Round Wrap: Budget Car and Truck Rental Men's A, B, C1 & Women's A, B Thu, July 23, 2026 - 9:01 AM

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Kingsway produced their most complete performance of the season with a commanding 16.11 (107) to 9.7 (61) victory over Baldivis, powered by a dominant midfield display. The hosts controlled the contest from the outset, out-disposing their opponents 334-242, winning the clearances 37-24 and generating 47 inside 50s to 26. Lachlan Vanirsen was best afield by a considerable margin, recording a competition-equal highest 41 disposals along with 12 clearances, 11 marks and 9 inside 50s. Ruckman Kody Eaton gave his midfielders first use, dominating the hit-outs 42-17, while Tyler Senge finished with 28 disposals and 8 goal involvements, and Lachlan O'Keefe added 24 disposals and 7 clearances. Up forward, Braydn Furmark and Warrick Wilson booted 4 goals apiece, with Wilson taking his tally to 13 goals from just 5 games. Baldivis stayed within striking distance until half-time, but Kingsway's pressure after the main break saw the margin blow out. Zachary Strom fought hard in defence with 17 disposals, 8 marks and 9 intercept possessions, while Emmanuel Collard added 19 disposals, 8 marks and 6 inside 50s.

Curtin Uni Wesley continued their march towards the top of the ladder with a hard-fought 10.14 (74) to 6.2 (38) victory over Mt Lawley. The Tigers won contested possessions 141-97 and clearances 44-32, turning that advantage into 44 inside 50s to 23. Jack Blechynden was outstanding in the ruck with 20 disposals, 41 hit-outs and 7 clearances, while George Wessels drove the midfield with 31 disposals, 10 clearances and 8 score involvements. Kade Stewart was influential at both ends, collecting 21 disposals, kicking 3 goals, and laying 10 tackles, with 19 of the Tigers' 50 tackles coming inside attacking 50. Alexander Howson hauled in 6 contested marks and 8 marks inside 50 on his way to 3 goals. Mt Lawley controlled territory for long periods, winning the rebound 50 count 33-14 and the marks 93-76, but could not turn that into scoreboard pressure. Spider Lockitt battled tirelessly with 25 disposals, 11 marks and 9 tackles, Nathan Eaton recorded a season-high 30 disposals, and Mitchell Gupanis provided the lone bright spot up forward with 4 of Mt Lawley's 6 goals. Mt Lawley trailed by just 2 points at quarter-time before Curtin Uni Wesley edged the margin to 13 by the main break, then pulled away in the final quarter to secure a 36-point win.

Fremantle CBC produced the performance of the round, overwhelming Scarborough 19.11 (125) to 7.3 (45). The visitors set the tone immediately, slamming home five goals in the opening term and stretching the margin to 47 points by half-time. CBC piled on 340 disposals to 267 and were ruthless going forward with 53 inside 50s to Scarborough's 25. Jake Austin was the standout with 6 goals, taking his season total to 38, currently fourth on the goalkicking ladder. CBC's forward line was well supported by Matt Ward (33 disposals, 12 clearances, 8 inside 50s) and Tom Wright (29 disposals, 11 clearances), while ruckman Nash Miller added 27 hit-outs, 23 disposals, 7 marks and 4 goal involvements. Scarborough's best were Brady Foster, with 31 disposals and 8 inside 50s, and Kai Humphry, with 9 interceptions and 6 tackles, but CBC's midfield pressure left them on the back foot from the start, winning centre clearances 19-5.

North Beach followed the trend of big teams putting in comprehensive wins with a 15.8 (98) to 5.5 (35) victory over Ocean Ridge. The Tigers kicked five first-quarter goals and added another five in the second term, taking a commanding 61-point lead into half-time as Ocean Ridge failed to register a single goal before the main break. North Beach controlled every aspect of play, winning the contested ball 127-78, inside 50s 51-23, disposals 355-251 and intercept possessions 74-63. Alexander Marklew was lethal up forward with a season-best 7 goals and no behinds, while Zac Clarke, back in the side, finished with 21 disposals, 30 hit-outs, 9 clearances and 4 goal involvements. Drew Rohde (30 disposals, 10 marks), Frank Anderson (33 disposals, 9 clearances) and Justin Prior (27 disposals, 10 clearances) were also central to North Beach's quality footy. Ocean Ridge's afternoon was built almost entirely around Brodie Matthew Gray, who was everywhere with 37 disposals and an extraordinary 20 clearances, but had little support in attack as the Eagles managed just five goals for the match.

