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Bonding tripCommentsPremium‘Fantastic’ Eagles have blast in famous mining town

West Coast’s post-season Eagles have added a touch of celebrity to the annual Kalgoorlie Cup. Here’s what they’ve been up to while in the famous mining town. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE.

Steve Butler

Spotted EaglesCommentsPremiumGoing for the Cup: Nic Nat, JK land in Kal

West Coast Eagles stars have ditched rainy Perth for the Kalgoorlie Cup as part of their end-of-season celebrations, with one reveller revealing they’d even done a ‘shoey with Luke Shuey’.

Staff writers

Rare air Nic Nat goes back-to-back as Eagles’ best

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui continues to celebrate his stunning resurgence following his two knee reconstructions by winning his second John Worsfold medal tonight.

Eliza Reilly

Delivers againCommentsThink outside the box! Nic’s courier cameo at Eagles HQ

He’s known for delivering on the big stage when it counts, but West Coast ruck Nic Naitanui delivered on a different account at Eagles HQ on Monday.

Staff Writers

Bold movePremiumIs Nic Nat trade the answer for West Coast?

West Coast need to bolster their squad with youngsters and every single player should be on the trade table, including their biggest name.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anticipated returnPremiumNaitanui backs Rioli to overcome mental mountain

West Coast superstar Nic Naitanui can relate to the mental ‘mountain’ returning teammate Willie Rioli will have to overcome this weekend when he makes his return to football.

Mitchell Woodcock

Big three weeksPremiumNic Nat to face tough ruck trifecta test

West Coast star Nic Naitanui will on Saturday begin a run of three-consecutive heavyweight ruck battles that is set to decide whether he clinches a third All-Australian blazer.

Braden Quartermaine

Milestone manPremium‘Don’t let him slip through’: Naitanui an eye catcher from start

How West Coast ensured a young ruckman by the name of Nic Naitanui landed on their list.

Mark Duffield

‘toughest’ opponentCrows ruckman on Nic Nat rivalry and THAT phone

Reilly O’Brien and Nic Naitanui will renew their highly-publicised rivalry at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, a little over a year since the infamous phone incident.

Jordan McArdle

#NicNat200PremiumSelfies and knee woes: Nic Nat’s road to AFL milestone

West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui has lived a celebrity life from before he was even drafted due to his talent, athleticism and even his hairstyle.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Ryan DanielsCommentsPremium
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Why Nic Nat might actually be underrated

Nic Naitanui is not overrated. In fact, the West Coast star might even be underrated — by some. It’s true. His persona has seen him evolve into a polarising figure. Ryan Daniels looks into why.

Ryan Daniels

More neededCommentsPremiumBig Nic vows to lead the way

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has vowed to lead the charge with a “tougher brand of footy” against Fremantle, as the Eagles aim to rebound from their horror shellacking against Geelong.

Braden Quartermaine

Kane CornesCommentsPremiumFor the Eagles to contend, they need more from Nic Nat

The West Coast ruckman is one of the best in the business, but he has one damning statistic holding the Eagles back from being a contender, Kane Cornes writes.

Kane Cornes

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Duff’s takeCommentsPremium
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The Eagles just didn’t have a Bontempelli

Rumours of Nic Nat’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Rumours of Marcus Bontempelli’s arrival as an absolute superstar are absolutely true.

Mark Duffield

Open and honestCommentsPremiumNaitanui reveals pain of parents’ absence

Nic Naitanui has given a raw insight into life behind WA’s most recognisable face, detailing how being left without both parents at a young age had left him in a fragile emotional state.

Braden Quartermaine

Up to the challengeVideoNic: Rioli comeback will be tough, but he’s up for it

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says it’d be naïve to suggest Willie Rioli’s AFL comeback will be easy, despite the fitness work he’s put in in the past 18-months.

Bonnie Raynor

Good humourVideoGov, Shuey ROAST Nic Nat over ‘another’ media gig

Nic Naitanui’s teammates have jumped at the opportunity to poke fun at the star ruckman’s heavy media workload in a light-hearted social media video.

Mixed injury newsVideoNic Nat’s back! But Kelly to miss derby re-match

Star ruckman Nic Naitanui will play at least half a game when he returns to action in West Coast’s pre-season clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mark Duffield

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Hard to argueCommentsPremium
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Stats defy those who give Nic Nat a whack

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has long polarised fans and analysts, with a belief among his detractors that his performances haven’t justified the hype. But Champion Data’s latest stats don’t lie.

Braden Quartermaine

Must-watchNaitanui, Coniglio to headline AFL docu-series

West Coast Eagles superstar Nic Naitanui and GWS captain Stephen Coniglio will be at the centre of a seven-part docu-series to be released in March.

Mitchell Woodcock

House That!CommentsPremiumNic Nat mulls offers, Cripps takes an L on coastal home

With the set date sale on Nic Naitanui’s Swan View property — which gained national attention — finished, the champion ruckman should be considering offers. But the news isn’t so great for a teammate.

House That!CommentsPremiumThird time lucky for Nic Nat’s Swan View nest?

In property — as in his football career — Nic Naitanui has had to endure a few delays. The Eagles ruckman has just relisted his home in Perth’s east for a third time.

Kim Macdonald

Inked inVideoNaitanui super fan gets special tattoo

A Nic Naitanui fan has taken her love for the superstar to the next level, getting his signature tattooed on her arm.

Staff Reporters

John Worsfold MedalCommentsKing of the Coast! Nic Nat claims first B&F

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has claimed his first John Worsfold Medal in a thrilling finish ahead of Andrew Gaff.

Mark Duffield