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Glen QuartermainSenior reporter

Glen is a senior reporter with The West Australian and The Sunday Times. He has more than 30 years' experience in journalism. Launching his career as a cadet in Geelong in 1985, he has worked as a sports reporter at the Herald-Sun and Sunday Herald-Sun in Melbourne, as well as at The Times and The Sunday Times in London. He was formerly sports editor of The Sunday Times.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Bo Allan of the Eagles looks dejected after a loss during the 2026 AFL Round 04 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

AFL CommentsAllan dropped as Eagles swing axe for Tigers clash

West Coast have swung the axe with three players dropped to make way for an experienced trio against Richmond, while a No.1 pick has been sidelined by injury.

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Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles kicks whilst Dan Butler of the Saints attempts to smother.

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Why potential Ginbey move should be held off

Guy McKenna’s call to move Reuben Ginbey back into the midfield has merit - but might have to wait a week.

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Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles in action.

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The radical switch that could kick start Eagles engine room

Former West Coast captain and premiership defender Guy McKenna says a radical overhaul of the Eagles’ engine room should start with their best defender Reuben Ginbey returning to a midfield role.

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Docker Shai Bolton is in hot form.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe secret behind Shai Bolton’s electric form

Match-winning Fremantle midfielder Shai Bolton has revealed the key to his electric start to 2026 that saw him win the Arthur Leggett Medal against Carlton.

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Willem Duursma could hold his head high after West Coast’s loss.

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Silver lining: Young Eagle holds own in blockbuster match-up

The apprentice met the sorcerer at Marvel Stadium when Willem Duursma played on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, with the Eagle holding his head high despite West Coast’s pounding, writes Glen Quartermain.

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Alex Pearce after Freo’s win.

AFLDockers confident Pearce will be forever Freo

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick says he has never seen his on-field leader Alex Pearce more invested in the team as speculation mounts he will be a target for the incoming Tasmanian team as their inaugural captain.

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Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsBolton explodes to claim Arthur Leggett Medal

Fremantle mid-forward Shai Bolton maintained his explosive start to the season by winning the Arthur Leggett Medal in a scintillating final quarter display.

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Sonny Walters is the new Indigenous and Multicultural Relationship Manager in the Performance Pathways and Development Team.

AFLCommentsPremiumSonny takes mission to next step with WA Indigenous program

For Michael Walters, footy was a stage to show kids, just like himself a decade earlier, that anything was possible as long as they give it their best shot.

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Fremantle delivered again with its 29th Len Hall Tribute pre-game service.

AFLCommentsPremiumFremantle and Carlton players join solemn commemorations

Fremantle delivered again with its 29th Len Hall Tribute pre-game service, hitting the right balance between solemnity and celebration.

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Cameron McEvoy of Team Australia celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final.

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Australia to smash it out of the park at Glasgow Games

Australian swimming great turned Channel 7 commentator Ariarne Titmus says a second 50m freestyle world record will be on Cameron McEvoy’s radar at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games later this year.

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Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming googles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

COMMONWEALTH GAMESVideoCommentsOlympic great Ariarne Titmus joins Seven team for Glasgow

Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming goggles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

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No sport has done more to regenerate interest and evoke the spirit of Anzac Day than the AFL.

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How the footy helps keep the spirit of the Anzacs alive

No sport has done more to regenerate interest and evoke the spirit of Anzac Day than the AFL.

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