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Danielle Laidley runs the rule over every Docker and Eagle.

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Who starred, who struggled? Laidley rates each Eagle, Docker

On a tough weekend for our WA clubs, get Danielle Laidley’s rundown on how each player performed - including the young Eagle who’s deemed worthy of a perfect 10.

Danielle Laidley

Jobe Shanahan has made an instant impact at West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBy Jobe! Eagles rookie thriving despite quick-fire education

It’s been a quick education for young West Coast forward Jobe Shanahan.

Glen Quartermain

Jamie Cripps has been very valuable at West Coast.

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Motormouth Mitch: Cripps call could be a brutal rebuild one

West Coast face some big list decisions in the coming months, but none may be bigger than the call they make on veteran Jamie Cripps. Footy writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at the week in footy...

Mitchell Woodcock

The Eagles gained a win on Saturday.

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Owies, Gross push for selection in Eagles win

West Coast claimed a second win of the season, defeating Subiaco by 30 points in a bottom-of-the-table clash that featured 17 AFL-listed Eagles. Here’s how they fared.

Samantha Rogers

Reuben Ginbey has completed his transition into a key defender.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumA defender is born! Ginbey transformation now complete

Reuben Ginbey’s transformation from midfield bull to defender is complete.

Glen Quartermain

Murphy Reid showed bravery against the Swans.

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Reid’s bravery sums up Dockers’ newest classy small forward

When Murphy Reid touches the ball, magic happens. But it wasn’t just his class and skill that caught my eye in the Dockers’ 11-point loss to the Swans, it was his bravery and resilience, writes Anna Hay.

Anna Hay

They might be fighting for the same spot in West Coast’s side but Noah Long has revealed Matt Owies has become a mentor for him as a young small forward. 

WAFLCommentsPremiumHow Eagles recruit is helping the next-gen of small forwards

They might be fighting for the same spot in West Coast’s side but Noah Long has revealed Matt Owies has become a mentor for him as a young small forward. 

Samantha Rogers

The Eagles beat Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles snap losing streak with impressive win over Subiaco

A fast-starting West Coast have defeated fellow cellar dwellers Subiaco to snap a six-game losing streak and claim their biggest win in three years. 

Samantha Rogers

Liam Ryan was among the Eagles to congratulate Walters.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumIndigenous Eagles reach out to Walters after retirement

Fremantle forward Michael Walters has spoken of his pride at receiving phone calls from Indigenous players from home town rival West Coast this week after he announced his retirement.

Glen Quartermain

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

Malakai Champion looks on while warming up.

AFLVideoComments‘Composure will come’; Champion reflects on debut

It may not have been a dream start for West Coast’s newest debutant, Malakai Champion, but the 19-year-old was still all smiles after a whirlwind 24 hours.

Jake Santa Maria

First-year utility Jobe Shanahan is one of the exciting players on West Coast’s list.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter to stick to his young guns despite inconsistency

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he’s seeing enough from the Eagles’ next generation to give him faith that if they back the process, their fortunes will turn.

Mitchell Woodcock

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

West Coast were jumped out of the gate against GWS.

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Wakey wakey, West Coast! Eagles down from outset

Another first quarter mugging. West Coast were stripped of their wallets before they had a chance to wipe the sleep from their eyes, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

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

Harley Reid.

AFLCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Eagle in Giant defeat

Greater Western Sydney dominated from the outset to record a comfortable win over West Coast. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Samantha Rogers

Toby Greene of the Giants celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Giants sweep Eagles away in orange tsunami

Despite the Giants missing both Jesse Hogan and Lachie Whitfield the orange tsunami still proved far too strong for the young Eagles. Recap all the action from our blog.

Aaron Kirby

Should this moment be immortalised?

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Calls for Sheed to be immortalised with statue in Kalgoorlie

An influential Kalgoorlie football figure has called for retired West Coast premiership hero Dom Sheed to be immortalised with a statue. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Malakai Champion’s journey to make his debut for West Coast is a story of incredible resilience.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Special story’: New Eagle tackles adversity like a Champion

West Coast’s latest debutant Malakai Champion has faced plenty of adversity in his short life on his way to realising his dream of playing AFL football. Those in the know tell his remarkable story.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jordan Clark and Liam Baker.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe seven most UNDERRATED players in the AFL

From Fremantle’s Jordan Clark to West Coast recruit Liam Baker, The Snitch has hand picked the seven most underrated players in the AFL in their anonymous column for The West.

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Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan and Lachie Whitfield will miss the clash against West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles boosted as star Giants pair to miss Friday’s clash

Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan will miss the clash against West Coast on Friday night, the Eagles also set to be boosted by the absence of Lachie Whitfield.

Aaron Kirby

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

Malakai Champion will debut for West Coast on Friday night.

AFLVideoCommentsWest Coast to unleash Champion under Friday night lights

West Coast will hand an eighth player an AFL debut on Friday night when Naitanui Academy graduate Malakai Champion takes on Greater Western Sydney.

Aaron Kirby

Matt Owies will return through the WAFL.

AFLVideoCommentsOwies to make WAFL return, won’t face Giants

West Coast forward Matt Owies has revealed he won’t face GWS on Friday night, with the Eagles taking a cautious approach to his return from injury.

Jake Santa Maria