Walyalup (Fremantle) Dockers superstar Michael Walters to guest edit The West Australian sport [Video]

He’s one of the best Indigenous players in the AFL — and among the most acclaimed Dockers ever — and now Michael Walters can add Sports Editor of The West Australian to his CV.

The Walyalup (Fremantle) veteran will on Friday sit in the big chair and take over the sport section of Saturday’s newspaper in celebration of the league’s Sir Doug Nicholls round, which recognises the contribution of First Nations People to the nation’s favourite game.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how the paper is put together and being on the other side of the media,” the 34-year-old said.

“It’s a great opportunity for me and good timing being Sir Doug Nicholls round. Readers should expect some fantastic Dockers coverage that is more positive than ever.”

The AFL runs the special round across two weeks each year, with the 2025 theme being …