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Trading the Jagga Smith pick could haunt Eagles until 2040

Jagga Smith’s brilliant debut for Carlton on Thursday was a reminder to West Coast fans that the club traded away pick three in 2024 and they could now spend the midfielder’s entire career wondering what if?

Craig O'Donoghue

The subjects of his greatest calls reflect on Cometti's impact

AFLCommentsPremiumWhat it’s like to be part of a ‘Cometti-ism’

For the people behind some of Australia’s great sporting moments, having Dennis Cometti lend his voice to their greatest achievements elevated and enriched their own careers and lives.

Ben Smith and Mitchell Woodcock

Dejected Cats players after their loss to Gold Coast - but their coach found something to cheer. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.

Murray Wenzel

Christian Petracca had three goals and 34 touches in his Suns' debut in a thrashing of Geelong. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'As good as I've seen': Petracca stars for hot Suns

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.

Murray Wenzel

Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBruce on what made him and Cometti the voice of a generation

For a generation Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney were the soundtrack of footy, bringing an unrivalled and unparalleled chemistry which made Friday Night’s the showpiece of Channel 7’s iconic coverage.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hayden Young will prove key in 2026.

AFLCommentsNeed for speed? Longmuir in depth on Freo’s biggest question

Fremantle are constantly criticised for being too slow, so coach Justin Longmuir has given a thorough analysis of how and why the Dockers play like they do and what to expect during 2026.

Craig O'Donoghue

The life of legendary West Australian sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti will be commemorated in a State Memorial Service.

AFLVideoCommentsDennis Cometti to be honoured with State Memorial Service

The life of legendary West Australian sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti will be commemorated in a State Memorial Service, Premier Roger Cook has confirmed.

Jackson Barrett

A look back at Cometti's career highlights

AFL CommentsThe many heights of Cometti’s calling career

From East Fremantle Oval to the colosseum of the MCG to the biggest sporting stage of them all Cometti’s brilliance took him not just around Australia but across the world.

James Palumbo

Carlton's Ollie Florent has avoided suspension after his knee hit a former Swans teammate's head. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBlues recruit learns fate over high knee on Swan

Ex-Swan Ollie Florent was in the thick of Carlton's spiteful loss to Sydney and has learned his fate over his accidental high knee to Isaac Heeney's head.

Anna Harrington

West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter speaks with The West Australian sports reporter Mitchell Woodcock at Eagles HQ, Lathlain, Perth on Thursday.

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McQualter reveals how Eagles will measure success in 2026

West Coast aren’t expected to set the world on fire after a one-win season in 2025, but West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has revealed a key marker they will look to meet to judge their improvement.

Mitchell Woodcock

Boom recruit: former West Coast captain Oscar Allen will debut for Brisbane against the Bulldogs. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLLions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.

Anna Harrington

Carlton's Ollie Florent could face scrutiny after his knee hit a former Swans teammate's head. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSwans don't expect scrutiny over Blue's high knee

Ex-Swan Ollie Florent was in the thick of Carlton's spiteful loss to Sydney but former coach Dean Cox doesn't have any concerns over his knee to Isaac Heeney.

Anna Harrington

gen Australia Day honours Dennis Cometti Channel Seven commentator for State of Origin football match WA v VIC June 26 at 9.30pm on Seven

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DANIELS: How Dennis shaped a generation of broadcasters

They say, never meet your heroes. Those people never met Dennis Cometti, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Keidean Coleman is ready to return for the Lions on Saturday night. Picture Brisbane Lions

AFLPremium‘Ready to go’: Lion back after two years of hell

Keidean Coleman has missed two flags through injury but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he has never looked better ahead of his AFL comeback.

Marco Monteverde

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AFLPremiumCoach addresses swirling marital rumours

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has moved to address not one but two rumours that have run rampant during the AFL off-season.

Tyler Lewis

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AFLPremium‘Aren’t true’: McRae addresses rumours

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has moved to address not one but two rumours about his off-season.

Tyler Lewis

The Triple M Xav & Katie breakfast programme has broadcast live from Eagles HQ at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Pictured is Harley Reid

AFLVideoCommentsReid won't put a lid on Eagles' expectations

Harley Reid is full of optimism despite West Coast’s struggles as he feels a positive shift within the Eagles heading into a new season, the young star has told Triple M. 

Jake Santa Maria

GWS won't rush the return from injury of high-flying forward Aaron Cadman. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGiants won't rush back injured young gun

GWS will be without young gun Aaron Cadman for the start of the AFL season and won't rush the emerging star's return from injury.

Anna Harrington

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has told his players not to be fooled by chat the Magpies are on the slide. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLRevitalised Saints not convinced Collingwood in demise

While Collingwood have been tipped to miss the top eight this year, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes they remain an AFL heavyweight ahead of their MCG clash.

Melissa Woods

Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has admitted his teammates let their emotions get the better of them.

HEAVY LOSSVideoCarlton star makes ice-cold admission about teammates: ‘No doubt’

The veteran defender refused to shy away from the truth when the burning question came.

Cameron Noakes

West Coast has launched a bold new campaign on the eve of season 2026.

AFLCommentsEagles launch bold new campaign to celebrate anniversary

West Coast has launched a bold new campaign on the eve of season 2026, leaning on its loyal fans to celebrate an anniversary year. 

Jackson Barrett

PHIL KELLY WITH HIS 1978 SANDOVER MEDAL PRIZE.

WA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMEPremiumWA trailblazer claims Hall of Fame spot

East Perth and North Melbourne winger and two-time Sandover medallist Phil Kelly is returning to Perth on Monday to claim another “major”, induction into the WA Football Hall of Fame.

Glen Quartermain

The Blues came off much the worse in a feisty season-opening clash with Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBlues won't overreact to tough AFL opening defeat

Carlton coach Michael Voss has no plans of over-reacting to Carlton's tough AFL opening round defeat to Sydney.

Anna Harrington

West Coast captain Liam Duggan says they’re on a clear path to ‘lead this club back to where it belongs’ as they prepare to bounce back from a one-win season.

AFLCommentsDuggan says Eagles heading ‘back to where club belongs’

West Coast captain Liam Duggan says they’re on a clear path to ‘lead this club back to where it belongs’ as they prepare to bounce back from a one-win season.

Mitchell Woodcock