University took an important win to strengthen their finals credentials, accounting for Trinity Aquinas 14.11 (95) to 5.4 (34). The home side's disposal efficiency and ball movement were the difference, out-possessing their opponents 300-248 and dominating handball use 111-77. University built a 19-point lead at quarter-time, then doubled down in the second term for a 57-point lead at half-time, before pushing the margin out to 62 points by three-quarter time. Cyrus Upson and Jye Bolton were equally influential, Upson finishing with 27 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 inside 50s and 3 assists, and Bolton with 31 disposals, 7 clearances and 6 goal involvements. Charlie Carrington-Jones led the goalkicking with 4 majors, Kellen Johnson added 3, and Troy Culloton was a huge part of the link-up play with 11 marks. Trinity Aquinas fought hard in patches through Xavier Stone (13 disposals, 2 goals), Jordan Leeson (26 disposals) and Matthew Rodan (21 disposals, 10 clearances), but could not match University's polish, with University winning the effective tackle count 41-32 despite having the lion's share of the ball. 

Upcoming A Grade Men Round Preview 
Round 14 features two heavyweight clashes that could shape the premiership race, with second-placed North Beach hosting third-placed Curtin Uni Wesley in a 2025 grand final replay, and fifth-placed Kingsway travelling to ladder leaders Fremantle CBC. Baldivis hosts Ocean Ridge in a contest both sides will be desperate to win, Scarborough travel to Trinity Aquinas hoping for breathing room from the bottom two, and Mt Lawley face another tough test away to University.

 

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The top-of-the-ladder clash between Curtin Uni Wesley and Trinity Aquinas delivered on its billing, with the Tigers holding onto their unbeaten record via a hard-fought 4.3 (27) to 3.3 (21) victory. Trinity Aquinas won the disposal count comfortably at 223 to 171, but Curtin Uni Wesley's pressure proved decisive, laying 34 tackles to 22 and winning contested marks 14-6. The turning point came in a premiership quarter: heading into the third term Curtin Uni Wesley trailed 2.1 (13) to 0.0 (0) and were losing the clearances 7-20 and groundball gets 37-58, before flipping the contest on its head. Mia Durnow kicked from a set shot after a perfectly weighted entry from Llewelyn Fellows, Leanne Gubbins snapped truly to level the scores, and a Durnow assist for Larissa Versaci put the Tigers back in front. With scores level again and just over three minutes left, it was Versaci who sealed the win. Versaci finished with 17 disposals and 5 tackles to go with her goals, Gubbins was central to a scrappy contest with 20 disposals, 13 contested and 5 clearances, and ruck Samantha Fieldler locked the game down with 31 hit-outs. Trinity Aquinas were competitive throughout, with Abbey Waddell (17 disposals, 4 turnovers, 7 clearances), Mia Schleicher (24 disposals, 2 goals) and Montana Turnbull (20 disposals, 6 clearances) all standing out.

North Fremantle produced a dominant display to see off North Beach 6.7 (43) to 1.1 (7), controlling the contest in almost every facet. The visitors won disposals 225-182, used their handballs at 75% efficiency compared to North Beach's 63%, and their forward-half pressure was suffocating with 23 forward 50 tackles to six, and an inside 50 count of 36-16. Ella Ward was outstanding with 20 disposals, a goal and 14 hit-outs in the ruck, while Jasmine Johansen impressed in just her second game for the club with a goal, 27 disposals and 9 tackles. Casey Byrne was the spark for many of North Fremantle's attacks with 21 disposals and 4 inside 50s, setting up Nevaeh Hill and Taite Lantzke to boot two goals apiece. North Beach's afternoon was a defensive struggle, with Kelli Elliss (10 tackles, 15 disposals) and Abby Critchell (18 disposals, 6 rebound 50s) their best, while Deirdre McDermott kicked the visitors' only goal.

