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In the second part of a wide-ranging interview, new WA Football CEO Brad Wira discusses Gather Round, whether WA could field a third AFL team, participation numbers and future proofing of the sport.

AFLCommentsPremiumWira opens up on WA Gather Round and hosting a third club

In the final part of a wide-ranging interview, new WA Football CEO Brad Wira discusses Gather Round, whether WA could field a third AFL team, participation numbers and future proofing of the sport.

Glen Quartermain

Brandon Starcevich is expected to take his first on-field steps as an Eagle this week.

AFLCommentsEagles to get first look at Starcevich this week: McQualter

Brandon Starcevich is expected to take his first on-field steps as an Eagle this week, with West Coast coach Andrew McQualter saying he would play minutes in the WAFL.

Aaron Kirby

Andrew McQualter is embracing the role of party pooper.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter ready to ‘ruin’ Pies’ Pendlebury party

Andrew McQualter is embracing the role of party pooper as his Eagles prepare to play in front of the club’s biggest-ever home-and-away audience as Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury breaks the games record.

Aaron Kirby

Bradley Hill and Stephen Hill designed the jumpers their clubs will wear this weekend.

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Bigger than the grand final: Jumpers to define Hill legacy

Stephen and Bradley Hill have enjoyed amazing AFL careers that have been filled with highlights, but nothing will stand taller than seeing their Indigenious jumpers in the same game at Optus Stadium on Friday.

Craig O'Donoghue

The man with time on his hands: Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL's games record this weekend. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but his future beyond this season is still to be decided.

Anna Harrington

Josh Lindsay has made a strong start to his AFL career.

AFLVideoCommentsAnother Eagle on the rise as Lindsay earns nod

West Coast have earned three Rising Star nominations inside the first half of a season for the first time in the award’s history, with Josh Lindsay the latest Eagle to receive a nod.

Chris Robinson

400-gamers Michael Tuck, Shaun Burgoyne, Brent Harvey, Scott Pendlebury, Dustin Fletcher and Kevin Bartlett ahead of Pendlebury’s record breaking 433rd match.

AFLCommentsPendles’ promise ahead of record-breaker

As he prepares to break the all-time AFL games record, Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury is ready to block out the milestone noise.

Tyler Lewis

Both the Eagles and Dockers have thrived under their adopted names for Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo & Eagles continue stunning record with alternate names

The record of both WA clubs while adopting different names for Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds is becoming quite the jaw-dropping achievement. We take a look in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

St Kilda kick off the AFLW season in an AFLW-AFL double-header as part of Spud's Game. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSaints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year.

Shayne Hope and Anna Harrington

Cate Sayers (right) walks out of court with her lawyer Sue Chrysanthou. NewsWire / David Caird

AFLPremiumAFL d**k pic scandal reaches boiling point

A Supreme Court battle has erupted between former Carlton boss Luke Sayers and his estranged wife over an intimate image posted to social media.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

Andrew McQualter got several individual match-ups right in West Coast's win over Greater Western Sydney.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe match-ups Mini got right in shock Eagles win

On the back of West Coast’s upset win over Greater Western Sydney, The West Australian has taken a look at five match-ups which helped the Eagles come away with a shock victory.

Josh Kempton

Adelaide recruit Callum Ah Chee hopes to return to AFL action after a serious hamstring injury. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCrows recruit confident rotten injury run is over

Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee is pressing to make his AFL comeback after suffering two hamstring injuries since February.

Steve Larkin

A class action by against the AFL over concussion-related injuries to players has been set down for next year. NewsWire / David Geraghty

CourtsPremiumAFL concussion case set for trial

A multi-million dollar class action against the AFL by former players has been listed for a mammoth 12-week trial.

Liam Beatty

Slumping Essendon are in "crisis", says club great Matthew Lloyd. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds.

Shayne Hope

Harley Reid says he's expecting '90,000 boos' at the MCG this week.

AFLComments‘90,000 boos’: Harley’s Eagles bracing for Pies’ MCG furnace

Harley Reid says he’s bracing for ‘90,000 boos’ as his Eagles look to embrace the role of party poopers at Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking match at the MCG on Saturday.

Chris Robinson & Mitchell Woodcock

Pat Voss kicked five goals against Essendon at the MCG.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Childhood dreams come true’: Voss’ dream day at the MCG

Pat Voss kicked five goals against Essendon at the MCG, having booted a bag of six majors against Collingwood there last season and the Dockers star feels like a big kid when he runs onto the famous field.

Craig O’Donoghue

West Coast claimed an upset win over the Giants.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Who claimed 10s in Eagles’ epic upset?

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after a dual-wins Sunday. See who starred and who struggled.

Danielle Laidley

West Coast are in a crucial part of their rebuild and need to make several good moves.

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Motormouth Special: The five list moves Eagles must make

West Coast are in a crucial part of their rebuild and need to make several good moves to ensure they continue on an upward trend. The West’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the ones they should make.

Mitchell Woodcock

Malakai Champion had a birthday to remember as he remembered one of the club's greats. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAdam Selwood memory lives on in Eagles' gutsy win

West Coast have beaten GWS on the one-year anniversary of Adam Selwood's death, and the victorious Eagles players were thinking about the club great.

Justin Chadwick

Harley Reid starred against the Giants.

AFLComments‘Sky’s the limit’: McQualter says there’s no ceiling on Reid

If you thought Harley Reid’s match-winning performance against Greater Western Sydney was the young star at his best, Andrew McQualter’s got a harsh reality for you.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid starred for the Eagles.

AFLCommentsPremiumFit and firing: Harley on how he’s hit the next level

How do you amass a career-best number for disposals, a career-best number for tackles, and an equal career-best number for clearances? It starts with a career-best level of fitness, according to Harley Reid.

Chris Robinson

Bailey Williams saw the orange tide and raised them a pair of wings.

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His best game ever? Williams turns orange tide in Eagles win

Bailey Williams saw the orange tide and raised them a pair of wings as he produced the best performance of his Eagles career in West Coast’s win over GWS.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid has led West Coast to a stirring win over GWS with a team-high 33 touches and two goals. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLReid all about it: Harley revs Eagles to giant upset

West Coast have snapped their six-match losing run and dealt the finals hopes of GWS a huge blow with an upset come-from-behind win.

Justin Chadwick

Harley Reid was superb.

AFLCommentsHot Harley helps Eagles to superb drought-busting win

Forget the Orange Tsunami. It was all about the Tongala Torpedo at Optus Stadium on Sunday, with Harley Reid the difference as the Eagles overwhelmed GWS.

Mitchell Woodcock