Coach apologises for insensitive gaffe
West Coast AFLW coach Michael Prior has apologised after he was slammed for an insensitive comment about the pride round.
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Unvaxxed AFL star’s future in doubt
West Coast Eagles premiership-winner Jack Darling has been banned from training with his teammates ahead of the 2022 season.
Footy club odd one out in Pride snub
The West Coast Eagles will be the only AFLW team that won’t be wearing a themed jersey in this weekend’s Pride Round.
672-day drought finally broken
The Gold Coast Suns went through 2021 winless but Cameron Joyce’s side has broken the drought just two games into the AFLW season.
Concussion ends another Eagle’s career
West Coast’s Brad Sheppard has played his last AFL game after choosing to put his long-term health first
AFL world losing it over wardrobe blunder
It was supposed to be the moment all young footballers dream about, but then it all went wrong for West Coast’s newest talent.
‘Never forget’: Ex-AFL star’s hilarious tattoo
Footballers are known for getting tattoos to remember their Grand Final wins but an ex-AFL star’s fresh ink is next level.
AFL young gun charged with drink driving
West Coast says it is bitterly disappointed after one of its up and coming stars was charged with drink driving and will have to face court.
Star’s wife’s shock post-wedding photo
The popular wife of an Australian footballer has revealed a shock cancer battle just one week after her wedding day.
Bucky’s list ratings: Where does your club stand?
Is your club in the premiership window or ready for a long rebuild? Expert recruiter Gary Buckenara puts every club’s list under the blowtorch.
Star would’ve quit if coach had his way
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has detailed a failed plan that would’ve broken the heart of every West Coast Eagles fan.
Swans lock up stars in AFL spending spree
The Swans have moved to lock up four stars, while a premiership Tiger and an exciting young star have both signed new contracts.
‘Shouldn’t happen’: AFL controversy erupts
Controversy has erupted in the wake of Brisbane’s thrilling win over West Coast, with claims the Bulldogs were robbed of a top four spot.
Coach loses his mind at ‘incredible finish’
The Brisbane Lions managed to finish the season in the top four thanks to a tense win over the West Coast Eagles on Saturday evening.
Fans spot bizarre jersey mistake
An AFL club has been forced to explain an unusual jersey mistake after fans spotted it during West Coast’s game against Brisbane.
Tough selection call for Lions coach
Lions coach Chris Fagan’s reluctance to change an in-form team has led to him making one of his toughest selection decisions of the year.
Troubled star breaks silence ahead of return
An AFL star convicted of drug possession will make his return on Saturday almost two years after he played his last game.
Footy nice guy’s absolutely filthy act
A Fremantle star quietly pulled off one of the coldest acts on the footy field this year with a gesture that has footy legends howling.
Banned AFL star set for return
After nearly two years on the sidelines with more court appearances than AFL games in that time, a premiership hero could return this week.
Coach’s solution to divisive AFL problem
The AFL has yet to decide where it will hold the biggest game of the season but Dockers coach Justin Longmuir thinks he might have the answer.
Stand with Betts: Clubs join fight against racism
Eddie Betts moved a nation with his passionate appeal to unite us all against racism. All 18 clubs have heard the message and are standing with the indigenous great.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
$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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shocking extent of Eagles’ drug culture
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.
The glaring problem West Coast must fix
The West Coast Eagles lost their first regular season game in Perth since 2019 on Saturday but the side’s problems don’t end there.
AFL star busted over crude gesture
Liam Ryan could be facing a fine from the league after an act made out of “extreme frustration” on Saturday night.
Bombers break Eagles’ crazy streak
The Essendon Bombers have become the first team since August 2019 to defeat the West Coast Eagles in Perth in a regular season game.
AFL season’s biggest game hangs by thread
Victoria has confirmed football’s worst fears with the entire season now at crisis point as Covid wreaks havoc on the fixture.
Silver lining after Eagles’ brutal loss
The Eagles have been ravaged by injuries this season but the return of one of the side’s marquee players is on the cards for next week.
Sneaky AFL star gets away with murder
The Eagles tried everything to beat GWS — including Jamie Cripps’ blatantly illegal tactic — but it wasn’t enough to topple the Giants.
Depleted Giants outmuscle Eagles
The Greater Western Sydney Giants have battled through injuries to defeat an equally depleted West Coast at Giants Stadium on Sunday.
Coach’s message for Crows amid sad slump
The Adelaide Crows’ season got off to an impressive start but a five-game losing streak has dampened spirits in the City of Churches.
Darling the difference as Eagles sink Crows
The West Coast Eagles have consolidated their place inside the AFL’s top eight with a convincing five-goal win over the Adelaide Crows.
AFL star ‘a mess’ after drug charge
Banned AFL star Willie Rioli’s career hangs by a thread after his club’s latest statement surrounding charges of alleged drug possession.
Loss exposes Hawthorn’s glaring problem
The Hawks are in the midst of their worst start to a season since 2010 and coach Alastair Clarkson says there’s a major reason why.
AFL stars slammed for ‘juvenile’ act
West Coast Eagles players have been described as “juvenile” for an act in a social media post following Sunday night’s victory in Perth.
Freo coach’s huge call in Eagles thrashing
The Dockers suffered their 11th straight WA derby loss on Sunday, prompting coach Justin Longmuir to make a bombshell admission.
The barrier to Eagles’ first away win
The Eagles comfortably accounted for their local rivals on Sunday but continuing their winning ways next week may prove challenging.
Electric Eagles are best in the west
The Eagles defeated the Dockers at an empty Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon to stretch their derby winning streak to eleven.
AFL fans punted in $1 million virus blow
Western Australia premier Mark McGowan has delivered footy fans awful news just hours before the first bounce of a local blockbuster.
Proof AFL star’s cruel sledge was bang on
Footy pundits have highlighted damning footage of “lazy” AFL superstars that prove why West Coast is no chance of winning the comp.
‘This is hideous’: Awful Eagles humiliated
West Coast fans at home in Perth better find another way to kill time than watching the footy because it’s getting seriously ugly for the Eagles.
Cats silence critics with Eagles thrashing
The Geelong Cats have recovered from a scrappy performance last week to thrash the West Coast Eagles at home on Saturday afternoon.
‘No excuses’: Simpson slams ‘embarrassing’ Eagles
West Coast suffered its biggest loss under Adam Simpson on Saturday, going down by almost 100 points to a polished Cats outfit.
Clean-cut Cousins plots footy comeback
Former AFL star Ben Cousins has been pictured with a transformed new look as he reportedly plots an amazing return to football.
Clean-cut Cousins plots footy comeback
Former AFL star Ben Cousins has been pictured with a transformed new look as he reportedly plots an amazing return to football.
Star under fire for Irish ambush
A Collingwood defender is facing a response from the AFL match review officer after a bizarre “little Irish thing” attack on an Eagles superstar.
‘Horrible’ face-to-face smash rocks AFL
Two West Coast Eagles players were left covered in blood after a “jaw on jaw” head clash that could be heard from 100m away.
ScoMo booed by 50,000 at the footy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was given a traditional welcome by the crowd at the West Coast-Collingwood game on Friday night.
Six teams ‘already a lock to play finals’
There’s only two finals spots left up for grabs for the likes of Geelong, Brisbane, Carlton and Collingwood according to Leigh Montagna.
‘Disgraceful’: AFL club’s ugly capitulation
The West Coast Eagles have come under fire after their horror capitulation set up a remarkable comeback victory for St Kilda.
‘I hate it’: Star called out for low acts
AFL legend Dermott Brereton says Bailey Smith can’t play the mental health card and then belittle his opponents on the field.
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