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Elijah Hewett is pressing his claims for an AFL call-up in the WAFL.

WAFLCommentsEagles teammate ‘so glad’ to see Hewett fit and firing

West Coast midfielder Clay Hall says he is delighted to see Elijah Hewett back in competitive action another off-season spent dealing with injury interruptions.

Josh Kempton

West Coast did have some positives in their thumping from Sydney, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

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So, what were the positives from Eagles’ Sydney thumping?

West Coast’s triple figure pumping at the hands of Sydney was disappointing, but once the dust settles, there are some positives to consider. The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock take a look at the pluses.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bailey Williams is yet to play an AFL game this season, despite Matt Flynn’s struggles.

AFLCommentsWilliams recall? Eagles look for answers to ruck maulings

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn has been destroyed by Jarrod Witts, Tristan Xerri and Brodie Grundy, and coach Andrew McQualter admits it might be time to give Bailey Williams another opportunity

Craig O'Donoghue

Andrew McQualter on the boundary line in the last quarter.

AFLVideoCommentsWe got taught a lesson: McQualter discusses the horror show

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is coming to terms with the largest loss since he joined the club and several things were clear to him after Sydney tore his group apart at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

Willem Duursma still impressed for West Coast despite the hammering los to Sydney.

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The West Coast teen offering light on Eagles’ dark day

On one of West Coast’s darkest days it was a teenager in his fourth game who provided the most resistance with Willem Duursma shining despite the triple-figure defeat to Sydney.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sydney Swans stopper James Jordon has added Harley Reid’s scalp to his long list of victims.

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Eagles’ tyro hunted by football’s version of The Jackal

ANALYSIS: Glen Quartermain breaks down how Sydney tagger James Jordon got a hold of West Coast’s Harley Reid.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast were belted by the Swans.

AFLCommentsEagles cop reality check from hell in horror 128-point loss

All of the optimism around West Coast, all of the hope and all of the hype just evaporated in front of a home crowd as Sydney handed them a 128 point mauling at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast were belted by Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTriple figure belting! Three-word analysis of every Eagle

West Coast have been belted by the Swans at Optus Stadium on a nightmare Easter Saturday. Here’s our three-word analysis.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harry Schoenberg of the Eagles looks dejected.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Eagles cop biggest ever Optus defeat

West Coast have been blown off the park by a superstar Sydney outfit to fall to one of their worst ever losses in history. Relive all the action.

Jake Santa Maria

Ginbey will face another big task this weekend.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCurnow v Ginbey: The match-up that could decide clash

West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey won’t be daunted by a looming match up with Sydney spearhead Charlie Curnow, says one of the Eagles backline greats.

Glen Quartermain

Perth have powered to a big win over West Coast.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDominant Demons start campaign by smashing Eagles

Perth have opened their WAFL campaign in fine style, underscoring their status among the premiership fancies by cruising to a dominant win over West Coast.

Josh Kempton

West Coast half-back Tom McCarthy says the Eagles must play with more dare to fix their first quarter woes.

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REVEALED: How young Eagles plan to combat slow starts

West Coast leaders have shared words of wisdom with the club’s young players as the Eagles also made a change to their main training session in a bid to overcome their first-quarter woes.

Mitchell Woodcock

Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles contests for a mark.

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The three things Eagles MUST do to compete with Swans

West Coast will face a far sterner challenge to their rebuilding potential in Sydney this week as Xavier Ellis looks at what the Eagles must do to create their own Easter miracle.

Xavier Ellis

Dean Cox and Chad Warner.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe Chad and the Eagles: Cox on star Swan’s contract chatter

Chad Warner can’t escape speculation about his future, and talk is again ramping up that he’ll get a huge offer from West Coast. So what does his coach think as his star prepares to face the Eagles?

Craig O’Donoghue

Subiaco midfielder Taj Schofield is injured.

WAFL CommentsPremiumSubi star dealt hamstring blow on eve of season

Subiaco star Taj Schofield is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with what is believed to be a serious hamstring injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Malakai Champion.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles trio set for first games of 2026 against Swans

West Coast have made three forced changes as they eye three straight AFL wins, and they’ve brought in a trio of players who haven’t yet featured at the top level this season. SEE THE TEAMS

Glen Quartermain

Willem Duursma is quickly becoming a star for West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumRicho: Eagles have found draft gold to put rebuild on track

AFL great Matthew Richardson says West Coast have ‘nailed their early draft picks’ after consecutive wins from their first three games this season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Elijah Hewett at training on Wednesday.

AFLVideoLuckless Eagle Hewett in frame for AFL recall

Elijah Hewett looks to be in line for his first AFL game of the season, with the West Coast midfielder one of three fringe Eagles not named in the club’s WAFL side for Good Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitch Georgiades has been linked to a move back to WA.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAFL legend says Eagles are once again a ‘destination club’

West Coast’s head-turning start to the 2026 season has made them a ‘destination club’, according to a former AFL star.

Jake Santa Maria

Murdock's storied rise has inspired the next wave of WAFL talent

AFLCommentsPremiumNext wave of State league stars inspired by breakout Eagle

Milan Murdock’s immediate AFL success after years of dominating the WAFL is inspiring other State league stars to continue chasing their dreams.

Josh Kempton & Jake Santa Maria

Callum Jamieson has stayed with West Coast’s WAFL side despite being delisted from their AFL program.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles WAFL skipper opens up on staying despite AFL axing

Callum Jamieson has opened up on his decision to remain with West Coast’s reserves side, despite being de-listed from their AFL program at the end of last season.

Josh Kempton

Andrew McQualter talks to his players.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy Mini’s Eagles are well-suited to new AFL reality

The 2026 AFL season is being played at breakneck speed, and that is playing right into the hands of Andrew McQualter’s West Coast style, according to a former great.

Jake Santa Maria

Harley Reid of the Eagles thanks the fans.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumReid leadership central to Eagles’ resurgence, says Hinkley

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has praised Harley Reid as a ‘born leader’ for West Coast as he revealed the biggest challenge the Eagles talisman must overcome.

Jake Santa Maria

Brandon Starcevich has had a frustrating start to his time at West Coast.

AFLVideoComments‘Building him back up’: Eagles go back to basics with star

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says Brandon Starcevich will undergo a mini pre-season following his latest injury setback, as he defended the prized recruit’s delayed start to the season. 

Samantha Rogers