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New plans for title favourites

A physical game in wet conditions in the west and then a long flight home could mean a new plan for AFL ladder-leaders Melbourne.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Luke Jackson of the Demons competes a throw-in with Oscar Allen of the Eagles during the 2021 AFL Round 21 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on August 9, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Bizarre’ scenes as AFL game suspended

In a rare occurrence, Monday night’s AFL game between the Eagles and Demons was suspended due to lightning near Optus Stadium in Perth.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Ben Brown of the Demons celebrates a goal during the round 21 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on August 09, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

New ladder leaders make a statement

Not even a nearby thunderstorm could stop the Melbourne Demons from reclaiming top spot on the AFL ladder on Monday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Jake Waterman of the Eagles looks dejected after a loss during the 2021 AFL Round 20 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 31, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘We’re struggling’: AFL coach comes clean

The West Coast Eagles have endured a bumpy 2021 campaign but their coach Adam Simpson says the season can still finish a successful one.

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Daniel Venables of the Eagles reacts after kicking a goal during the Second Preliminary Final between the West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, September 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFL star forced into retirement at age 22

A premiership-winning young gun has been forced into early retirement after just 21 games in the AFL due to a brain trauma injury.

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Adam Simpson's Eagles have endured a turbulent season.

Coach comes clean after ‘disappointing’ loss

The West Coast Eagles slumped to another decisive loss on Saturday night and are no certainty of playing September football.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 20 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 31, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Stunning glimpse into Collingwood’s future

The Collingwood Magpies have become the latest team to put the Eagles to the sword in what has been a turbulent season for West Coast.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Max King of the Saints celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 19 match between the West Coast Eagles and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Young star’s ‘coronation’ in absolute thriller

St Kilda’s future looks bright after Max King turned in a career-best performance in an absolute thriller that went down to the wire.

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Simpson made a startling claim about what future recruitment in the AFL might look like.

Coach’s startling claim about future of AFL

An AFL coach has made a wild claim about the what the future of the league’s recruiting might look like, and it alienates a large number of prospects.

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AFL COVID - Thursday, May 27th, 2021 - Matthew Nicks, Crows senior coach, talks to media at West Lakes Head Quarters in regards to the fixture changes due to the lates Covid outbreak. Picture Sarah Reed

AFL coach comes clean after thrashing

Matthew Nicks is aware of Adelaide’s potential but says players must become better at turning up for their teammates in tight matches.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Elliot Yeo and Jamie Cripps of the Eagles celebrate a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on July 18, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles’ horror show finally over

After a woeful three weeks, the West Coast Eagles defeated the Adelaide Crows on Sunday evening and returned to the winner’s circle.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Elliot Yeo, Liam Ryan and Josh J. Kennedy of the Eagles look on after being defeated during the round 17 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on July 12, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Shocked Eagles ‘can’t keep doing that’

West Coast has hit its lowest ebb for the season in a Monday night horror show and coach Adam Simpson is scratching his head for answers.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Todd Goldstein of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 17 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on July 12, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

North’s goal is not No. 1 draft pick

North Melbourne has Hawthorn in its sights after a massive upset win gave the Kangaroos hope of getting off the bottom of the ladder.

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AFL Round 9. North Melbourne vs Adelaide at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast. 01/08/2020. Todd Goldstein of the Kangaroos celebrates an early North Melbourne goal . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL star’s jaw-dropping all-time record

In slippery conditions at Optus Stadium, North Melbourne Kangaroos ruckman Todd Goldstein broke an all-time VFL/AFL record.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Luke Shuey of the Eagles leads the team out during the round 16 AFL match between Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles at GMHBA Stadium on July 04, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

AFL coach’s brutally honest admission

Adam Simpson says the entire West Coast Eagles playing group and coaching staff must shoulder the burden of the side’s form slump.

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West Coast coach Adam Simpson is seen after losing the Round 3 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the West Coast Eagles at The Gabba in Brisbane, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Disappointing’: AFL coach slams own team

Without a win at Kardinia Park since 2006, Sydney made sure the Eagles’ dismal record at Geelong continued in the most humiliating way possible.

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Footy boss reacts after photo causes a stir

West Coast Eagles have issued a defiant response after social media users noticed something amiss with a photo the club posted.

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Williams is in hot water over this incident (Credit: Getty/Fox Footy)

$4.8m man’s cheap shot as low as it gets

Two clubs will be without key players this weekend after the AFL’s Match Review Officer handed down rough conduct charges.

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AFL Round15 .Carlton vs Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 27/06/2021. David Teague, senior coach of Carlton at qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘On hold’: Covid chaos could force more change

Five AFL games in Melbourne this weekend could soon become six and hubs come back in to play as the nationwide Covid situation escalates.

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Laughable photo sums up AFL horror show

A photo of Eagles coach Adam Simpson during Sunday’s awful loss said more about West Coast’s predicament than words ever could.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge runs off the field during the round 13 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on June 18, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Coach downplays Bulldogs’ glaring issue

Led by Marcus Bontempelli, the Bulldogs’ midfield tore the West Coast Eagles apart, but there’s still one big hole in the side’s game.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: The crowd attendance can be seen during the 2021 AFL Round 13 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on June 13, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Snap Covid call a ‘savage’ blow to AFL

Covid-19 is causing the AFL more headaches as a late twist meant fans were being turned away from the stadium before this afternoon’s game.

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Ben Cousins was all smiles. Photo: Leonie King/Facebook.

Ben Cousins all smiles in Eagles AFL cameo

Ben Cousins looked like he was having a great time as West Coast fans lapped up his presence at the weekend’s clash against Richmond.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Andrew Gaff and Liam Duggan of the Eagles celebrate the win on the final siren during the 2021 AFL Round 13 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on June 13, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

West Coast’s secret weapon exposed

Their set shot prowess is the envy of the competition and now the Eagles’ coach has opened up about his side’s awe-inspiring accuracy.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers consoles Shai Bolton while walking from the field after being defeated during the round 14 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on June 13, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Beaten premiers ‘spluttering along’

Richmond have been a powerhouse in the second half of the season in each of its past three premiership years, and there’s one thing the Tigers need to get going again.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Josh J. Kennedy of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 13 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on June 13, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles bailed out by exactly who you’d expect

A late goal to Josh Kennedy has sealed a thrilling win for the West Coast Eagles over fellow premiership heavyweights Richmond.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Josh J. Kennedy of the Eagles kicks during the round 10 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the West Coast Eagles at GIANTS Stadium on May 23, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Luckless Eagles finally catch a break

West Coast has added some firepower to its forward line ahead of its crucial clash with reigning premiers Richmond on Sunday.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Liam Ryan of the Eagles is challenged by Liam Stocker of the Blues during the round 12 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the West Coast Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Luckless Eagles finally catch a break

Liam Ryan lit the SCG up on Sunday afternoon but West Coast fans were left sweating when he hurt his hamstring late in the piece.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Jamaine Jones of the Eagles celebrates with Zac Langdon after kicking a goal during the round 12 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the West Coast Eagles at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Eagles’ 22-year drought finally over

The West Coast Eagles defeated a gallant Carlton outfit on Sunday afternoon in what was their first SCG win in 22 years.

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Ben Cousins' life was derailed by drugs.

Shocking Eagles drug culture exposed

Ben Cousins is the sad face of drug addiction in the AFL but as new book The Boys’ Club reveals, West Coast’s issues ran much deeper.

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