Eagles flag potential Reid-Daicos showdown
A superstar showdown between Harley Reid and Nick Daicos is on the cards this weekend. Plus, Adam Simpson has revealed how the Eagles will cope without Jake Waterman and Elliot Yeo.
West Coast
Social media abuse targets Reid, AFL calls for beefed-up protections
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says that social media abuse has risen this year, with Harley Reid one of the players targeted. The AFL has called on major tech companies to step up as a result.
Crows, Eagles change names for next round
Adelaide and West Coast are the two latest AFL clubs to announce that they will change names for the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
‘Disappointed, disrespectful’: Scott clarifies Draper absence
Sam Draper’s comments about Luke Beveridge caused a diplomatic incident north of the Yarra this week but did it cause his absence against the Eagles? Brad Scott clarified post-match.
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Huge twist after insane AFL rumour
The Sydney Swans have put a “wild” rumour to bed with a major announcement just hours after a star’s contract storm erupted.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Vax-hesitant AFL star in the mix
West Coast needs their stars back as soon as possible and a vax-hesitant key forward could be among the round 2 inclusions.
Ben Cousins is back in big TV return
Former AFL star Ben Cousins is taking another step forward to getting his life back together with a reported return to television.
‘Between Jack and his doctor’: Darling return still a mystery
The specific circumstances behind Jack Darling’s return to West Coast won’t be revealed by coach Adam Simpson
Injury-cursed Eagles hit by Round 1 Covid scare
Injury-plagued West Coast has suffered another setback with star midfielder Tim Kelly in isolation after four members of his family tested positive to Covid.
$3m Eagles star finally makes vax call
West Coast forward Jack Darling has finally made a call over his Covid-19 vaccination after his AFL career appeared to hang in the balance.
AFL captains’ scathing prediction for two clubs
The annual AFL Captains Poll is out and there are two bolters tipped to return to finals footy — but the survey is ugly reading for two clubs.
Ex-Tiger dashes west to be Eagles’ latest list hopeful
Patrick Naish has less than a week to win over West Coast as he tries to force his way onto the Eagles’ injury-ravaged list
‘Write us off’: Nic Nat dares Eagles’ critics
Nic Naitanui remains bullish about West Coast’s season prospects despite a lengthy injury list unlike one he’s seen before at the club.
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