Kelly with ‘no regrets’ over trade despite Eagles’ torrid form
Tim Kelly says he wishes things had panned out differently from his trade home to Perth on the results front, but tells MARK DUFFIELD he has no regrets about the switch.
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How Hawks could snare defensive duo in trade coup
Is Hawthorn a destination club once again? It could well be after a scintillating two months of form, with the Hawks now the frontrunner for two mammoth defensive targets.
Heated derby results in 18 charges as Eagle banned by ‘Maynard rule’
An incredible 18 charges were handed out from Saturday night’s Western Derby, with the ‘Brayden Maynard rule’ finally resulting in a ban, while Nat Fyfe has also been rubbed out.
Premiership Eagle coy on links to West Coast job
Carlton senior assistant Ash Hansen has been quizzed on his links to the vacant West Coast coaching role, providing an insight into whether he would consider a return to Western Australia.
Brutal reality sets in as Schofield, Eagles get ominous look at future
Taking over from Adam Simpson was never going to be easy — on Saturday, Jarrad Schofield and West Coast powerbrokers were given a worrying wake-up call about the club’s future and life after Elliot Yeo, Jeremy McGovern and Jack Darling.
Trade debate: How badly do Eagles want star Tiger?
It seems premiership Tiger Liam Baker won’t be at Richmond next season, but is he locked into the Eagles? Or will their recent draft history help send him to their rivals Fremantle?
‘Why they get paid’: Defender coy on Eagles contract talks
Key defenders have become a prized commodity in the trade market in recent years. MARK DUFFIELD speaks to emerging backman Harry Edwards about his West Coast future amid likely interest from rivals.
‘Perfect tackle’: Dunkley backs banned teammate
A leading AFL player fears becoming “hesitant” on the field following the suspension of one of his teammates for making a “perfect tackle”.
‘Nothing in it’: Lions veteran defends teammate
A Brisbane stalwart says Lions forward Charlie Cameron should not be suspended for a tackle that led to a West Coast Eagles defender being concussed.
Buckley’s first hint about AFL coaching return
Nathan Buckley admits he’s weighing up returning to the AFL’s coaching ranks after being linked with the West Coast job following Adam Simpson’s sacking.
Fagan: Treat coaches better
Adam Simpson should be remembered for the good things he did at West Coast Eagles, according to Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Eagles’ ‘worst ever’ Simpson gesture slammed
Axed West Coast coach Adam Simpson will be farewelled by Eagles fans before their round 18 clash, but has been given a bizarre job to do.
Lions ready for ‘emotional’ Eagles
West Coast’s sacking of coach Adam Simpson has the Brisbane Lions preparing to face a fired-up Eagles team on Sunday.
Simpson: Eagles ‘staggered’ coach, CEO departures
Adam Simpson said he knew the end was coming at the end of last year when the club decided to “stagger” departures of CEO Trevor Nisbett and himself. MARK DUFFIELD has the details.
Robbo: Simpson’s death was by a 1000 bad quarters
Adam Simpson and West Coast probably should have parted ways at the end of last year. It meant Simpson’s sacking was the least surprising bombshell of 2024, writes MARK ROBINSON.
‘Not his style’: Simpson not keen on farewell as caretaker confirmed
Adam Simpson and West Coast will part ways, with Eagles’ assistant coach Jarrad Schofield confirmed as caretaker. But if he starts this weekend or next weekend is still up in the air.
Sacked coach blindsided in car crash presser
West Coast has sacked coach Adam Simpson and thrown him under the bus with a wild moment in his farewell press conference.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
Eagles coach gone by ‘mutual consent’
After three tortured years, the West Coast Eagles have decided to move on from the coach who took them to the 2018 flag.
AFL young guns to renew rivalry
A rivalry stemming from junior football will be renewed on Sunday when emerging pair Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid cross paths in Perth.
Robbo: ‘When’ and ‘if’ loom large for coaches in the run home
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
‘No excuses’: Fan banned for racist comments
The Lions have acted decisively in condemning racist comments made by a club member against an Adelaide Crows star.
Concern for Gawn, McGovern as pressure mounts on Simpson
Jake Melksham gave Melbourne some much-needed spark up forward, but Dees fans will be sweating on Max Gawn’s fitness after the skipper was subbed out in the win over West Coast which will continue pressure on Adam Simpson.
Simpson at peace with ‘football mortality’
Adam Simpson has said he is at peace with his ‘football mortality’ should the end come for him after a nine-goal loss to Melbourne on Sunday, but wants to continue to lead the Eagles.
Why Harley is ready for his moment in history
For the first time in his career – junior or senior – Harley Reid will step onto footy’s biggest stage on Sunday – the MCG. And, as MARK DUFFIELD finds out, he was made for these moments.
