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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera shone in the Saints' win, which clashed with the Socceroos' World Cup game. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Deliberate decision': Lyon backs Socceroos game clash

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has bought into the debate about the fixturing of their game against GWS, which went up against the Socceroos' World Cup opener.

Roger Vaughan

Luke Jackson is one of the Dockers’ stars.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers must protect Luke Jackson ahead of September berth

Danielle Laidley says the Dockers are so well-positioned at the halfway mark of the year they can start considering ways to ensure their stars are ready for finals, including resting the likes of Luke Jackson.

Aaron Kirby

The first West Coast player ever to don the No.51 made quite the impression.

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Eagles find another diamond but also a big headache

The first West Coast player ever to don the No.51 made quite the impression as a ball-using half-back in the narrow defeat to North Melbourne on Saturday, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

A six-goal effort from Liam Ryan steered the Saints to an invaluable eight-point win over GWS. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSix-shooter Ryan shines again as Saints claim vital win

Liam Ryan kicked a career-best six goals and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also starred as St Kilda beat GWS by eight points on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

Roger Vaughan

Former West Coast Eagles captain Oscar Allen has announced he is expecting a baby with wife Lorna

AFLVideoCommentsFair bump: Ex-Eagles captain announces happy family news

The former West Coast Eagles captain announced the happy news on social media, which was flooded by current and former teammates.

Katherine Kraayvanger

North Melbourne small forward Paul Curtis has learnt his fate for the dumping tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis.

AFLCommentsRoos forward learns fate for tackle that concussed Davis

North Melbourne small forward Paul Curtis has learnt his fate for the dumping tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Will Ashcroft has inspired Brisbane to a 35-point win over gritty Richmond in Hobart. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDefending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins

The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.

Ethan James

Fin Macrae lays a tackle.

AFLCommentsPremiumPleasure and pain: Macrae biding his time as debut awaits

West Coast recruit Finlay Macrae has opened up on the challenge of waiting for an opportunity while watching teammates earn their shot at the top level.

Jack Penniment

WA's Cameron Maynard celebrated his first goal of the under-18 national championships with a stunning backflip.

WAFLComments‘It felt good’: Young gun opens up on spectacular backflip

The Western Australia under-18s speedster who followed up on his side’s first goal of the national championships with a backflip has opened up on the spectacular celebration.

Josh Kempton

West Coast have produced a strong-five week stint headed into the bye.

AFLComments‘Strong evidence’ that we’re on right path: Mini

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared the Eagles are a better team than last year, but they still have a lot of growth in them for the second half of the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast teenager Willem Duursma celebrates with fans.

AFLCommentsMcQualter reveals when Duursma will make injury comeback

West Coast sorely missed No.1 draftee Willem Duursma in their heartbreaking one-point defeat to North Melbourne on Saturday. Coach Andrew McQualter has revealed when the star teenager will return.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle are having a splendid season.

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The secret behind Fremantle’s sustained success

It’s a key member of the staff that should be getting a lot of the credit for their incredible record this season.

Paul Hasleby

The West Australian’s expert columnist runs the rule over how every Fremantle player has performed in the first half of their push for a maiden flag.

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LAIDLEY’S MID-SEASON RATINGS: Every player ranked

The West Australian’s expert columnist Danielle Laidley runs the rule over how every Fremantle player has performed in the first half of their push for a maiden flag.

Danielle Laidley

Sydney Swans will welcome back Errol Gulden after a lengthy injury absence following their bye. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSydney ace set to return after bye for AFL pacesetters

Sydney coach Dean Cox says a star midfielder is poised for a long-awaited return from injury after the second-placed Swans enjoy a bye next weekend.

Steve Larkin

The club song was sung with plenty of pride after North won a thriller over West Coast in Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWe're alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round

North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive.

Justin Chadwick

North's Paul Curtis has received a three-game ban for a tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCurtis cops ban, Eagles confused by HIA bench blunder

North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis has been handed a three-match ban for the tackle that led to confusion and frustration on West Coast's bench.

Justin Chadwick

Charlie Curnow has kicked three goals in Sydney's comeback win against Port in Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSydney escape to claim thrilling comeback win over Port

Sydney have produced another fast finish to pip Port Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller.

Steve Larkin

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has vehemently defended spearhead Jake Waterman after his match-winning shot hit the post in the dying moments of their one-point defeat to North Melbourne.

AFLEagles ‘lucky’ to have Waterman despite woes, says coach

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has vehemently defended spearhead Jake Waterman after his match-winning shot hit the post in the dying moments of their one-point defeat to North Melbourne.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nick Larkey consoled Jake Waterman.

AFLVideoComments‘Hate seeing that’: Larkey’s kind act for Waterman

North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey has reacted to his side’s nail-biting victory with a strong act of sportsmanship, consoling West Coast forward Jake Waterman after he missed a game-winning set shot.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarification from the AFL as to why play was allowed to restart before the Eagles were able to replace a concussed player against North Melbourne.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter to seek out AFL after ‘mistake’ costs them a goal

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarification from the AFL as to why play was allowed to restart before the Eagles were able to replace a concussed player against North Melbourne.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s swingman Jobe Shanahan very nearly inspired them to a win without Reuben Ginbey, but the Eagles have learnt covering for the lion-hearted defender will be anything but easy.

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Shanahan shines but Ginbey’s absence won’t be easy to cover

West Coast’s swingman Jobe Shanahan very nearly inspired them to a win without Reuben Ginbey, but the Eagles have learnt covering for the lion-hearted defender will be anything but easy.

Josh Kempton

The Kangaroos have escaped with a one-point "home" win over West Coast at Optus Stadium. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWaterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles

Jack Darling has wound back the clock with four first-half goals as North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point victory over West Coast in Perth.

Justin Chadwick

A late miss by star West Coast spearhead Jake Waterman proved costly as North Melbourne held on for a one-point win in a thriller at Optus Stadium

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Three-word analysis of every Eagle in Roos thriller

West Coast came close but North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point win at Optus Stadium. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Samantha Rogers

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon (centre) says he's only focused on his current role at the club. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.

Oliver Caffrey