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Harry Dean could be bid on with pick two in the draft.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles’ plan to take highly rated Victorian father-son pick

West Coast are considering throwing a spanner into the works with the opening two draft picks, reportedly eyeing a highly-rated rival father-son prospect who is destined for a big-name Victorian club.

Aaron Kirby

Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw had superb seasons.

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Laidley’s five best WA-based players for 2025

Danielle Laidley completes her countdown of every Fremantle and West Coast player for the year! See who comes out on top here.

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Lachie Neale believes the addition of outgoing West Coast captain Oscar Allen to Brisbane’s young forward line will be “huge” in the club’s bid to claim a third consecutive premiership.

AFL VideoCommentsPremium‘Huge for us’: Neale thrilled to welcome Allen to Lions den

Lachie Neale believes the addition of outgoing West Coast captain Oscar Allen to Brisbane’s young forward line will be “huge” in the club’s bid to claim a third consecutive premiership. 

Samantha Rogers

Daisy Pearce is embracing the pressure.

AFLWPremiumEagles embracing pressure cooker as finals race heats up

With a maiden finals berth on the line, West Coast coach Daisy Pearce has declared she loves the fact her side is under pressure to perform in the last two weeks of the season.

Ben Smith

There is a chance West Coast and Fremantle could meet in the AFLW finals.

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Eagles, Dockers’ shot at first ever western derby final

West Coast and Fremantle are both in the mix for AFLW finals and there’s a scenario that could produce the first western derby final for either men or women, writes Danielle Laidley.

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Shai Bolton and Tom McCarthy stood tall this season.

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2025 Dockers & Eagles player ratings: Part IV

We’re coming to the pointy end of Danielle Laidley’s ratings of every Fremantle and West Coast player for 2025! See who ranks among No.12-6 here.

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Oscar Allen has joined the Brisbane Lions.

AFLCommentsPremiumIn his own words: Allen opens up on why he left Eagles

Outgoing Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen says it’s great to feel ‘really wanted’ by Brisbane and believes he lost the support of key West Coast figures amid a period of change at the WA club.

Chris Robinson

Danielle Laidley continues her countdown of every Fremantle and West Coast player for the year, assessing No.27-13.

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2025 Dockers & Eagles player ratings: Part III

Danielle Laidley continues her countdown of every Fremantle and West Coast player for the year, assessing No.27-13. See who just missed selection in the top dozen here!

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It’s officially season over for Fremantle forward Áine Tighe.

AFLWCommentsDockers confirm Tighe’s season over after knee injury

It’s officially season over for Fremantle forward Áine Tighe after sustaining another injury to her right knee in round nine.

Aaron Kirby

Delisted West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle has signed with WAFL club Subiaco. 

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Petruccelle signs with Subiaco after Eagles axing

De-listed West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle has signed with WAFL club Subiaco, The West can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

The cover of West Coast's 2026 calendar.

AFLCommentsWest Coast’s calendar blunder spotted by eagle-eyed fans

West Coast’s official 2026 wall calendar may need a re-print.

Chris Robinson

Mark Kilgallon.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles lose strength & conditioning coach to another WA club

West Coast have made yet another off-season change to their football department, with strength and conditioning coach Mark Kilgallon departing. Here’s where he’s heading.

Samantha Rogers

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has swapped WAFL clubs.

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Former Eagle’s big WAFL club switch

Former West Coast defender Luke Foley has sensationally swapped WAFL clubs, leaving Subiaco to head to a flag contender.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sean Darcy, Matt Flynn and Isaiah Dudley.

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2025 Dockers & Eagles player ratings: Part II

Danielle Laidley continues her countdown of Fremantle and West Coast’s best players from this season. See who ranks among Nos.42-28 here!

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West Coast Eagles recruit Brandon Starcevich.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles recruit thrilled to re-unite with ‘beast’ ex-teammate

West Coast star recruit Brandon Starcevich can’t wait to re-unite with former Brisbane teammate Deven Robertson, labelling the young midfielder ‘an absolute beast’. 

Samantha Rogers

Freo and West Coast both enjoyed wins on the weekend.

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Every Eagle, Docker rated after winning weekend

West Coast and Fremantle were all smiles after a rare WA double! Danielle Laidley assesses every player to see who led the way.

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Emma Swanson could continue in a tagging role.

AFLWCommentsPremium‘Action Swanson’ could return to lockdown tagging role

West Coast Eagles coach Daisy Pearce has not ruled out continuing Emma Swanson in a tagging role after the veteran’s superb defensive performance helped them edge closer to a maiden AFLW finals berth.

Ben Smith

Matt Owies and Jye Amiss will be eyeing improvement next season.

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2025 Dockers & Eagles player ratings: Part 1

In the first part of our countdown of every Fremantle and West Coast player, we look at the group who had seasons they’d like to improve on ahead of 2026.

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Rowan Marshall was on the radar of several clubs this trade period.

AFLCommentsPremiumREVEALED: West Coast made late play for Saints big man

West Coast made an unsuccessful late play for wantaway St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall in last week’s trade period.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bella Lewis celebrates a goal against Geelong.

AFLWCommentsPremiumEagles hardened for finals amid tough stretch

Bella Lewis is confident her side’s running of the gauntlet across the last weeks of the home-and-away season will hold them in good stead should they come through the other side with a first-ever finals berth.

Ben Smith

Jed Walter is out of contract next year at Gold Coast and should be on West Coast’s radar.

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Walter waltz on in! Eagles should target Suns rising star

West Coast have begun to lay a strong foundation for their rebuild but next year they need to land a key pillar from another club including Gold Coast young gun Jed Walter.

Mitchell Woodcock

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: The number 16 pick, Bo Allan is presented his West Coast Eagles jumper by John Worsfold during the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL TradesVideoCommentsPremiumWellingham: Why Eagles should consider top pick split

Former Eagle Sharrod Wellingham has praised West Coast for their ‘calculated’ trade period, but says they should be open to fielding offers to split one of their first two picks in this year’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Emma Swanson of the Eagles celebrates a goal.

AFLWCommentsEagles brush aside Cats to take big step towards finals

West Coast Eagles have produced a statement win to strengthen their hopes of a breakthrough AFLW finals campaign after a 31-point win over Geelong at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. 

Ben Smith

West Coast list boss Matt Clarke says they will look to further strengthen their draft hand.

AFL draftVideoCommentsPremiumEagles list boss says they will look to climb draft order

West Coast list boss Matt Clarke says they will have a ‘strong look’ at trying to further strengthen their draft hand in the coming weeks as they prepare for one of the biggest hauls in club history.

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