Jamie Cripps is in line to become one of the five oldest players in Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) history after signalling his intent to continue his career into next season.
Chris Robinson
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) have rejected calls to mothball Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, with the club still hopeful of retaining the co-captain beyond this year.
Tom Gross may have only played 18 minutes against Richmond on Sunday — and was on the wrong side of a match-defining moment — but I’ve got to say I loved the confidence the kid displayed, writes Xavier Ellis.
Xavier Ellis
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) young gun Harley Reid has revealed the reason behind his animated interaction with Tigers fans at the MCG on Sunday.
Aaron Kirby
Eagles young gun Tom Gross has been targeted by abusive online trolls after his involvement in the dying seconds of his side’s heartbreaking loss to Richmond.
Impassioned Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) coach Andrew McQualter has labelled the abuse young star Harley Reid is forced to take from fans a ‘joke’, and called on the AFL to do more to protect young players.
In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at the all-time West Coast record that Jamie Cripps is about to snatch off Luke Shuey, and plenty more.
West Coast are going to keep encouraging draftee Tom Gross to play with his natural flair and take the game on after he nearly snatched them their first win of the season.
Mitchell Woodcock
Retired West Coast star Brad Sheppard has announced he is expecting his first child with wife Ellen.
Samantha Rogers
Kane Cornes has praised the effort of West Coast young gun Harley Reid in the last-gasp loss to Richmond, saying it looked like he was going to ‘single-handedly win it’ for the Eagles.
Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every Fremantle Docker and West Coast Eagle after round nine. Who starred and who struggled?
Danielle Laidley
From mid-season draft options to the problem with Sean Darcy’s future at Fremantle, The West Australian’s football reporter takes a no-holds-barred look at the week’s football action.
A couple of West Coast defenders impressed in the reserves over the weekend. Here’s how the 13 AFL-listed players fared.
Ben Smith
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says co-captain Oscar Allen’s knee injury is ‘not a long-term issue’ after pulling him out of Sunday’s two-point loss to Richmond.
The sight of a devastated West Coast coach Andrew McQualter in the box when that tackle was laid will be seared in the minds of Eagles fans still searching for that first win of 2025, writes Glen Quartermain.
Glen Quartermain
West Coast fell heart-breakingly short of their first win of the season as Richmond scrapped their way to a tense two-point victory at the MCG on Sunday.
West Coast remain winless after a desperate Richmond held on to claim a two-point victory at the MCG on Sunday. Read our three-word analysis of every Eagle.
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was a late out while Tyler Brockman could be in MRO trouble at the MCG as the Eagles fell short of victory. Follow all the action in our live blog.
The explosive pace out of stoppage. The ability to go forward and kick goals. Presence. Power. Confidence. Now that he’s fit, Elijah Hewett is showing some Chris Judd-like qualities to get Eagles fans excited.
West Coast have continued to keep a close eye on Peel Thunder premiership defender Michael Sellwood ahead of this month’s mid-season rookie draft.
West Coast defender Ryan Maric says the young Eagles won’t be daunted by the colosseum which is the MCG when they make a rare appearance at the iconic venue.
East Perth have made it five wins from six to start their 2025 WAFL campaign as they overcame West Coast Eagles outfit by 60 points at Mineral Resources Park.
West Coast co-captains Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan are no certainties to take on Richmond at the MCG on Sunday after undertaking fitness tests at the captain’s run.
Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football.
