West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan says he lost sleep knowing he was going to go up against luckless midfielder Elijah Hewett in the Eagles’ intraclub on Saturday.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle and West Coast will benefit from less travel in 2025 following a Competitive Balance review, but now other clubs are also set to have inequities addressed in a bid to make the AFL fairer.
Craig O'Donoghue
Carlton recruit Jagga Smith has hurt his knee, while new St Kilda players Tobie Travaglia, Harry Boyd and Hugh Boxshall impressed at Ikon Park.
Roger Vaughan
West Coast have taken a cautious approach with young star Harley Reid, benching the teenager after only three quarters of the Eagles’ match simulation on Saturday morning
Mebourne have posted a 117-71 win over North Melbourne, with the performance of Clayton Oliver bound to please Demons fans while Jack Darling got on the board in his new colours.
Football analyst Abbey Holmes has warned second-year West Coast tyro Harley Reid is ready to go ‘full beast mode’ this season after taking the competition by storm last year.
Jackson Barrett
A word of warning to the football community — write Nat Fyfe off at your own risk, writes Mitchell Woodcock.
Fremantle have two of the best young key forwards in the AFL and the club’s leading goalkicker from last season, Josh Treacy, believes they can have a massive impact this year.
There are some old, familiar signs returning to the West Coast Eagles under the stewardship of CEO Don Pyke as club greats return to take part in the restump, rewrite and reboot.
Glen Quartermain
Given players and clubs are constantly talking about contracts, does anyone really believe Sam Mitchell didn’t use Tom Barrass’ wedding to butter up Harley Reid? Why do clubs keep treating fans like fools?
Fremantle recruit Isiah Dudley has pledged to bring X-factor to the Dockers’ stacked forward line this season and revealed which teammates have taken him under their wing
From Darwin to Mandurah to the Gold Coast and now Lathlain — Sandy Brock has been through a few pit stops so far in his football career.
Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has dominated against Port Adelaide in a match simulation fixture at Mt Barker.
Steve Larkin
Nat Fyfe’s hopes of playing in Fremantle’s season opener are still alive as he races the clock to take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium next month.
An AFL player has been charged with rape and other serious sexual offences, according to reports out of Victoria.
Indigenous players are the lifeblood of our great game but dwindling numbers of them in our top flight competition needs to be addressed.
Justin Langer
West Coast star Jeremy McGovern may be a veteran now, but the defender is embracing the need for speed being introduced by new coach Andrew McQualter.
Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.
Superstar midfielder Zach Merrett will captain Essendon for a third season and he believes the club is developing a clearer identity.
Tyler Lewis
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has had his say on the potential finals fixture clash with the NFL showpiece set for Melbourne.
A director of Australia’s peak association of psychologists says an AFL round dedicated to mental health could help reduce the stigma of the illness among young men.
Glen Quartermain and Craig O’Donoghue
If he can stay fit, West Coast forward Oscar Allen ‘can kick 60 goals’ in 2025, according to AFL great Matthew Richardson.
Samantha Rogers
Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.
A monster pre-season has Fremantle star Luke Jackson looking as fit as ever and in a position to play on-ball in his own right, an AFL expert has told The West Australian.
