Robey makes Walyalup pay full price for turnover
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www.afl.com.auI don’t have live access to current news in this turn. Here’s what I can share based on recent publicly available coverage up to late 2025 and typical context around Walyalup (the Indigenous-named identity used by Fremantle AFLW/AFL teams during Sir Doug Nicholls Round and related periods):
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Walyalup is the Indigenous name Fremantle AFLW and AFL teams have used for periods around Sir Doug Nicholls Round to acknowledge and celebrate First Nations heritage. For example, news around 2023–2025 covered Fremantle adopting the Walyalup name for select rounds and events, highlighting a broader push to recognize the local Indigenous language and community. This naming aligns with AFL policy and club-level initiatives during Indigenous Round periods.[3]
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In 2024, Walyalup (Fremantle) AFLW aimed for a finals push and featured commentary from coach Lisa Webb about staying focused on the current match and building their game, with finals implications depending on results across other rounds. The story notes potential top-eight positioning and the team’s continuity in away-game performance during that period.[1]
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There were broader discussions around whether the club would adopt or maintain the Walyalup moniker more permanently in subsequent seasons, reflecting fan interest in the Indigenous branding shift; some coverage in 2025 noted the “unbeaten” status under the Walyalup name in certain blocks and calls from fans to permanency, indicating ongoing branding conversations rather than a one-off designation.[2]
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For a quick, concrete update, I can fetch the latest articles or match reports from relevant outlets (e.g., The West Australian, AFL.com.au) to confirm current usage of the Walyalup name, any fresh coaching/leadership changes, and recent results that mention Walyalup specifically. If you’d like, I can look those up and summarize with direct citations.
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