by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
A record three South West Academy of Sport football players were drafted into the AFL this year, highlighting the organisation’s growing reputation as a regional sporting talent development powerhouse. Brady Hough was signed to West Coast, Jye Amiss became a Docker...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
Superfast swimmer Alex Saffy has been delivered a $10,000 boost on his journey to Paris 2024 – this year’s Wally Foreman Foundation Scholarship. The 16-year-old “Bunbury Bullet” was recently announced the recipient of the honour at the annual WAIS awards and will...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Alumni, News
Sometimes it pays to take the road less travelled. And in South West cricket hero Jayden Goodwin’s case, taking an unconventional pathway proved no barrier to realising a professional cricketing career. The former South West Academy of Sport athlete, who took a break...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
In less than a year, exciting AFL draft prospect Brady Hough has gone from playing country football to competing in the WAFL system. And now AFL clubs are calling him. The versatile and composed Harvey-based footballer tested in the NAB AFL Draft Combine earlier this...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Netball, News
The valuable contribution South West Academy of Sport netball head coach Dale Nielsen has made to the ECU Souwest Jets has been officially recognised with a lifetime membership. The Brunswick Junction resident was presented with the honour at a recent awards night the...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
When it comes to achieving success as part of a duo, it helps to have the right partner. The equestrian sport of dressage is no exception, with rider and pony needing to have a good working relationship. A skilled event in which predetermined movements known as...
