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Ross Lyon with Michael Walters during the coach’s last season in charge of Fremantle in 2019.

AFLVideoFreo great Walters weighs in as Lyon apologises

Fremantle legend Michael Walters has made an impassioned defence of Ross Lyon after his former coach became embroiled in a racism furore following comments made to three Indigenous St Kilda players.

Ben Smith

West Coast were smashed against St Kilda.

AFLCommentsMind-boggling review least of Eagles’ problems in belting

A controversial goal to St Kilda will be the biggest talking point of an unmemorable contest under the roof at Marvel Stadium, however, it will be the least of West Coast coach Andrew McQualter’s worries.

Mitchell Woodcock

The AFL has handled Lance Collard’s case poorly.

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Whether Collard slur is common in footy is beside the point

On the cricket field, I didn’t much care for someone calling me names of all sorts, and I’ve heard them all, because to me I just didn’t care and didn’t let it bother me. But there’s always been a line.

Mitchell Johnson

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a dangerous player for St Kilda.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Tear you apart’: Why Eagles are on guard for NAS domination

He is arguably the most three-dimensional player in the AFL and West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is well and truly on guard as he prepares to find a way to stop St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast defender Brady Hough says Jamie Cripps’ axing is a warning that no one is safe at the Eagles.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
‘Nobody is safe’: Cripps axing puts Eagles on notice

West Coast defender Brady Hough says Jamie Cripps’ axing is a warning that no one is safe at the Eagles, no matter their name or reputation.

Mitchell Woodcock

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has taken another not-so-veiled swipe at reporters in his press conference on Friday morning.

AFLCommentsLyon takes another not-so-veiled swipe at reporters

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has taken another not-so-veiled swipe at reporters in his press conference on Friday morning, declaring he has ‘no relationship with the media’.

Aaron Kirby

Lance Collard of the Saints during the 2025 AFL Round 09 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium on May 8, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos)

AFLVideoCollard receives a reduced ban in partial Saints win

St Kilda has successfully reduced the monster ban handed to West Australian forward Lance Collard for his homophobic slur, with the AFL Appeals Board finding his nine-week ban as ‘crippling’.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast have dropped premiership forward Jamie Cripps for their clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

AFLCommentsEagles make statement as veteran axed for Saints clash

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has made another strong statement at the selection table, dropping premiership forward Jamie Cripps for their clash against St Kilda.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal.

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ELLIS: How Eagles can stop Nas to upset Saints

The Eagles face a tough task against the Saints this week, but remember they’re the only team they beat last year and this one is not impossible, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis

Liam Ryan left West Coast to play for St Kilda.

AFLCommentsPremiumFlyin’ Ryan ready to have fun in first clash against Eagles

Liam Ryan will play against West Coast for the first time this weekend and Eagles fans have been warned to expect to see the same highlights they loved when he was wearing blue and gold.

Craig O'Donoghue

Max King is set for a long-awaited AFL return.

AFLVideoCommentsHammer blow for Eagles as forward Archer Reid sidelined

St Kilda spearhead Max King is a chance to return for his first game in 665 days, further stretching an undermanned West Coast defence in Sunday’s clash at Marvel Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

St Kilda will appeal Lance Collard’s ban.

AFLCommentsSaints stand by Collard, will appeal monster ban

St Kilda will seek to overturn Lance Collard’s massive nine-week suspension as they attempt to clear his name over his use of a homophobic slur.

Jake Santa Maria

Ross Lyon has hit out at the AFL tribunal.

AFLVideo'It's a firestorm': Saints coach on tribunal furore

St Kilda's coach Ross Lyon says there's a "firestorm" in the AFL around the tribunal process as other coaches also weigh in on the controversies.

Steve Larkin, Murray Wenzel and Shayne Hope

Lance Collard.

AFL Saint cops monster ban for homophobic slur

After an extraordinary tribunal process, St Kilda’s Lance Collard has been handed a massive suspension for ‘conduct unbecoming’ over the use of a homophobic slur, with his AFL future now in the balance. 

Jake Santa Maria

Lance Collard’s sanction hearing will be held on Tuesday.

AFLDate set down for determination of Collard’s slur sanction

A date has been set down to determine Lance Collard’s sanction after the St Kilda forward was found by an AFL disciplinary tribunal to have used a homophobic slur on-field.

Josh Kempton

St Kilda’s Lance Collard.

AFLSaint learns fate over alleged homophobic slur

West Australian St Kilda forward Lance Collard has learnt his fate over accusations he used a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

Josh Kempton

The AFL is seeking a lengthy 10-week suspension should the tribunal find St Kilda forward Lance Collard guilty of using a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL want 10-week ban for Saint over alleged homophobic slur

The AFL is seeking a lengthy 10-week suspension should the tribunal find St Kilda forward Lance Collard guilty of using a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

Mitchell Woodcock

St Kilda's Lance Collard will face a disciplinary tribunal on Thursday.

AFLPremiumCollard’s disciplinary tribunal date for alleged slur set

A date has been set for Lance Collard to face an AFL disciplinary tribunal after the St Kilda forward allegedly used a homophobic slur in a VFL match.

Josh Kempton

Lance Collard will plead before an AFL disciplinary tribunal.

AFLCommentsLance Collard to face disciplinary hearing over alleged slur

St Kilda forward Lance Collard will face a historic AFL disciplinary tribunal over his alleged homophobic slur as he continues to proclaim his innocence.

Jake Santa Maria

Lance Collard will miss at least the next two games after a high hit.

AFLCommentsCollard banned for hit as investigation into slur continues

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been hit with a three-match ban for a high hit as the AFL continues its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur.

Jake Santa Maria

Danielle Laidley has urged the AFL to do more to stop homophobia.

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The West Australian exclusive
AFL urged to do more to stop homophobia epidemic

The AFL is being called on to do more in educating its players after St Kilda player Lance Collard allegedly used a homophobic slur on-field for the second time in less than two years.

Jackson Barrett

Lance Collard in action for the Saints last season.

AFLCommentsWA Saint to be probed for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda’s Lance Collard is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur, just two years after copping a six-match ban.

Chris Robinson

More former AFL players have joined a class action over concussion-related injuries. (Mal Fairclough/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsPremiumFremantle one of 10 clubs defending concussion class action

Fremantle have been named as defendants in a landmark class action as 10 new ex-AFL/VFL players came forward to claim they were negligently exposed to concussion-related injuries. 

Tara Cosoleto

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AFLPremiumLions insist ‘no panic’ despite slow start

The Brisbane Lions are “eager” to kick-start their AFL premiership defence in what’s set to be a spicy battle with St Kilda.

Marco Monteverde