University got the points over Melville 5.3 (33) to 3.6 (24) in a tight contest decided by conversion in front of goal. Melville dominated general play, winning clearances 35-21, hit-outs 52-30 and inside 50s 31-14, but could not turn territory into scoreboard pressure, with a scoring efficiency of 29% compared to University's 57%. Abbey Cowan was everywhere with 19 disposals and 10 clearances, while Isabella Strnadica added 14 disposals, 5 clearances and a goal. University made the most of their opportunities, led by Tarnica Stewart with 27 disposals, 7 clearances and 7 tackles in a best-on-ground performance, while Olivia Caldow kicked two crucial goals to go with 15 disposals. Christabel Cole, Stefanie Wust and Rebecca Turkey rounded out the scoring. It was a commendable effort from Melville, given University handed them a scoreless 52-point thumping when the sides last met.

Quinns District were ruthless in a 9.10 (64) to 0.2 (2) demolition of Baldivis, in what could be the Bulls' best performance of the season. The home side doubled Baldivis up on disposals, 253 to 126, and won inside 50s 38-8. Kiahn Perry produced the best individual performance of the round, booting two goals to go with 23 disposals, 6 inside 50s and 7 clearances, while Kaitlyn Roper, in her season debut, worked hard with 29 disposals and 6 clearances. Tia Bergin was prolific going forward with 24 disposals, 2 goals and 2 assists, one of which fell to Natalie Bennett for her second on the day. Baldivis were held scoreless for majors across the match. 

Wembley posted a comfortable 5.7 (37) to 2.4 (16) victory over Hamersley Carine, building their lead steadily across all four quarters. Hamersley Carine actually led at the first change, kicking 1.2 (8) to Wembley's 0.2 (2), but Wembley hit the front in the second, taking a seven-point lead into half-time. The home side extended the margin further in the third quarter, adding 4.6 to push out to a 20-point buffer at three-quarter time, before both sides traded goals in the final term to see Wembley home by 21 points. Jorja Schell was the standout for Wembley, booting two goals in a performance that continued her strong form since stepping into the side in round 10 after crossing from Subiaco in the WAFLW. Mia Jackson, who joined Wembley in round 9 from Claremont in the WAFLW, has similarly been a key contributor through the second half of the season and added a goal of her own. 

Upcoming A Grade Women Round Preview 
Round 14 is headlined by a blockbuster between second-placed Trinity Aquinas and third-placed Wembley, with a top-two finish on the line as both sides look to keep pace with undefeated Curtin Uni Wesley. The Tigers will aim to extend their perfect season when they host Melville, while University faces an important test away to North Beach as they look to remain in touch with the top three. North Fremantle can strengthen its hold on fifth spot with a win over Baldivis, while Quinns District has the opportunity to close the gap on the finals positions when it travels to Hamersley Carine in what shapes as one of the more evenly matched contests of the round.

 

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Kalamunda held off strong opposition from West Coast to claim a crucial 12.8 (80) to 11.9 (75) victory. Kalamunda established an 18-point lead at quarter-time and extended it to 24 points by half-time at 8.4 (52) to 4.4 (28). West Coast responded with five third-quarter goals to close within 11 points, but Kalamunda's defence held firm, restricting the visitors to 2.2 in the final term. Tyler Mouritz booted 6 goals to take his season tally to 53, sitting 14 goals clear atop the goalkicking ladder while averaging 4 goals per game. Ashton McGowan added two for Kalamunda, while Samuel Bevan continued his strong form in front of the big sticks with four goals closely followed by teammate Jackson Slaters 3 majors. Both sides are now locked on 28 points, with West Coast holding a slight percentage advantage.

Collegians produced one of the biggest wins of the round, dismantling Melville 25.14 (164) to 0.6 (6). The margin marked the biggest win recorded by the Collegians league side in more than a decade, surpassing the previous record for highest winning margin in the league this season of 37 points set by Kalamunda last round. Ten different Collegians players kicked goals, led by vice-captain Danny Allsop with 6, Lewis Evans-Thomson with 4, leading goalkicker Oliver Pentony with three, and young gun Jake Eyers with three in just his third league appearance. The dominant victory further highlighted Collegians' potential despite their difficult season. 

