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Ella Roberts and the Eagles have been so far unable to match expectations this season.

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Why WA’s AFLW sides have both flopped this season

Why has AFLW in Perth fallen in a hole? Danielle Laidley takes an in-depth look at the struggles surrounding both West Coast and Fremantle.

Danielle Laidley

John Worsfold says West Coast will aggressively target next year’s trade period.

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Eagles to be more aggressive in next trade period: Woosha

West Coast plans to be more aggressive in next year’s trade period when it will set its sights on restricted Sydney free agent Chad Warner after refusing to part with early selections in this year’s draft.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid and Jack Viney are now teammates.

AFLFrom ‘nightmares’ to dream team-up: Viney on Harley

Harley Reid has gone from giving Jack Viney ‘nightmares’ to being one of the new teammates the former Melbourne skipper is most excited to play alongside at West Coast. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Viney has joined West Coast on a two-year deal.

AFLVideoPremiumEagles are not my retirement plan, says Viney

West Coast will not be a retirement home for Jack Viney, with the new Eagle determined to earn his spot and lay the foundations for the club’s next premiership.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast recruit Trent Rivers won’t waste any time in reaching out to good mate and Sydney superstar Chad Warner about joining him in the Eagles’ nest at the end of next year.

AFLPremiumRivers confident he will get Warner to Eagles in 2027

West Coast recruit Trent Rivers won’t waste any time in reaching out to good mate and Sydney superstar Chad Warner about joining him in the Eagles’ nest at the end of next year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Paul Hasleby rates every 2026 deal.

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HAZE’S TRADE GRADES: Every player deal graded

A total of 30 players found new homes in a bumper AFL trade period, as Fremantle great Paul Hasleby gives his verdict on every deal made over the past eight days.

Paul Hasleby

Bobby Hill is eyeing an AFL comeback.

AFL VideoPremiumEagles will ‘look at’ potential for Bobby Hill return

West Coast are leaving the door open to add more premiership experience to their list, with Eagles list boss Matt Clarke not ruling out a lifeline for Bobby Hill.

Jake Santa Maria

Trent Rivers is now an Eagle.

AFL‘There were a few tears shed’: Rivers on Eagles move

Trent Rivers grew up as a “massive Eagles fan” who “bled the colours” and idolised Mark LeCras. So it’s no surprise he shed tears of joy upon learning his trade from Melbourne to West Coast had been finalised.

Chris Robinson

Trent Rivers is an Eagles after a late trade on Wednesday.

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Trent Rivers’ recruitment could be Eagles’ masterstroke

Jack Viney and Trent Rivers did not cost West Coast the farm. Let’s call it a small veggie patch.

Glen Quartermain

Trent Rivers is joining West Coast on a five-year deal.

AFLPremiumREVEALED: Where Eagles see new recruits fitting into line-up

Where do Trent Rivers and Jack Viney slot in - and why were West Coast so keen to get them? Hear from the Eagles on their trade acquisitions here.

Mitchell Woodcock

It took until the final 20 minutes, but the last day of the trade period finally saw some productivity.

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HAZE’S TRADE GRADES: Was Viney, Rivers worth it for Eagles?

It took until the final 20 minutes, but the last day of the trade period finally saw some productivity including from West Coast. Here’s how Paul Hasleby graded every deal.

Paul Hasleby

Jack Viney and Trent Rivers will both be at West Coast next season.

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Eagles trade for TWO premiership Demons in last-gasp deal

Trent Rivers and Jack Viney are now Eagles players, with West Coast executing a deal to grab the Melbourne premiership pair minutes before the AFL’s trade deadline. GET THE TRADE AND CONTRACT DETAILS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Viney and Trent Rivers are heading to West Coast.

AFLTRADE DEADLINE RECAP: How Eagles swooped on Dees duo

West Coast were at the forefront of a flurry of deals that went through before this afternoon’s trade deadline. Recap all the action here!

Jake Santa Maria

Jack Viney is a chance to land at the Eagles on Wednesday.

AFLVideoPremiumDee-day looms for West Coast on Viney, Rivers trades

West Coast’s bid to land Melbourne veteran Jack Viney is still alive, but could be one of the final deals done on a dramatic trade deadline day. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Noah and Michael Braun.

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Son-of-a-gun on Eagles’ radar, but other clubs show interest

West Coast father-son prospect Noah Braun is emerging as a draft smokey, but the Eagles may face competition amid the youngster’s conversations with five rival clubs.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Whitfield has been traded to the Blues.

AFLTRADE LATEST: Blakey deal DONE, Giant finds new home

It’s the penultimate day of the trade period - and there’s plenty of business that's getting done. Stay across the latest here!

Chris Robinson

Fremantle lost to North Melbourne.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: New stars must rise in race for finals

West Coast and Fremantle slipped up in the race for finals as the Power cut the Eagles’ winning streak and the Dockers fell to star-studded North Melbourne. Danielle Laidley rates every players’ efforts.

Danielle Laidley

Where will Jack Viney play in 2027?

AFLPremiumEagles still sweat on Viney decision as deadline looms

West Coast’s pursuit of Jack Viney will go down to the wire, with just two days remaining for the Eagles to secure a deal for the former Melbourne captain. 

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast players going through their paces at an unofficial running session on Monday.

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EXCLUSIVE PICS: Key Eagles make early training return

Harry Edwards has hit the ground running in his bid to resurrect his career in 2027, joining a group of dedicated Eagles teammates in making an early return to the training track. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICTURES

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Viney may be this week heading to the Eagles.

AFLRECAP: Action heating up in trade period’s final days

Is today the day Jack Viney gets to the Eagles? Follow all the news and developments on the third-last day of the AFL’s trade period here!

Chris Robinson

West Coast did not match St Kilda's bid on Drew Banfield's son Charlie last year, but one of his other children Harper says playing for the Eagles is still his "dream".

AFLVideoPremiumEagles ‘dream’ persists for Banfield despite brother’s snub

Despite West Coast turning down the chance to match a bid on his brother Charlie last year, draft prospect Harper Banfield says it remains his ‘dream’ to play for the Eagles.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Finlay Yeo undergoes the Running Vertical Jump Test during the AFL State Draft Combine Testing on October 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Paul Kane/AFL Photos

AFL draftFreo, Eagles-linked prospects star at draft combine

As some of WA’s AFL and AFLW hopefuls went through a suite of testing in the early stages of the State draft combine on Sunday morning, and some of the clear winners already have links to clubs.

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Matt Clarke, Head of List Management and Recruiting at West Coast.

AFLVideoPremiumEagles among the buyers for top draft pick

West Coast are reportedly in the market for another top-10 selection in this year’s draft, but they face a massive fight on their hands.

Jake Santa Maria

Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles during the 2026 AFLW Round 09 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the West Coast Eagles.

AFLWPremiumPearce laments slow start as Port outpressure Eagles

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her Eagles were taught a good reminder of the consistency required to be contenders after a frustrating loss to Port Adelaide.

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