Swan Districts 7.8 (50) def. West Perth 6.8 (44)

Swan Districts continue their hot start to 2026, sitting undefeated on top of the ladder after a 1-goal win at home on Saturday.

They were lucky to hold on over the Falcons, kicking only three points in the third quarter and remaining scoreless in the last.

Jaime Henry was best on ground for the Swans once again, putting up 36 disposals, 7 tackles and 5 marks.

Their transition effort was rewarded on the scoreboard with 3 multiple goalkickers for the victors – Taylah Edwards, Summer Yarran and Ashley Sharp all booting 2 goals each.

Lexi Strachan put in a stellar effort for West Perth walking away with 21 disposals, 7 tackles and 3 inside 50 entries in a close game.

Peel Thunder 5.4 (34) def by. Perth 8.5 (53)

Peel Thunder remain winless after a 19-point defeat over Perth at Lane Group Stadium, with consistent four quarter scoreboard pressure from the Demons proving too much for the home side.

Perth controlled possession with 280 total disposals for the day to Peel’s 180, Isla Baldwin (27 disposals, 7 tackles, 4 marks) and Isabella Shannon (26 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles) getting most of the footy in the midfield. 

Chloe Wrigley was best on ground for the Thunder with 30 touches, 9 tackles, 5 entries and a goal.

Despite a close inside 50 entry count, Peel couldn’t generate goals through the Demons’ defence with Mia Carshausen, Amy Trindade and Sienna Timmermans all taking 6 marks each.

Perth now move up to fourth on the ladder while Peel Thunder remain on the bottom.

South Fremantle 6.2 (38) def by. Claremont 8.13 (61)

Claremont climb to second after a win on the road over South Fremantle – inaccuracy from the Tigers saving the Dogs from a thrashing.

Excellent contest work from Belinda Smith, Jayme Harken, Sarah Viney and Ruby Sargent-Wilson generated 13 more scoring shots and 11 more entries for Claremont over the home side.

Bec Anderson led the forward line with 4 majors for the day, Mia Jackson adding another 2 to the Tigers’ tally.

75% accuracy in front of goals for South Fremantle provided some silver lining, proving their issue so far this season lies within getting the ball in the hands of their forwards.

The Dogs now sit in fifth with one win, two losses and a draw – Claremont comfortable in second.

East Perth 4.3 (27) def by. East Fremantle 8.4 (52)

The Sharks got their first win of the season over the Royals at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Sunday, victorious by 25-points.

It was a tight contest until the last term, with the Royals finishing goalless for the quarter while the Sharks kicked 3 goals.

There were no major ball winners on either side for the day, but the travellers proved more efficient requiring only 34 disposals per goal to 59.8 for East Perth

Jasmine Johansen and Sarah Wielstra both booted 2 majors each for the Sharks, with Tessa Kohn leading the Royals with 2 for herself. 

It’s been a rough start to the year for both teams, now sitting in seventh and eighth.

IMAGE: Blake Parry