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West Coast club champion Ella Roberts and coach Daisy Pearce.

AFLWCommentsPremiumEagles star Roberts declares she wants to be AFLW’s ‘best’

West Coast Eagles superstar Ella Roberts has targeted a flag triumph and becoming the league’s best player as the next stages of her growth after claiming a second consecutive club champion award.

Ben Smith

Ella Roberts has won her second consecutive club champion award.

AFLWCommentsStellar Ella does it again as superstar breaks Eagles record

The rise and rise of Ella Roberts has continued as the West Coast Eagles superstar became the youngest player in club history to win back-to-back club champion awards.

Ben Smith

The AFL should be brave and play the AFLW grand final at Marvel Stadium.

AFLWVideoCommentsAFLW grand final is as much a failure as it is a success

GEORGIE PARKER: The AFL are cheating fans by failing to take the brave step on the one issue most experts agree on.

Georgie Parker

Holding son Bowie, Ebony Antonio receives Fremantle life membership from wife Kara.

FootballCommentsPremiumQuiet time with newborn helped Docker reach retirement call

Footballers often agonise over the decision to retire — but for Fremantle stalwart Ebony Antonio, all she needed to make the call was some quiet time with her newborn son Bowie.

Josh Kempton

Jasmine Garner and Breanna Koenen with the AFLW Cup and Kate McCarthy.

AFLWVideoCommentsAFL accused of dodgy act on eve of AFLW grand final

Outspoken Channel Seven commentator Kate McCarthy has not held back as she detailed the biggest problem with the decider.

Ben McClellan

Fremantle midfielder Aisling McCarthy won the club's 2025 AFLW fairest and best award.

AFLWCommentsPremiumFreo’s fresh fairest and best winner vindicated by move

After claiming the Dockers’ AFLW fairest and best award, Fremantle midfielder Aisling McCarthy has credited the club for reinvigorating her career.

Ben Smith

Ebony Antonio has called time on her AFLW career.

AFLWInaugural Docker calls time on storied career

Inaugural Fremantle Docker Ebony Antonio has called time on her AFLW career, leaving only two players remaining from the club’s inaugural AFLW squad.

Josh Kempton

Aisling McCarthy has capped another wonderful AFLW season by claiming Fremantle’s fairest and best award.

AFLWCommentsPremiumGreat McCarthy! Freo star receives club’s highest honour

She may have been overlooked for an All-Australian blazer, but Aisling McCarthy has capped another wonderful AFLW season by claiming Fremantle’s fairest and best award.

Ben Smith

Emma Kearney and Courtney Hodder.

AFLWVideoCommentsThe rivalry that is taking the AFLW to the next level

GEORGIE PARKER: This grand final is another chapter in the fierce battle between these titanic heavyweights and its the best thing that could be happening for the sport.

Georgie Parker

Ella Roberts and Kiara Bowers were both recognised by their AFLW peers.

AFLWCommentsOne ‘El of a player: Roberts’ huge endorsement from peers

Ella Roberts’ rapid rise has been endorsed by her rivals, with the West Coast superstar voted a top-three player at the AFLW Players’ Association’s MVP Awards.

Chris Robinson

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has won the AFLW's best-and-fairest award.

AFLCommentsKangaroos star Ash Riddell wins AFLW best and fairest

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

Shayne Hope

Ella Roberts (left) earned All-Australian selection.

AFLWCommentsBack-to-back All-Australian nods for star Eagle, Docker

West Coast’s Ella Roberts and Fremantle’s Mim Strom have consolidated their place among the AFLW’s best, earning All-Australian selection for a second year running.

Chris Robinson

AFLW stars have started to arrive on the red carpet in Melbourne and are set to receive footy’s highest honours this evening. 

AFLWCamera IconPremiumAFLW Awards: Footy stars stun alongside Abbie Chatfield

AFLW stars have started to arrive on the red carpet in Melbourne and are set to receive footy’s highest honours this evening. SEE THE PICS

Amy Cavender

Ella Roberts had a superb AFLW campaign.

AFLWCommentsFour Eagles fly into AFLW’s 22Under22 side

West Coast’s bright AFLW future has been reflected in the league’s 22Under22 side, with the Eagles earning more selections than any other club.

Chris Robinson

Lachlan Doig winner of AFLW Footy Tipping Comp with Darren Glass Complete Home Filtration

AFLW Lachlan the top Doig in The Game success

Lachlan Doig admitted he turned his phone off ahead of the 50/50 call that ultimately saw him take home $10,000 thanks to The Game and Complete Home Filtration.

Jake Santa Maria

Ella Roberts starred for West Coast.

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AFLW Ratings: Ella a finals killer but Eagles fall short

West Coast’s maiden finals appearance ended in a tough lesson at the hands of Carlton. See how every player fared in Danielle Laidley’s player ratings.

Danielle Laidley

Ella Roberts celebrates.

AFLWCommentsPremiumBring on the best! West Coast welcome tougher draw next year

West Coast’s historic finals campaign will result in a tougher fixture for next season, but the Eagles believe that will help them to improve quicker because they’ll be tested against the best teams.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dana Hooker is embraced by teammates.

AFLWCommentsPremiumHooker can retire content after playing in Eagles’ final

Dana Hooker’s outstanding AFLW career ended on Saturday but she walked away feeling like she’d added the crucial final chapter after playing in West Coast’s first ever final.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast co-captain Charlie Thomas.

AFLWCommentsPremiumBrutal finals lesson has given Eagles their next roadmap

West Coast were no match for Carlton in Saturday’s AFLW elimination final but co-captain Charlie Thomas believes the lessons they learned will now allow them to take major steps forward.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast have lost their first ever final.

AFLWCommentsFinals pain will be Eagles’ long-term gain, insists Daisy

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce has stressed the pain of losing finals is an important and necessary part of the road to success, saying her group will learn a lot from their 41-point loss to Carlton.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mia Austin paid tribute to Ben Austin with an emotional goal.

AFLW TRIBUTEVideoAFLW star pays tribute to late cousin Ben Austin: ‘Hearts break’

Emotions spilled over as Mia Austin was mobbed by teammates after kicking a goal.

Ben Sutton

Carlton’s Sophie McKay celebrates a goal.

AFLWCommentsEagles ROCKED! First-ever finals match one to forget

West Coast’s seven-season wait to achieve their AFLW dream turned into a November nightmare in a stunning 10-minute onslaught from Carlton to end their season in the elimination final.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast's banner.

AFLWCommentsHorror weather DESTROYS Eagles banner for historic final

West Coast’s banner copped an absolute battering and barely stayed intact ahead of the club’s maiden finals fixture in Melbourne.

Craig O’Donoghue

Emma Swanson.

AFLWVideoCommentsPremiumSwanson always thought finals dream would be Eagles’ reality

West Coast have held their last training session before Saturday’s elimination final against Carlton and while it felt like a dream to some, Emma Swanson was always confident it was going to be a reality.

Craig O'Donoghue