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SNITCH: Eagles big Duursma play to help keep Harley happy

As West Coast launch operation keep Harley happy, their move to secure the talents of his AFLW partner are gaining momentum, writes the Snitch.

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The inaugral captains and coaches of the first Western : (l-r) Eagles Coach Mick Malthouse, Eagles Captain John Worsfold, Dockers Captain Ben Allan and Dockers Coach Gerard Neesham.

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MALTHOUSE: Why the derby is never ‘just another game’

Welcome, Andrew McQualter, to your first western derby. Just don’t expect it to be “another game” — because it’s not, it will be unlike any other game he has prepared for, writes Mick Malthouse.

Jackson Barrett

Ben McKay has been given a big vote of confidence from Essendon's coach. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBombers coach jumps to defend maligned defender McKay

Essendon defender Ben McKay has had a tough start to the AFL season but coach Brad Scott is adamant he is key for the Bombers.

Anna Harrington

Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis (left) suffered a down night against the Bombers. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPower left wanting as big guns fail to stand up

Port Adelaide's big names, especially Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis, were down on form in a disappointing 12-point loss to Essendon.

Anna Harrington

Will Day (c) was rampant against Sydney and coach Sam Mitchell is hoping for another big display. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHawks back Day as Bedford battle looms in Giants clash

Hawthorn star Will Day can expect close attention from GWS tagger Toby Bedford when the two unbeaten sides clash in Launceston.

Shayne Hope and Joanna Guelas

Youngsters Isaac Kako (l) and Nate Caddy (r) sparked Essendon's comeback to beat Port Adelaide. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season

Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points.

Anna Harrington

Saad El-Hawli celebrates his electric debut.

WHAT A WINVideoDebutant inspires improbable victory with ‘electric’ introduction

‘No doubt in my mind that he generated the electricity that was otherwise missing from the Bombers.’

Ben Sutton

Justin Longmuir is under pressure at Fremantle.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWatters: Western derby clash ‘critical’ for Longmuir’s reign

Former St Kilda coach Scott Watters says Justin Longmuir is “approaching the most critical stage of his coaching tenure” ahead of a must-win western derby.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jake Waterman at training on Thursday morning.

AFLVideoCommentsEAGLES DERBY SQUAD: More Waterman woes, debutant in the mix

West Coast will be without Jake Waterman for another week after the star forward failed to prove his fitness ahead of the western derby, while a potential debut looms for the Eagles’ top draftee.

Samantha Rogers

Isaiah Dudley will make a surprise AFL debut at this weekend’s derby.

AFLVideoCommentsDOCKERS DERBY SQUAD: SHOCK debut for derby bolter

Fremantle will unveil pre-season signing Isaiah Dudley in the western derby after the small forward was named on an extended bench to take on West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong's Bailey Smith is poised to return from injury against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats star Smith a 'lock' to face Lions in AFL showdown

Bailey Smith is a "lock" to return and fellow Geelong star Tom Stewart has also been named to face reigning premiers Brisbane in a huge boost for the Cats.

Oliver Caffrey and Anna Harrington

Hayden Young, Shai Bolton and Sean Darcy at training on Thursday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFREO TRAINING NOTES: Shai’s light duties, Darcy back on deck

Prized Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton is a ‘watch’ ahead of the western derby after he was restricted to light duties at Thursday’s main training session at Cockburn. Here’s what caught our eye on the track.

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Gold Coast's Jarrod Witts (r) can expect a busy time at the 'G against Melbourne's Max Gawn. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSun faces tall order as Gold Coast take on Demons

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is aware of the Suns' poor record against Melbourne and has set the scene for a pivotal rucking duel at the MCG.

Murray Wenzel

Noah Balta has learned his fate for assaulting Thomas Washbrook.

CASE ADJOURNED Video‘Grave risk of death’: Vision emerges of AFL star’s ‘wild assault’

‘He leans down and delivers three or four quick punches to his head.’

Paul Dowsley

Kai Lohmann (left) and Charlie Cameron are expected to return for the Lions this weekend. Liam Kidston

AFLPremiumLions ‘sharpening’ premiership ‘axe’

The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their unbeaten start to their AFL premiership defence on Saturday night at the Gabba against Geelong.

Marco Monteverde

Jarrod Berry (l) doesn't mind Brisbane playing scrappy football so long as the Lions keep winning. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUgly but effective: Lions OK with imperfect football

Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry says the days of "perfect" football are long gone as he prepares to roll up his sleeves against modern-day AFL rivals Geelong.

Murray Wenzel

Brady Hough is tackled by Cam Rayner during last weekend’s loss.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumImportant Eagle a no-show at training ahead of derby duel

West Coast lockdown defender Brady Hough is in doubt for Sunday’s western derby after he failed to appear at main training, but there’s more promising news for a pair of Eagles stars eyeing a return.

Samantha Rogers

Adam Treloar might be out until the middle of the AFL season with a calf injury. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBeveridge keen to put Bulldogs' Ugle-Hagan saga aside

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has described Adam Treloar's calf setback as "emotional" as the club attempts to put the Jamarra Ugle-Hagan saga aside.

Oliver Caffrey

Gun recruit Jake Stringer will make his GWS debut in the blockbuster against Hawthorn. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGWS unveil Stringer, welcome back Hogan against Hawks

Greater Western Sydney will unveil star recruit Jake Stringer and welcome back goalkicking ace Jesse Hogan in their top-four clash against Hawthorn.

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Hawthorn have started the season in eye-catching form. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNo rest: Hawks still hard at work ahead of Giant test

Yet to see a complete performance from his side this season, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell expects a huge test from Greater Western Sydney in Launceston.

Shayne Hope

Chad Warner and Jeremy Sharp had both a pre-game and post-game chat last Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers speedster opens up on Warner chat, injury niggles

Jeremy Sharp talks about his conversation with former schoolmate Chad Warner, while giving the latest on how he’s feeling heading into the western derby following a week of injury complaints.

Chris Robinson

North's Tristan Xerri (L) was best afield last Sunday at the expense of Melbourne's Max Gawn. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGoodwin backs '100 per cent fine' Gawn for AFL response

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he should have put a sock in it with his cryptic post-game comments on Sunday about captain Max Gawn.

Roger Vaughan

Tobie Travaglia is set to make his AFL debut. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumSaints top pick to debut as spearhead returns

St Kilda will be boosted by the return of a key forward and a top pick who will make his AFL debut.

Tyler Lewis

Harry McKay will not play against the Western Bulldogs as he deals with some personal issues. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCarlton star McKay sidelined due to personal reasons

Carlton star Harry McKay will be sidelined indefinitely as the key forward deals with personal issues.

Oliver Caffrey