Paddy Sweeney
Paddy Sweeney is a Nine News Perth sports presenter and journalist.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Summer slog: Top to-dos for Eagles and Dockers this off-season
The Dockers must discover a way to start delivering in big moments. And while the Eagles must first find a coach, there are other factors they can’t ignore.
- by Paddy Sweeney
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Opinion
AFL 2024
Dockers in dangerous position; Eagles fail to read the script
The Dockers no longer have their finals fate in their own hands. And a sense of occasion should have brought a third straight win for the Eagles – but did not.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Young Eagle could be forced into retirement over lingering concussion
Luke Edwards was placed in concussion protocols for a third time this year after the Round 20 Western Derby - he hasn’t played a game since and won’t again this year.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Tom Barrass likely to leave West Coast Eagles
The 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2027, is understood to be eager to accept a five-year deal.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
AFL 2024
Dockers give away three-quarter lead for fifth time this season
Having slid from third to sixth on the ladder, the Dockers are now desperately trying to hang on to a top eight spot.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
AFL 2024
The 14 seconds that will haunt Freo’s finals dash
As Jye Amiss calmly slotted the equalising goal against the Bombers, Fremantle’s spot in the top four appeared safe.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
AFL 2024
Fremantle fight off Eagles to get closer to double chance finals
In a bruising, combative and highly entertaining Western Derby, it’s what the Dockers were eventually able to prove.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw proves why he’s Mr. 1%; Eagle forwards forget to tackle
Sure, his season high 41 touches was profound in the Dockers demolition of the Demons, but just as important in setting the tone was his selfless mindset.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Tassie haunts Fremantle once again; West Coast enter new era
It was another case of Tassie torment for Fremantle against Hawthorn while the Eagles’ new era begun yesterday as they ran out for the first time in 3,766 days without Adam Simpson calling the shots.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
AFL 2024
West Coast have been moving backwards for far too long. It’s time for a change
It’s a matter of when, not if, and as the sharks continue to circle Adam Simpson one thing is clear – the embattled coach won’t and can’t see out his contract until the end of 2025.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
West Coast Eagles
Eagles’ third straight home defeat was not far off peak embarrassment
With the return of the club champion and the rising star this was meant to be the best version of West Coast in 2024. What eventuated was so far from it.
- by Paddy Sweeney
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