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Game onCommentsPremiumGaines, Wyatt emerge as West Coast chairperson contenders

West Coast are using an employment agency to fine tune their search for a new chairperson as Elizabeth Gaines and Ben Wyatt emerge alongside lawyer Paul Fitzpatrick as potential candidates.

Mark Duffield

WAFL 2022CommentsSwan regain talls for crucial clash against Sharks

Swan Districts received some much-needed ammunition as the battle for a top-five spot heats up when they take on East Fremantle at the WACA Ground on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rioli update PremiumWhy Eagles star is changing his name

West Coast’s star premiership forward will be referred to as Junior Rioli across the coming 12 months.

Jackson Barrett

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Super Saturday: Can Dockers keep top-four hopes alive?

It’s a big day of action as Fremantle look to stay in top-four contention before West Coast strive to avoid the wooden spoon. Follow all the latest here.

Tough goingCommentsPremiumShuey shoulders the load of Eagles’ disastrous 2022 season

West Coast captain Luke Shuey says 2022 has been mentally tough, but he feels he’s ‘turned the corner’ with his body after a couple of years of battling soft tissue injuries.

Mitchell Woodcock

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It’s time for Eagles to hold their nerve in list refresh

West Coast have some serious decisions to make at the end of this season, but they can’t part with every single senior player in just a season or two. It’s time for them to hold their nerve.

Ryan Buckland

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Kane CornesCommentsPremium
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Cornes: Stop the secrecy, it’s time to make salaries public

The fastest way to clear away the hysteria that comes with the annual AFL guessing game is to put all the pay slips on the table - just like the Prime Minister and Premier do, writes Kane Cornes.

Kane Cornes

Final teamCommentsNic Nat, Gaff left behind for Eagles finale

The season is over early for West Coast stars Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff, with the pair among five changes for the Eagles ahead of their clash with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. 

Samantha Rogers

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Rioli returns as Eagles lie in wait for finale

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is ‘really proud’ of Willie Rioli ahead of his return to face Geelong, while a pair of star Eagles are in doubt for the road trip. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS

Samantha Rogers

Future forecastCommentsFearless predictions: How will epic final round play out?

Who makes the top four? Who makes the top eight? And can the Eagles dodge the wooden spoon? Our team of writers gaze into the crystal ball ahead of a massive weekend.

The West Australian

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Nic Nat dilemma: The ruck problem Eagles must solve

West Coast must sit down with Nic Naitanui and decide whether his ageing body can stand up to the rigours of another season. Once they have the answer, they must decide the next step or even a shock move.

Paul Hasleby

Captain’s call CommentsPremiumEagles skipper Shuey takes pay cut for new one-year deal

West Coast skipper Luke Shuey has signed a new one-year deal with the club, taking a significant pay cut as the Eagles look to climb the ladder in 2023. 

Samantha Rogers

Number crunchCommentsPremiumWest Coast record worst ever numbers in nightmare season

We all know the Eagles have had the year from hell, but the numbers bring the reality of season 2022 into glaring light.

Aaron Kirby

More woesVideoAnother Eagle down as knee injury sidelines Waterman

Emerging West Coast forward Jake Waterman has become the latest Eagle to have a line drawn through his 2022 campaign after undergoing knee surgery. 

Samantha Rogers

Demoltion derby CommentsDevastating blow for Freo’s Antonio as young Eagle grounded

Fremantle veteran Ebony Antonio will be sidelined until the second half of the AFLW season after scans confirmed a posterior cruciate ligament injury. While an Eagle has also been dealt a big injury blow.

Eliza Reilly

Rebuild direction CommentsSimpson says Eagles on ‘right path’ after identifying list

Coach Adam Simpson says West Coast know where their list is at after using 47 players in their dismal two-win 2022 season.

Aaron Kirby

Not another! CommentsPremiumGaff limps off training track ahead of Cats clash

West Coast star Andrew Gaff has limped off the training track at Mineral Resources Park on Tuesday, as the injury toll continues to mount at the Eagles. SEE THE PICS

Samantha Rogers

Big callsCommentsPremiumFuture legends facing career ends to solve Eagles salary woe

Rebuilds are a good time for big calls, and the Eagles are facing three of the biggest on the future of stars Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey and Andrew Gaff.

Aaron Kirby

‘Playing well enough’CommentsPremiumSimpson backs high-paid veterans to play on in 2023

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says there is a good chance the Eagles veteran quartet of Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey, Shannon Hurn and Jack Redden all return in 2023.

Ben Smith

Training notesCommentsEagles on light duties following demanding derby

West Coast hit the training track in the wake of their valiant derby loss to Fremantle - and they were joined by a returning veteran.

Ben Smith

A Six-Pack Of IPACommentsWhat the Eagles have to do to avoid the wooden spoon

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): How much can West Coast potentially lose by this weekend to not get overtaken by North Melbourne on percentage? We crunch the numbers.

Chris Robinson

Best of the best CommentsWho wins the best-and-fairest at your club this year?

For some, the bright lights of September football await, but for others, the lights of club best-and-fairest functions will have to suffice. Who are the favourites and the dark horses at your club this year?

Jackson Barrett

CAN ROOS RISE?CommentsPremiumDanger zone: Eagles face fight to avoid spoon in Cat’s 300th

Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. It’s arguably the toughest assignment in football and one West Coast don’t need to ace, but just pass to avoid the wooden spoon in 2022.

Samantha Rogers

AFL WATCHHow five AFL-listed Eagles fared against Swan Districts

West Coast had five AFL-listed representatives against Swan Districts on Saturday, with the Eagles only kicking one goal in a wet-weather mauling at Steel Blue Oval.

Samantha Rogers