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VALE AUSTIN ROBERTSON JNRCommentsPremiumDeath of WA footy great and cricket revolutionary

Austin Robertson Jnr will be remembered as the king of Western Australia’s goalkicking royal family and a key player in a cricket revolution.

GLEN QUARTERMAIN

Club cultureCommentsPremiumPremiership Lions inspired by loss of respected trainer

Subiaco’s march to the 2021 premiership was inspired by the stumble the club experienced last season when they missed finals for the first time in seven years.

John Townsend

Limping LionCommentsPremiumCalf injury strikes Lions defensive ace

Veteran Subiaco and State full-back Jordan Lockyer damaged a calf at training this week and is in doubt for the crucial match against unbeaten Claremont at Leederville Oval.

John Townsend

Best of the bestCommentsPremiumWho made the WAFL team of the round?

Spearheads, goalsneaks and ball magnets had big games in round three of the 2021 WAFL season. See who makes The West Australian’s team of the week.

Mitchell Woodcock

SEE THE IMAGESCommentsPremiumFirst look at the future of Subiaco Oval

The first images of the State Government’s $227 million Subi East redevelopment — at the former site of WA’s historic home of football — have been finally been revealed.

Michael Traill

ExclusivePremiumRevamped Subi Oval to begin new life tomorrow

A reborn Subiaco Oval will welcome its first footballers in years — pint sized though they may be — when students from Bob Hawke College are permitted to run on to the hallowed turf tomorrow.

Josh Zimmerman

WA Footy 101PremiumWA Footy 101: Kettlewell a jack of all trades

There was no argument that Kettlewell was a jack of all football trades but few could match him as a master of most of them as well.

John Townsend

Re-living a classicVideoPremiumRd 4, 2001: Stars clash in battle to settle old scores

The game itself is often remembered for the big bump received by then-Fremantle captain Shaun McManus from West Coast defender David Wirrpanda in the second quarter.

Mitchell Woodcock

Planning schemePremiumSubiaco set for 20-storey towers

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti wants to see high-rise towers of about 24 storeys built in Subiaco East and around the train station after approving the council’s new planning scheme this week.

Kim Macdonald

Demolition jobVideoLet there be no more light: Subi Oval towers come down

After standing as a recognisable part of the metro area skyline for more than two decades, Subiaco Oval’s light towers are biting the dust.

Staff writers

Hawaiian’s ColonnadePremiumLandmark sale good sign for Subiaco

The multi-million dollar sale represents investor confidence in the affluent inner-metropolitan suburb of Subiaco.

Kim Macdonald

Final sirenVideoPremiumFooty greats shed tears as curtain falls on Subi Oval

It was a sea of tears and rain at Subiaco Oval as the final siren triggered a wave of emotions pouring out across the field.

Sarah Steger

All overVideoIconic Subiaco Oval’s festive farewell

The Premier is calling on West Australians to come down to Subiaco Oval “one last time” as the curtain comes down on a significant part of WA sporting history.

Joe Spagnolo

AFL DraftVideoJosh’s joy at lifeline thrown by Blues

Josh Deluca couldn’t wipe the smile off his face after Carlton revived his AFL career, swooping on the former Fremantle midfielder with the first pick in Monday’s mid-season rookie draft.

Jordan McArdle

Local CropVideoAFL Draft: Every WA player picked

Four players were snared from WAFL ranks in Monday’s AFL mid-season draft, with Josh Deluca heading the pack after being selected by Carlton with pick one.

Nathan Schmook

AFL hopefulsVideoMid-season draft: WA midfielder Deluca in Blues’ sights

Recruiters believe Carlton will choose between ex-Fremantle midfielder Josh Deluca and Gippsland Power midfielder Kyle Dunkley, brother of Bulldog Josh, with the first overall selection.

Battle of catsVideoLions roar to down Tigers by 24 points

The third quarter is traditionally known as the premiership quarter but it was the second term at Claremont Oval today when Subiaco underlined their premiership credentials.

JOHN TOWNSEND

Healthy surplusWAFC move to pave way for Subi East grand plans

WA Government will use midyear economic review to unveil details of the reshaping of Subiaco — moving the WA Football Commission to Tuart College and efforts to preserve parts of the oval.

Nick Butterly

End of an eraVideoSubiaco Oval auction: Fans buy sports history

The WA footy fan who snapped up the old coaches’ phones and headsets for $50 at Saturday’s Subiaco Oval stadium auction says he was prepared to pay much more.

Josh Zimmerman and Jamie Freestone

Footy saleVideoSubi Oval mementos to go under the hammer

WA football fans have a rare chance to get their piece of AFL history, with items from Subiaco Oval to be put up for grabs before the stadium is demolished.

Amber Johnston

Still consultingVideoNew school set for Subiaco name

Perth’s new high-rise school being built next to the former home of WA football is likely to include a nod to Subiaco in its name.

Bethany Hiatt

Historic groundVideoPlans for Subi Oval to be gone by 2020

Demolition work on Subiaco Oval will begin early next year if plans to tear down the grandstand, light towers and former Subiaco Football Club are approved next week.

Josh Zimmerman

ProposalVideoSubiaco Oval to be demolished under new plans

All that would be left of the historic site would be its entry gates.

Josh Zimmerman

wider transformationVideoSubi stands may survive in oval revamp

Some stands at Subiaco Oval could be kept as part of the inner-city college and community sporting ground planned for the area.

Dylan Caporn