WEST END STATE TEAM SUFFERS 36-POINT LOSS TO WAFL
The West End State Team (SANFL) fell to the WAFL by 36 points in the 2026 KIA State Game at Sullivan Logistics Oval in Perth.
Match Summary
The 101st meeting between the two sides saw the WAFL take control from the outset.
The WAFL led by 11 points at quarter-time and extended the lead to 37 points at half-time after a dominant second quarter of 5.3 to 1.1.
Key Statistics at Half-Time
- Inside 50s: WAFL 26, SANFL 17
- Clearances: WAFL 23, SANFL 11
- Kicks: WAFL had 29 more than the SANFL
- Handballs: SANFL had 42 more than the WAFL
Game Flow
The WAFL opened a match-high 48-point lead in the fifth minute of the third quarter.
The SANFL showed fight in the final quarter, outscoring the WAFL 5.2 to 3.5, but the damage was already done. The final margin settled at 36 points.
Historical Context
The win-loss record between the two sides now stands at 51-50 in favor of the SANFL.