It was notable for the end of the 2000s Subiaco dynasty, with the Lions missing out on the finals for the first time since 1997 and also witnessed reigning premiers South Fremantle dropping to be ahead of only perennial stragglers Peel and Perth, who continued their disastrous record of the 2000s - Peel avoided the wooden spoon with three wins but recorded the second worst average points against in WAFL history behind only Perth in 1981.
[1] In contrast, Claremont, who had not won a premiership since 1996 and had been second last in both 2008 and 2009, rose to the top with only one loss and a draw until the closing home-and-away round, whilst Swan Districts, after suffering through severe financial difficulties and a long run of poor results on the field, ultimately won its eighth senior premiership in a thrilling Grand Final.
After Peel led by three goals at quarter-time, Claremont with the wind kick 12.2 to 0.1 in the second quarter.
On the only wet night or day of a season which set unprecedented records for dryness due to man-made global warming,[4][5] Perth cause a huge upset over the eventual premiers, whilst West Perth kick the lowest WAFL score since 2006 after being goalless to half-time[6]
Krakouer, himself the son of Claremont legend Jimmy, completes the Sandover/Simpson double