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Jobe Shanahan and former Eagle Andrew Embley promoting the clubs retro guernsey.

AFL CommentsRising Star and Norm Smith medallist unveil the ochre

Norm Smith medallist Andrew Embley hopes the current crop of young West Coast players can channel the ochre and emulate the feats of his premiership era.

Glen Quartermain

Patrick Dangerfield has suffered a calf injury and will miss the Cats' clash against Adelaide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGeelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

Anna Harrington

Hayden Young will miss at least the next fornight of footy.

AFL Dockers trio face test as Young battles latest setback

Fremantle admit they are still trying to gather more information around Hayden Young’s latest setback as three Dockers face tests for this weekend’s clash against Richmond.

Jake Santa Maria

Luke Jackson was on light duties on Tuesday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Jackson in rehab group as Scerri shines

The sight of Luke Jackson in the rehab group at Fremantle training would have alarmed Dockers fans today, but some of the performances from Murphy Reid and Chris Scerri would have them jumping for joy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Pat Voss at training on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsVoss trains as controversy continues to swirl around him

Pat Voss trained with his teammates on Tuesday morning as the AFL world continued to debate the fine which he received for taunting Melbourne’s Harrison Petty.

Craig O'Donoghue

Patrick Voss has apologised to his teammates for his actions that cast Fremantle in a poor light. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.

Shayne Hope

Glen Jakovich, Michael Gardiner, and Dean Kemp in the ochre.

AFLCommentsPremiumSix notable matches where Eagles sported the ochre

Daniel Kerr started in it, Dean Kemp finished in it, and in the Demolition Derby, lots of players brawled in it. As West Coast bring back the ochre jumper, we revisit the games where it took centre stage.

Chris Robinson

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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

Pat Voss copped a fine for his antics.

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AFL’s slapdash ‘taunting’ rule could open floodgates

The AFL’s decision to introduce an official “taunting” rule on the run is a gross over-reaction, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

The spotlight is on Essendon for the wrong reasons and senior Bomber Kyle Langford had to explain. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

Anna Harrington

Will Ashcroft can't wait to tackle the Saints and end Brisbane's winless start to their campaign. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWar of words 'good fun' but not focus: father-son star

Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.

Murray Wenzel

Jobe Shanahan with former Eagle Andrew Embley in the club’s throwback guernsey.

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It’s back! Eagles ochre jumper returns - and fans snap it up

West Coast will dust off the distinctive ochre colour for the first time in almost a quarter of a century for next month’s Gather Round clash - and supporters have been quick to get their hands on it.

Chris Robinson & Glen Quartermain

Milan Murdock is set to be sidelined.

AFLCommentsPremiumMurdock fairytale on hold amid injury setback

The Milan Murdock story has been a stunning one - but it’s momentarily on pause as the mature-age bolter succumbs to an injury.

Chris Robinson

The AFL has moved quickly to stamp out head ruffling acts.

AGENDA SETTERSVideoAFL quickly introduces new rule to outlaw ‘fake tough guy’ acts

The league has made a significant change after a series of polarising incidents.

Ben Sutton

Milan Murdock has made a superb start to his AFL career.

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MICHAEL WALTERS: The blessing in disguise for Eagles bolter

Sometimes it’s good for players to miss their draft year so they can find out what they need to work on, get better, get bigger & get stronger. Milan Murdock is a prime example of that, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

Harley Reid starred against North Melbourne.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Harley revving up: Eagles excited about evolution of Reid

Liam Duggan has marvelled at superstar Harley Reid’s dominant performance during the club’s win over North Melbourne on Sunday, saying it was the prime example of the evolution of the No.1 draft pick.

Craig O'Donoghue

Liam Baker celebrates the win with the fans.

AFLCommentsDon’t underestimate effect of Eagles win for fans: LeCras

Eagles premiership hero Mark LeCras says the value of the Eagles’ victory on Sunday and the effect it had on their victory-starved fans can’t be underestimated, revealing even his son was swept up in the joy.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he hopes his players are given the same treatment as Charlie Comben by the Match Review Officer.

AFLComments‘Surprised’: McQualter urges MRO consistency after Reid hit

Andrew McQualter says he hopes his players are given the same treatment as Charlie Comben after admitting he was ‘surprised’ the North Melbourne defender wasn’t sanctioned for his high hit on Harley Reid.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Pyke dedicates Eagles’ drought-busting victory to loyal fans

West Coast CEO Don Pyke has described his young team’s pulsating victory over North Melbourne on Sunday as a win for the club’s loyal fans who have stuck fat throughout a tough re-build.

Craig O'Donoghue

Willem Duursma has already been earmarked as a future star of the competition after an eye-catching performance in the Eagles’ win over North Melbourne.

AFLCommentsEagles’ Duursma tipped for stardom by AFL great

West Coast’s top 2025 draft pick, Willem Duursma, has already been earmarked as a future star of the competition after an eye-catching performance in the Eagles’ win over North Melbourne.

Aaron Kirby

Isaiah Dudley with Shai Bolton at Freo training.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
The honest feedback that vaulted Dudley back into Freo side

Fremantle star Isaiah Dudley couldn’t get a game during the pre-season, but has revealed the conversation with coaches that changed everything after a brilliant effort against Melbourne.

Craig O'Donoghue

The AFL grand final could be shifted to twilight this year.

GRAND FINALVideoAFL ‘strongly targeting’ Aussie icon for twilight grand final

The league are reportedly set to make a major change to this year’s showpiece event.

Ben Sutton

A Swans fan has been hit with a massive ban for tossing a bottle at Hawks star Nick Watson. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumAFL bottle-thrower cops massive ban

The AFL has handed a massive ban to a fan who hurled a bottle at a star Hawks player during last week’s match at the MCG.

Euan Kennedy

All seven non-Victorian clubs lost Round 2’s free-kick count against Victorian clubs.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe bizarre free-kick quirk for Vic clubs v non-Vic clubs

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at the stunning whistleblower coincidence across every game from Round 2, the Dockers record Chris Scerri’s set on debut, and plenty more.

Chris Robinson