Vale: Jake Ryan

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 11:54 AM

Subiaco FC and the wider football community is greatly saddened by the passing of Jake Ryan yesterday, after being struck by a train while running in Italy.

Jake played 12 league games and 26 reserves games between 2004-2006 and was part of the WAFL Reserves Premiership winning team in 2005.

Peter German coached Jake while at Subiaco from 2004 to 2006.

"He was the life of the party, he was outspoken, he was passionate, he was caring, he was Read More [+]

NAB AFL U18s All-Stars Exhibition Game #2

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 9:29 AM

The second of two NAB AFL U18s All-Stars Exhibition games will be played this weekend on Saturday 17 October, starting at 11.30am.

The WA Black team consisting of eight Subiaco players claimed bragging rights at Leederville Oval in game one, with WA Gold looking for revenge in game two.

The second match will further give players a chance to impress recruiters and put their case forward for AFL selection in either this year’s draft or the next.

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Golds/Ladies Forum Meeting - October

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 1:28 PM

A great dinner meeting concluded this year’s activities especially having Matt Priddis as guest speaker relating to his club involvement through the various grades at Subi and the requirements necessary at AFL level to remain competitive.

Board member Kristi Annear was guest of the Ladies Forum and communicated to members on the objects of our recently established Lion Foundation.

The menu for this occasion was secretly organized and presented by Golds & Club Life Members Read More [+]

VALE: MATT BARBER

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 12:35 PM

Matt BARBER (photo below) was Subiaco's fitness-guru under Peter German and was key in leading Subiaco through their glory years, in a decade that produced four flags, nine top-three finishes and a host of AFL recruits.

Our deepest sympathies to Matt's family and friends.

The wake will be held at the Club on Sunday 18 October from 2pm - 6pm. Subiaco members and fans are welcome to attend.

 

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WA Black claim bragging rights with help from Subi premiership players

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 9:51 AM - by Creed Griffiths

W.A. Black took on W.A. Gold in a star-studded exhibition match that showcased Western Australia’s brightest and best U/18 talent at Leederville Oval last Saturday morning. 

W.A. Black dominated the first of two matches’ as part of the NAB AFL U/18’s All-Star Exhibition series, leading at every break to run out eventual 55-point winners, 13.15.93 to 6.2.38. 

The match featured eight Subiaco products, who will all be aiming to impress and put their case forward Read More [+]

Newton hangs up the boots as a dual-premiership player

Monday, October 12, 2020 - 2:46 PM - by Creed Griffiths

On Friday night at the Outridge Medal, it was announced that Subiaco Premiership star Ben Newton will hang up his boots ahead of the 2021 Optus WAFL Premiership Season.

Ben Newton was drafted by the Port Adelaide Football Club with pick 35 in the 2010 National Draft, playing four games between 2011 and 2014. Newton was then recruited by the Melbourne Demons as a free agent, where he played 13 games in the 2015 and Read More [+]

Young Lion claims Outridge Medal in thrilling count

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 3:00 PM - by Creed Griffiths

20-year-old Kyle Stainsby has been awarded the 2020 Subiaco Club Best & Fairest after a fantastic season from the young Lion. Stainsby entered the 2020 Season with only seven games of League football under his belt and now finishes it with still just 15 matches as well as a remarkable Outridge Medal to his name. 

Stainsby has come through the ranks at the club, playing across every grade to this point. After playing strong football Read More [+]

Lions Recruiting Restrictions Cut

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 9:23 AM

In the WAFL's Annual review of WAFL Rules and Regulations released in October last year, it stated that specific recruiting rules were applied to Subiaco Football Club for 2020 allowing the club to retain or replace current players, but not recruit additional players that are above one (1) point in value, according to the WAFL Rules and Regulations.

However last week, Scott Baker Executive Manager - WAFL & Football Operations at the West Australian Football Commission notified the club Read More [+]

Lions feature in Simply Energy Colts Team of the Year

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 9:11 AM

The WAFL released its Simply Energy Colts Team fo the Year on Wednesday, with three Premiership Lions selected in the final team.

Subiaco players selected included Lachlan Henderson, Lachlan Vanirsen and Sandon Page;

Lachlan Henderson
10 games in 2020.
127 disposals. 76 kicks, 51 handballs, averaging 12.7 disposals. 
41 marks, 20 tackles, 14 hit-outs.

The centre-half back has enjoyed a strong season which has seen him hold down a key-position post in a Premiership Read More [+]

Vanirsen caps off memorable season with Taylor Medal

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 3:16 PM - by Creed Griffiths

Lachlan Vanirsen has elevated himself into rare air this season by claiming the quadruple of the Jack Clarke Medal, both a Premiership medallion and the Mel Whinnen medal and now the Taylor Medal after being crowned Subiaco’s Best & Fairest winner for Season 2020.

Vanirsen entered the awards ceremony as a clear favourite after a fantastic season that has seen him average more than 23 disposals from his 11 matches this year. The 17-year-old Vanirsen was remarkably Read More [+]