West Coast Eagles

Looking backPre-season derby history: What’s real and what’s fake?

Remember the hype about Cam McCarthy on a wing? In every pre-season derby, there’s both false dawns and signs of things to come. We look back at some examples of each.

Chris Robinson

Second chance?Four-goal Waterman firms for Bombers lifeline

Alec Waterman is firming for an AFL lifeline at Essendon after a stunning performance in today’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle

AFL NaitanuiGrief almost put Naitanui into retirement

West Coast star Nic Naitanui has revealed he toyed with early AFL retirement as he dealt with the devastating death of his mother.

Oliver Caffrey

Eagle set to flyLewis responds to Rising Star snub

West Coast first-year player Isabella Lewis has brushed off her rising star snubbing despite many calling for the midfielder’s breakout game against Greater Western Sydney to be recognised.

Eliza Reilly

Former EagleWaterman’s golden chance to impress at Bombers

Alec Waterman will feature in Essendon’s pre-season scratch match against Carlton on Thursday, behind closed doors at Ikon Park.

Jordan McArdle

Locked inDerby double! Optus set for fan-filled pre-season clash

Optus Stadium has been locked in as the venue for the second pre-season clash between Fremantle and West Coast next month - and fans will be able to attend. See the date and time for the derby here!

Jordan McArdle

Ongoing battle‘Every game’: Nic Nat reveals weekly racial abuse

Nic Naitanui has revealed he still cops racial abuse on social media on a weekly basis and has confronted perpetrators in person when given the opportunity in WA.

Eagle’s eye-openerNic Nat reveals terrifying ordeal on Palestine trip

Nic Naitanui has revealed how a trip to the Gaza Strip left him in tears and fearing for his safety as part of a harrowing off-season experience.

Josh Garlepp

Surprise skipperEmbley names surprise successor for Luke Shuey

West Coast’s 2006 Norm Smith medallist Andrew Embley has named a surprise contender to become Luke Shuey’s successor.

Bonnie Raynor

Eagles blowNic Nat hammy whack: Star ruckman to miss scratch match

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will miss Saturday’s practice match against Fremantle after injuring his hamstring during training.

Craig O'Donoghue

Encouraging signTRAINING NOTES: Venables’ big step in road to recovery

This may look like a standard training photo, but it marks a significant moment in the road to a potential return for forgotten premiership player Daniel Venables.

Craig O'Donoghue

Star downMcCarthy to face fitness test

West Coast’s key recruit Aisling McCarthy is a chance to play against on Gold Coast on Sunday despite a heavy knee knock in the weekend’s loss to Greater Western Sydney.

Mitchell Woodcock

That hurtsSwanson: We should’ve beaten GWS

West Coast AFLW captain Emma Swanson concedes the winless Eagles “should’ve walked away” with victory over Greater Western Sydney.

Eliza Reilly

AFL pre-seasonDouble derby delight: Pre-season set to change again

The Eagles and Dockers will play this Saturday behind closed doors at Mineral Resources Park in a scratch match, but fans will be welcome at the second fixture.

Ryan Daniels

Eagles tune-upTRAINING NOTES: Kelly tests hand, Jones puts hand up

Tim Kelly put his injured thumb through the ringer, while a fellow former Cat is staking his claim for Round 1 selection. Here’s the snippets that caught our eye from Eagles training this morning.

Craig O'Donoghue

OuchBreaking Brad! Sheppard suffers broken nose

Brad Sheppard has come off worse for wear following West Coast’s intra club game on Friday, with the All-Australian defender suffering a broken nose late in the match.

Craig O'Donoghue

Key recruitWitherden: Cap change the right call

West Coast recruit Alex Withderden has backed the AFL’s decision to reduce the rotations, saying it will open up the game more which will lead to higher scores.

Mitchell Woodcock

Young talent timeSheed: Right signs from young Eagles

Exciting performances from a host of young players during Friday night’s intra club game could be the key that unlocks West Coast’s improvement this season according to star midfielder Dom Sheed.

Craig O'Donoghue

Australian Open dramaComedian’s dig at WA footy fans amid tennis controversy

Some controversial crowd behaviour raised eyebrows during the post-match presentations for Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open triumph last night - so what’s it got to do with WA footy fans?

Staff writers & AAP

Incredible insight‘I can’t wait to bash this kid’

West Coast superstar Nic Naitanui’s behind-closed-doors reaction to Adelaide counterpart’s Reilly O’Brien’s pre-game notes describing him as “lazy and unfit” has been revealed.

Mitchell Woodcock

So closeIrish Giant monsters young Eagles

Greater Western Sydney Irish star Cora Staunton broke the hearts of a brave West Coast, booting four goals to lead the Giants to a 20-point win at Blacktown International Sportspark today.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fixtures releasedDockers to meet Lions, Eagles to tackle Suns

Fremantle are preparing for a heavyweight clash against Brisbane, while West Coast will tackle Gold Coast in round five.

Mitchell Woodcock

Gruesome injuryVardy opens up on ‘excruciating’ leg injury

Nathan Vardy was lying in a hospital bed with his leg split wide open. His hopes of pushing for a game in tatters, his contract about to expire and the future of his expanding family uncertain.

Braden Quartermaine

Excitement machineEagles easing Cameron back to midfield

West Coast coach Daniel Pratt says excitement machine Imahra Cameron will have to build her fitness before she can be unleashed back into the midfield.

Mitchell Woodcock