North Fremantle continued its reputation as a strong finishing side, overcoming Cockburn Lakes 10.10 (70) to 5.6 (56). Cockburn Lakes held a three-point lead at the final change, but North Fremantle lifted again, restricting their opponents to three points in the final quarter while adding 3.2 themselves. John Sgherza led the scoring with 3 goals, Ethan Paholski added 2, and ruckman Josh Branchi chipped in a goal of his own in another influential performance. Giacomo Millucci was Cockburn Lakes' leading goalkicker with two majors.

Brentwood Booragoon survived a late scare from Bullcreek Leeming to claim a narrow 12.7 (79) to 12.2 (74) victory. Brentwood Booragoon controlled large portions of the contest before Bullcreek Leeming mounted a late comeback, with two final-quarter goals from Connor Baker bringing the margin back within striking distance, but the Bulldogs held on. Vice-captain Matthew Ah Siu and captain Jack Redman both kicked 2 goals, while Parker Doncon added another 2 majors, extending his run of scoring in every match this season to 35 goals for the year. Ashton Glenister produced his best game in front of goal this season with 3 majors for Bullcreek Leeming.

Whitford bounced back in emphatic fashion after last round's shock loss to Brentwood Booragoon, producing a dominant 22.21 (153) to 5.4 (34) victory over Swan Athletic, coming 40 years after Whitford defeated Swan Athletic by 7 points in the 1986 C Grade Grand Final. Whitford had 10 individual goalkickers on the day with Joel Horgan leading the way with 5 goals. Michael Luplau, Lawson Prendergast, Baylee Payne, and Jay Cutler all continued their strong seasons on the scoreboard, the quartet combining for 88 goals in 2026. 

Upcoming B Grade Men Round Preview 
With three rounds remaining, the finals race is reaching its decisive stage. Cockburn Lakes hosts Swan Athletic at Anning Park, with victory almost guaranteeing Cockburn Lakes a finals berth. West Coast faces Collegians at City Beach Oval looking to respond after the loss to Kalamunda, while Bullcreek Leeming welcomes ladder leaders Whitford. The match of the round shapes as Brentwood Booragoon hosting Kalamunda, while North Fremantle and Melville round out the weekend.

 

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Kelmscott produced one of the biggest surprises of the round, defeating Collegians 8.8 (56) to 4.4 (28). Kelmscott’s Tegan Miller was the difference in front of goal, following up her first major of the season last week with a four-goal performance, while Mihaylia Colbung made an immediate impact in just her second appearance since Round 4, contributing three goals. The win keeps Kelmscott's finals hopes alive, while Collegians remain anchored at the bottom of the ladder.

Ocean Ridge strengthened its grip on fifth position with a convincing 5.2 (32) to 0.4 (4) victory over Warnbro. Ocean Ridge’s Emma Pickerill led the way with two goals, captain Kayleigh Whitehead added a major, and Siahn Davies continued her impressive transition into senior football. The result keeps Ocean Ridge in fifth ahead of Rossmoyne in the race for the final finals position.

Bullcreek Leeming continued its strong season with a dominant 12.12 (84) to 0.1 (1) victory over Piara Waters. Jacinta Stevens made history in the win, kicking five goals to take her season tally to 42 goals in just 12 games, surpassing the previous record for most goals kicked in a single season across PFL Women's competitions. Stevens' attacking partner Keira Kennedy also played a key role with three goals, continuing the dangerous combination that has powered Bullcreek's Leeming’s attack throughout the year. 

Swan Athletic and Rossmoyne played out a thrilling 4.5 (29) to 4.5 (29) draw. Rossmoyne looked set to steal it after Georgia Koval kicked a captain's goal, but Swan Athletic hit back through Rosie Jeakings to level the scores, and neither side found the decisive score late. Ta-arne Harding, Poppy Knapton and Kirrilli Jeakings all kicked their first majors of the season for Swan Athletic, while Amy Perejmibida booted two for Rossmoyne, who remain six points behind Ocean Ridge.

