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He’s the “Kid with the Lid” with his own fan club back home in Western Australia.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumJones did double take over ‘Kid with the Lid’ fan club

He’s the ‘Kid with the Lid’ with his own fan club. Darcy Jones admits he thought the group holding up a sign at Optus Stadium were his friends and family, before realising he didn’t know them at all.

Samantha Rogers

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended young star Harley Reid after he got caught up in scuffles with Greater Western Sydney duo Tom Green and Toby Greene.

AFLCommentsIt ain’t easy being... Reid: Eagles coach defends Harley

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended young star Harley Reid after he got caught up in scuffles with Greater Western Sydney duo Tom Green and Toby Greene.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Giants have beaten the Eagles with ease.

AFLVideoCommentsGWS wipe out Eagles’ optimism in giant smashing

West Coast had been riding a wave of optimism after their competitive performance against Collingwood only six days ago, but the Giants paid heed to that.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will make his debut on Friday night.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter warns work still to done for young Eagles

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has warned that there is still plenty of hard work to be done as optimism grows around the Eagles’ rebuild taking significant shape.

Mitchell Woodcock

Greater Western Sydney star Darcy Jones is confident the Giants will be able to cover the loss of Jesse Hogan, who is in serious doubt to face West Coast in Perth on Friday night. 

AFLCommentsGiant loss but GWS confident they can fill Hogan void

Greater Western Sydney speedster Darcy Jones is confident the Giants will be able to cover the loss of Jesse Hogan, who is in serious doubt to face West Coast in Perth on Friday night. 

Samantha Rogers

A ‘sore’ Jesse Hogan is in doubt to face West Coast on Friday night, with Greater Western Sydney set to weigh up resting the Coleman Medallist for the trip west. 

AFLComments‘Sore’ Hogan in doubt to face the Eagles

A ‘sore’ Jesse Hogan is in doubt to face West Coast on Friday night, with Greater Western Sydney set to weigh up resting the Coleman Medallist for the trip west. 

Samantha Rogers

Pat Voss has become pivotal for Fremantle.

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Motormouth Mitch: Why Voss is the barometer for Freo

From Fremantle’s new barometer, to the AFL veteran the Eagles should lure to be an assistant coach, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the week in football...

Mitchell Woodcock

Injured GWS great Callan Ward has inspired his team to a comeback win over Richmond.

AFLWard overcomes heartbreak to rev Giants to comeback win

Callan Ward suffered a knee injury that could end his career and then helped inspire his GWS teammates for a comeback win over inaccurate Richmond.

Roger Vaughan

West Australian rising star Darcy Jones has signed a two-year contract extension with Greater Western Sydney, tying him to the club until the end of 2028.

AFL VideoComments‘Kid with the lid’ signs two-year extension with GWS

West Australian rising star Darcy Jones has signed a two-year contract extension with Greater Western Sydney, tying him to the club until the end of 2028.

Samantha Rogers

Shai Bolton celebrates kicking a goal with Murphy Reid and Michael Frederick.

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A Giant thrashing! Three-word analysis of every player

Walyalup (Fremantle) are back on the winners list after putting a disappointing GWS Giants to the sword in a 34-point win to break their ENGIE hoodoo. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Docker.

Jake Santa Maria

Former teammates Jesse Hogan and Alex Pearce are set to go head-to-head on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTough task for Freo defenders to become heroes against Hogan

A former Docker is set to expose one of Fremantle’s biggest weaknesses this season in their clash with Greater Western Sydney at Engie Stadium on Saturday. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Cody Angove will make his debut for GWS on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsAll systems Angove! WA bolter to debut for Giants

Another day, another West Australian debutant! Cody Angove will play his first game for Greater Western Sydney on Sunday, the fourth WA draftee to earn an AFL debut already this season. 

Samantha Rogers

Cam McCarthy passed away one year ago.

AFLCommentsClubs, mates pay tribute to McCarthy a year on from death

A year on from the tragic death of former Docker Cam McCarthy, clubs and teammates have paid emotional tributes to their fallen friend.

Aaron Kirby

Alex Pearce and the Dockers had a Friday night to forget.

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MOTORMOUTH MITCH: Frustrating Freo’s fear-factor fail

The Dockers have created an environment that is way too comfortable for its players, and it’s breeding the inconsistency that threatens to cost them a maiden premiership, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jesse Hogan marks ahead of Sandy Brock.

AFLCommentsHogan destroys debutant, Eagles in brutal display

West Coast’s horror week became the stuff of nightmares as a merciless Jesse Hogan put on a goalkicking masterclass to lead Greater Western Sydney to a record 81-point win over the Eagles.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sandy Brock faces a massive challenge on debut

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‘Lambs to the slaughter’: Former Eagles’ fears for GWS clash

Former West Coast defender Sharrod Wellingham fears it could be ‘lambs to the slaughter’ for a depleted Eagles’ backline against a powerhouse Greater Western Sydney attack.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast defender Brady Hough has declared the club’s extended road trip over east is “not a holiday, it’s a business trip”. 

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumEagles extended travel ‘a business trip’, says Hough

Brady Hough has declared West Coast’s extended stint over east is ‘not a holiday, it’s a business trip’ as the club hunts their first victory of the season on the road. 

Samantha Rogers

Greater Western Sydney spearhead Jesse Hogan says the Giants will have a plan for Harley Reid.

AFL VideoCommentsGiants will ‘have a plan’ for future star Reid, says Hogan

Greater Western Sydney spearhead Jesse Hogan says the Giants will have a plan for Harley Reid, declaring he’s ‘not a player you take lightly’ ahead of their clash with the Eagles on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

Greater Western Sydney young gun Darcy Jones has declared he’s fitter, faster and stronger after a diligent pre-season that he hopes will set him up for success in 2025. 

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Darcy details diligent pre-season prep in bid for Giant year

Greater Western Sydney young gun Darcy Jones has declared he’s fitter, faster and stronger after a diligent pre-season that he hopes will set him up for success in 2025. 

Samantha Rogers

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.

AFLVideoPremiumPies coach warned by AFL over Bedford jibe

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.

Shayne Hope

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West’s Samantha Rogers takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: The Chad, The Kid and the Giant brick wall

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

Samantha Rogers

Sam Taylor is being lauded as the best defender in the game.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe wall: Taylor lauded as league’s best defender

West Australian dominated Greater Western Sydney’s victory over Collingwood on Sunday and is already being lauded as the best defender in the league.

Jackson Barrett & Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Whitfield and Toby Greene celebrate the Giants’ win.

AFLVideoCommentsGiant statement! Pies hammered in season opener

GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after hurting his neck, but he was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.

Shayne Hope

Darcy Jones is ready for a big year.

AFLVideoPremiumWhitfield’s summer lessons have WA’s Jones ready to shine

WA’s Darcy Jones had an exciting debut season for GWS and he’s done everything possible to be ready for more focus this season, including spending summer training on a dual All-Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue