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Meeting the kids VideoWhy relationships are key to Rioli’s return to West Coast

Willie Rioli can return to the Eagles this Sunday after two years out of the game and coach Adam Simpson revealed the club are planning how to handle his arrival.

Craig O'Donoghue

Flying high VideoEdwards pipped by young Crow for Rising Star nod

Emerging West Coast midfielder Luke Edwards has been pipped by an Adelaide young gun for this week’s NAB Rising Star nomination despite a stunning performance against Richmond last night. 

Samantha Rogers

Bush and ‘BurbsPremiumPrized Swans recruit turns out in ammos

Dual AFL premiership player and prized Swan Districts recruit Lewis Jetta made a shock cameo in the Perth Football League at the weekend.

Jordan McArdle

A Six-Pack Of IPAPremiumJK adds to match-winning heroics, Yeo’s AFL-wide first

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at how Josh Kennedy ended a run of non-forward match-winning heroes at West Coast, Elliot Yeo’s league-wide first, and more.

Chris Robinson

Bright futurePremiumSimpson pleased with young trio’s development

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is excited by the progression of a trio of young guns, who have been making the most of their opportunities at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle

Eagles rockingPremiumNearly as loud as the GF! Cole lauds raucous fans

The 2018 grand final had the loudest crowd Tom Cole has ever played before - but it was nearly topped by the noise produced at Optus Stadium on Sunday night.

John Townsend

Epic clash‘Their arrogance actually cost them the game’

AFL broadcasting great Dennis Cometti believes Richmond’s “arrogance” cost them a win over West Coast in Sunday night’s epic clash at Optus Stadium.

Staff reporters

He’s backPremiumRemember me? Yeo’s monster finish sends rivals warning

Elliot Yeo is being managed through his return, but when the Eagles needed him, coach Adam Simpson told him to stay on the field for the whole last quarter. The result was remarkable.

Craig O'Donoghue

The TacklePremiumDefining weekend for WA clubs as Eagles, Freo deliver

West Coast and Fremantle produced home wins within 30 hours of one another, with the clutch Eagles and a dominant Sean Darcy making a statement.

Mark Robinson

UntrueVideoEagles coach rubbishes goalkicking theory

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has given his AFL rivals a hint about how to improve team accuracy - don’t let sports science get in the way of goalkicking practice.

Justin Chadwick

Myth bustedVideo‘Rubbish’: Simmo pots sports science goalkicking myth

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has given his rivals a hint about how to improve team accuracy - don’t let sports science get in the way of goalkicking practice.

Justin Chadwick

Never in doubtVideoWhy Simmo had faith in Kennedy’s match-winning shot

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has declared there couldn’t have been a better position on the ground for Josh Kennedy to have the ball when kicking for goal to win the match. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

WATCH HEREVideoWas Ryan’s match-winning pass to Kennedy 15 metres?

With minutes remaining in West Coast’s thrilling clash with Richmond, Liam Ryan’s kick to Josh Kennedy was textbook. But should it have been play on?

Staff writers

Sunday Night thrillerVideoKennedy’s last-minute winner sinks Tigers in famous win

West Coast’s two oldest players kept their heads to underline their enduring quality, as the Eagles climbed off the canvas three times to defeat Richmond by four points at Optus Stadium.

Braden Quartermaine

AFL ratingsPremiumVeterans, newcomers alike shine in Eagles nail-biter

Veteran Josh Kennedy led the way but some new faces also stood tall as West Coast survived a thriller against Richmond. See who else rated well.

John Townsend

Spuds and dudsVideoPremiumWho impressed and who didn’t as Eagles pinch thriller

In the game of the round, West Coast pulled off a stunning victory against the reigning premiers at Optus Stadium.

Samantha Rogers

Thrilling comeback!PremiumThree-word analysis of every Eagle in epic comeback win

If you could sum up West Coast’s efforts in three words, what would you choose? Read our thoughts and register your own as the Eagles surged home to pip Richmond.

Chris Robinson

WatchVideoNic Nat’s quick snap a ripper for first goal of 2021

Nic Naitanui chose a big occasion for his first goal of the season, snapping a superb major early in the blockbuster clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Staff writers

Late outEagles swing late change ahead of Tigers blockbuster

West Coast have swung a late change an hour before the bounce against Richmond, with Jake Waterman coming into the line-up.

Chris Robinson

Comeback countdown Rioli: I’ve been ‘through hell and back’

Embattled West Coast star Willie Rioli has penned an emotional message to his ‘sons’ on social media, just a week out from his return to the Eagles. 

Samantha Rogers

GOLDEN-HAIRED BOYPremiumEagles know Oscar’s half-century is just the start

West Coast youngster Oscar Allen will play his 50th game in tonight’s blockbuster against Richmond. After he re-signed with the club last month, his teammates are even more excited about the his next 50.

Braden Quartermaine

The ShowstoppersPremiumBolton, Ryan gear up for speccy showdown

It will be a heavyweight battle between West Coast and Richmond at ground level, but another contest will play out in the skies at Optus Stadium tomorrow night as high-fliers Liam Ryan and Shai Bolton face off.

Braden Quartermaine

In the mix?PremiumSuma open to Pies coaching talks

West Coast great Peter Sumich says he’d be willing to be interviewed for the vacant Collingwood coaching job should they come ‘knocking on the door’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sunday showdownEagles axe O’Neill, Waterman for Tigers clash

West Coast forward Jake Waterman’s rollercoaster ride has continued after being dropped for Sunday night’s blockbuster meeting with Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Braden Quartermaine