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Oscar Allen has endured a tough year on and off the field at West Coast and could head to Brisbane. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

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Motormouth Mitch: Time for Eagles to make Allen call

From the honest conversation West Coast must have with Oscar Allen to what Fremantle should do with Alex Pearce, The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock’s no-holds-barred take on footy.

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Jamie Cripps has been very valuable at West Coast.

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Motormouth Mitch: Cripps call could be a brutal rebuild one

West Coast face some big list decisions in the coming months, but none may be bigger than the call they make on veteran Jamie Cripps. Footy writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the week in footy...

Mitchell Woodcock

Walyalup (Fremantle) captain Alex Pearce has learnt his fate for a heavy bump that left Yartapuulti’s (Port Adelaide’s) Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.

AFLVideoCommentsPearce learns MRO fate after heavy bump in Power clash

Walyalup (Fremantle) captain Alex Pearce has learnt his fate for a heavy bump that left Yartapuulti’s (Port Adelaide’s) Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed. SEE THE INCIDENT.

Craig O'Donoghue

Michael Sellwood continues to gain strong interest from AFL clubs ahead of the mid-season rookie draft.

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Power strike interest in Thunder star for mid-season draft

Michael Sellwood’s draft stocks continue to rise after Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) using their trip quick to Perth to meet with the Peel Thunder premiership defender on Friday afternoon.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cooper Simpson of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal with teammates.

AFL Simpson helps Dockers find ‘better balance’ in back six mix

Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir believes his side has struck a ‘better balance’ in defence, as they prepare to face one of the most dangerous small forwards in the competition. 

Samantha Rogers

Jason Horne-Francis of the Power comes off injured.

AFL CommentsPremiumPower could be forced into FOUR changes for Dockers clash

Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) are bracing for mass change ahead of their clash with Walyalup (Fremantle) at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. 

Jackson Barrett

Willie Rioli has copped a suspension from the AFL.

AFLVideoAFL hands down punishment for Rioli after threats

The AFL has handed down a punishment for Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli, changing its tune in the wake of revelations that he has threatened another two opposition players in the past.

Samantha Rogers

Willie Rioli reacts during the round eight AFL match.

AFLCommentsPremiumSilly Willie: Why a shadow now looms over stars career

Willie Rioli is football’s benchmark small forward. It is what is keeping him on an AFL list right now as controversy continues to round every turn with him. 

Jackson Barrett

Willie Rioli and David Koch.

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‘Incredibly angry’: Kochie blows up over Rioli threats

Port Adelaide are in damage control after it emerged Willie Rioli had made threats against multiple players. His immediate playing future is now in doubt.

Ben McClellan

Willie Rioli during last weekend’s loss to the Western Bulldogs.

AFLPremiumRioli escapes sanction for message to Bulldogs opponent

Willie Rioli has escaped sanction over a post-match message he sent to Bailey Dale, which allegedly indirectly threatened the Western Bulldogs defender. 

Samantha Rogers

The West Australian’s football reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the big issues in the AFL this week.

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Why Darcy shouldn’t play against Ross the Boss’ Saints

The West Australian’s football reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the big issues in the AFL this week.

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Ken Hinkley has gone in to bat for Willie Rioli.

AFL RACISMVideoKen Hinkley explodes at press conference over AFL ‘disgrace’

The seething Port Adelaide coach is so fed up that he thinks the law needs to get involved.

Steve Larkin

Willie Rioli has taken leave

AFLVideoCommentsRioli takes AFL leave in wake of social media post

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli missed club training on Tuesday morning in the wake of the furore around his social media post.

Roger Vaughan and Steve Larkin

Willie Rioli has opened up over the hurt caused by his drug saga.

AFLCommentsRioli opens up on trauma caused by drug saga

West Coast premiership winner Willie Rioli says he still feels guilt over the drug saga that nearly derailed his career as the now Port Adelaide star reveals how his late father helped put life in perspective.

Jake Santa Maria

Travis Boak opens up on Unfiltered.

UNFILTEREDTravis Boak reveals how he overcame his biggest challenge

‘It was something that changed my whole perspective on everything.’

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A drop in pitch could be brought in before the Crows’ next game. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cricket‘Galling’: Premier blows up at AFL cash grab

An AFL club has been called out for asking for a cash incentive to allow the Sheffield Shield final to be played at the Adelaide Oval.

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Ken Hinkley and Kane Cornes.

AFLVideoCommentsHinkley brushes off coaching handover criticism from ‘the mob’

Ex-Port Adelaide player Kane Cornes' suggestion the club has effectively conceded it can't win the flag this year has been laughed off by Power officials.

Shayne Hope

Josh Carr has been prepared for this role.

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Josh Carr is as prepared as anyone to become a senior coach

He might not have given off this impression when he was running around as Fremantle’s physical midfield enforcer, but Josh Carr is as ready to be a senior coach as anyone ever has been. 

Jackson Barrett

James Sicily of the Hawks reacts to Ken Hinkley.

AFLCommentsAFL confirms explosive Gather Round detail

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will get his chance to renew hostilities with Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan in a fiery climax to AFL Gather Round.

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Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo will be held to his contract next season after failing to secure a move to St Kilda. RoyVPhotography.

AFL‘We pushed back’: Port defends mega trade

Port Adelaide’s list boss has revealed what was behind the Dan Houston mega-trade almost falling over.

Ed Bourke

West Coast’s finals hopes have taken a hit and they are in danger of falling out of the AFLW top eight by the end of the weekend following a loss to Port Adelaide.

AFLWCommentsEagles’ top eight spot in jeopardy after loss to Power

West Coast’s finals hopes have taken a hit and they are in danger of falling out of the AFLW top eight by the end of the weekend following a loss to Port Adelaide.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ella Roberts is West Coast’s star.

AFLWCommentsPremiumPort on guard for West Coast’s emerging superstar Roberts

Port Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell has singled out West Coast star Ella Roberts ahead of their clash on Saturday and says they will be on high alert for the young Eagles midfielder. 

Jackson Barrett

Logan McDonald could miss out on another grand final.

AFLComments‘He’s ok,’ Longmire hopeful over McDonald injury

John Longmire said forward Logan McDonald seemed to be in good spirits despite an ankle injury that threatens more grand final heartbreak for the WA star.

Jake Santa Maria

Logan McDonald celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumFour key takeaways: Sore McDonald hungry to avenge GF pain

Sydney punched their ticket to the grand final in convincing style - and WA’s Logan McDonald was superb as he looks for redemption after missing out two years ago. But he’ll have to overcome an injury concern.

Chris Robinson