West Coast and Fremantle will face off in the 62nd western derby on Sunday, April 19 next season, in what will be a welcome respite from the road for both teams the week after Gather Round.
Glen Quartermain
Harley Reid has trained on a modified program just days after the West Coast Eagles young gun required treatment for a calf issue during his first pre-season session.
Ben Smith
Freo will be thrust into the Gather Round spotlight next season with a huge Friday night game, while the Eagles have drawn a tough opponent. SEE THE FIXTURE HERE
Chris Robinson
West Coast have flown in Doha-based specialist Dr Enda King to work with their stars and medical staff as they hope to glean some of his medical magic.
Jake Santa Maria
Fremantle have been dealt the toughest hand of any club in the league this decade when it comes to season openers - and that unfortunate trend will continue in 2026. Here’s why.
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.
West Coast are set to add more depth to their midfield brigade after reportedly agreeing to sign a former first-round pick on a one-year rookie deal.
West Coast’s captaincy will be a major issue all summer following Oscar Allen’s departure, but the man he worked alongside for the last two seasons, Liam Duggan, wants to keep doing the job.
Craig O'Donoghue
Harley Reid’s new look has not proven universally popular at West Coast, with Liam Duggan providing a light-hearted reveal that he’s not a fan of the rising superstar’s fresh hairstyle.
Josh Kempton
West Coast have picks one and two at the upcoming AFL draft, but other clubs would love the chance to get access to those selections through a trade, so how keen are the Eagles to do a deal?
Star Eagle Harley Reid has sent a massive scare through the club on the opening day of pre-season training, pulling up short during a fitness test & requiring treatment for a calf issue. SEE THE PICS AND VISION
Craig O’Donoghue
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
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.
Rising West Coast star Harley Reid has a new look on the eve of pre-season. SEE THE PICS
Aaron Kirby
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.
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.
After coming to terms with the end of his playing days, Jeremy McGovern says it’s time to repay those closest to him and to help others less fortunate.
Former West Coast ruck coach Ryan Turnbull predicts the AFL’s new ruck rules will usher in an exciting new era for big men in the game.
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.
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.
West Coast’s banner copped an absolute battering and barely stayed intact ahead of the club’s maiden finals fixture in Melbourne.
The sight of a fit and and happy Harley Reid should have West Coast fans pumped about what he could produce in 2026 and it’s a superb sign that he’s really hungry for team success.
Daisy Pearce and Ella Roberts are the rock stars of West Coast’s AFLW team and now they get to show the world why they belong on the grand stage of finals.
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.
