2025 WAFLW season review : West PerthTuesday, October 21, 2025 - 2:34 PM

West Perth’s gallant charge to the WAFLW finals fell just short. 

The Falcons finished just 3.25 per cent behind fourth-placed East Fremantle after a stunning finish to the home-and-away season. 

West Perth had a decent 9-7 record, after winning three of their last four games, to go with the minor premiership and a grand final berth in the Rogers Cup. 

Powerful midfielder and WA under-18s co-captain Mia Russo put her name in lights with an eye-catching year, racking up 20-plus disposals in five of her eight games including a best of 26 and two goals against Perth in Round 3. 

Fellow State 18s representative Lexi Strachan was another young talent to shine, finishing the season with a best-afield 24-disposal, one-goal performance against South Fremantle. 

Forward Sara Riou put together an impressive season, booting a team-high 13 majors to go with 12.5 disposals per game, with Chloe Metcalf (11), Kayla van den Heever (10) and Strachan (nine) also contributing in attack. 

The Falcons won the Rogers Cup decider after a dominant second semi-final victory over Swan Districts, with several players expected to step up and become WAFLW regulars next season. 

Taylor Ferguson became a three-time winner of the club’s fairest-and-best award.