Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every West Coast Eagle and Fremantle Docker after round 24. Who starred and who struggled?
Danielle Laidley
From the young Fremantle midfielder who should sign on the dotted line to how West Coast can turn Liam Ryan into a first-round pick, The West Australian’s Mitch Woodcock takes a look at the round of footy...
Mitchell Woodcock
A West Coast great has called for the club to be ‘ruthless’ to ensure they return to the ‘blue collar club’ that made it a powerhouse.
Jacob Newton relocated from South Australia in May with only a six-month contract and no guarantee of being at West Coast in 2026. After his second game against Sydney, Newton has spoken about his future.
It was the last chance for a string of fringe West Coast players to impress as the WAFL Eagles finished off their season. See how each of them performed here.
West Coast’s one win from their 23 games made for far more lows than highs. But I do believe this difficult chapter has closed with a glimmer of hope, writes Anna Hay.
Anna Hay
West Coast recruit Liam Baker is set to miss the Eagles’ season opener in 2026 after he was handed a one-match ban for a high pump in their loss to Sydney at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
A wayward Essendon have broken West Coast hearts, with Sophie Alexander kicking a goal with just 15 seconds left on the clock to deliver the Bombers a five-point victory.
UPDATE: West Coast have released a statement confirming co-captain Oscar Allen’s desire to shift to Brisbane. Get the latest here.
Glen Quartermain
For Oscar Allen, weighing up a move isn’t betrayal — it’s business. What stands out to me, though, is how Allen has been forced to talk about his situation, writes Mitchell Johnson.
Mitchell Johnson
Andrew McQualter says he will go as far as using table tennis and handball games to teach his struggling side how to win.
From the small sample size in his debut AFL season – Jobe Shanahan kicked 12.9 from nine games – it is clear the Eagles have found a player with pick 30 in the 2024 national draft.
West Coast’s 67-point defeat to Sydney mirrored their season overall — had effort but lacked the polish and star power to meet the standard.
West Coast gave Sydney a battle for a half before the Swans overpowered the home side to end their dismal campaign with a record-breaking 22nd defeat. Read our three-word analysis.
Aaron Kirby
West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey has sent a scare through the Eagles after landing heavily on his back after a marking contest.
West Coast reach the end of their 2025 road against Sydney at Optus Stadium looking to grab a second win and avoid their worst season in history. Follow all the action with our live blog.
South Fremantle tuned up for a run at the premiership with an 87-point belting of wooden spooners West Coast at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday.
Top West Coast draftee Kayley Kavanagh has ‘no doubt in my mind’ her reconstructed knee is ready for her long-awaited debut against Essendon on Sunday.
West Coast could become the first VFL/AFL team to lose 22 games in a season should they fail to beat Sydney on Saturday. A young Eagle has laid bare how desperate he is to get his first win at the club.
Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw is one of six players sidelined for East Perth’s final home-and-away clash against Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium on Saturday.
West Coast’s latest debutant Lucca Grego has drawn comparisons to Geelong great Joel Selwood ahead of his first game against Sydney.
West Coast have locked away a key part of their future with a trio of young guns signing new contract extensions.
West Coast father-son prospect Charlie Banfield will turn out for the Eagles’ WAFL side for a second time this season after being named on the wing to take on South Fremantle.
West Coast are making headway towards a new deal for superstar Harley Reid, with new details emerging of what his future at the club could look like.
Jake Santa Maria
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