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Railways' Daniel Thomas sprints from defence against Mt Barker.

Three straight PremiumTigers early form continues after hard-fought home victory

Railways made it three straight wins in the 2025 Great Southern Football League season despite some inaccuracy issues against Mt Barker on Saturday. 

Cameron Newbold

Denmark-Walpole sing the song after their first win of the season.

Tense win PremiumMagpies hang on to thrilling one-point win over brave Kangas

Denmark-Walpole clung on to a thrilling one-point win over North Albany, their first of the 2025 season, but coach Brad Nisbett admitted it got far too close for comfort.

Cameron Newbold

MAIN PIC: Albany's Jesse Owens in traffic. INSET: Zac Pearson is chaired off after his 150th league game for Sharks.

Hot start PremiumSharks crush Royals in grand final rematch to stay unbeaten

Reigning premiers Albany are yet to put a foot wrong in the 2025 Great Southern Football League competition, powering their way to a third straight win on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold and Jacki Elezovich

MAIN PIC: Denmark-Walpole's Tyler Stone kicked seven goals in the win. INSETS: Albany and Railways were also round three winners.

Footy wrap PremiumMagpies claim thrilling first win, Sharks & Tigers unbeaten

Denmark-Walpole recorded their first win of the season in a nailbiter while Albany and Railways remain the only two unbeaten teams after three rounds in the Great Southern Football League. 

Cameron Newbold

MAIN PIC: Curtin Uni Wesley's Carden Taylor runs out in his 200th game. LEFT: Blair Forrest is presented his Royals jumper by Joel Flick. RIGHT: Katanning Wanderers pair Devan Mills-Durack and Caleb Keley after a goal in the breakthrough win.

Around The LeaguesPremiumMilestone moment for Albany footballer in 200th ammos game

An familiar Albany face and Curtin Uni Wesley premiership player brings up his 200th game in the Perth Football League, Katanning Wanderers end long winning drought and a new home for a Narrogin Hawks stalwart.

Cameron Newbold

North Albany's Josh Bootsma was injured on Anzac Day.

Injury fears PremiumNorth Albany fear the worst with Josh Bootsma’s knee injury

North Albany key position star Josh Bootsma’s season hangs in the balance with the club fearing the worst after he went down with a serious knee injury on Anzac Day.

Cameron Newbold

Albany's Marlin Bennett kicks during the big win over North Albany.

Two straightPremiumSharks click into gear to record second emphatic win of 2025

Reigning premiers Albany stormed to a second straight win in the new Great Southern Football League season at Collingwood Park on Saturday, impressing coach Roy Addis.

Cameron Newbold

Railways spearhead Hayden Parker on his way to kicking seven goals against Royals.

Tough Tigers PremiumRailways coast to second big victory of new GSFL season

Railways recruit Hayden Parker booted seven goals to lead his side to an emphatic 61-point win over Royals as the Tigers made it two straight wins to start the new season.

Cameron Newbold

Darcy Wallinger was superb for the Bulls in their second win of the season.

Bulls rulePremiumBulls take the points in wayward affair against Magpies

An impressive Mt Barker maintained their winning start to the season with a 40-point walloping of Denmark-Walpole at McLean Park on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Albany's Robbie Lee gets his kick away during their win over North Albany.

GSFL wrap PremiumSharks too strong, Tigers win again and Bulls prevail away

Albany, Railways and Mt Barker all continued their strong starts to the 2025 Great Southern Football League season by recording victories in round two on Saturday. 

Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Where do these GSFL stars land inside our top 20.

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Who finds themselves in our GSFL top 20 players for 2025?

Plenty of changes going into this year’s Great Southern Football League season, which ones can make the biggest impact as Cameron Newbold ranks the top 20 GSFL players for 2025?

Cameron Newbold

MAIN PIC: New Jerramungup recruit Riley Holden flies for a mark. TOP LEFT: Mitchell Dobson has joined Boddington. BOTTOM LEFT: Ballard family, Jared, Seb, Tristan and Ryan.

