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West Coast chief executive Don Pyke must tell the fans the plan for the rebuild, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

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MITCHELL WOODCOCK: Eagles must tell fans their rebuild plans

West Coast’s latest loss has raised more questions than answers, and it is incumbent on the club’s leaders to address the supporter base with more insight into their plans, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

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AFLPremiumHawks ready for undefeated Bulldogs

The Hawks face their ultimate test against the competition’s only undefeated team on Saturday night in Gather Round.

Marco Monteverde

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AFLPremiumBulldogs rookie set for AFL debut

The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have handed towering rookie Louis Emmett his AFL debut in this weekend’s Gather Round.

Marco Monteverde

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has switched managers.

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Sam Mitchell makes shock manager switch to media mogul

The surprise move follows Zach Merrett’s split with Tom Petroro earlier this year.

Mitch Cleary

Jack Scrimshaw (middle) said the pain of last season’s prelim spurred the Hawks on to in an Easter Monday epic. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumHawks were ‘keen to get’ Cats back

They say time heals all wounds, but Hawthorn preferred the immediate tonic of a one-point victory to erase the bitter memory of last year’s preliminary final.

Tyler Lewis

Hawthorn have beaten Geelong by a point in yet another Easter Monday epic.

AFLCommentsHawks surge past Cats to claim Easter Monday thriller

Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scrapped out a one-point win over Geelong.

Anna Harrington

A Swans fan has been hit with a massive ban for tossing a bottle at Hawks star Nick Watson. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumAFL bottle-thrower cops massive ban

The AFL has handed a massive ban to a fan who hurled a bottle at a star Hawks player during last week’s match at the MCG.

Euan Kennedy

The Dockers must unshackle Shai Bolton.

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Motormouth Mitch: Unshackling Shai could unlock Freo flag

From the Fremantle star who must be unleashed to why the AFL are hampering West Coast early in the season, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the big issues.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tom Barrass started to become emotional when he spoke about his family after Hawthorn’s win over Sydney.

FAMILY FIRSTVideoMuch-loved AFL star instantly melts hearts in raw TV moment

You could hear the emotion in the 30-year-old’s voice as soon as he started speaking about it.

Digital Staff

American police released the mugshots of Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald after they were arrested for criminal trespass.

POLICE REPORTVideoShock report emerges on AFL stars’ arrest: ‘Plastic baggie’

‘I picked it up and asked what that was and he immediately responded that (it) wasn’t his.’

Cameron Noakes

Josh Battle of the Hawks warms up during a Hawthorn Hawks AFL training session.

AFLCommentsPremiumPlayers will be going ‘flat out’ for AFL Origin, says Battle

Star defender Josh Battle has declared players will be going ‘flat out’ at next month’s highly-anticipated AFL Origin clash, as he prepares to take on his Hawthorn teammate Tom Barrass. 

James Palumbo

Jasper Scaife.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe latest West Aussie footy gun to head to take on the USA

A former West Perth forward will head to America to try his hand as a punter after he was delisted by Hawthorn.

Jackson Barrett

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon, while Charlie Curnow is off to Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsTrade wrap: Hawks say NO to Merrett, Curnow moves to Swans

Charlie Curnow, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver all got their wish to head to new homes - but disgruntled Essendon skipper Zach Merrett will have to stay at the Bombers. SEE EVERY DEADLINE DAY DEAL HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass (pic) is supportive of Essendon skipper Zach Merrett's push to be traded. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsHawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

Shayne Hope

Jasper Scaife has been delisted by Hawthorn.

AFLCommentsUntried Falcon let go by Hawks alongside veteran defender

Hawthorn have made their first moves following their preliminary finals loss, with untried forward Jasper Scaife delisted alongside a veteran defender.

Jake Santa Maria

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 19th, 2025 . AFL 2nd Preliminary Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Hawthorn . Tom Stewarts heads top the bench before being subbed out after his head smashed into the turf as he was tackled by Mabior Chol of the Hawks during the 1st qtr. . Michael Klein

AFLCommentsVerdict in for controversial prelim tackle

Hawthorn forward Mabior Chol would have been ruled out of an AFL Grand Final if his side progressed after he ended the season Geelong star Tom Stewart.

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The WA players still in AFL action

AFL CommentsPremiumThe WA stars who hold the keys to grand final entry

Both West Australian teams may be out of the grand final race, but there’s still plenty of local talent on show as Jake Santa Maria looks at the WA products that could shape this weekend’s preliminary finals.

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Tom Barrass moved to Hawthorn in 2024.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHappy team at Hawthorn: How ‘calm’ Barrass has helped Hawks

Star recruit Tom Barrass is the calm presence Hawthorn needed down back to complement hot-headed captain James Sicily, according to fellow defender Jack Scrimshaw. 

Samantha Rogers

Jack Ginnivan has returned to Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsGinnivan turns tables on media scrum upon Adelaide return

Jack Ginnivan’s return to Adelaide as Hawthorn hit town for Friday’s semifinal has sparked a media scrum with the small forward turning the tables.

Aaron Kirby

Tom Barrass is getting 2018 vibes from this Hawks team

AFLVideoCommentsBarrass: Hawks ‘very similar’ to 2018 Eagles

The “Weagles Web” or the “Hollywood Hawks”? One player who featured in both believes there’s similarities between Hawthorn and West Coast’s 2018 premiership side.

Tyler Lewis

Virgin Australia will shout a megafan to free flights and tickets each weeks of Finals month. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

NewsPremiumFamily dream comes true for Hawks megafan

AFL finals fever is here and a Hawks megafan and his family have jagged free flights and tickets to this Saturday’s hotly anticipated battle with the GWS Giants.

Duncan Evans

Kane Cornes believes Gold Coast are better served by not winning by too much against Essendon to avoid a trip to Perth to face the Dockers.

AFLCommentsSuns should ‘massage’ Wednesday margin to avoid Freo: Cornes

Gold Coast should attempt to beat Essendon by a smaller margin rather than a larger one to avoid a trip to WA to face Fremantle in their elimination final, according to AFL analyst Kane Cornes.

Chris Robinson

Josh Weddle could yet play again this season. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumMonday test to sort star Hawk’s season

Rising Hawk Josh Weddle faces a dramatic race against time to return for finals, with his entire season hinging on Monday's medical verdict.

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Dayne Zorko (left) and Ryan Lester celebrate Brisbane’s grand final win last year. Phil Hillyard

AFLPremiumZorko milestone extra incentive for Lions

A top-four finish and a club legend's 300th game hang in the balance as Brisbane prepares for a crucial clash against Hawthorn at the Gabba.

Marco Monteverde