Players’ text bombshell rocks West Coast
Three West Coast players sent text messages saying they want the coach gone and Adam Simpson has revealed what he’ll do about it.
AFL star’s wife’s update amid cancer battle
The wife of West Coast Eagles star Jamie Cripps has shared an update from her hospital bed, three years after her initial cancer diagnosis.
Moneyball: The next contract Harley Reid should sign
With huge money on the table — and big offers coming from Victoria — there’s growing interest in Harley Reid’s contract call. JON RALPH assesses the state of play.
Barrass responds to trade interest, ‘gettable’ tag
All the talk around Tom Barrass is that he’s ‘gettable’ by a big club in the hunt for a flag despite three years to go on his contract. He speaks to MARK DUFFIELD about his name being thrown around yet again.
‘Not the greatest deck’: Players slam Optus surface
The sight of players slipping over at Optus Stadium has been common since Perth’s 60,000-seat stadium opened, and West Coast defender Tom Barrass has had enough — speaking out about a surface he says has “never been in reasonable nick”.
‘Biggest deal in history’ to shake up AFL
West Coast Eagles prodigy Harley Reid is set to be the subject of a monster bidding war with Victorian clubs loading up a war chest.
AFL star suffers devastating family tragedy
A West Coast Eagles champion has suffered a devastating loss one day after his team’s loss on the other side of the country.
Scott not focused on top four spot, embraces selection dilemmas
Brad Scott won’t be drawn on Essendon’s firming grasp on a top four spot, saying the ladder doesn’t have “any relevance” to the way Essendon is approaching its run home.
Brockman’s promise to Eagles ahead of AFL return
Tyler Brockman hasn’t played for the Eagles since being suspended and subsequently charged by police over a car accident in May. But after a long journey back, that all changes this weekend.
West Coast’s surprise update on Reid deal
Harley Reid has taken the AFL by storm in his rookie season and there is already huge interest in his contract with the Eagles.
‘Never seen before’: Cousins on Dusty
Ben Cousins, a close friend of 300-gamer Dustin Martin, has detailed the “enormous impression” the Tiger champion made on him.
‘I wish they lost’: Premiership Roo’s Harley Reid regret
Suspension meant Harley Reid was not on the field for the Roos’ breakthrough win of 2024 over the Eagles. But should the young gun be wearing the blue and white stripes instead?
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Inspired Roos hold off Eagles to claim first win of 2024
North Melbourne has broken its 288-day winless drought – but the Roos almost blew it. Enter Jy Simpkin, to give his side a much-needed win to take the pressure off.
‘Can’t believe it’: Fury at twin AFL shockers
A controversial umpiring call decided the game for the second time on Saturday, as North Melbourne finally broke their dreaded losing streak.
Young AFL prodigy learns his fate
West Coast Eagles rookie prodigy Harley Reid has learned his fate after attempting to downgrade a two-game ban over his sling tackle.
Death of ‘absolute titan’ rocks AFL
The AFL world is in mourning after the death of Australian Football Hall of Famer and Western Australian legend John Todd.
Reid fails at tribunal, Bulldog free to play
West Coast and Harley Reid have failed to downgrade the star’s ban at the tribunal, while the Western Bullodgs were able to get their man off scot-free. See the details here.
Robbo: Sympathy for Harley Reid? You’re kidding
Park our adulation of Harley Reid for a second, any sympathy for him for losing the Rising Star award over a dangerous tackle on Darcy Wilson is over the top and misses the point, writes Mark Robinson.
‘Fakest and falsest’ AFL award slammed
West Coast are challenging Harley Reid’s suspension that has cost a shot at the AFL’s Rising Star and ignited debate over the award.
Reid’s Rising Star hopes given one last chance
Harley Reid is out of the Rising Star race for now after his tackle on Darcy Wilson, but West Coast are set to do all they can to keep the young superstar available.
Eagles challenge No.1 pick’s ban
Harley Reid’s suspension has cost him a shot at the AFL’s Rising Star award so his club are taking on the ban.
Star Saint’s head knock renews calls for independent doctors
As the Saints were hanging on late, Rowan Marshall copped a nasty knee to the head. What happened next has caused a cry for an alteration of the AFL’s rules surrounding the HIA on the field.
The high-powered Crown lunch set to shake up footy
The winter footy festival in Perth is coming – and its origins might soon be traced back to the night before the WA derby in round 6. So, what does it all mean for the Victorian clubs?
Percentage still a factor for Nicks as Crows fill their boots
Adelaide booted 21 goals to five in a comprehensive rout on Sunday. Despite having a draw to their name, Matthew Nicks said every bit of percentage counts.
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