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‘King of the AFL’VideoCripps reveals why he chose to wear number nine

It comes as little surprise there were a few kids running around with Ben Cousins’ number nine on the back of their jerseys - but now, one of those kids is a superstar of the competition.

Crunching the numbersVideoCommentsPremiumChampion Data rates Eagles’ draw fourth easiest

Champion Data has ranked every club’s draw difficulty for 2021 from hardest to easiest - with the Eagles and Dockers at opposite ends of the scale. SEE WHERE YOUR CLUB RANKS

Chris Cavanagh

COVID changeVideoAFL cuts back on official pre-season games

AFL clubs will play just one official pre-season match to reduce travel ahead of the home and away season as the competition continues to deal with COVID-19 restrictions.

Anna Harrington

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Will West Coast improve from one-win season?

The Eagles won just single game in their first season, but featuring the likes of AFLW stars Dana Hooker and Emma Swanson and young gun Bella Lewis, can they take the next step in 2021?

Eliza Reilly

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Fallen starCommentsPremium
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Cousins considers shock WA footy comeback

Troubled former West Coast star Ben Cousins is considering a shock footy comeback in a Perth amateur competition.

Jordan McArdle

Last-minute changeCommentsPremiumTravel bubble forces Eagles AFLW fixture change

West Coast will avoid a trip to Queensland in round one of the AFLW season with the league establishing a mini football bubble between Western Australia and South Australia.

Eliza Reilly

Close callVideoStar Eagle full of praise for fireys who saved home

Star West Coast Eagle Tim Kelly has met some of the firefighters who helped save his home from a raging bushfire just two weeks ago to say thank you and get some advice on what to do better next time.

Amber Johnston

Fallen EagleVideoEx-West Coast player’s night of terror

A court has been told details of a former West Coast Eagle’s terrifying night in Victoria, including taking a knife to his own face.

Frances Vinall

Build continuesCommentsPremiumLaurie: Eagles ready to take next step

Ruck Parris Laurie says West Coast are ready to take more risks as they look to continue their AFLW improvement in their second season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ruck revolution?CommentsPremiumWest Coast ponder left-field ruck solution

West Coast could take a different approach to solving their ruck conundrum with recently upgraded rookie Harry Edwards a potential solution.

Eliza Reilly

Lecca SightingPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Lecca returns, Cameron beefs up?

Mark LeCras makes an appearances, where will Oscar Allen play and what’s going on with Jarrod Cameron?

Craig O'Donoghue

Young gunCommentsPremiumShepp: Allen’s the next big thing

West Coast defender Brad Sheppard is backing teammate Oscar Allen to become the new main man in the Eagles’ forward line as he continues to develop his football.

Mitchell Woodcock

Big callCommentsPremiumMcGuire calls for radical AFL season changes

The AFL is considering changes to the pre-season competition to combat border rules, but Collingwood Eddie McGuire wants to go a lot further.

Jay Clark

Must-watchNaitanui, Coniglio to headline AFL docu-series

West Coast Eagles superstar Nic Naitanui and GWS captain Stephen Coniglio will be at the centre of a seven-part docu-series to be released in March.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Best of the bestCommentsPremium
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Who makes your club’s best 22 in 2021?

Would you have Josh Rotham and Brendon Ah Chee in your best 22 at West Coast? Is Stephen Hill stiff to miss out on Fremantle’s best 22?

Season scrambleCommentsPremiumAFLW clubs bracing for fixtures overhaul

Just over a week before the start of the 2021 season, AFLW clubs are bracing for big fixture changes. Here’s how your club could be affected.

Liz Walsh

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The West Australian exclusive
Train-on inviteCommentsPremium
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Waterman a step closer to AFL lifeline

Claremont forward Alec Waterman is set for a train-on invite at a Victorian club as he closes in on a second AFL chance.

Jordan McArdle

Unknown remainsVideoEagles pining for Rioli as wait continues

Star West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff says he misses Willie Rioli and is holding out hope of playing with the premiership goalsneak again.

Justin Chadwick

Son of a gunCommentsPremiumFather-son combo & weird reason Gov missed training

TRAINING NOTES: Which son of a West Coast premiership hero made an appearance on the field during training today?

Craig O'Donoghue

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The West Australian exclusive
Breakout seasonVideoCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Subi forward in mix for Eagles’ train-on invite

West Coast are considering a Subiaco young gun for a train-on invite as insurance for provisionally-suspended premiership forward Willie Rioli. Watch his highlights

Jordan McArdle

Normality returnsVideoRunning machine Gaff welcomes return of longer quarters

West Coast endurance king Andrew Gaff has welcomed the AFL’s return to 20 minute quarters and the reduction of interchanges, believing it will give the game’s strong runners an advantage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Room for improvementCommentsPremiumWhat Fremantle must fix ahead of Round 1

Undefeated in season 2020, Fremantle coach Trent Cooper is confident his side will take a lot out of their pre-season clash with West Coast.

Eliza Reilly

Premiership windowCommentsWhy Eagles need to find Rioli replacement fast

Two-time premiership Eagle Glen Jakovich fears West Coast’s premiership window is closing quickly and says finding a replacement for Willie Rioli is something that needs to be addressed in 2021.

Catherine Healey

Season predictionsCommentsPremiumFrederick, Cameron touted to breakout in 2021

Two exciting young forwards at the WA teams are set for big years, while a East Fremantle-product is touted to stand-out in 2021.

Marc McGowan

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