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Reno plansCommentsPremiumEagles champ sets up new nest in enemy territory

Brad Sheppard has ditched Ardross to create a new life with his partner in East Fremantle. But the defender has his work cut out, with the Federation-style property requiring a stack of renovations.

Kim Macdonald

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Why WA clubs are fighting a losing battle for finals spots

There are seven teams fighting for two spots in the finals, including West Coast and Fremantle. But with a gulf between the top six and the rest, does it even matter who makes the cut come September?

Ryan Buckland

Skipper sidelinedEagles save Shuey for derby comeback

West Coast have left Luke Shuey out of their squad for Monday night’s clash with Melbourne at Optus Stadium, meaning the captain will miss a third game with a calf strain.

Braden Quartermaine

Round 21PremiumEagles, Dockers underdogs as season nears a close

As the season draws to a close, The West Australian’s tipping panel ladder is tightening up towards the top of the ladder. See who the experts backed for round 21.

Mitchell Woodcock

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opinion
Courage or carnage?Premium
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Unpopular opinion: It’s time to save AFL players from themselves

There’s a strong chance you won’t like this column. You might say what I’m suggesting will ruin the game. But we need to stop expecting players to put their bodies, and their futures, on the line.

Craig O'Donoghue

FULL LISTKings of the big game: West Coast top AFL membership ladder

West Coast have cemented their spot on top of the AFL’s official membership tally, despite a disappointing season in 2021. 

Samantha Rogers

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The West Australian exclusive
Unlucky Eagle: I’m still worried about my future

Retired West Coast youngster Daniel Venables has told of his relief after an AFL medical panel brought an end to his two-year battle to return to the field.

Braden Quartermaine

RACING THE CLOCKHamstrung Barrass set to miss again against Demons

West Coast are juggling multiple judgment calls on when to bring back players from injury, as they aim to continue the AFL’s longest current run of finals appearances.

Braden Quartermaine

CLUB HEARTBREAK Premiership Eagle forced to retire after concussion battle

West Coast premiership forward Daniel Venables has announced his retirement, more than two years after suffering a serious brain injury in an AFL game.

Braden Quartermaine

Under fire VideoPremiumYeo: Blame West Coast players not Adam Simpson

Elliot Yeo has implored critics to question the playing group instead of taking aim at Adam Simpson as Yeo himself came under the microscope for a poor effort against Collingwood.

Eliza Reilly

Two-match banVideoViney’s OUT! Star Demon to miss Eagles clash

Jack Viney tried to argue he acted in self-defence when he pushed his elbow into the throat region of Suns opponent Sam Collins. But the AFL Tribunal disagreed, hitting him with a two-game ban.

Catherine Healey

Round wrapVideoThe Game Extra: Freo fight for finals, Eagles struggle

Fremantle may have sent the skipper for season-ending surgery, but the Dockers have showed there is life without Nat Fyfe.

Staff reporters

WINGS CLIPPEDPremiumEagles’ season ‘nothing short of disappointing’: Nisbett

In a letter to West Coast members, CEO Trevor Nisbett has promised the club will ‘get to the root’ of on-field issues at the Eagles, as the once-premiership favourites risk missing finals in 2021.

Craig O’Donoghue

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Eagles sweat on injured trio

West Coast held a short training session at Mineral Resources Park this morning with the team split into three groups, but were still in recovery mode.

Craig O’Donoghue

Apology grantedPremiumEagles star reveals he apologised to Hurn after 300th game

After a horrible performance in Shannon Hurn’s milestone match, pressure is mounting at West Coast and Dom Sheed has admitted he took it upon himself to apologise to the premiership captain.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sorry, BungaVideoEagles apologise to Hurn for 300-game flop

It was meant to be a celebration of Shannon Hurn's 300-game AFL milestone but last week's heavy loss to Collingwood ended up being a nightmare for West Coast.

Justin Chadwick

Dockers/Eagles odds? PremiumRun Home: How thrilling race for the eight could finish

It’s mathematically possible for the 13th-placed side to still make the finals. So who makes the eight from here? We analyse all the contenders to deliver the verdict.

CHRIS CAVANAGH

‘Sold the farm’Cornes: Ageing Eagles got Kelly trade wrong

The West Coast Eagles should never have “sold the farm” for midfielder Tim Kelly, with commentator Kane Cornes warning the club “got it wrong”.

Catherine Healey

Ban loomingVideoStar Demon’s throat attack sent straight to tribunal

Demons star Jack Viney will have to plead his case to the AFL tribunal if he wants to play against West Coast this Monday.

Jasper Bruce

Selection tableVideoPremiumNo gold pass: Will Eagles stars pay the price?

West Coast have shown enormous faith in senior players after big losses but that faith is starting to waver after another thumping.

Craig O'Donoghue

Apology demandedPremium‘What a disgrace’: King slams Eagles for effort in Hurn’s 300th

West Coast stunk it up in Shannon Hurn’s 300th game and David King has demanded the players apologise to him for ruining the milestone.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fixture shake up CONFIRMED! Eagles face Demons under Monday night lights

West Coast’s clash with Melbourne is set to be moved from Saturday to Monday night, with the Demons flying into WA today to begin a week-long quarantine stint. 

Samantha Rogers

The TacklePremiumCerra trade could ‘turbo-charge the Tigers rebound’

Richmond’s season might be shot but there were signs on Sunday we shouldn’t write the Tigers’ obituary just yet — and one was playing for the opposition.

Jon Ralph

Fans outragedMatagarup Bridge lit up in Eagles colours after Freo win

Fremantle fans leaving Optus Stadium last night were left bewildered after the Matagarup Bridge was lit up in West Coast colours. 

Samantha Rogers