Fraser Williams

Sep 30, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

The oldest provincial race club in Western Australia is gearing up for another exciting season with the Geraldton Turf Club kicking off the 2024-25 campaign this week. Last season had plenty of highlights and this year looks to be just as good. The opening meet is this Thursday October 3, with gates open at noon and free entry. The first marquee event on the club’s calendar is Ladies Day on October 13.

Sep 30, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

After weeks of training and hard work, the Geraldton “All Abilities” Squad had a successful outing in their first games together in Perth. Spearheaded by Tanya Rubery and coached by Dan Hunt, the team travelled to Perth for the tournament – putting up an impressive 3-1 record. Hunt said that he jumped at the opportunity to coach the team. “Tanya Rubery came to me and said she wanted me to coach an all abilities team . . . I thought it was wheelchair basketball – but it’s not,” he said.

Sep 26, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

Country week coach Nathan Johansen is feeling confident in the squad of 25 he has picked as Great Northern prepare to head to Mandurah for the women’s country championships next week. The 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championship women’s division will be held in Mandurah from October 3-4, with Great Northern looking to go better then their campaign last year.

Sep 26, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

While there are no WA teams to barrack for in the AFL grand final, Logan McDonald will fly the flag as the Mid West link in Saturday’s decider. It was looking like another heartbreak for the Coorow-Latham product but the key forward is now set to play in the grand final.

Sep 26, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

All rounds were firing on the weekend in Geraldton with the city playing host to the Western Australian Pistol Association State Championships. The Mid West city proved to be a great host with the weather providing perfect conditions over September 20-22, with the sun shining and the Geraldton wind not too extreme for the sharpshooters.