Around The Leagues PremiumJerry not Holden back, Eagles load up & Bulls family affair

Jerramungup’s flag ambitions in the Ongerup Football Association receive a big boost, WAFL State player joins an already stacked Boddington team in their title defence and a special moment for the Ballards.

Cameron Newbold

Jared, Seb, Tristan and Ryan Ballard before playing in a league game together for Mt Barker against the Royals.

Family affair PremiumRyan Ballard and three sons play Bulls league game together

Ryan Ballard enjoyed a special moment on Saturday, playing a league game for Mt Barker alongside his three sons Tristan, Seb and Jared for the first time.

Cameron Newbold

Peter Gligorevic Medal winner Ryan Davies.

Medal honour PremiumDavies “embodies Anzac spirit” says coach after superb game

Railways midfielder Ryan Davies was lauded for a brilliant performance that was the embodiment of the fighting spirit in Friday’s Anzac Day clash against North Albany

Melissa Sheil

WA product Tom Edwards has re-signed with Essedon as he makes a comeback from an ACL injury.

AFLCommentsBombers show of faith as Tom Edwards re-signs for 2026

Albany product Tom Edwards has signed a one-year contract extension with Essendon Football Club to see him back in black and red for 2026, after his 2025 season was cruelly ended due to a ruptured ACL 

Jacki Elezovich

Railways' Ryley Valli looks for options in the game against North Albany.

Fiery clash PremiumCoach says accuracy needs work after Tigers’ Anzac Day win

Railways player-coach Bodhi Stubber believes his side has plenty to improve on despite their comprehensive Anzac Day victory over North Albany on Friday.

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker's Camball McMahon takes off.

Opening round PremiumBulls survive late scare to start new season on winning note

Mt Barker started life under new coach Gary Pope in winning fashion, surviving a late scare from Royals to score a round one win at Sounness Park on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Albany were impressive round one winners to start their premiership defence.

Flag defencePremiumReigning premiers start with hard-fought win under new coach

New Albany coach Roy Addis believes Denmark-Walpole will be a finals contender in 2025 after the reigning premiers started their new campaign with a hard-fought 52-point win on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Railways were winners on Anzac Day to start the new GSFL season.

GSFL wrapPremiumTigers roar to Anzac Day victory to start new GSFL season

GSFL Round One: Railways continue Anzac Day dominance over North Albany, Mt Barker survive late scare to start life under new coach with success and Albany overcome spirited Denmark-Walpole in flag defence.

Cameron Newbold and Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker and Royals will square off in an exciting round one contest.

New season PremiumBulls and Lions shape up again in exciting round one contest

A replay of last year’s epic preliminary final between Mt Barker and Royals will headline the two Saturday games in the opening round of the 2025 Great Southern Football League competition. 

Jacki Elezovich

Coen Jackman, Josh Bootsma and Justin Joyce are among the new faces in the UGSFL, GSFL and OFA.

Around The Leagues PremiumBig names back in GSFL, UGSFL set to launch & a new Bomber

A former AFL and WAFL star back in red and white for new GSFL season, a big recruit for the Narrogin Hawks and a dual WAFL premiership gun switches country teams. Here is our first Around The Leagues for 2025.

Cameron Newbold

GSFL premiers Albany will have a four-point player points value reduction in 2025.

Player points PremiumReigning premiers with reduced player points total in 2025

After winning the past two Great Southern Football League premierships, Albany will have a reduced player points allocation in the 2025 season.

Cameron Newbold

MAIN PIC: Albany celebrate winning back-to-back premierships. TOP RIGHT: New coach Roy Addis. BOTTOM RIGHT: Defensive star Kane Pinney.

Season previewPremiumSharks circling more premiership success with senior talent

Albany will chase a historic third straight Great Southern Football League premiership this year but there will be some changes, headed up by a new coach.

Jacki Elezovich

North Albany and Railways will square off in the traditional Anzac Day clash to kick off the GSFL 2025 season.

GSFL 2025PremiumKangas hope experienced blend will end Anzac Day drought

Railways will be out to extend their Anzac Day dominance over North Albany when the pair face-off in a blockbuster season opener on Friday at Keep the Sheep Stadium. 

Melissa Sheil and Jacki Elezovich

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