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West Coast forward Jobe Shanahan.

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Gun forwards are hard to find so don’t waste Jobe in defence

Clubs and fans dream about recruiting star forwards to give them a chance of winning a flag, so the idea of taking a youngster who could be a star and asking him to play in the backline just doesn’t make sense.

Craig O'Donoghue

Patrick Cripps opens up on unfiltered.

UNFILTEREDPatrick Cripps opens up on lowest point of his career

‘That was probably the first time I reckon as a player I started losing a little bit of confidence.’

Ben Sutton

Lucas Robinson made a head-turning WAFL debut.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Inside the stunning WAFL debut of Freo NGA prospect

Fremantle next-generation academy prospect Lucas Robinson is already taking charge in a stacked South Fremantle midfield, putting AFL scouts on notice.

Jake Santa Maria

The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe five WAFL stars who could follow in Murdock’s footsteps

After Milan Murdock’s incredible debut for West Coast, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the next five WAFL players who could make the jump to the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Toby Greene has admitted to punching his father.

AFL DOCOToby Greene admits to knocking out his estranged father

The Giants captain belted his own dad out of embarrassment at his drunken state.

Harrison Reid

Football fans flocked to at Optus Stadium for Origin.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumWA stakes claim over magnificent AFL Origin

WA is already bidding to keep AFL Origin in Perth after more than 58,000 people — and 8000 interstate visitors — packed Optus Stadium on Saturday night for the rivalry’s long-awaited return. 

Brooke Rolfe

Where do WA's Origin players come from? Check out their backgrounds with our Origin Map.

AFLCommentsPremiumOrigin of our stars: See where each WA player comes from

We’ve mapped out where WA’s Origin heroes originate from, ranging from the metro area to the regions. Check out the map here!

Ash Johnson has departed the Eagles.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Ex-AFL forward bails on WAFL Eagles after just TWO MONTHS

Former Collingwood forward Ash Johnson has made an abrupt exit from West Coast’s WAFL side. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

SPT AFL WA draft hopefuls. (From left) Lucas Robinson, Heath Mellody and Benji van Rooyen at Tuart Hill.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumSon-of-a-gun, academy talents among WA’s next draft hopefuls

The nephew of a West Coast great and a pair of Next Generation Academy talents from both WA clubs headline a pack of half-a-dozen top Western Australian draft prospects for next year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Number One pick Willem Duursma is presented his jumper by Harley Reid.

AFLVideoComments‘Be yourself’: Harley’s advice for new Eagles draftees

West Coast star Harley Reid has backed the bumper new crop of draftees to settle in quick and have an instant impact at the Eagles.

Jake Santa Maria

Fred Rodriguez has declared his childhood love for Fremantle is over.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Freo don’t want me’: Eagles draftee’s whack for the Dockers

West Coast draftee Fred Rodriguez has declared his childhood love for Fremantle is over after he was overlooked by the club he grew up worshipping. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast draftee Tylah Williams at training on Wednesday.

AFLVideoCommentsHill’s hoist: New Eagle looks to another nest for guidance

Tylah Williams says he will lean on a Norm Smith medallist from another club as he looks to make a splash at West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

The first-round draftees from this year.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumWA Football concede draft issues, plan for improvements

WA Football talent boss Adam Jones has revealed their plans to improve their state program as he concedes they’ve fallen behind non-traditional football states after this year’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zac Harding has been invited to train with Fremantle.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumFreo invite ruckman, small forward to trial for final spot

Fremantle’s search for ruck depth has continued with the club inviting an exciting Victorian to train with the club as they look to fill the last spot on their list.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. AFL draft prospect and West Coast Eagles next generation academy product Wes Walley pictured ahead of the draft later this month.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumHere’s Walley, overlooked Eagle invited to train with Blues

Overlooked West Coast next generation academy product Wes Walley has an 11th hour chance to end up on an AFL list after being invited to train at Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast draftee Willem Duursma, Cooper Duff-Tytler and Josh Lindsay at Eagles headquarters.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumNic Nat masterclass gives Eagles draftees a first day thrill

There has been plenty for new West Coast ruckman Cooper Duff-Tytler to get his head around since the Eagles drafted him last week, but learning from club great Nic Naitanui might’ve taken the cake.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s newest arrivals - including Cooper Duff-Tytler and Willem Duursma - have settled on their jumper numbers.

AFLCommentsPremiumJUMPER NUMBERS REVEALED: See what new Eagles will be wearing

Willem Duursma has chosen a prestigious jumper number at West Coast as some of the club’s new faces decided on what guernseys they’ll wear next season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle recruit Adam Sweid on the night he was drafted to the Fremantle Dockers.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumTop Fremantle draftee opens up on faith and family

Adam Sweid hasn’t stepped into Fremantle’s headquarters, yet he already knows he wants to be more than just a good footballer.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir with mature-age draftee Tobyn Murray and his family.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumThe positional switch that made mature-age Murray a Docker

Tobyn Murray credits a decision to move from the midfield and become a dynamic and dangerous forward as the catalyst for him to emerge as the draft shock of 2025.

Mitchell Woodcock

Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler have both declared they’re in it for the long haul at West Coast after being taken with the club’s first two picks in the AFL Draft. 

AFL DraftCommentsTop draftees vow to help fast-track Eagles rebuild

Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler have both declared they’re in it for the long haul at West Coast after being taken with the club’s first two picks in the AFL Draft. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Leon Kickett receives his Fremantle jumper from Dockers development coach Chris Mayne.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumPickett declares Freo ‘perfect’ for him after Eagles axing

Leon Kickett conceded he was disappointed when he lost his place in West Coast’s academy program, but says landing at Fremantle is ‘perfect’ for him.

Mitchell Woodcock

Toby Whan and Ryda Luke.

AFL draftPremiumDockers’ NGA duo eager to make the most of rookie chance

New Fremantle category B rookies Toby Whan and Ryda Luke are eager to embrace their opportunity on an AFL list after a nervous wait for confirmation they would be staying in WA.

Ben Smith

Leon Kickett has been drafted to Fremantle.

AFLCommentsLeon to Kickett with Dockers after rookie draft selection

Fremantle have rounded out their draft by adding livewire Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett through the rookie draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fred Rodriguez is now an Eagle.

AFLCommentsEagles snare draft slider Rodriguez with rookie pick

West Coast have snapped up South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez with the first pick in the rookie draft after he was unlucky to not be picked on Thursday night.

Mitchell Woodcock