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Jye Amiss has kicked on goal in his past four games.

AFLVideoComments‘We probably expect more’; Longmuir puts heat on Amiss

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has conceded the team needs more out of misfiring forward Jye Amiss as he teased a return for Hayden Young within the next fortnight.

Jake Santa Maria

Top AFL players are backing a mid-season tournament.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Footy’s top players get behind in-season tournament push

Some of the games most high-profile players are backing the introduction of a mid-season tournament to the AFL fixture, a concept revealed by The West Australian in June.

Jackson Barrett

Matt Flynn has put in plenty of hard yards over his 10 seasons.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles ruckman overcame adversity to forge an AFL career

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn has revealed a more consistent off-field routine has contributed to improved on-field form this season.

Glen Quartermain

Nat Fyfe chats with Justin Longmuir.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Bad luck or lack of games? Dockers footy boss on Fyfe injury

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe missed the loss to Sydney after injuring his calf last week, and the setback followed him spending little time on the field in recent weeks. Did that contribute to the injury?

Craig O'Donoghue

Conor Nash presented a guernsey at Tuesday's training to visiting Wrexham player Aaron James. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Definitely missed him' - Hawks adjusting without star

Hawthorn player Conor Nash says while losing teammate Josh Weddle is a blow, they're regaining key players at the right time as they head to the finals.

Roger Vaughan

Fremantle star Caleb Serong.

AFLVideoCommentsEnough is enough! Dockers promise to protect Caleb Serong

Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has been shut out of the club’s last two games and the Dockers have had enough, promising to do more to help him out amid extra attention from the opposition.

Craig O'Donoghue

Emma Kearney has stood down as captain after leading the Kangaroos to AFLW glory. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Proudest achievement': AFLW star steps down as captain

North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast players celebrate Cripps' game 250.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles get around Crippa as Yeo keeps quiet

West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps could not avoid the hype around an approaching milestone, his 250th club game on Sunday against Port Adelaide.

Glen Quartermain

Caleb Serong of the Dockers during the AFL Round 17 match between the Sydney Swans and the Fremantle Dockers at the SCG in Sydney, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBuddy: Shut down Serong, shut down Freo

AFL legend Lance Franklin says opposition teams are now aware that shutting down star midfielder Caleb Serong is the key to beating Fremantle.

Samantha Rogers

Mabior Chol, who was born in South Sudan, is making a real mark with Hawthorn. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumChol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL

AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.

Shayne Hope and Murray Wenzel

It was a tall order for Wrexham's Aaron James (left) and Alex Moore flanking Hawthorn's Conor Nash. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

Roger Vaughan

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo has conceded he may not play a game this season, admitting he’s ‘racing the clock’ to get fit with only seven games remaining for the Eagles.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Racing the clock’: Yeo concedes he may not play in 2025

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo has conceded he may not play a game in 2025, admitting he’s ‘racing the clock’ to be fit before the end of the home and away season. 

Samantha Rogers and Glen Quartermain

Josh Dunkley (r) is delighted with where the Lions are as the run-in to the season starts. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumImposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter 'go time'

Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags.

Murray Wenzel

Long-time assistant Chad Cornes is the first major casualty of Port Adelaide's succession plan. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime

Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.

Oliver Caffrey

Jamie Cripps is keen to play on next season.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Definitely can go on next year’: New deal looms for Cripps

Jamie Cripps has declared he can ‘definitely’ play on next season, with the veteran’s body and mind in the right space as he closes in on becoming one of the oldest Eagles of all time.

Chris Robinson

Fremantle are playing many tall forwards.

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Dockers must change forward structure and break Serong tag

If the Dockers wish to play two rucks, they cannot have Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and the Luke Jackson-Sean Darcy combo as forwards, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis

Essendon's Zach Reid will miss the rest of the season because of hamstring surgery. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumReid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis

Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.

Roger Vaughan

Andrew McQualter said the Giants were a more “advanced” version of his squad.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter sees similarities to Giants’ style in young Eagles

If you enjoyed the footy the Giants employed to wash the young Eagles away in an orange tsunami on Friday night, then with a bit of patience, that’s what West Coast fans could come to expect from their team.

Aaron Kirby

Jamie Cripps is on track to remain an Eagle in 2026.

AFLVideoCommentsREVEALED: Cripps on track to earn fresh West Coast deal

West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is on track to earn another contract at the Eagles ahead of his 250th game for the club.

Aaron Kirby

Richmond's Sam Lalor is sidelined for the rest of the season after his latest hamstring injury. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumInjuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.

Roger Vaughan

Fremantle Dockers defender Jordan Clark earns a Mark of the Round nomination against Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsAIR JORDAN! Clark mark earns award nomination

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark has put himself firmly in the running for All-Australian honours in 2025, but he could be in for a chance at another coveted award.

Aaron Kirby

Tyler Brockman’s Eagles have been first-quarter no-shows in their past four games in WA.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles set new club low for shocking starts to WA games

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we reveal West Coast’s unwanted record for first-term howlers in their home state, where Luke Ryan’s consecutive games streak ranks in Freo history, & more.

Chris Robinson

Leigh Matthews' 1985 incident with Neville Bruns remains one of the AFL's biggest controversies. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Never play again' - Matthews laments Bruns hit

In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.

Roger Vaughan

Charlie Nicholls is putting his best foot forward at Peel Thunder.

WAFLCommentsWAFL Dockers ready to be next men up: Nicholls

Developing Fremantle forward Charlie Nicholls says he and the other WAFL Dockers will continue to put their best foot forward for Peel Thunder and remain ready should the seniors come calling.

Aaron Kirby