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AFLCommentsPremiumSteak and sprints: How young Eagle finds the right balance

Clay Hall is hoping that finding the right balance will help him break into West Coast’s competitive midfield brigade come round one.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles cut Burgiel loose as Brock stays on into new year

Coby Burgiel’s hopes of reviving his AFL career have been dealt a blow after West Coast decided to end his time as a train-on post Christmas on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumFREO TRAINING NOTES: Brayshaw back in business

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw shrugged off major injury concerns with a powerful running display at Friday’s training session at Victor George Kailis Oval. Here’s what we saw on the track.

Glen Quartermain

AFLCommentsPremiumEAGLES TRAINING NOTES: Match sim offers up position clues

West Coast’s match simulation session on Friday morning offered up some clues as to where the likes of Bo Allan, Ryan Maric and Jack Hutchinson may be positioned next season. Here’s what we saw.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumWhere have the former Eagles landed ahead of 2025?

West Coast overhauled their list at the end of the season making an incredible 11 changes. But where are the players who have left the club playing in 2025? Find out here.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLAFL drops first All Stars names

The first players have been confirmed for the Indigenous All Stars squad for a match that could have a far-reaching legacy.

News Corp Australia

AFLCommentsDerby rivals Walters and Ryan to join forces for All Stars

The very best Indigenous players in the country are locked in to play at Optus Stadium in February, with western derby rivals Michael Walters and Liam Ryan to link up as teammates. 

Glen Quartermain

AFLPremiumNew Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland

New West Coast recruit Jack Graham hopes he can play a key role in the club's midfield under new coach Andrew McQualter.

Justin Chadwick

AFLCommentsPremium‘Next level’: Eagles recruit confident his best yet to come

West Coast recruit Jack Graham is aiming to complement explosive midfielders Elliot Yeo and Harley Reid as well as take his game to the ‘next level’ in his first season as an Eagle.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles Training Notes: Reid latest, why Allen didn’t train

West Coast brought their training session forward an hour to try to beat the heat. But the temperature was still rising when they took to Mineral Resources Park today. Here’s what we saw.

Mitchell Woodcock

CourtPremiumFresh delay in ex-AFL star’s fatal crash case

A former AFL player facing two manslaughter charges over a crash that killed two elderly women has had a fresh delay in his case.

Emma Kirk

AFLPremiumSwans draftee Bowman handed Franklin's famous number

Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.

Joanna Guelas

AFLPremiumSt Kilda look to young talent for AFL ladder lift

Veteran Brad Hill says he's impressed by top 10 draft pick Tobie Travaglia as St Kilda look to their young guns to climb the AFL ladder.

Melissa Woods

AFLHarris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.

Anna Harrington

AFLVideoBuddy’s iconic No.23 gets new owner in Swans draftee

Richmond may have shelved Dustin Martin’s No.4 for the time being, but the Sydney Swans have opted to refill the No.23 made famous by superstar Lance Franklin with a draftee. 

News Corp Australia

SportCommentsPremiumBUSH AND ‘BURBS: From Freo Dockers to Freo Dunkers

Jackson Barrett takes a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in his weekly column, including a cross-code triumph for some ex-Dockers favourites.

Jackson Barrett

AFLMagpies unveil Charlie Gardiner as new football boss

Collingwood have named long-time Sydney administrator Charlie Gardiner as their new football boss, continuing a massive off-field rebuild.

Joanna Guelas

AFLFresh injury blow for luckless Pie

A Collingwood premiership player has been dealt another frustrating injury setback as he tries to revive his career.

Ed Bourke

AFLHawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

Joanna Guelas

AFLCommentsSouth West surprise as AFL pre-season fixtures revealed

Bunbury footy fans will get a pre-season sneak preview of next June’s historic AFL clash in the South West, with West Coast and North Melbourne to meet in a scratch match at Hands Oval in March.

Samantha Rogers

AFLCommentsPremiumTraining notes: Heat is on as Dockers star in the wars

Fremantle pushed themselves hard underneath the early summer sun as a star left the training track early and a pair of teammates took their lumps in a physical session down in Cockburn.

Ben Smith

AFLCommentsPremiumBolton hoping home comforts keep bringing out his best

Prized Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton hopes being back in WA and surrounded by family and friends can help him replicate his electric Optus Stadium performances.

Ben Smith

AFLDockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype

Fremantle are hoping prized recruit Shai Bolton can lead them to a much coveted first premiership, but the former Richmond star isn't buying into the hype.

Joanna Guelas

AFLWPremiumPies circle breakout AFLW star

Collingwood is set for an AFLW trade coup as Carlton hardly had to pay for a rival club captain in a head-scratching deal.

Ed Bourke