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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared Harley Reid could be a future captain of the club.

AFLPremiumFuture captain? Reid’s leadership impresses Eagles coach

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared Harley Reid could be a future captain of the club, saying he’s taken ‘enormous strides’ in his leadership this season. 

Samantha Rogers

Justin Longmuir

AFLPremiumCrows and Blues are perfect finals preparation: Longmuir

Fremantle Dockers lost to Melbourne on Saturday and now face the in-form Adelaide and Carlton in the last two games, but coach Justin Longmuir believes that is perfect finals preparation.

Craig O'Donoghue

WATCH: These sisters travel 360km every time they go to footy training at Freo’s NGA

WATCH: These sisters travel 360km every time they go to footy training at Freo’s NGA

Michael Walters chats about the Next Generation Academy.

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The Western Bulldogs' finals hopes have suffered a blow with injury news over Tim English (r). (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBulldogs learn extent of ruckman's injury

The Western Bulldogs have learned what Tim English's knee injury means for their high-stakes final two AFL regular season games.

Anna Harrington

Harley Reid has now given away the equal-most free kicks of any AFL player in a home-and-away season this century.

AFLPremiumHow Reid’s free-kick count has tied record for THIS CENTURY

Harley Reid has equalled the AFL record for most frees conceded in a home-and-away season by any player this century. See the numbers and more tidbits in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

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AFLPremiumPort gun to face ‘medical call’ ahead of Dees

Port Adelaide gun Jason Horne-Francis evaded the unimaginable, but he is still racing the clock to be fit for Melbourne this weekend.

Tyler Lewis

Harley Reid played through injury in Sunday’s loss.

AFLVideoPremiumWhy Harley’s ‘respect’ levels have gone up across the AFL

Elliot Yeo has witnessed a lot of courageous acts throughout his AFL career, and he said Harley Reid’s efforts while clearly injured against Collingwood will make him admired throughout the country.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kane Cornes says Murphy Reid will need to find a way to work through tags.

AFLRipe for the picking: Cornes would have loved tagging Reid

Fremantle star Murphy Reid copped a hard tag all day against Melbourne on Saturday and Kane Cornes is confident that tactic will now continue, declaring he was ripe for the picking against the Demons.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jake Kolodjashnij has identified himself as the player who signed a unique contract with Geelong.

AFLVideoLeaked details emerge from controversial concussion deal

Another player’s secret agreement has raised fresh questions about Jake Kolodjashnij’s scrapped clause.

Tom Morris

Patrick Dangerfield has spoken about the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion case.

AFL‘Buggered it up’: Danger on Cats deal

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has made an admission around the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion case but has urged patience on details.

Tyler Lewis

News of Geelong's secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij has rocked the AFL. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal

Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.

Roger Vaughan and Anna Harrington

Steve Hocking has taken full responsibility for what he admits was a “misstep”.

AFLVideoGeelong CEO fires shot at rival club in revealing message

Steve Hocking has made his feelings clear after being on the receiving end of an exposed ‘loophole’.

Harrison Reid

Walker debuted for the Crows in 2009. Pictured::Taylor Walker

BREAKINGPremiumTex makes huge call on illustrious career

A kid from Broken Hill who dreamt of playing for the Adelaide Crows has confirmed his future with the AFL team after 19 seasons and 700-plus goals.

Oscar Moodley

Adelaide legend Taylor Walker is set to retire after 19 seasons in the AFL. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'The right time': Adelaide great to call it quits

Taylor Walker says he has treated his last six AFL seasons like they were his last. This time it really is.

Steve Larkin

Taylor Walker has announced this season will be his last.

AFLVideoWalker retirement set to fire up Crows against Freo

Adelaide will come to Perth with extra motivation for Friday night’s crunch clash against Fremantle, with club great Taylor Walker revealing this season will be his last.

Chris Robinson

Freo are still eyeing improvement despite sitting atop the AFL ladder.

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THE TO-DO LIST: Five things Freo should fix before finals

Fremantle sits two games clear at the top of the AFL table and remains the team to beat for the 2026 premiership. But the loss to Melbourne shows there’s still room for improvement.

Glen Quartermain

Tim Kelly and Elliot Yeo played well against Collingwood.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Eagles veteran’s Ell’ of a performance

Fremantle were left stunned by the Demons in one of the games of the year at the MCG while West Coast failed to come from behind against Collingwood. Here’s how Danielle Laidley saw every Docker and Eagle.

Danielle Laidley

West Coast small forward Matt Owies has struggled to find form at the Eagles.

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The tough list call West Coast must make on senior Eagle

Some brutal decisions are going to have to be made at West Coast in the next few weeks, and one they should consider is the future of small forward Matt Owies, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast players get around ruckman Matt Flynn after a big mark.

AFLPremiumAFL WATCH: The WAFL Eagles pushing for a late senior call-up

West Coast kept their WAFL finals hopes alive with a 17-point victory against Subiaco on Saturday. Here’s how the AFL-listed Eagles fared in the win.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sean Darcy shone for Peel Thunder.

AFLPremiumAFL WATCH: The Dockers who pushed for Crows call-up in WAFL

Peel Thunder had 12 Fremantle-listed players at their disposal as they extended their winning streak out to 12 games by beating Perth by 15 points in Lathlain on Saturday. Here’s how they fared.

Josh Kempton

Josh Fraser has engineered 10 wins and just two losses since stepping up as Blues interim coach. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDecision on Blues coaching pitch looms for interim boss

Josh Fraser has been a sensation as Carlton interim coach and a decision on whether he will pitch for the vacant full-time role will come this week.

Anna Harrington

St Kilda have received bleak news over their injured superstar Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSaints superstar learns hamstring injury fate

St Kilda's wildcard hopes are hanging by a thread and they will have to make a last-ditch bid to qualify without hamstrung star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Anna Harrington

Harley Reid earned praise for toughness as well as skill in the Eagles' loss to Collingwood. (Travis Hayto/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHe's a tough bugger: Eagles praise wounded superstar

West Coast midfielder Harley Reid battled through injury in a heroic effort against Collingwood, with his efforts receiving high praise.

Justin Chadwick

Billy Frampton was touted for All-Australian selection following Collingwood's win over West Coast. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPies shower Frampton with All-Australian love

Billy Frampton is fast becoming the hero of Collingwood's injury-hit defence, with his strong form helping the club secure a finals berth.

Justin Chadwick