“Closest thing to AFL”: Coach Spencer praises Subiaco environment

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 12:47 PM - by Matt Paddick

Subiaco will have AFL experience in their coaching ranks for season 2022, with Matt Spencer coming on board as an assistant coach.

In his short time as the coach of the backline, Spencer said he’s been impressed with the standards of the Lions.

“The club so far is the closest thing to AFL that I’ve experienced,” he said.

He said it was the club’s professionalism that sparked his interest in working with Subiaco.

“I thought Read More [+]

Subiaco 'Top-Up Contingency Plan' players named

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 11:53 AM

Last week the AFL announced the ‘Top Up Contingency Plan’ as an opportunity to showcase Western Australian talent.

Some lucky Subiaco players could get the call up to play at an AFL level as a precautionary action during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. 

Top up Subiaco players finalised last night are;

West Coast
Stefan Giro
Angus Dewar

Fremantle
Leigh Kitchin
Lachlan Delahunty

The Club is excited to hopefully see Read More [+]

Futures: Subi talent on display in victory over East Perth

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 9:29 AM

Saturday afternoon at Leederville oval saw the season kick-off for the Subiaco Futures taking on the Royals in perfect football conditions. Some late changes to the East Perth team sheet looked to affect East with Subiaco hitting the scoreboard within the opening minute with some slick skills from the Kalgoorlie pocket rocket Malakai Champion hitting up Koopa Walsh from Esperance who put through his first of five for the day.

The Royals applied strong physical pressure Read More [+]

WAFLW: Subiaco unable to overcome Swans

Monday, March 14, 2022 - 10:48 AM - by Matt Paddick

Subiaco showed the pieces of their best brand of football, but ultimately were outplayed by Swan Districts, going down by 49 points at Steel Blue Oval on Sunday March 13.

With the backline under pressure throughout the day, Helen Taylor did her best to stop the Swans, with 18 disposals.

Meanwhile, forward Hayley Corlett was lively up forward, kicking two goals.

With Subiaco (sixth) and Swan Districts (fifth) both outside the top five at the Read More [+]

Subiaco Futures Squad Announced

Friday, March 11, 2022 - 11:11 AM

It has been a long road for the Subiaco Futures but all the hard work they have put in over pre-season will be put on a show against East Perth tomorrow at Leederville Oval at 4pm.

47 of the best players from the Subiaco District will represent Subiaco in a six week season leading into the WAFL season.

Subiaco Talent Manager, Stuart Berryman said "The boys have put a mountain Read More [+]

WAFLW: Round Four Match Preview vs Swan Districts

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 12:51 PM - by Matt Paddick

Subiaco will aim to keep up their winning momentum when they take on Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval on Sunday March 13.

The clash is set to be a heated contest, with both teams in similar positions heading into the round.

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The Lions were able to shake off losses in the opening rounds to walk away winners in round three against South Fremantle.

The blueprint is there for the side, who have shown Read More [+]

WAFL signs most expansive broadcast deal in WA history

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 9:05 AM

West Australian football fans will have unprecedented access to the WAFL in 2022 and beyond, with the agreement of the most expansive and contemporary broadcast deal in the history of the competition. 

The ground-breaking deal will offer viewers access to nearly 200 live matches across the WAFL League, Colts and Women’s competition. 

Expanded free-to-air television coverage of the WAFL will see 26 matches broadcast live and free on Channel 7, enabling viewers to watch a Read More [+]

Harken feels at home in maroon and gold

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 3:20 PM - by Matt Paddick

Lions midfielder Jayme Harken has worn many hats in her sporting life, but it’s playing for Subiaco where she feels she found her feet.

She said the chance to play the game she’d always loved has been incredible.

“I got down to footy and fell in love with it straight away,” she said.

“I think I’ve finally found my calling and wish I’d found it a little bit earlier.”

Coming from Northam in country WA, Read More [+]

WAFLW: Lions find form under lights

Monday, March 7, 2022 - 5:30 PM - by Matt Paddick

Subiaco has bounced back from back-to-back losses to start the season, defeating South Fremantle by 19 points on Friday March 4.

The Lions first quarter blitz of four goals got the team on top, with the margin too great for the Bulldogs to overcome.

Madison Dodd was impressive upon her return to the WAFLW side, playing her role in defence well with 18 disposals.

Captain Tarni Golisano (23 disposals) was also influential all match, often Read More [+]

Episode 1: Mic'd Up with Skipper Leigh Kitchin

Thursday, March 3, 2022 - 2:34 PM

Episode 1: Mic'd Up with Skipper Leigh Kitchin

Hear what was said out on track this week

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