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Dockers look dejected after the loss.

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Freo passage of play that was worst AFL great has EVER seen

There was one passage of play that stood out to me as one of the I’ve ever seen — how a Shai Bolton mark ended in a Melbourne goal, writes expert columnist Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Matt Flynn is looking forward to facing Tom Barrass.

AFLVideoPremiumWest Coast ruckman finds form ahead of Hawks clash

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn says the Eagles will embrace the hype surrounding their first match up against former teammate Tom Barrass in Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast Eagles training at Laithlain Park. Coach Andrew McQualter. Kelsey Reid

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEverything you missed from Eagles training

Defender Callum Jamieson is closing in on a much-anticipated return to the field following a long run of injuries. Here’s what else you missed from today’s session at Mineral Resources Park.

Glen Quartermain

Oscar Allen will return to face the Hawks.

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No Oscar, no worries, say Eagles ahead of Hawks battle.

West Coast says co-captain Oscar Allen will play in Sunday’s away clash with Hawthorn despite a no show on the training track on Tuesday morning at Mineral Resources Park.

Glen Quartermain

Oscar Allen remains on track to return for West Coast this week.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAllen not on training track, but still on target for return

West Coast says Oscar Allen will play in Sunday’s away clash with Hawthorn despite a no-show at Tuesday morning’s training session, with the Eagles co-captain restricted to gym work.

Glen Quartermain

Andrew McQualter found a response from his side in round six.

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Why Allen could end up in Eagles’ WAFL after being ‘managed’

I liked the stance Andrew McQualter made with the sharpening of his sword in relation to selection, and his side’s response showed it worked, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was “managed” for the club’s clash with Essendon at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Why ‘managed’ Allen was unsighted at Eagles clash

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has revealed co-captain Oscar Allen was granted ‘a few days away’ from the club after being managed over the weekend.  

Samantha Rogers

Marcus Bontempelli is “entitled” to hold off on re-signing with the Western Bullldogs, according to an AFL great, following The West’s report West Coast are considering making a play.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumIn-demand Bont ‘entitled’ to hold off on new Dogs deal

Marcus Bontempelli is ‘entitled’ to hold off on re-signing with the Western Bullldogs, according to an AFL great, following The West’s report West Coast are considering making a play.

Samantha Rogers

Liam Baker and the Eagles have equalled an unwanted piece of AFL/VFL history.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles tie ALL-TIME AFL/VFL record in historic start to 2025

West Coast continue to make unwanted history, equalling an AFL/VFL low with this feat - and becoming the first club to do it in 58 years. See what it is in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly).

Chris Robinson

Conor Nash takes out Gryan Miers.

AFLVideoCommentsWATCH: Hawks midfielder facing big ban for crude hit

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash is likely to miss next week’s clash against West Coast and potentially beyond, following a high hit that forced Geelong star Gryan Miers out of action on Easter Monday.

Samantha Rogers

Adam Tomlinson should be in West Coast's sights, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

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Motormouth Mitch: The defender the Eagles must nab

The West Australian’s football reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at all the big issues in the AFL world, including the experienced backman who should be in West Coast’s sights.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bailey Williams was strong in the ruck.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: Cole, Williams push case for senior recall

A West Coast premiership player and No.1 ruckman were part of the 16 AFL-listed players who turned out for the Eagles’ WAFL side in a loss to Perth. We take a look at how they fared.

Mitchell Woodcock

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Jake Waterman's Eagles were much improved against Essendon.

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ANNA HAY: The good, bad and ugly out of AFL’s round six

West Coast were better, but defeats like we saw from Fremantle on Saturday can come back to haunt teams, writes Anna Hay.

Anna Hay

Could West Coast make a play for Marcus Bontempelli?

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REVEALED: Eagles weigh up bold play for Dogs megastar

West Coast are looking to make a major play for Bulldogs megastar and skipper Marcus Bontempelli, club insiders have told The West Australian.

Jakeb Waddell and Mitchell Woodcock

Sean Darcy and Liam Duggan had an Easter weekend to forget.

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‘Pants pulled down’: Stars’ low grades in Laidley’s ratings

It was a winless Easter weekend for our WA clubs - and several big names had outings they’d rather forget. Danielle Laidley assesses every Eagle and Docker with her weekly player ratings.

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Harvey Johnston is pushing for an AFL recall at West Coast.

AFLCommentsPremiumYoung Eagle eyes AFL wing recall as fight for spots heats up

Young West Coast wingman Harvey Johnston says increased competition for spots is lifting the standards at the Eagles as he looks to break back into the side.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast have found a shining light in Elijah Hewett.

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Hasleby: Hewett the key to unlocking Eagles’ next generation

Improvement is never linear and there will still be tough days ahead for the Eagles, however, a flicker of light appeared on Friday night and his name was Elijah Hewett, writes Paul Hasleby.

Mitchell Woodcock

Young West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett has opened up on the rare and debilitating foot injury he battled last year, revealing that 12 months ago, he was in so much pain, he couldn’t walk.

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‘I can’t put it into words’: Hewett on foot injury fightback

Young West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett has opened up on the rare and debilitating foot injury he battled last year, revealing that 12 months ago, he was in so much pain, he couldn’t walk.

Samantha Rogers

Lochlan Paton starred for Perth in only his fourth game.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumClark, Paton punch knocks out stacked Eagles in Demons win

Perth found an unlikely one-two punch to knock out a stacked West Coast side with spearhead Aaron Clarke and small forward Lochlan Paton combined for 11 goals to inspire the Demons to a 36-point win

Mitchell Woodcock

More companies operated by former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha Marshall Donnelly have gone to the wall.

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Courts wind up more businesses run by disgraced ex-Eagle

More companies operated by former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha have gone to the wall.

John Flint

Jaxon Prior marks the ball.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumPrior proud of Bombers' maturity to weather Waterman storm

Essendon defender Jaxon Prior says the Bombers didn’t panic despite Jake Waterman’s first quarter onslaught on Friday night as he praised the maturity of the group to ‘win ugly.’

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Tim Kelly leaves the field after West Coast’s loss to Essendon.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles, Kelly take ‘step forward’ but can’t grab elusive win

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says the Eagles and midfielder Tim Kelly took a step in the right direction after they put in a fighting performance in a two-point loss to Essendon.

Mitchell Woodcock

Oscar Allen is a confirmed starter for West Coast’s clash with Hawthorn next week, according to Eagles coach Andrew McQualter.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter opens up on call to rest Allen as Hawks game looms

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says the decision to rest Oscar Allen was for the longevity of the season and has nothing to do with the co-captain’s form or fitness.

Mitchell Woodcock & Samantha Rogers