How Blues-Hawks trade gamble sets up the 2025 Chad chase
West Coast had to choose at the trade deadline whether Carlton or Hawthorn would finish lower in 2025. It was a 50-50 gamble that could unlock the Chad Warner race – did they get it right?
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‘That’s garbage’: AFL reacts to wild trade
An AFL great has called for heads to roll at West Coast as a bombshell theory emerged about the club’s shock trade.
Pick 3 stunner: Blues make bold move to soar up draft board
Carlton is set to land one of the best kids from a bumper draft crop after agreeing a deal with West Coast to land pick 3. Here’s how it went down and what it means for Liam Baker.
AFL world erupts as wild trade locked in
The AFL Trade Period is heating up and a blockbuster move has been locked in, but it’s left pundits with serious concerns over one club.
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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.
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