lyon's constant claims that a Dockers finals and premiership revival could take up to four years
Mick Fanning back on tour and eyeing Margaret River Pro success
Mick Fanning will return to Surfers Point at this month's Margaret River Pro after deciding to rejoin the elite tour full-time for the first time since being attacked by a shark.
'Restump, rewire, replumb': Fremantle Dockers begin long rebuild to the top
Last summer, Fremantle coach Ross Lyon boldly declared the Dockers weren't about to fall off a cliff.
'Extreme concern': WA engineers say Perth Stadium footbridge could collapse
A leading engineer has warned the steel cable-stay bridge which will carry thousands of sport-goers to the new stadium at Burswood could collapse because it hasn't been ticked off by local engineers as structurally sound.
Wallaby Dane Haylett-Petty re-signs with Western Force
Wallabies outside back Dane Haylett-Petty has re-signed with Western Force, keeping him in Australian rugby for the 2019 World Cup campaign.
$1m hole-in-one contest for Perth golf fans mooted at Lake Karrinyup party event
Perth's revolutionary $1.75 million World Super 6 golf event is set to gain even more of a party vibe next year.
Perth Wildcats roar into NBL grand final
The Perth Wildcats will get a chance to defend their NBL title, winning through to the grand final with a 74-66 victory over the Cairns Taipans at the Perth Arena.
Wildcats skipper hopes Cotton won't be rattled by Cairns
Perth Wildcats skipper Damian Martin is confident Bryce Cotton won't be rattled one bit if Cairns target the star import in Monday night's NBL semi-final clash at Perth Arena.
Did the Dockers make the right choice appointing Fyfe captain?
WAtoday football writers Brendan Foster and Justin Rake give 'Fyfe reasons' why the Dockers new captain choice was the right call or not.
Anthony Mundine calls for Green rematch in Perth
Anthony Mundine has called for a third bout with Danny Green, declaring he will "destroy" his long-time rival in his hometown of Perth.
Wildcats qualify for 31st straight NBL finals series
Perth have qualified for their 31st successive NBL finals series, holding out Melbourne 96-94 in the last game of the regular season.
'Nothing is forever': Is Ross Lyon preparing for life after Nat Fyfe?
Dockers coach Ross Lyon may have dropped the biggest hint yet that the club is preparing for life after Nat Fyfe.
WAFL mergers? Commission's explosive report to rattle traditional clubs
Football in Western Australia is facing a major upheaval, if recommendations from a controversial review are adopted.
Manchester United legends to play charity match in Perth
Some of Manchester United former greats are heading to Perth next month to take on all-star former Australian side next month.
Mitchell Johnson could make shock comeback to international T20
Perth Scorchers championship winning coach Justin Langer is headed for a discussion to convince firebrand speedster Mitchell Johnson into extending his stunning comeback to the international arena.
WA's Adam Voges hints at retirement at the end of the summer
Deposed Australian batsman Adam Voges has given strong indication he could retire early next year after suffering a sickening head blow in a Sheffield Shield match and then losing his Test spot.
The mystery of Shane Yarran and the Fremantle spray
Mystery surrounds an expletive-laden social media rant, aimed at Fremantle and attributed to their former player Shane Yarran.
Perth Wildcats axe American import Jaron Johnson ... again
The Perth Wildcats have made the drastic decision to axe American import Jaron Johnson for the second time this season in a desperate bid to save their ailing finals hopes.
Bowling slowly hurt Mitchell Johnson on long awaited Perth Scorchers debut
Bowling slower hurt Mitchell Johnson on Friday night - but boy was it effective.
Spinal injury footballer Beau Chatley walks out of hospital
Critically injured East Perth footballer Beau Chatley has walked out of his hospital ward to spend time with his family at Christmas, according to an emotional release from the club.
Perth cricketer hits a staggering 216 not out in T20 game
Given the Perth Scorchers are riddled with injuries, the Big Bash team might recruit little known first class player Jonathan Crowe after he scored an incredible 216 in a local Twenty20 game recently.
The new Perth Stadium is just so god-damn sexy
WA has finally got a sporting structure that can rival others around Australia, one built with the fan in mind.
Mitch Marsh delighted for Hilton Cartwright after shock Test call-up
Hilton Cartwright was shaking for half an hour after being called up to Australia's Test squad, with Mitch Marsh one of many Perth Scorchers teammates to share in the bolter's delight.
WA's Hilton Cartwright in line for shock nod for Boxing Day Test
Australia's run of shock cricket selections is poised for an even bigger bombshell with rising Western Australian all-rounder Hilton Cartwright on the verge of a call-up for the traditional Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Perth Glory denies A-League walk out of Socceroo Rhys Williams
Perth Glory have denied a report that Socceroo signing Rhys Williams is set to leave the club just 11 games into his A-League tenure.