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Great expectationsPremiumWhy Allen is key to Eagles’ immediate and future flag tilts

Oscar Allen has already established himself as one of the best young forwards in the AFL - but with a void in the forward line, West Coast’s season could depend on him taking another leap forward.

Ben Smith

AFLGiants address pride jumper controversy

Giants AFLW player Haneen Zrekia caused a storm when she pulled out of Friday's match against the Bulldogs so she could avoid wearing the pride jumper.

Justin Chadwick

AFLGiants defender sinks Bulldogs in AFLW

GWS defenders Nicola Barr and Louise Stephenson have combined for five goals to lead their team to victory over the Western Bulldogs.

Justin Chadwick

AFLEagles-Magpies AFLW clash postponed

COVID-hit West Coast still don't have enough available AFLW players to take on Collingwood on Tuesday, forcing the league to postpone the match.

Justin Chadwick

Friday training PremiumTRAINING NOTES: Mundy gets moving, selection headache looms

David Mundy ramped up his activity as he launches into his 19th season, while it appears only a matter of time until three injured Dockers rejoin main training. SEE THE TRAINING PICS

Eliza Reilly

Docker departsPavlich’s jumper successor forced into early retirement

He was bestowed the No.29 jumper, but promising junior Luke Valente has announced his retirement before getting the chance to make his debut at Freo.

Eliza Reilly

AFLGood signs after superstar’s heartbreak

Josh Bruce’s 2021 campaign was cut short by a cruel injury but the Western Bulldogs key forward is making good progress in his recovery.

Jasper Bruce

AFLSteele appointed as St Kilda's AFL captain

St Kilda's Jack Steele says being the AFL club's sole captain for the 2022 season is a huge honour.

Steve Larkin

AFLHow to win the KFC SuperCoach Holy Grail

The ultimate reward for Australia’s best fantasy footy player is here. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the biggest year yet of KFC SuperCoach AFL.

Al Paton

AFLMagpies won't panic despite AFLW flop

Fremantle skipper Hayley Miller has starred with 19 possessions and two goals in her team's 31-point AFLW win over Collingwood.

Justin Chadwick

RISING STOCKS PremiumWhy Allen, Young set to be big improvers in 2022

The stocks of West Coast’s Oscar Allen and Fremantle’s Hayden Young are set to rise this season, as AFL experts shine a light on who might take the next step for every club in 2022.

Staff writers

AFLAFLW game postponed amid COVID cases

Multiple AFLW players from the West Coast Eagles are isolating due to COVID cases, forcing the postponment of Friday's scheduled game against St Kilda.

Steve Larkin

GroundswellEagles, Dockers join push to change date of Australia Day

WA’s football clubs have joined the push to change the date of Australia Day, sharing poignant messages on social media about why they believe celebrations should be boycotted.

Shannon Hampton and Samantha Rogers

Player poolPremiumSubiaco coach wary of AFL’s top-up plans

WAFL players could be called up to the AFL as emergency replacements under a COVID top-up rule, but there are positives and negatives for their clubs that need to be considered.

Craig O'Donoghue

Inactive listCommentsPremiumUnvaccinated Lion bids ‘emotional’ farewell to teammates

Cam Ellis-Yolmen declined the opportunity to speak to the Lions’ playing group, instead calling a select few. Brisbane Lions hard man Mitch Robinson was one of them.

Nick Smart

AFLEagles skipper Luke Shuey injured again

Star West Coast midfielder Luke Shuey faces a nervous wait after suffering a leg injury at training.

Justin Chadwick

COVID impactAFL looks to new player pool for 2022 season

The AFL is considering following in the Big Bash League’s footsteps and building a designated pool of players clubs can use as top-ups should they be impacted by COVID-19.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLJenkins fears for AFL Suns if King departs

The future of Gold Coast forward Ben King is set to be a huge talking point all year as a number of clubs attempt to poach the 21-year-old.

Justin Chadwick

AFLAFL premier faces surprise board fight

Melbourne snapped a 57-year premiership drought in 2021. Now president Kate Roffey has written to members as fresh candidates challenge for spots on the club’s board.

Nick Smart

Forced from fieldPremiumEagles skipper suffers injury at pre-season training

West Coast captain Luke Shuey appeared to be having a strong pre-season but his injury problems appear to have re-surfaced during match simulation at training.

Craig O'Donoghue

January 26 debate‘We have to change the date’: Freo’s AFLW coach

Fremantle Dockers AFLW coach Trent Cooper has made a statement in support of changing the date of Australia Day from January 26. 

Samantha Rogers

READ EVERY STATEMENTPremium‘Not a day to celebrate’: AFL clubs speak out

Several AFL clubs have made a bold statement, declaring that Australia Day is not a day to celebrate for everyone.

 

Taking a stand‘Not a day to celebrate’: Clubs send strong message

AFL clubs have made bold statements declaring Australia Day is not a day to celebrate for everyone.

 

AFLLions hopeful Smith not latest AFLW ACL

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is hopeful ruck Taylor Smith hasn't become the latest AFLW player to suffer an ACL injury.

Ed Jackson