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.
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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.
AFL great grills Harley Reid about one word
West Coast Eagles young gun Harley Reid has been grilled about one topic in a TV interview amid sad revelations about the AFL star.
Being Harley: Reid opens up on ‘daunting’ Perth, new contract
Harley Reid has taken the AFL world by storm in just nine games – and everyone wants in on the frenzy. But what it’s really like for a 19-year-old kid in a new city?
Harley Reid reveals sad family update
AFL phenom Harley Reid has revealed the private sadness behind his controversial family act that was branded “ridiculous”.
Freo stand firm on Peel alignment despite VFL push
Despite the other three remaining AFL clubs not in the VFL keen to join the competition, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t want his club to go down that path.
Robbo: Watson compares Hurricane Harley to US sensation
Tim Watson knows about being a footy star as a teen, and with Harley Reid’s explosion into our lives, the Bombers great tells MARK ROBINSON that the Eagle compares to a US superstar.
‘New toy’: Teen sensation’s attention is hard to tame
Trying to curb the hype around Harley Reid is hard for West Coast coach Adam Simpson when the kid does things like he did on Sunday.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
New Eagles CEO Pyke ‘won’t gild the lily’ about challenge
Acknowledging the club’s recent failings, premiership hero Don Pyke’s public introduction as West Coast Eagles CEO set the right tone, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
Former Crows coach Don Pyke set to become new Eagles CEO
Don Pyke is a two time West Coast premiership player and coached the Adelaide Crows to a Grand Final, now, he’s set to be named the new CEO of the Eagles.
Demons make best pitch yet for Eagles’ prized pick one
Melbourne has made a serious play for West Coast’s pick one, potentially leapfrogging the Kangaroos. So what have they offered to secure Harley Reid?
Update on boat crash that killed AFL star’s mum
A man accused of skippering a boat that crashed and killed both his wife and the mother of an AFL star will go to trial.
Spectre of AFL reserves competition looms over WAFL
The WAFL could face an uncertain future if Eagles decide to leave in favour of a national reserves competition, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
Analysis: Why Eagles should consider making Prior call now
If Eagles decide Michael Prior is not the man to lead AFLW team next season, they should pull the trigger now, writes ELIZA REILLY.
Analysis: Eagles board must act after one whinge too many
Another week, another excuse. And with Eagles losses mounting across elite programs, something has to change, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
Mercurial forward traded west as Hawks look to next phase
Tyler Brockman is on his way to Western Australia after Hawthorn agreed to a deal with West Coast. Now what’s the next phase of the Hawks trade and draft strategy?
Mystery as four-team bombshell rocks AFL
The Demons have made some big moves on day three, making an inspired move up the draft board and moving on a two-time All-Australian.
Three-horse race for WA’s best draft prospect ahead of AFLW combine
It’s still unclear who Western Australia’s first-picked prospect at the AFLW draft will be with three players still in contention ahead of Sunday’s combine reports ELIZA REILLY.
To trade or not to trade? Eagles’ burning Harley question
With time ticking, the arguments for the West Coast Eagles to take consensus number one draft pick Harley Reid or trade away the pick are equally compelling, as MARK DUFFIELD explains.
Going, staying, in limbo? Where trade period’s biggest deals are at
The AFL trade period officially kicks off today. Which deals will get done and which are still up in the air? Get the latest on all the key players.
Cousins in stunning Brownlow Medal return
Recovering AFL star Ben Cousins has privately been preparing to make a comeback 18 years in the making at the Brownlow Medal.
‘Time is now right’: Major domino falls at West Coast
West Coast will start to rebuild its besieged off-field leadership – but there’s a twist to when a key personnel change will occur.
‘Worse than we thought’: AFL club exposed
Kane Cornes has declared West Coast’s crisis could be even worse than thought, citing damning details from the club’s awards night.
What Dons’ top draft picks must get right in 2024
Harrison Jones, Zach Reid and Nik Cox were meant to help drive Essendon to the next level. Where are they at? Mick McGuane looks at the Bombers and what the high picks must get right.
Big No. 1 pick twist as suitors emerge
West Coast is suddenly in a predicament with its prized No. 1 pick with speculation emerging the Eagles are open for business.
AFL club finally puts coach out of his misery
Speculation over Adam Simpson’s future has raged all year long and now West Coast has made a call on its senior coach.
Unanimous: Eagles make call on Simpson’s future
The speculation has been rampant on Adam Simpson’s coaching future during the Eagles’ horror season, and now the Eagles have decided whether the premiership coach will continue.
No. 1 for scoring – so where did it go wrong for Crows?
It’s official – Adelaide has the most-potent attack in the competition. So how did the Crows finish 10th? Matt Turner looks at what really went wrong in 2023.
Rumours swirl over Sydney Swans bombshell
An AFL great has ruled himself out of the race to be West Coast’s new coach amid reports he’s part of another coaching succession plan.
Duffield: Four factors to decide Simpson‘s future
How does a spirited win against the Bulldogs weigh against Adam Simpson‘s broader body of work? MARK DUFFIELD analyses.
Analysis: Is Eagles’ win too little too late for Adam Simpson?
West Coast coach Adam Simpson asked for clarity from his senior players, and he got it in their win over the Bulldogs. But where was this over the past two years, asks MARK DUFFIELD.
Five things we learnt from Eagles v Bombers
West Coast’s pre-season preparations ended on a high with a nine-point win over Essendon at Mineral Resources Park. ELIZA REILLY looks at the five things we learnt, including a positional switch and how a new recruit fared.
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