Busselton Hockey South West League

WOMENS SWL DINNER TONIGHT.. went a little like this!

SWL | Game Day Wrap 🏑
05th September 2026
Wests SWL VS Boyanup

On Saturday for the Preliminary final clash against Boyanup was never going to be an easy task especially playing in Bunbury midday, with no home crowd!
Boyanup are a professional club that expect professional results, and to take it to them for four quarters, to push them right to the final two minutes, is something this group should be incredibly proud of.
In what was arguably our best game of the season, our press - something we had worked on all year, really came together when it mattered most. Defensively, we were disciplined and relentless, while going forward we continually looked to stretch the opposition, create space and put them under pressure. We even found ourselves up 1–0 (Logan Pilatti goal scorer), before Boyanup fought back to equalise. We went into the fourth quarter locked at 1–1, and unfortunately with just two minutes remaining they found the winning goal.
Of course it hurts. A preliminary final loss with two minutes on the clock always will.

But when you look at where this team has come from, there is an enormous amount to be proud of. From last place to taking on a professional club and pushing them to the absolute limit in a Preliminary final, that is progress. That is belief!
Goals:
1-2 loss
1x Logan Pilatti

A massive shout-out to Dave O’Brien — better known as Keamo!

Last night at the SWHL presentation night Dave O’Brien was named RUNNER-UP FAIREST & BEST for South West League 2026. Which means Keamo was voted the second-best overall player in the South West League, voted by the SWL umpires throughout the season.

Keamo is a proud member of the Wests SWL Men’s team, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, leadership, respect and hockey smarts to the team, and all of this doesn’t go unnoticed.

A photo of Keamo with his medal is coming soon… But for now, you’ll have to enjoy a photo of the trophy!

Congratulations, Keamo and very well deserved!

Happy Father’s Day!!

To the dads who are always there —
Cheering from the sideline
Driving to training and games
With the snacks and drinks
Giving helpful sideline advice

And being an all around LEGEND!

LETS GET UP AND SUPPORT WESTS SWL, TODAY IN BUNBURY WHEN THEY TAKE ON BOYANUP! 🏑

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ON THE TURF!! 🏑

Did you read the Busselton/ Dunsborough Mail, on Wednesday? 💫