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Baby joyCommentsPremiumNic Nat’s baby’s gender revealed at lavish Crown event

The Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui and his partner Brittany Bown celebrated their upcoming transition into parenthood with a lavish baby shower in a Crystal Villa at Crown Perth.

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Mark DuffieldComments
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Nic Nat goes whack, but Tigers too tough

Nic Naitanui made a powerful return to AFL football – but not a triumphant one.

Mark Duffield

Back in action Welcome back, Nic! Returning star back with a bang

Nic Naitanui dancing round the centre circle is a sight West Coast fans have longed for, and their champion ruck has finally returned to senior footy.

Jackson Barrett

Round 16 teamCommentsPremiumTime for a rest, JK! Star misses MCG trip, debutant named

Josh Kennedy has been rested from the trip to the MCG, while it’ll be a baptism of fire for an Eagles debutant. SEE THE TEAM

Jackson Barrett

Ready to go PremiumNic Nat revels in footy return as Tiger tussle looms

West Coast had a pair of breakthrough wins at the weekend after ushering back a host of stars and now their biggest and best star has declared he’s ready to return.

Jackson Barrett

AFL return imminentPremiumWAFL off the cards as Naitanui eyes return against Tigers

West Coast star Nic Naitanui is set to make a return to the Eagles’ senior side against Richmond on Sunday, with a second consecutive week in the WAFL off the cards for the ruckman. 

Samantha Rogers

Ruck and rollCommentsNic Nat goes whack with goal in opening minutes of return

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has had the perfect start to his football return, kicking a goal in the first two minutes for the Eagles’ WAFL side in their clash with South Fremantle.

Samantha Rogers

Exclusive picturesCommentsPremiumNic Nat gets through gruelling session as Kelly, SPS return

Nic Naitanui got through a gruelling training session behind closed doors on Tuesday to put his hand up for a return as Tim Kelly and Sam Petrevski-Seton were also welcome sightings. SEE THE PICTURES

Jordan McArdle

Watch this spaceNic Nat the latest big name shaping for WAFL return

Superstar West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is the latest big-name player in consideration for a WAFL injury return.

Jordan McArdle

Loved upPremiumNic Nat and Brittany’s idyllic Queensland nature retreat

Nic Naitanui and Brittany Bown have shared photos from a recent trip to an idyllic retreat with a focus on connecting with nature.

Rangi Hirini

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‘stoked and super surprised’CommentsPremium
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Nic Nat, Brittany share baby joy in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview and photo shoot for STM, the couple reveal their pregnancy news and chat family and footy.

Rhianna Mitchell

SEE THE PHOTOSCommentsPremiumNic Nat in huge knee brace as struggling Eagles jet off

West Coast star Nic Naitanui is sporting a cumbersome new accessory as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICTURES HERE

Eliza Reilly

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Paul HaslebyCommentsPremium
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Nic Nat’s best ‘off the charts’ but shortfalls cost Eagles

Nic Naitanui has a lot of strengths, but his injury could help West Coast unlock the fast ball movement needed for them to get back onto level terms with some of the AFL’s better teams.

Paul Hasleby

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’.

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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