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Will Brodie has been traded to Port Adelaide.

AFL TradesVideoCommentsPremiumBrodie on how Dockers time tested patience, resilience

Discarded midfielder Will Brodie says being unable to break into Fremantle’s midfield has tested his patience and resilience as he looks to revive his career at Port Adelaide.

Mitchell Woodcock

Judd McVee in Fremantle colours after his trade from Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers recruit signs long-term deal after trade

Fremantle have locked away recruit Judd McVee on a long-term deal after he was traded from Melbourne last week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to go to Sydney.

AFL tradesVideoCommentsSwans ramp up Curnow interest as trade deadline nears

Sydney’s pursuit of Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow is among the blockbuster deals set to come down to the wire with some of the competition’s biggest stars still in limbo ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylar Young is keen to learn off Harry Taylor and Jeremy McGovern.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Young and hungry: Why defender wants to play for Eagles

Tylar Young says he’s keen to pick the brain of two key defensive legends upon arrival in WA as the new Eagle strives to become an elite intercept backman.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Brodie is set to land at Port Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsWhy Freo traded Brodie for draft pick they won’t use

Will Brodie has got his wish to land at Port Adelaide, with the Dockers landing a draft pick they are unlikely to even use in return for the depth midfielder.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylar Young and Will Brodie both found new homes on Monday morning.

AFLCommentsTRADE RECAP: Eagles lock in Tiger, Dockers farewell Brodie

It’s the third-last day of the trade period - and it’s time for some of the big deals to get moving! Recap the day’s news and developments here.

Chris Robinson

Richmond defender Tylar Young requested a trade to the Eagles.

AFL TradesVideoCommentsYoung talent time! Eagles land Tigers defender

West Coast has landed Richmond defender Tylar Young on a three-year deal, with a trade to be finalised on Monday.

Mitchell Woodcock

The big names who could make big moves in week two of trades.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRADING DAYS: Who’s still left on the board ahead of closing

As the 2025 AFL trade window draws to a close, here are the big names that could still find a new home and how they could get done.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen and head of football John Worsfold speak to the media on Thursday morning in Lathlain ahead of training. Kelsey Reid

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Allen the latest proof draft system needs an overhaul

Don’t hate the player, hate the game. West Coast did what any other club would do with Oscar Allen, but that doesn't excuse the AFL’s broken draft system, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Campbell Chesser has landed at Carlton.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCampbell Chesser reveals why he signed deal with Carlton

In a wide-ranging interview with The West Australian, Campbell Chesser has opened up about why he didn’t sign a two-year contract extension with the West Coast Eagles.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Brodie will have to wait until early next week to be traded from Fremantle to Port Adelaide.

AFL TradesCommentsPremiumFringe Freo midfielder forced to wait for Power move

Fremantle’s deal to send Will Brodie to Port Adelaide could be one of the last completed in trade period, with no move finalised before the weekend. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Deven Robertson is set to join West Coast after six seasons at Brisbane.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow Eagles are set to land wantaway Lion Robertson

Brisbane will not stand in the way of luckless midfielder Deven Robertson making his way to West Coast, the club his uncle Darren Glass captained, but it might not happen during the trade period.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leek Aleer was sensationally backed out of their pursuit of the GWS defender.

AFL TradesCommentsPremiumEagles to ‘look at’ Aleer, but won’t bring in Saint Steele

West Coast list boss Matt Clarke says they will ‘have a look’ at Greater Western Sydney defender Leek Aleer but shut down links to former St Kilda captain Jack Steele.

Mitchell Woodcock

Campbell Chesser has joined the Blues.

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Former first-round pick Chesser officially departs Eagles

The stop-start West Coast career of former first-round pick and highly-rated wingman Campbell Chesser is officially over. Here’s what the Eagles received in the trade.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Ryan has been traded from West Coast to St Kilda.

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How the Devils’ hand influenced Eagles Flyin’ Ryan move

West Coast are in a precarious position in their rebuild as one of several clubs hoping to not be dragged to football hell by the looming arrival of ‘The Devils’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Ryan will join St Kilda

AFLVideoCommentsRyan reveals reason behind Saints pull as deal made official

West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan has revealed one of the major reasons behind his desire to join St Kilda as the trade was made official on Thursday. SEE THE DEAL.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast have secured pick two as free agency compensation for co-captain Oscar Allen’s move to Brisbane, with the Eagles currently holding the first two selections in the upcoming AFL Draft.

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It’s official! Eagles land Pick 2 as Allen moves to Lions

West Coast have secured the highest draft pick ever as compensation after free agent as Oscar Allen joined Brisbane.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast’s compensation for losing Oscar Allen is now locked in.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Eagles’ Allen compensation locked in

West Coast and Fremantle’s dealing on Tuesday opened the door for plenty more trade action on Day 3. Recap all the news and developments here!

Chris Robinson

Brandon Starcevich and Judd McVee are set to find new homes

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What mega deal means for Eagles and Dockers

Mitchell Woodcock has broken down the winners and losers from the bumper trade including Fremantle, West Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne and why it will open the floodgates for trade period.

Mitchell Woodcock

Judd McVee is set to join the Dockers after a Fremantle secured a deal.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers secure terms for McVee after Eagles swap

Fremantle are set to land Melbourne defender Judd McVee after the Dockers and Demons agreed to terms late on Tuesday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brandon Starcevich of the Lions celebrates with fans after winning the AFL Grand Final.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumStarcevich finds Eagles wings as Freo unlocks trade

Fremantle have helped unlock Brandon Starcevich’s trade to West Coast, with the Brisbane dual premiership defender set to land at the Eagles in a three-club monster deal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle list boss David Walls will use pick shuffling to help land Judd McVee.

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ANALYSIS: How Reidy deal could help Freo land McVee

A meagre swap of late draft picks may not seem like much, but it could help Fremantle land their No.1 target this off-season, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Reidy has been traded to Carlton.

AFLDockers trigger first deal of trade period as Reidy departs

Fremantle have swapped several late picks in a trade that has sent back-up ruckman Liam Reidy to Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast are ‘comfortable’ with Brandon Starcevich’s concussion history as the club looks to bring in the Brisbane dual premiership defender.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumEagles ‘comfortable’ with Starcevich concussion history

West Coast are ‘comfortable’ with Brandon Starcevich’s concussion history as the club looks to bring in the Brisbane dual premiership defender.

Mitchell Woodcock