Scarborough maintained its unbeaten season with a hard-fought 6.2 (38) to 4.5 (29) victory over Kwinana. A strong second quarter proved decisive, as Scarborough held off a determined Kwinana challenge in the second half. Kwinana’s push at the end to keep the game in sight was led by Teah Taylor kicking all four of their goals. Scarborough’s Tazma Hutson was the standout with four goals, and Amy Fortescue added two, with the match celebrations headlined by a 50th-game milestone for vice-captain Brianna Berti. 

Upcoming Round B Grade Women Preview 
With three rounds remaining, most Round 14 fixtures favour the higher-ranked sides. Ocean Ridge hosts Piara Waters needing a win to hold fifth, Kwinana should enter as favourite against Collegians, and Rossmoyne faces its toughest test of the season hosting undefeated ladder leader Scarborough. Swan Athletic travels to Warnbro looking to strengthen its top-three position, while the most intriguing matchup sees Kelmscott host Bullcreek Leeming, the two sides having split results earlier in the season.

 

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Wanneroo continued its unbeaten march towards the finals with another dominant performance, defeating Jandakot 19.18 (132) to 4.1 (25). The ladder leaders produced a consistent four-goal performance across every quarter. Blake Baker led the way with five goals, young gun Harrison Wain kicked two in his best performance since stepping up to league level, and Tama Poharama made his league debut. Matthew Armstrong was Jandakot's standout with two goals.

Wembley strengthened its position in second place with a commanding 24.10 (154) to 6.4 (40) victory over Quinns District. Josh Richards produced his second 10-goal game of the season, taking his tally to 65 and extending his lead as the competition's leading goalkicker by 10 goals, while Joshua Sukuroski added seven of his own. Noah Vanderwiel was Quinns District's leading goalkicker with two majors.

Hamersley Carine claimed one of its most important wins of the season, defeating Thornlie 10.10 (70) to 6.9 (45) away from home to strengthen its grip on fourth. After an even opening quarter, the Hawks took control through a dominant second term and finished strongly, kicking 3.1 to Thornlie's 1.2 in the final quarter. Captain Tate Robertson led from the front with two goals, Brendan Naylor continued his return to form with another major, and Lucas Mannion, stepping up from West Perth Colts, capped an impressive game with a goal. Thornlie's Jacob Carter celebrated his 50th game with two goals, and veteran Andrew Tomich also kicked two.

Kwinana responded strongly after consecutive losses to top-two contenders Wembley and Thornlie, producing a dominant 21.8 (134) to 10.6 (66) victory over Mosman Park. Joshua Elphick kicked four goals to take his season tally to 55, Harry Elphick added three, and Aston Clissold and Cy Jolley both contributed two majors, Jolley impressing in his first league appearance up from Colts. Mosman Park's Joshua Barnett kicked six goals despite the loss, extending his run to 14 goals across his past three matches, while Thomas Smith added two.

Forrestdale continued its push towards a top-five finish with a valuable 12.12 (84) to 8.9 (57) victory over Cockburn Cobras. Without leading goalkicker Julian Hulten, Cockburn Cobras lacked some usual firepower, with Jacob Conti and Lachlan Haufe both kicking two goals. Joshua Ralph celebrated his first league goal of the season in a special NAIDOC Round performance, while Jandakot's Mitch Merritt marked his 100th game. 

Upcoming Round C1 Men Preview 
Round 15 presents several crucial matchups as the finals race tightens. The biggest game sees Hamersley Carine host Wembley, who claimed a 19-point win last time these sides met, though Hamersley Carine's improved form makes this a more intriguing contest. Kwinana hosts undefeated Wanneroo at Medina Oval, Thornlie welcomes Forrestdale in a crucial percentage battle, Cockburn Cobras face Jandakot in a must-win contest for their fading finals hopes, and Quinns District meets Mosman Park in a clash with major implications at the bottom of the ladder. With both Hamersley Carine and Thornlie set to face Wanneroo and Wembley late in the season, the battle for third and fourth remains one of the run home's most fascinating storylines, while Kwinana's favourable remaining fixture keeps them firmly in finals contention.
 

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