West Coast defender Jackson Nelson says he wants the challenge of stopping Collingwood superstar Jordan de Goey.
Mitchell Woodcock
He was stuck playing scratch matches mid-season, but Mason Cox looms as a finals wildcard for Collingwood after finding form in the past month. Could the big American inspire an upset win in the west?
Rebecca Williams
Former St Kilda midfielder Leigh Montagna has accused All-Australian selector Glen Jakovich of ‘Western Australian bias’ when picking this year’s team.
West Coast will wait several more days before testing Josh Kennedy’s injured ankle with the club determined to give him as much time as possible to prepare for Saturday’s elimination final.
Craig O'Donoghue and Braden Quartermaine
This week has been a good one for Nic Naitanui - he was crowned the AFL’s best ruckman for 2020 and now his namesake has won $16,800 after saluting last night.
Dom Sheed’s memorable left-foot drop punt from the MCG pocket on grand final day 2018 was the most compelling chapter in an epic post-season rivalry between West Coast and Collingwood.
Glen Quartermain
Collingwood will be hoping for a change of fortune in Perth this time around ahead of next Saturday night’s elimination final against West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Jordan McArdle
West Coast has lost their midfield coach Nathan Van Berlo, with the former Adelaide captain set to return to his old club for the 2021 season.
Jay Rooney
The Eagles defender has always had a very good sense of timing at the right time of the year.
Mark Duffield
Retiring West Coast premiership defender Will Schofield hopes to retain his place for the elimination final against Collingwood, even if Jeremy McGovern proves his fitness.
Braden Quartermaine
Carlton need more midfield talent to help out Patrick Cripps and with the pointy-end of the draft set to be dominated by talls, the Blues may get the hands on one of the best available. Every club’s draft hand and likely targets.
Chris Cavanagh, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Liz Walsh
Star defender Jeremy McGovern trained today as he eyes off a return in West Coast’s elimination final against Collingwood. Here’s how he fared. SEE THE FULL PICTURE GALLERY.
Inaugural West Coast women’s coach Luke Dwyer has stepped down after just one season at the helm of the Eagles’ AFLW outfit.
Why should Freo be ignoring Ben Brown? Did the All-Australian selectors forget about positions? Our writers tackle the week’s big issues in our round-table chat.
Schofield announced his retirement decision this morning, with the popular 194-gamer set to fall agonisingly short of the 200-match mark.
It’s no secret any more: Luke Ryan is elite. And Liam Ryan is more than just a highlight reel. There’s lots to like from the WA clubs’ point of view in the All-Australian side.
Nat Fyfe couldn’t join the ‘Magnificent Seven’ of four-time All-Australians for Freo or West Coast, while Andrew Gaff missed out on joining his fellow 2018 grand final absentees in this year’s side.
Chris Robinson
The extraordinary footballing story of Liam Ryan has added another remarkable chapter with the West Coast star tonight selected in the All-Australian team.
Craig O'Donoghue
Two knee recos, and now two All-Australian selections. Nic Naitanui has been named to lead the ruck division in the representative side, capping a remarkable comeback.
Luke Ryan and Brad Sheppard have been rewarded for their outstanding seasons by being named in the All-Australian team for the first time tonight.
West Coast fans should breathe a collective sigh of relief tonight when Brad Sheppard finally dons an All-Australian jacket for the very first time, but 2020 was by no means his best year.
Damon Erceg
West Coast Eagles vice-captain Jeremy McGovern is keeping his home town in the loop during on the eve of the AFL finals series.
Jeremy McGovern
Regular Western Australia naysayers Caroline Wilson and Eddie McGuire believe the proposed 2021 fixture will benefit West Coast and Fremantle more than other AFL clubs.
West Coast players and coaches are restricted to spending just 15 minutes per day with their families while in quarantine, as part of the exemptions they have received to prepare for their home final.
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