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Hasleby: How Eagles could line up round one next year

Fremantle great Paul Hasleby takes a look at West Coast’s big off-season and how several moves they could make could transform how their team looks in round one next year. SEE THE LINE UP HERE

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Liam Duggan etches his name into West Coast’s history books as he notches 200 career games.

AFLVideoCommentsLiam Duggan’s top 10 moments ahead of game 200

Liam Duggan etches his name into West Coast’s history books as he notches 200 career games. So, from premiership triumph to becoming a co-captain, The West Australian relives 10 of the defender’s best moments.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast captain Liam Duggan has spoken ahead of his 200th game about leadership and his career.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMilestone man on leadership, young Eagles and the future

West Coast captain Liam Duggan doesn’t compare himself to superstar skippers such as Marcus Bontempelli and Patrick Cripps, saying he knows he’s ‘not that player’. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Ben King is soaring just like his Gold Coast team as they eye a maiden AFL finals spot. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGold Coast closing in on maiden AFL finals berth

Gold Coast can almost lock in a maiden finals berth, but coach Damien Hardwick is refusing to look ahead to September just yet.

Oliver Caffrey

The Swans will be hoping Brodie Grundy is able to play against Geelong next week. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSwans count costs of 'massive' Lions boilover

All-Australian ruck contender Brodie Grundy was left groggy after Sydney outplayed Brisbane to continue their impressive late-season form.

Murray Wenzel

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce.

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REVEALED: Pearce’s prayer to late mate before match-winner

Alex Pearce was the hero for Fremantle when he kicked the match winning goal against Port Adelaide and the Dockers captain revealed he turned to late friend Cam McCarthy for help when the big moment arrived.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dockers players sing the club song in the rooms.

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Leaders step up to save Dockers' finals campaign

Thirteen wins got Carlton into the eight last season. In this crazy season, 15 may not, but a win against either the Lions or the Bulldogs will guarantee a place at the September table.

Glen Quartermain

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is mobbed by teammates after his match-winning goal against Port. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFreo hail skipper's heroics in thrilling win over Port

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.

Steve Larkin

Alex Pearce celebrates a goal.

AFLPearce leads from the front to cap off another Freo comeback

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has turned himself into a Dockers hero in his comeback from injury and kicked open the door to the AFL’s top four with a match-winning goal.

Craig O'Donoghue

Michael Frederick was electric in the win.

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Three-word analysis of every Docker in last-gasp thriller

Fremantle has survived an almighty scare against Port Adelaide to earn a place in the top four. Read our three-word analysis of every Docker.

Aaron Kirby

Ben King has taken a mark-of-the-year contender in Gold Coast's win over Carlton. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKing flies high as Suns hang on against surging Blues

Gold Coast have hung on for a 19-point win over Carlton, surviving a final-quarter onslaught from the Blues at Marvel Stadium.

Oliver Caffrey

Dom Sheed has retired.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWest Coast fans set to cheer Sheed, McGovern one last time

Premiership hero Dom Sheed wants to put a smile on the face of West Coast fans one last time. 

Jackson Barrett

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Alex Pearce of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the round 22 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval on August 09, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLCommentsRECAP: Pearce the hero as captain’s goal steals win

Fremantle could jump into the top four if they can overcome their Port Adelaide hoodoo after Brisbane were stunned by Sydney. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Dylan Shiel looks set to sit out Essendon's next match after he put a teammate in danger of injury. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act

Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.

Joanna Guelas

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney kicked five goals in a shock win over the Lions in Brisbane. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHeeney's high five cripples Lions in costly loss

Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish.

Murray Wenzel

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera was influential in the latest Saints success. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSaints fight past Tigers for third straight win

St Kilda have claimed their third straight win, with in-demand star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera again among the key players in a four-point victory over Richmond.

Anna Harrington

It is understood John Longmire has no interest in re-entering the coaching cauldron just yet. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoCommentsPremiership mentor out of Demons' coaching race

The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.

Anna Harrington

Joe Fonti says the Giants will learn plenty after being thumped by the Bulldogs. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGiants embrace reality check as finals race heats up

GWS have refused to catastrophise in the aftermath of their heaviest defeat in six years as they look to regain lost ground when they host North Melbourne.

Joanna Guelas

Jeremy Cameron was not fazed after kicking 4.5 in Geelong's win over Essendon. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'A bigger picture': Cameron unfussed about making a ton

After spraying 4.5 against Essendon, Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron said the premiership is much more important than him scoring 100 goals in a season.

Roger Vaughan

Liam Duggan of the Eagles looks on during the 2025 AFL Round 20 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles.

AFLCommentsAngry and frustrated: Eagles skipper hailed a warrior

West Coast are headed for a one-win season, but co-captain Liam Duggan is doing his best to keep spirits high despite his heavy leadership burden.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw.

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Lights, camera, action: Is Hollywood writing Freo’s script?

The documentary team following Fremantle must be pinching themselves at the story that’s unfolding and now they’ve got a Nat Fyfe comeback story too. So the question for fans is: Do you believe in miracles?

Craig O'Donoghue

Jeremy Cameron reached 300 career goals for Geelong as the Cats beat Essendon. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCameron kicks four as Cats cruise against Bombers

Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron now has 79 goals for the season, kicking an inaccurate 4.5 as the Cats beat Essendon by 44 points.

Roger Vaughan

Dockers star Nat Fyfe has come straight back into the side after one WAFL hitout.

AFLCommentsMore than just a player: Why Freo wanted Fyfe back in team

Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will play against Port Adelaide on Saturday night and midfield coach Joel Corey has told The West Australian all of the key reasons why he’s so important to the team.

Craig O'Donoghue

Geelong great Mitch Duncan has been linked to a move to West Coast.

AFL VideoCommentsCats flag hero Duncan opens up on future amid Eagles link

Geelong star Mitch Duncan says the possibility of finishing his career at another club has been ‘floated’ as he continues to be linked to a move to West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock