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Demoltion derby CommentsDevastating blow for Freo’s Antonio as young Eagle grounded

Fremantle veteran Ebony Antonio will be sidelined until the second half of the AFLW season after scans confirmed a posterior cruciate ligament injury. While an Eagle has also been dealt a big injury blow.

Eliza Reilly

Rebuild direction CommentsSimpson says Eagles on ‘right path’ after identifying list

Coach Adam Simpson says West Coast know where their list is at after using 47 players in their dismal two-win 2022 season.

Aaron Kirby

Not another! CommentsPremiumGaff limps off training track ahead of Cats clash

West Coast star Andrew Gaff has limped off the training track at Mineral Resources Park on Tuesday, as the injury toll continues to mount at the Eagles. SEE THE PICS

Samantha Rogers

Big callsCommentsPremiumFuture legends facing career ends to solve Eagles salary woe

Rebuilds are a good time for big calls, and the Eagles are facing three of the biggest on the future of stars Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey and Andrew Gaff.

Aaron Kirby

‘Playing well enough’CommentsPremiumSimpson backs high-paid veterans to play on in 2023

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says there is a good chance the Eagles veteran quartet of Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey, Shannon Hurn and Jack Redden all return in 2023.

Ben Smith

Training notesCommentsEagles on light duties following demanding derby

West Coast hit the training track in the wake of their valiant derby loss to Fremantle - and they were joined by a returning veteran.

Ben Smith

A Six-Pack Of IPACommentsWhat the Eagles have to do to avoid the wooden spoon

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): How much can West Coast potentially lose by this weekend to not get overtaken by North Melbourne on percentage? We crunch the numbers.

Chris Robinson

Best of the best CommentsWho wins the best-and-fairest at your club this year?

For some, the bright lights of September football await, but for others, the lights of club best-and-fairest functions will have to suffice. Who are the favourites and the dark horses at your club this year?

Jackson Barrett

CAN ROOS RISE?CommentsPremiumDanger zone: Eagles face fight to avoid spoon in Cat’s 300th

Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. It’s arguably the toughest assignment in football and one West Coast don’t need to ace, but just pass to avoid the wooden spoon in 2022.

Samantha Rogers

AFL WATCHHow five AFL-listed Eagles fared against Swan Districts

West Coast had five AFL-listed representatives against Swan Districts on Saturday, with the Eagles only kicking one goal in a wet-weather mauling at Steel Blue Oval.

Samantha Rogers

WORST OFFENDERCommentsPremiumEagles, Dockers hit with $20k in fines after feisty derby

A dozen Fremantle and West Coast players have been fined more than a combined $20,000 following a brutal western derby clash on Saturday. 

Samantha Rogers

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Eagles player ratings: Tommy on top again in derby defeat

West Coast defender Tom Barrass did his chances of winning the Eagles’ best and fairest and earning an All-Australian berth no harm with another strong performance. See how every Eagle rated here.

Craig O'Donoghue

See the numbersCommentsPremiumThey’re paid how much? Eagles salary cap squeeze revealed

West Coast’s salary cap squeeze has been laid bare, with the two-win Eagles spending nearly half on just seven players, five of which are 30 or older.

Aaron Kirby

Ramping up CommentsPremiumPressure on for round one spots as draftees press case

West Coast players are facing healthy competition to secure their spots for their AFLW season opener in less than a fortnight’s time after the Eagles pushed Fremantle in Saturday’s practice clash.

Eliza Reilly

Game-shapers PremiumThe five moments that mattered in Freo’s derby triumph

West Coast stuck with them for a half, but Fremantle out-muscled the Eagles in a spiteful western derby to keep pushing towards the top-four. Here are five moments that mattered in western derby 55.

Jackson Barrett

High PraiseBarrass back-ed in: Simmo says Tom’s of All-Aussie calibre

West Coast have had a horror season and suffered more pain with a derby loss to Fremantle but coach Adam Simpson wants his best defender recognised when awards season comes around.

Craig O'Donoghue

Heated scrap PremiumFines on the cards for antagonists in spicy derby dust-up

A spiteful stoush in the heated early stages of the western derby could see a host of Dockers and Eagles slapped with fines this week. 

Jackson Barrett

King SeanDarcy the new ruck king as Dockers celebrate Mundy in style

A dominant ruck display from Sean Darcy has seen the Dockers safely into the top six and honoured veteran David Mundy in his final home and away home game.

Mark Duffield

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Barrass enormous but Eagles go down in another derby

West Coast defender Tom Barrass was superb again as the Eagles put in a brave effort but it was Fremantle who had the last laugh in derby 55.

Samantha Rogers

Studs and duds DERBY DELIGHT! Dockers triumph in wet and wild slog

It took an arm-wrestle, but Fremantle have won a third-straight western derby with a wet and wild triumph over the West Coast Eagles. Here is how every Docker fared.

Eliza Reilly

SINK OR SWIMPremiumDraft fancies excite as Swans remain in finals race

A sorry West Coast hit a new low, mustering just one goal for the afternoon as Swan Districts stayed in the hunt for a finals spot with an 85-point belting of the Eagles.

Samantha Rogers

How awkwardWild scenes as tempers flare in spiteful derby opening

A Jackson Nelson tag on Andrew Brayshaw has sparked an old-fashioned derby scuffle which threatened to overshadow a touching tribute from Fremantle fans for David Mundy.

Jackson Barrett

UNDERDOG EAGLES Eagles still have ‘a lot to play for’ ahead of derby

West Coast still have plenty to play for in the final two rounds, according to midfielder Xavier O’Neill, with more than pride on the line in western derby 55. 

Samantha Rogers

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Derby Depth Chart: Dockers set to dominate struggling Eagles

The West Australian football reporter Braden Quartermaine ranks every player from 1-44 for Saturday’s western derby based on their ability to have an impact in tonight’s big game

Braden Quartermaine