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Woodside boss Liz Westcott and Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce.

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Pearce, Woodside and the balance between sport and sponsors

JUSTIN LANGER: Alex Pearce’s honest answer regarding sponsorships shows the fine line between what we want and what we need.

Justin Langer

Danielle Laidley runs the rule over ever Eagles' season.

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LAIDLEY’S SEASON RATINGS: Every Eagles season’s rated

It was a small step on an increasingly long rebuild for West Coast in 2026, as Danielle Laidley reveals her average season ratings for every Eagle this season.

Danielle Laidley

Rowan Marshall of the Saints and Harry Barnett of the Eagles contest the ruck.

AFLVideoPremiumAxed Eagle Barnett reflects on remarkable West Coast debut

Former West Coast ruckman Harry Barnett spoke to The West Australian about his remarkable AFL debut in 2023, his time at the Eagles and what is next for the 22-year-old as he looks to get a second chance.

Mitchell Woodcock

Several of West Coast’s star young players are Vegas-bound.

AFLVideoPremiumEagles’ stars bound for Vegas UFC Performance Institute

Several of West Coast’s star young players are Vegas-bound for a week-long training camp at the UFC’s elite training centre.

Aaron Kirby

Gemma Houghton kicked two goals as the Power ran up a 48-point AFLW win over Collingwood. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort smash goalless Pies, keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Port Adelaide still have a small chance of making the AFLW finals after a crushing 48-point win over a goalless Collingwood team held to their lowest ever score

Adrian Warren

There needs to be a lift right across the Tigers after two disappointing years, Tom Lynch says. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Heat on everyone': struggling Tigers go to work

After winning only three games during the AFL campaign, Richmond have a big off-season ahead and one of their veterans says everyone must improve.

Roger Vaughan

Toby Greene says his move to Geelong was mostly about family and a new opportunity. (Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Dangerous': new Cat Greene backs Cameron to fire again

Toby Greene will be reunited with Jeremy Cameron at Geelong and the big-name Cats recruit is backing the key forward to put this year's struggles behind him.

Roger Vaughan

Jed Bews and Zac Walker have officially joined the Eagles WAFL team

WAFLVideoFormer Cats defender Bews signs two-year deal at West Coast

Geelong premiership backman Jed Bews has signed a two-year deal to play for West Coast’s WAFL side as they look to return to finals for the first time since 2019.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Williams is on the lookout for a new AFL home.

AFLVideoPremiumEx-Eagle confirms Tassie interest after ‘tough’ axing

Recently discarded Eagle Jack Williams admits it was ‘tough' to take the news his West Coast journey was over, but believes he still has plenty to offer as he looks for a second AFL chance.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle list boss David Walls.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumREVEALED: How many picks Freo plan to use in national draft

Fremantle have made significant changes to their list in the wake of their grand final loss to Brisbane last month. The West Australian can reveal their plans headed into the national draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

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AFLPremium‘Special to me’: Blues farewell fan favourite

A fan favourite has finished up at Carlton as other clubs make final list culls ahead of the last draft without Tasmania.

Tyler Lewis

Nathan Buckley (left) and Jason Akermanis battle for possession in 2004. Anthony Reginato

AFLPremiumStop ‘wasting time’ with Bucks: Aker says Lions have their coach

Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis says the all-conquering Lions already have their next coach sitting right in front of them.

Marco Monteverde

Jack Ginnivan said his lifestyle in Melbourne is too good to leave.

AFLAFL star brutally mocked by rival club for ‘lifestyle’ comment

The 23-year-old’s innocent remark about his future drew a sharp response from the incoming team.

Ben Sutton

Trent Rivers is still the leading man for Melbourne's calendar

AFLVideoNo love lost as Rivers still face of the Demons

It appears Melbourne are not ready to say goodbye to one of their premiership stars, with newly minted Eagle Trent Rivers still the face of their 2027 calendar.

Jake Santa Maria

Chris Scerri, Trent Rivers and Reuben Ginbey are set to be among the inclusions for Freo and West Coast respectively following their most recent line-ups.

AFLVideoPremiumWay-too-early look at 2027 best line-ups for Eagles, Freo

Yes, round one of 2027 is still 21 weeks away... but it’s never too early to take a sneak peek at what your club’s best 23 might look like next season. Get our early thoughts and have your say!

Chris Robinson

AFL star Toby Pink and his wife Chloe Pink have revealed they have endured an unsuccessful embryo transfer in a heartbreaking update to the couple’s high-profile IVF journey.

InfluencersAFL star and wife reveal ‘heartbreaking’ family news

‘Right now, we’re not entirely sure what our next steps look like.’

Katherine Kraayvanger

A telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.

Sydney SwansVideoAwkward new twist in Sydney Swans hotel scandal

A telling change has emerged months after five players were embroiled in a scandal that rocked the AFL club.

Kimberley Braddish

Matt Owies has had his contract cut short by West Coast.

AFLVideoEagles make early call to cut small forward

West Coast have delisted former Carlton small forward Matt Owies despite still having a year to run on his contract.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ruby Schleicher of the Magpies celebrates a goal.

AFLWPremiumFreo, Eagles set to battle to land Magpies captain

West Coast are set for a fight to get the services of wantaway Collingwood skipper Ruby Schleicher, with Fremantle coach Lisa Webb confirming the Dockers are also interested in the AFLW star.

Mitchell Woodcock

Reuben Ginbey and Ryan Maric at Kings Park on Wednesday.

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EXCLUSIVE PICS: Hulking Ginbey leads Kings Park run session

Reuben Ginbey appears hellbent on making a flying start to the pre-season, with the West Coast superstar leading a group of teammates in a taxing hill running session at Kings Park. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS

Mitchell Woodcock

Woodside boss Liz Westcott and Fremantle Dockers capotian Alex Pearce.

EnergyPremiumWoodside CEO reacts to Dockers’ rally cry over sponsorship

Woodside Energy boss Liz Westcott has sidestepped blunt comments from Fremantle Docker Alex Pearce over the energy giant’s lengthy but controversial sponsorship of the club.

Daniel Newell

Nathan Buckley is one of the final candidates to be Brisbane's coach

AFLPremiumBuckley to make case to lead Lions

Nathan Buckley could be on the verge of a blockbuster return to Brisbane, with reports he will formally present to the club as they narrow the search for who will replace Chris Fagan.

Jake Santa Maria

Jules and Lachie Neale.

AFLVideoJules and Lachie Neale’s curious posts on same day

‘I don’t know if this is classed as a mid-life crisis’.

Kimberley Braddish

Shai Bolton celebrates

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REVEALED: Date locked in for AFL Origin clash

The date for this summer’s AFL Origin clash at Optus Stadium has been confirmed - and the time slot is set to better suit Freo’s group of WA stars, according to chairman of selectors Glen Jakovich.

Craig O'Donoghue