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WAFC ELECTIONSCommentsPremium‘Work to do’ to improve WA talent pathways, says Wira

Newly elected West Australian Football Commission director Brad Wira says the sport has ‘some work to do’ to improve talent pathways in the state.

Glen Quartermain

AFLPremiumMithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.

Justin Chadwick

AFLCommentsPremiumDockers tall moved to inactive list, SANFL pair to train on

Fremantle have put a promising forward on the inactive list after undergoing back surgery last month, while two SANFL forwards have been invited to train with the club over the summer.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Brilliant Bolton best in show at Freo

Star recruit Shai Bolton has wasted no time in settling into his new surroundings, while a Dockers defender showed his class and big names were part of the rehab group on Friday. Here’s what we saw.

Ben Smith

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Reid sore as Eagles take it up a notch

SEE THE PICTURES: The temperatures in Perth were rising and so was the intensity at Mineral Resources Park on Friday as West Coast finished the week with a tough session. Here’s what we saw.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLSaints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension

Nick Dal Santo has signed a two-year contract extension to coach St Kilda's AFLW team until at least the end of 2026, as they chase a maiden finals appearance.

Shayne Hope

AFLAFLW star Garner ties Kangas record with latest honour

AFLW star Jasmine Garner has joined AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey as the only North Melbourne players to have won five club best-and-fairest awards.

Shayne Hope

AFLVideoCommentsBolton’s Freo number revealed, new owner for Mundy’s No.16

Fremantle’s famous No.16 jumper has a new owner - and it’s not star recruit Shai Bolton.

Samantha Rogers

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles overhaul recruiting department under new list boss

West Coast have overhauled their recruiting department under new list manager Matthew Clarke.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumBad ruck! Eagles’ big men injured, defender to don moon boot

A trio of West Coast talls will be on modified programs leading into the Christmas break after picking up injuries this pre-season.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLPremium‘Can’t move him’: New Pie’s strength test

A Collingwood draftee has caught the eye for his impressive physique but says he’s met his match early in pre-season training.

Ed Bourke

AFLCommentsOur team’s hard work honoured at WA Footy Media Guild awards

The West Australian and Channel 7 have swept the WA Football Media Guild awards in the latest recognition of the masthead’s outstanding coverage of the sport. 

The West Australian

AFLWDees to hit draft hard in mooted mega deal

Melbourne could enter the AFLW draft with its best ever hand but at a high cost, as more than a handful of clubs come to the trade table.

Ed Bourke

AFLCommentsPremiumEAGLES TRAINING NOTES: Skipper subdued as ‘SOB’ hits track

There was no sign of Oscar Allen or Jake Waterman on the training track, but the teenage son of a dual Eagles premiership player was a welcome sight. Here’s what caught our eye at Eagles HQ.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL‘Revenge’: One thing on Hawks’ minds

One Gather Round clash in Adelaide in 2025 is already on the must-watch list and the players involved are talking it up a long way out.

News Corp Australia

AFLCommentsPremiumDockers lock in new vice-president

Fremantle will usher in more leadership at the top, with senior Noongar woman Colleen Hayward elevated to vice-president for the 2025 season.

Glen Quartermain

AFLConsistency key for Walsh as Blues seek to end drought

Sam Walsh believes consistency will be crucial to Carlton's AFL premiership hopes in 2025 as they seek to end a flag drought dating back three decades.

Shayne Hope

AFLVideo‘Revenge’ on mind of Wizard, Hawks for Power rematch

Hawthorn's next meeting with Port Adelaide will be one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2025, and Nick Watson already has it circled on his calendar.

Shayne Hope

AFLPremiumPies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris

High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.

Joanna Guelas

AFLPremiumNot-so-grand memories: Cox leads Swans through ‘tough’ review

New Sydney coach Dean Cox has wasted no time as he put the team through a brutal review of their grand final embarrassment.

Fox Footy with Newswire

AFLCommentsIndigenous All Stars lock in leadership duo for Perth clash

As the likes of Michael Walters and Alex Pearce gear up to feature for the Indigenous All Stars in this summer’s Optus Stadium clash, the squad now has its coach and chairman of selectors locked in.

Chris Robinson

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer Docker urges AFL to give remote WA teens a chance

The AFL is considering establishing footy hubs in remote WA towns so teenagers can remain at home for longer instead of having to re-locate, and one former Docker who is living in the Pilbara loves the concept.

Craig O'Donoghue

AFLCommentsDean Cox reveals Swans’ pre-season Warner mission

Sydney captain Callum Mills has revealed what he is trying to do to help keep a Swans superstar at the club for the long-term.

Ed Bourke

AFL'Stare it in the face': Cox's first big call as coach

Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.

Joanna Guelas