Renowned for his competitive nature and composure in big moments by his former coach, West Coast have turned to their newest Eagle Jacob Newton in their bid to cause an upset against Western Bulldogs.
Mitchell Woodcock
West Coast have recalled small forward Noah Long on the back of an impressive game in the WAFL, while they’ve resisted the urge to recall veteran Jayden Hunt for their clash against the Western Bulldogs.
Ahead of a freezing forecast in Hobart, Alastair Clarkson has delivered an ice-cold reality check about North Melbourne and Richmond's rebuild expectations.
News Corp Australia
The WAFL’s top five are set for a two-round showdown to determine the shape of this year’s finals series.
Aaron Kirby
Just like all of us, Gabby Newton is a big fan of Kiara Bowers - so much so, she is more excited to play alongside the Fremantle star for the first time than her own 50th game.
Ben Smith
Which Eagle scored a perfect 10 as West Coast kicked off their 2025 AFLW season with a win over Gold Coast? EVERY EAGLE RATED.
Danielle Laidley
Veteran goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is back at the Central Coast Mariners, who will attempt to return to the A-League Men finals.
Anna Harrington
His title dreams - and million-dollar payday - dashed by injury, Sam Goodman will step up a division to knock off England's only male boxing world champion.
Murray Wenzel
Out-of-contract veteran Jayden Hunt is a chance to return for West Coast after boarding the flight to Melbourne to take on the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. SEE THE PICTURES.
French rookie Adela Cernousek is the leader of the Portland Classic and is being pursued by a posse of challengers, including Australian star Gabriela Ruffels.
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West Coast Fever have backed ‘generational talent’ Ruth Aryang to come back from a serious Achilles injury, handing her the final contract on their list of 10 for next season.
Western Force scrum-half Samantha Wood has detailed her incredible recovery from a freak injury which forced her to miss the Super Rugby Women’s season and severely threatened her Women’s Rugby World Cup hopes.
Nic White’s retirement U-turn has taken another twist as he prepares to start against South Africa — but he might be needed to cover another position after injury chaos involving his Western Force teammate.
Star goal attack Steph Fretwell has decided to hang up her dress, marking the end of a glittering 11-year career on the netball court.
Sebastian Tan
The Blues face mounting pressure to retain the key defender amid a “realistic” admission of where they stand at this stage of the season.
The bizarre article where Brisbane claimed Levi Ashcroft had been the victim of bias in the Rising Star race has now been deleted from the club’s official website after it was ridiculed.
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has endured the tough times and, with his Suns on the cusp of a finals campaign, wants to be there for the good ones.
Wellness influencer Laura Henshaw has shared that football superstar David Beckham once slid into her Instagram direct messages, and has responded after followers begged for details.
Kimberley Braddish
AFL fans sweating on their team making a run into this year’s ‘big dance’ will have to part with a bit more cash if they want a seat at the MCG on grand final day.
Matt Shrivell
West Coast draftee Lucia Painter has opened up on her ‘surreal’ debut after she lifted the Eagles to a season-opening victory over Gold Coast.
The race to finish in the top-30 is delicately poised with Australian Jason Day still in the hunt to play in the year-end Tour Championship.
Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.
Carlton coach Michael Voss wants out-of-favour Mitch McGovern to remain at the club, admitting the veteran is disappointed to be playing VFL.
Oliver Caffrey
West Coast’s season-opening AFLW win over Gold Coast has sparked jubilation on and off the field.
