Western Australia is positioning itself to bid for a potential Gather Round coup with a multimillion-dollar upgrade of Leederville Oval.
The NRL is next week expected to announce its decision to shelve plans for a 19th team in Perth,dashing the dreams of North Sydney Bears fans yearning a return to the top level.
Alex Winwood says his near miss at Australian boxing history is only going to fuel his hunger to “rise back up to greatness” and win a world title.
The state government confirmed it will revamp the grounds,including by replacing the maligned ground,the goal posts,boundary fencing and dug outs and upgrading the lighting for night games to be broadcast.
WA’s pitch to land the AFL’s Gather Round will be bolstered by a $5 million dollar upgrade to Leederville Oval including a complete re-turfing and a lighting boost.
Peter Cumins,chairman of a Perth consortium hoping to secure a new NRL franchise,is open to a partnership with North Sydney or Newtown but would prefer a stand-alone side.
The brilliant career of fallen football idol Barry Cable is being erased,with the Western Australian Football Commission and the Western Australian Institute of Sport removing all honours previously bestowed after findings by the District Court.
The Western Force have snapped a 14-match losing streak against the Brumbies with a 34-19 triumph over the “little puppies” at HBF Park.
West Coast Eagles player Rhett Bazzo has posted an emotional tribute to his mother,praising her for her “unconditional love” after she was killed in a boating crash on Saturday night.
The Wallabies will play a one-off game against England in July,the first time the international team has visited WA in 12 years.