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Paul HaslebyComments
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Rioli doesn’t owe Eagles as he tests contract waters

Willie Rioli is yet to confirm his future at West Coast and Paul Hasleby believes Richmond could be the perfect place for the star.

Paul Hasleby

Ruck dilemmaCommentsPremiumWill Naitanui succession be key to Eagles rebuild?

West Coast have dozens of questions to ask themselves as they stare down the barrel of the most extensive rebuild in club history after a dismal season, but should the biggest be who succeeds Nic Naitanui?

Aaron Kirby

CRUNCH TIMECommentsFreo thinking ahead as Amiss makes return from injury

Fremantle have one eye on the western derby and the other on September as the red-hot favourites weigh up their team to take on a depleted West Coast on Saturday night.

Braden Quartermaine

Run homeCommentsThe results Fremantle want to see as they fight for top-four

Fremantle gave their top-four hopes a heartbeat last week, but there are still some results that need to go their way. Here’s what they need to happen this weekend to win a finals double chance.

Jackson Barrett

Emotional visitVideoPremiumRioli in Darwin for dad’s funeral, will miss derby clash

West Coast Eagle Willie Rioli has travelled to Darwin for a moving funeral service honouring his father on Wednesday and will not return for Saturday’s western derby against Fremantle.

Jackson Barrett

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Blue gets weeks months after Eagle gets off

The big question after the AFL tribunal upheld Paddy Cripps’ two week ban is how did Willie Rioli get off earlier this year?

Mark Duffield

EAGLE ROCK CommentsPremiumEagles cashing in on merch after JK’s retirement

West Coast has been forced to order more merchandise of retired forward Josh Kennedy due to overwhelming demand from members and supporters. 

Samantha Rogers

WINGS CLIPPEDCommentsPremiumOut-of-contract West among two Eagles ruled out for 2022

West Coast midfielder Connor West is one of two promising Eagles who have been ruled out for the season this week, with nine players now unavailable for the remaining two rounds. 

Samantha Rogers

AFL TribunalCommentsWest Coast star Tim Kelly learns derby fate at AFL Tribunal

West Coast star Tim Kelly has challenged a one-game suspension at the AFL Tribunal and argued he should be allowed to play against Fremantle on Saturday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Clawing backPremiumWest Coast’s takings have all but recovered from COVID-19

It has been a dismal season for the country’s wealthiest AFL club, but things are looking up off-field.

Sean Smith

Edition 55CommentsWestern derby 55 has a ‘different script’: Barrass

The 55th western derby between West Coast and Fremantle will have a different script to recent editions, according to Eagles defender Tom Barrass. 

Samantha Rogers

TRAINING NOTESCommentsPremiumShuey walks laps as Eagles hit rain-soaked training track

West Coast skipper Luke Shuey walked laps at Mineral Resources Park on Tuesday morning, while Tim Kelly appeared unfazed by his upcoming Tribunal hearing.

Samantha Rogers

Fighting the charge CommentsWest Coast to fight Kelly’s ban ahead of derby

West Coast will fight the one-match ban offered to midfielder Tim Kelly in a bid to have him free to play this weekend’s western derby. 

Samantha Rogers and Jackson Barrett

Not happeningCommentsPremiumI’m done: Kennedy smacks down talk of retirement back-flip

Outgoing West Coast champion Josh Kennedy has swiftly ruled out making a return to football elsewhere and said other clubs would be “silly” to put a contract in front of him.

Jackson Barrett

Attacking mindsetCommentsPremiumWaterman eager to take ownership of new look forward line

A six-year internship under retiring Eagles great Josh Kennedy has given Jake Waterman confidence he can take the next step in his career after playing the most games this year of any season.

Eliza Reilly

Dangerous tackle CommentsPremiumSimpson hints Eagles to appeal Kelly ban

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has indicated the club will consider challenging Tim Kelly’s one-match suspension ahead of the western derby showdown with Fremantle.

Samantha Rogers

‘Dangerous’ tackle CommentsPremiumEagles star set to miss derby with one-match ban

West Coast could be without Tim Kelly for the western derby on Saturday after the star midfielder was offered a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Adelaide’s Sam Berry. 

Samantha Rogers

2021 heroLadder position means nothing ahead of derby: Serong

Caleb Serong knows first hand that ladder position means nothing heading into a western derby.

Jordan McArdle

Battle of big birds CommentsEagles kick highest-ever score in promising pre-season win

West Coast have given the AFLW a taste of their new-look forward line, comfortably kicking their highest-ever score in a pre-season clash with Hawthorn.

Eliza Reilly

Festival of Josh CommentsPremium‘He would’ve played on’: Waterman on JK’s body woes

If not for a dodgy knee, Jake Waterman believes West Coast veteran Josh Kennedy could have easily gone around again.

Eliza Reilly

Mixed performances CommentsHow WAFL Eagles fared in Subiaco mauling

Isiah Winder put his hand up for an AFL recall with a career-best day against Subiaco, while Greg Clark fought his way through a tag. Here’s how the WAFL Eagles fared.

Matt Paddick

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Mark Duffield Comments
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Duff’s Dozen: Hot Pies, JK’s final bow and Rory Lobb

Mark Duffield runs his eyes over the moments that mattered in round 21, including Josh Kennedy kicked eight goals in his final game, Collingwood’s hybrid attack and the Dockers’ big man’s big moments.

Mark Duffield

SPOON BATTLEPremiumGetting back up for the derby will be a challenge: Simmo

West Coast coach Adam Simpson admitted he fears for his players’ ability to get themselves back up for Saturday night’s western derby, after an emotionally draining send-off for retired champion Josh Kennedy.

Braden Quartermaine

Extraordinary FinishAstonished Simmo marvels at JK’s record-setting last game

Josh Kennedy has done some memorable things throughout his illustrious career, but kicking eight goals in his final game will go down as a moment that’s never going to be forgotten.

Craig O'Donoghue