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Bailey Williams' six-year contract extension has divided opinion.

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DEBATE: The cases for and against new Williams contract

The six-year contract extension signed by West Coast ruckman Bailey Williams has divided opinion — and The West Australian has presented the cases for and against the deal.

Josh Kempton & Jackson Barrett

West Coast have revealed whether star midfielder Harley Reid will be available to face Fremantle in Friday night’s western derby blockbuster.

AFLCommentsEagles reveal if Reid will be fit for derby

West Coast have revealed whether star midfielder Harley Reid will be available to face Fremantle in Friday night’s western derby blockbuster.

Josh Kempton

Bailey Williams has signed a six-year contract extension with West Coast.

AFLCommentsRuckman signs massive contract to remain with Eagles

West Coast ruckman Bailey Williams has turned his back on free agency and interest from his home State with Victoria to commit to a massive new contract with the Eagles.

Josh Kempton

Brady Hough and Shai Bolton tangle.

AFLCommentsClearances a present danger for Freo ahead of Eagles clash

West Coast will be relying on its strength at centre clearances to expose a rare recent weakness in Fremantle’s armoury in Friday night’s western derby at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid going through his paces at training.

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Harley’s encouraging session on the track ahead of derby

All eyes were on Harley Reid at Eagles training just three days out from the western derby. Here’s how the star Eagle performed in his quest to be passed fit following an ankle issue.

Jackson Barrett

Tylar Young and Rhett Bazzo are playing well down back.

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SONNY: These underrated Eagles could cause a derby stir

There’s an Eagle who I think is being underrated, has had a pretty good couple of weeks and is actually going to be crucial to disrupting the Dockers’ biggest strength on Friday night, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

Harley Reid is set to play against Fremantle.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWill Harley play? McQualter provides his answer

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has delivered the news Eagles fans have been anxiously waiting for on star midfielder Harley Reid.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken to social media to explain how he hurt his ankle against Brisbane.

AFLCommentsReid ‘clarifies’ how he injured his ankle against Lions

West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken to social media to explain how he hurt his ankle against Brisbane on Saturday night.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast have tabled a multi-year deal to retain out of contract defender Rhett Bazzo.

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BAZZO-BALL: Eagles offer multi-year deal for gun backman

West Coast have tabled a multi-year deal to retain out of contract defender Rhett Bazzo amid his career-best form, The West Australian can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Isaiah Dudley starred for Fremantle against Port Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Dudley’s perfect day amid trio of 10s

Fremantle did enough to beat Port Adelaide as West Coast continued to show they are on the right path with a fighting defeat to Brisbane. Here’s how Danielle Laidley rated every players’ efforts.

Danielle Laidley

Fremantle spearhead Josh Treacy is on track to become one of the greatest Dockers forwards of all time alongside Matthew Pavlich.

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The mantle Treacy could take from Pavlich at Fremantle

Fremantle spearhead Josh Treacy is on track to become one of the greatest Dockers forwards of all time, but could he surpass club legend Matthew Pavlich before his career is out? Mitchell Woodcock takes a look.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former AFL stars Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta lined up for the Carlton Draft GSFL clash between Denmark-Walpole and Royals, drawing huge crowds to McLean Park on July 18.

Clash of titansCommentsPremiumAFL greats draw crowds to Denmark for showpiece GSFL clash

Denmark’s McLean Park fizzed with a festive atmosphere on Saturday, as thousands lined the oval to watch the clash of two ex-AFL titans in the Carlton Draft’s showpiece Great Southern Football League match.

Melissa Sheil

West Coast’s hopes of causing one of the biggest upsets in western derby history could hinge on how Harley Reid’s injured ankle pulls up.

AFLCommentsPremiumReid’s ankle set to determine Eagles’ hopes of derby upset

West Coast’s hopes of causing one of the biggest upsets in western derby history could hinge on how Harley Reid’s injured ankle pulls up, as fans cross their fingers that the superstar will be fit to play.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jobe Shanahan was strong against the Lions.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagle confident they’re ‘a hard team to play against’

West Coast forward Jobe Shanahan says the Eagles are building a clear DNA and hopes it’s evident in Friday night’s western derby.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast star Harley Reid and co-captain Liam Baker after the loss to Brisbane.

AFLCommentsPremiumCost of Baker’s bump on Rayner revealed

West Coast captain Liam Baker has learnt his fate for a late bump on Brisbane forward Cam Rayner.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has fired the first shot of western derby week.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles fire first shot to ignite derby rivalry

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has fired the first shot of western derby week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Potential Eagles draft target Clancy Snell in action for Vic Country.

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HASLEBY: Eagles must alter draft strategy - and get this guy

West Coast need to change tack in the talent they pursue if they are any chance of turning their fortunes around in 2027, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Harley Reid injured his ankle in the first quarter against Brisbane.

AFLCommentsMcQualter not ‘100 per cent confident’ Reid will face Freo

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter could not guarantee star Harley Reid would be fit to play in Friday night’s blockbuster western derby after he played through an injured ankle in the loss to Brisbane.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has given West Coast’s rising midfield a subtle nod.

AFLCommentsPremiumNeale’s subtle praise for Eagles’ young midfield

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has given West Coast’s rising midfield a subtle nod after the Lions’ four-goal win on Saturday night.

Aaron Kirby

Eagle Tim Kelly tackles Lion Darcy Fort.

AFLCommentsLions show they’re still the mane men against brave Eagles

West Coast’s game got a fitting July audit by the best in the business, and while they couldn’t overcome a powerhouse Brisbane, the 24-point defeat proved they’re on the right path to success.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jobe Shanahan performed well against Harris Andrews.

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Sign of Lions’ respect Shanahan should cherish

The future and the past collided in a swirl of maroon and ochre at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Kai Lohmann and Harley Reid tangle.

AFLCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of each Eagle as Lions get the last word

West Coast hung tough for an impressive amount of time, but ultimately succumbed to two-time reigning premier Brisbane in a 24-point defeat. See how we summed up each Eagle’s performance and have your say!

Chris Robinson

Harley Reid on the bench.

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Ouch! Harley’s PAINFUL injury blow while on Eagles bench

Harley Reid copped what appeared to be a painful injury blow - while on the bench - in the early stages of West Coast’s clash against Brisbane. Get the details here.

Chris Robinson

Brisbane were too good for West Coast.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Premiers’ class rises above sloppy Eagles

West Coast have slipped to six-straight defeats but gave the Lions a spirited fight before succumbing to defeat. Relive the action here.

Aaron Kirby