The McGovern moment Eagles will forever be indebted for
A Grand Final was slipping away. Then, a self-proclaimed ‘fat kid from Albany’ thrust himself into West Coast history. Jeremy McGovern opens up after his forced retirement.
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AFL great forced into immediate retirement
The list of AFL players being forced into retirement is growing longer than anyone would like and a West Coast champion has now joined it.
‘I thought I’d have pain for the rest of my life’: Hewett on injury battle
Elijah Hewett could barely walk and feared for the rest of his AFL career during the lowest point of his battle with a rare and debilitating foot injury. He opens up on how he fought through.
Reid, McVee escape bans from MRO
Both Harley Reid and Judd McVee are free to play after two incidents over the weekend saw them put under the MRO microscope.
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Analysed: The 84 men on Freo, Eagles’ trade target whiteboards
Who can West Coast and Fremantle lure back to WA? We give a verdict on every West Australian currently at another club on how likely they are to return home.
Watch: Eagles skipper delivers moving Selwood tribute
On an emotional day from start to finish, the spirit of Adam Selwood propelled West Coast to its first win of the season on Sunday – the club’s ultimate tribute to the 2006 flag hero.
Touching update after second brother’s death
There has been a stirring response following the death of Adam Selwood with the AFL star’s final act for twin brother Troy moving people to act.
McRae breaks down in emotional Selwood tribute
Craig McRae was lost for words after the win over Adelaide on Saturday, revealing the difficult decision to not tell his players the news of Adam Selwood’s passing until after the game.
Reid, Kelly and Mini’s game of midfield musical chairs
Andrew McQualter has blown it up and started again when it comes to West Coast’s midfield. Eliza Reilly breaks down the key changes and what it means for stars including Harley Reid.
‘It’s not right’: AFL controversy breaks out
The AFL’s most controversial system could be set to ignite fierce backlash once again as the future of one star remains up in the air.
‘Thought I’d lost the game’: Tiger cub’s heroics save Richmond
Tom Brown’s game-saving tackle will be on repeat in the Tigers’ match review this week, but he tells Ed Bourke why – if he hadn’t stuck it – he would have been in the gun from the coach.
Eagles’ optimism grows that Reid will resist Vic mega offers
As it prepares to ask the AFL for a priority pick, West Coast’s optimism is growing that Harley Reid will resist a return to Victoria and ink a contract extension.
Skeleton in the closet: Latest hole in the Eagles’ list exposed again
Every AFL list manager has skeletons in the closet. But the one haunting the Eagles right now should sting even more given the litany of stars that have come before at a certain position, writes Eliza Reilly.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
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