The Bunbury oxymoron: An unmemorable piece of history
For North, it was the win they had to have. For the Eagles, it was the one that got away. But for the neutrals, it was an unmemorable day to kickstart North’s WA venture.
West Coast
What Harley-inspired Eagles scare really means for Cats
Geelong’s trip to Perth was meant to be the start of a rails run in the back-half of the season – but Harley Reid and the young Eagles made it anything but. And it might be a blessing in disguise.
Goodbye Adam: Friends, family gather to farewell late Eagle
A host of former teammates, AFL players, family and friends have come together to celebrate the life of Adam Selwood after his death at the age of 41.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
Adelaide may have moved into the top four after a big win over West Coast, but coach Matthew Nicks is focused on reaching the level of the AFL’s No. 1 side.
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Skeleton in the closet: Latest hole in the Eagles’ list exposed again
Every AFL list manager has skeletons in the closet. But the one haunting the Eagles right now should sting even more given the litany of stars that have come before at a certain position, writes Eliza Reilly.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Dons weigh up putting first-round picks on table for Reid
Brad Scott has admitted the Dons are well placed to make a significant offer for Eagle Harley Reid. Plus Will Day provides an update on his injury. See everything you missed on TV last night.
Mitchell ‘shocked’ by Allen’s move — is it playing into Hawks’ hands?
Sam Mitchell was ‘shocked’ when he saw Oscar Allen lining up down back – but it might increase the chance the Eagles’ captain leaves. Ed Bourke unpacks what the magnet swinging means.
Hawks left counting the cost after slipping back into top four
Hawthorn is back into the top four, but will be left licking their wounds after doing enough to get over the line against West Coast under the roof.
Warner reveals: Why I said no to WA riches
Chad Warner has revealed how close he came to taking up a big offer to return to his home state of Western Australia before inking a new deal with Sydney.
‘A lot of work to do’: Flynn admits No. 1 ruck role isn’t settled
SuperCoaches – take note. Matt Flynn says he and Bailey Williams are still fighting for the No. 1 ruck role at the Eagles, with Flynn opening up on being dropped after Round 1.
Banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare
The writing might have been on the wall for West Coast’s latest defeat after an epic fail from its cheer squad before taking on Essendon.
Allen doesn’t deserve spot — and Eagles might be better without him
West Coast put in a much improved performance against Essendon — and it was without their skipper Oscar Allen. Eliza Reilly writes, the Eagles’ attack might just be better without him.
0-23? Staggering numbers behind West Coast’s ‘mess’
Just how bad is West Coast? According to Champion Data, historically bad. And it’s got club legends fearing the worst about what 2025 could bring.
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