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Paul HaslebyCommentsPremium
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The shock move Eagles duo must consider before it’s too late

You can win Brownlows, Colemans and be named in multiple All-Australian teams, but unless you win a flag your career is never seen as fully successful. This is why two Eagles have a tough decision to make.

Paul Hasleby

MISSED OPPORTUNITYCommentsPremiumEagles one of three clubs not to unveil new design

West Coast are one of just three AFL clubs not to unveil a new Indigenous jumper design this year ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. 

Samantha Rogers

Chesser committedCommentsPremiumWest Coast secure young gun until 2025

In what may be one of the first moves of West Coast’s rebuild, 2021 draftee Campbell Chesser has been re-signed until the end of 2025.

Aaron Kirby

Non-decisionCommentsPremiumSumich escapes suspension as Eagles set to face Falcons

West Coast are set to have no problems filling a WAFL side for their clash against West Perth on Saturday despite the club’s injury troubles continuing.

Mitchell Woodcock

BIG CHALLENGESCommentsNic Nat’s guiding hand helping Jamieson ruck ‘n’ roll

Developing tall Callum Jamieson has praised the influence of West Coast star ruckman Nic Naitanui in helping him face some of the biggest names - and bodies - in the AFL in the infancy of his career.

Samantha Rogers

INJURY UPDATE CommentsPremiumRyan sidelined for weeks but two stars in mix to return

West Coast star forward Liam Ryan will miss around three weeks of football after being subbed out of the club’s clash with Melbourne following a hamstring injury. 

Samantha Rogers

EXHIBIT WESTPremiumWill West’s best inspire Eagles to find mid-season pick?

West Coast could have an opportunity to find the next Connor West, as the mid-season draft approaches, but without a list spot available, the Eagles may need to sacrifice a star’s season to make room.

Samantha Rogers

Injury crisisCommentsPremiumKennedy to miss again but Gaff says he wants to play

West Coast legend Josh Kennedy will miss the trip to play GWS with a knee injury he says has plagued him all year, while Andrew Gaff has opened the door for a potential return.

Jackson Barrett

INTEGRITY CONCERNS CommentsPremiumWAFC boss defends West Coast’s WAFL quick fix

The WAFC has defended its decision to allow West Coast to borrow players from the opposition to field a WAFL team amid concerns over the integrity of the competition.

Samantha Rogers

Petrevski-Seton’s pledge CommentsPremiumFrom one rebuild to another: No regrets from new recruit

Despite jumping from one rebuilding club to another, West Coast recruit Sam Petrevski-Seton has no regrets about joining the Eagles during the 2021 trade period.

Eliza Reilly

Reinforcements unlikelyCommentsPremiumEagles injury crisis to only get worse: Adam Simpson

Adam Simpson has dashed any hopes of West Coast getting a wave of reinforcements for their clash against Greater Western Sydney this weekend.

Aaron Kirby

‘A bit embarrassing’ CommentsPremiumWest Coast rent-a-player ‘not a good look’ for WAFL

West Perth is the latest WAFL club to question if the integrity of the competition is under threat after the depleted Eagles were forced to borrow players from opponents East Fremantle in order to field a side.

Samantha Rogers

Another blowCommentsPremiumFlyin’ Ryan grounded: Eagle banned for Bowey bump

Star West Coast forward Liam Ryan has copped a whack from the Match Review Officer after his bump on Melbourne’s Jake Bowey.

Samantha Rogers

A Six-Pack Of IPACommentsPremiumEagles join Fitzroy and expansion clubs after horror handful

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast climbing onto the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of least competitive five-game stretches by any club in the AFL era, and more.

Chris Robinson

Jumper punchCommentsPremiumEagles recycle Indigenous jumper design

After being the only club not to wear an AFLW Pride Round jumper, West Coast have again failed to produce a new Indigenous jumper design for the AFL’s upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Eliza Reilly

HUGE PRAISE PremiumFellow WA Demons ‘once in a generation’ players: Rivers

Melbourne premiership defender Trent Rivers has praised his fellow WA Demons, Luke Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett, after the pair dominated against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

LITTLE WINSCommentsPremiumEagles look for positives in 74-point loss to Demons

West Coast defender Tom Barrass says the Eagles are looking at the positives despite another huge loss at Optus Stadium – this time against reigning premiers Melbourne.

Samantha Rogers

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FIFTH QUARTERCommentsPremium
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Eagles gave it a good shake during premiership window

If West Coast left a second flag on the table it came in 2019, when their seemingly on-track campaign to go back-to-back was brutally upended in the space of seven days.

Braden Quartermaine

ANOTHER BELTINGPremiumEagles looking for ‘new identity’ as percentage hits new low

West Coast coach Adam Simpson urged supporters to stick with the club during its darkest days, after the Eagles kicked their lowest score at home in their history in a 74-point thumping from Melbourne.

Braden Quartermaine

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Studs and dudsCommentsPremium
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West Coast ratings: Only four Eagles rank above par

It was an improved effort from the Eagles as a collective but they still fell short by 74 points against Melbourne. But which individuals contributed most? We rate every player.

Eliza Reilly

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More painComments
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Same old story for struggling Eagles as Demons roll on

A late bomb from stand-in captain Jeremy McGovern, his first goal in three years, wasn’t enough for them to avoid their lowest home score, losing to Melbourne 16.16 (112) to 5.8 (38) at Optus Stadium.

Braden Quartermaine

Unbelievable CommentsPremiumPort star almost suited up for WAFL Eagles

Port Adelaide star Charlie Dixon almost wore a West Coast jumper over the weekend after the Eagles agreed to allow him to play for their WAFL side. 

Samantha Rogers and Mitchell Woodcock

Three-word analysisCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Eagles player in Dees defeat

If you could sum up West Coast’s efforts in three words, what would you choose? Read our thoughts and leave your own below.

Aaron Kirby

MRO SCRUTINYPremiumIs Ryan in trouble for high bump on Bowey?

West Coast star forward Liam Ryan could be in trouble after a head-high bump on Melbourne young gun Jake Bowey. 

Samantha Rogers