‘A lot of work to do’: Flynn admits No. 1 ruck role isn’t settled
SuperCoaches – take note. Matt Flynn says he and Bailey Williams are still fighting for the No. 1 ruck role at the Eagles, with Flynn opening up on being dropped after Round 1.
West Coast
Banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare
The writing might have been on the wall for West Coast’s latest defeat after an epic fail from its cheer squad before taking on Essendon.
Allen doesn’t deserve spot — and Eagles might be better without him
West Coast put in a much improved performance against Essendon — and it was without their skipper Oscar Allen. Eliza Reilly writes, the Eagles’ attack might just be better without him.
0-23? Staggering numbers behind West Coast’s ‘mess’
Just how bad is West Coast? According to Champion Data, historically bad. And it’s got club legends fearing the worst about what 2025 could bring.
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Tim Kelly struggles for Eagles reserves after shock axing
Dropped for the first time in his 100-game career at West Coast, Tim Kelly was upstaged by two lesser lights – and it was a former Eagles teammate that kept him quiet.
What Kelly’s axing tells us about the new McQualter era
Andrew McQualter may deny it, but axing Tim Kelly is the first stand of his coaching tenure at West Coast. Eliza Reilly unpacks what cutting Kelly says about where the Eagles are at.
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The dud deals that could deliver Allen on silver platter to Hawks
List managers are circling Oscar Allen as the Eagles refuse to put a long, expensive deal in front of their captain. Jon Ralph looks at the seven list bungles that have left West Coast gun shy.
Jesse’s world: Giant demolition cements Hogan as AFL’s best
The gulf in class between the Giants and Eagles was stark from the jump, but it might just have proven there’s a gulf between Jesse Hogan and the next-best key forward in the AFL.
‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily defends Allen’s secret Hawks meeting
James Sicily says he would be prepared to meet with rival clubs when his contract is due to expire and has defended Hawthorn’s clandestine approach to West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.
Oscar’s confessional: Eagles skipper gives Carey flashbacks
If you didn’t know what Oscar Allen was fronting up for, you’d think he was confessing to a crime. SCOTT GULLAN writes, Hawthorn’s pursuit is the newest wrinkle in a changing landscape.
Captain’s call: Eagles stand by Allen after Hawks bombshell
Amid growing calls for Oscar Allen to give up the captaincy of the West Coast Eagles after meeting with Sam Mitchell, CEO Don Pyke is standing by his skipper.
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