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Bobby Hill takes a bow after kicking a goal on Anzac Day.

AFLVideoCommentsHill’s hoist! Star Pie won’t be returning to WA anytime soon

There’ll be no WA return for Bobby Hill anytime soon, with the Collingwood grand final hero inking a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the club that “feels like home” until the end of 2030.

Chris Robinson

Andrew Brayshaw is in incredible form.

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LAIDLEY: Brayshaw bringing the heat as No.1 two-way mid

Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw is the No.1 gut-running, two-way midfielder in the competition as we speak, and it’s a credit to his endurance both in games and across his career, writes Danielle Laidley.

Jackson Barrett

Jack Hutchinson says the Eagles’ woes fall on all of the playing group not just Oscar Allen.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAllen unfairly bearing the brunt of team form: Hutchinson

Rising West Coast midfielder Jack Hutchinson says co-captain Oscar Allen is unfairly bearing the heavy load of criticism for the team’s poor performances.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast leaders have come together to express frustration over the club’s direction.

AFL CommentsEagles reportedly hold crisis talks after worst-ever start

West Coast’s leadership group has reportedly held crisis talks with coaches and the Eagles football department as the club reels from its worst start in history.

Jake Santa Maria

Jack Graham has defended fellow West Coast recruit Liam Baker after an AFL great claimed he was not performing to his full potential because he had “a full belly” after winning premierships at his former club. 

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumGraham defends fellow Eagles recruit after ‘full belly’ jab

Jack Graham has defended fellow West Coast recruit Liam Baker after an AFL great claimed he is not performing to his full potential because he has ‘a full belly’.

Samantha Rogers

Live stream of Andrew Krakouer's funeral service Unknown

AFLCommentsPremiumAndrew Krakouer remembered as ‘loyal and unshakeable’

Former Collingwood teammate Héritier Lumumba has remembered Andrew Krakouer as an ‘incredible human being’ who was ‘loyal, grounded and unshakeable.’

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid didn't rate Tom Barrass at full forward.

AFLCommentsHarley's cheeky message for Barrass after controversial move

Harley Reid was clearly not a fan of Tom Barrass’ controversial move to full forward at the weekend as the West Coast young gun took a cheeky dig at his former teammate. 

Jake Santa Maria

WA product Tom Edwards has re-signed with Essedon as he makes a comeback from an ACL injury.

AFLCommentsBombers show of faith as Tom Edwards re-signs for 2026

Albany product Tom Edwards has signed a one-year contract extension with Essendon Football Club to see him back in black and red for 2026, after his 2025 season was cruelly ended due to a ruptured ACL 

Jacki Elezovich

Tom Barrass moved forward late.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumFormer footy boss says Hawks’ Barrass move was ‘cheeky’

Hawthorn’s move to swing Tom Barrass forward in the final quarter of their win over West Coast on Sunday was “cheeky”, according to a former AFL football boss. 

Jackson Barrett

Fremantle star Luke Jackson.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe change coming to Freo’s ruck plans for Jackson and Darcy

Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy are set to play together for the first time this season and the way they are used is set to be different to what Fremantle fans saw last season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brady Hough at Eagles training on Tuesday morning.

AFLVideoCommentsHough doesn’t shy away from post-game tears

Brady Hough did not shy away from his emotional response to West Coast’s dire on-field performances, as he spoke for the first time since he was left in tears after the ‘tough loss’ to Carlton. 

Samantha Rogers

Tim Kelly is set to face the Demons.

AFLVideoCommentsKelly fit Yeo to see specialist over ankle injury

West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly has recovered from a toe injury and be available as the Eagles chase their first win of the season in Saturday night’s clash with Melbourne at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Kangaroos livewire Paul Curtis has failed to overturn a three-match ban at the AFL tribunal. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCurtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld

North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.

Steve Larkin

Chad and Corey Warner’s youngest brother Troy (right) has been named in WA’s under-16 State squad.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumWell Warn: Chad’s gun brother picked in WA squad

The younger brother Chad Warner once declared could be the best footballer in the family, has been picked in Western Australia’s under-16 State team.

Jackson Barrett

North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw looks for a teammate. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumRoos’ young gun patient in slow rebuild

North Melbourne is prioritising progress over end results, highlighting its positive finish to its clash with Port Adelaide last weekend.

Tyler Lewis

Luke Jackson is closing in on an AFL return.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTraining Notes: Luke Jackson shines and Nat Fyfe appears

Fremantle have completed their main training session on Tuesday and all eyes were on ruckman Luke Jackson to see if he could prove he’s ready to return from a hamstring injury against St Kilda.

Craig O'Donoghue

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking indefinite leave from the club to deal with his well-documented personal issues.Michael Klein

AFLPremiumTroubled Bulldogs star takes indefinite leave

The future of Jamarra Ugle-Hangan at the Western Bulldogs is looking bleak after the troubled forward’s latest move.

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Northampton has confirmed club great and West Coast legend Josh Kennedy has hung up the boots.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: JK hangs up the boots - again!

Josh Kennedy and Harry Taylor had been giving Geraldton footy fans an extended chance to see them in action after their respective AFL retirements, but the duo won’t be pulling on the boots again this year.

Jackson Barrett

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (L) has taken leave from the Western Bulldogs as his personal issues persist. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUgle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues.

Roger Vaughan and Joanna Guelas

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will take leave from the club amid personal issues. 

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Bulldogs grant Ugle-Hagan leave amid personal issues

Forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will take leave from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Jackson Barrett

Brad Johnson has urged the Eagles to drop Harley Reid.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles should DROP ‘angry’ Reid, says AFL great

An AFL great wants West Coast to banish Harley Reid to the WAFL to “learn a lot of things in terms of his work rate and professionalism”.

Jake Santa Maria

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NewsPremiumAFL great farewelled after shock death

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Swan Districts Football Club to farewell AFL great Andrew Krakouer, who died last month aged just 42.

Emma Kirk

Will Ashcroft is aiming to continue Brisbane's impressive record against the Suns. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBrotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash 'on edge'

Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.

Murray Wenzel

Tim Kelly is shaping for a return this week.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Kelly shaping for return, Chesser steps up

It’s a short week on the training track for West Coast after getting home in the early hours of Monday morning ahead of Saturday’s clash with Melbourne. Here’s what we saw at Mineral Resources Park today.

Glen Quartermain