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Geelong's Jeremy Cameron is pumped for a big 2027 after struggling with his arm injury this year. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCameron rapt post-surgery as Greene arrives at Cats

Keen fisherman Jeremy Cameron has been enjoying the taste of a dangerous catch as things start looking up for the Geelong star after a tough AFL season.

Roger Vaughan

Essendon and Richmond will play another Dreamtime match in Perth, like they did in 2021.

AFLPremiumDreamtime heads west: Bombers, Tigers start new WA tradition

The AFL’s Dreamtime game is returning to Perth, with Essendon and Richmond to play in one of the league’s most beloved matches at Optus Stadium in round 16.

Craig O'Donoghue

Robbie Fox has been sacked by Tasmania.

SportVideoTasmania Devils sack inaugural captain after off-field incident

The former Sydney player failed to meet behavioural standards and has been let go.

Harrison Reid

What will we see in this year's AFL fixture release?

AFLVideoPremium11 things we’d like to see in 2027 fixture for our WA clubs

The release of the AFL fixture is imminent - and as always, there’s plenty of looming points of intrigue. Here’s what we’d like to see in next year’s schedule from the point of view of Fremantle and West Coast.

Chris Robinson

Zach Merrett’s first game as a Hawk will be in front of a packed MCG. Hawthorn FC

AFLPremiumPullman Four slated for season opener

After sitting out September through suspension, Sydney’s now infamous Pullman group could play a part in the 2027 season opener.

Tyler Lewis

The traditional MCG season-opener will not be fought out between Richmond and Carlton in 2027. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumTigers, Blues unhappy as AFL confirms round-one games

Richmond and Carlton have made their feelings clear after the AFL confirmed they wouldn't be the first MCG game of the season.

Roger Vaughan

Jed Bews of the Cats in action during the 2026 VFL season.

WAFLVideoPremiumBews’ surprising AFL admission amid fresh Eagles move

Premiership Geelong defender Jed Bews has revealed how former teammates helped sell West Coast to him as he commits to doing whatever he can to help bolster the young Eagles defence. 

Jake Santa Maria

Some Freo fans will have to leave work early to get to next year’s season opener.

AFLVideoDockers fans dudded by early start time for season opener

Fremantle fans may face a challenge getting in their seats in time for the opening ball-up of next season, with the Dockers scheduled for their earliest-ever start to a non-holiday weekday game in WA.

Chris Robinson

Leo Steed, Heath Mellody and George Gale are three of WA's top draft prospects.

AFL draftPremiumWhere WA’s top draft hopes sit after combines

The AFL drafts are closing in, and as the dream draws closer for some of our top hopefuls, The West Australian has assessed where they sit with less than a month to go.

Josh Kempton

Sam Wright has called time on his coaching stint with Collingwood's AFLW side. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMagpies coach departs after disastrous AFLW season

Sam Wright has announced he will step down as Collingwood's AFLW senior coach, with the Magpies only banking one win for the season.

Melissa Woods

Former Fremantle forward Sam Sturt.

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Why football felt like a ‘chore’ in Sturt’s final Freo years

Former Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has opened up on his tough final few years at the Dockers, which were affected by injuries, and what the future holds for the former first-round draftee.

Mitchell Woodcock

As Malakai Champion’s future gets decided, West Coast have expanded on their potential strategy for filling their three vacant list spots.

AFLVideoPremiumMalakai to learn fate as Eagles make call on last list spots

As Malakai Champion’s future gets decided, West Coast have expanded on their potential strategy for filling their three vacant list spots.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton and Marcus Bontempelli will square off when Freo and the Western Bulldogs do battle in round one next year.

AFLVideoPremiumFreo set for Thursday night blockbuster to open new season

Fremantle are tipped to begin their season with a blockbuster home game against the Western Bulldogs, with this year’s minor premiers and grand finalists set to earn a Thursday night timeslot to open 2027.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle Dockers star Jordan Clark, his partner Paige McCarthy and their son Harvey Shayne Clark.

AFLFreo star welcomes future potential Dockers father-son

Fremantle star Jordan Clark’s memorable 2026 season just got even better, with the defender and his partner Paige McCarthy welcoming their son into the world on the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leo Steed and Heath Mellody have both been invited to the first night of the AFL national draft.

AFL draftVideoPremiumSee which WA aces have been invited to draft’s opening night

If you get an invite to the first night of the draft in Melbourne, you’re all but assured of being picked up in the first round. Here’s the West Aussies who have been given the nod!

Josh Kempton

Max Gawn has lost premiership teammates like Christian Petracca. Tess Gellie/Melbourne FC

AFLPremium‘Conversation will come’: Gawn on his future

Max Gawn has watched his entire 2021 premiership midfield leave Melbourne yet still believes his decorated career will end in red and blue.

Tyler Lewis

The AFL world is in shock following the ‘sudden’ death of former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart, aged 37

AFLVideoFormer AFL player’s fitness empire reveals tragic cause of death

The ‘devoted’ husband and father tragically died aged 37, leaving behind everything he had built.

Harrison Reid

The Dockers will take on Nick Watson’s Hawks at Gather Round next season.

AFLVideoFreo grudge match locked in as Gather Round fixture revealed

Fremantle will have Saturday night’s primetime Gather Round fixture slot as their first opportunity at revenge for last season’s finals loss against Hawthorn.

Chris Robinson

Zak Butters and the Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide during next year's Gather Round. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumButters reunion, grudge matches headline Gather Round

Zak Butters and the Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval during next year's Gather Round, while there are plenty of grudge matches.

Anna Harrington

Natalie Wood, the only person to coach Essendon's AFLW side, has been axed. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEssendon coach sacked after season bombs

Natalie Wood has paid the price for taking Essendon to a meagre one win, getting the sack with a round to go in the AFLW season.

Anna Harrington and Morgan Reinwald

Glen Jakovich and Wayne Carey during one of their many battles.

AFLPremiumHALL OF CHAMPIONS: How Jakovich tamed the King

West Coast great Glen Jakovich will be inducted into the WA Hall of Champions next month. He shares his story with Glen Quartermain, including looking back on his many epic battles against Wayne Carey.

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How every Docker fared in 2026.

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LAIDLEY’S FREO RATINGS: How every Docker fared in 2026

AFL expert Danielle Laidley has run the rule over every Fremantle player’s season, with an alarming September trend emerging for several Dockers in their 2026 season ratings.

Danielle Laidley

Callum Mills, captain of the Swans embraces Lucy McEvoy, captain of the Swans AFLW team after the round 24 AFL match.

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Bold fixture change that would enable AFLW’s winter return

Paul Hasleby: It’s time the AFLW returned to footy season. And, yes, that means double-headers with the men’s matches.

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Gold Coast coach Rhyce Shaw was surprised Dekota Baron was forced out of their game on Saturday. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Very hard': Suns coach surprised as player forced off

Gold Coast player Dekota Baron was forced out of Saturday's AFLW win over Richmond in unusual circumstances after her nasty head knock.

Roger Vaughan