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Brady Hough says he would relish the chance to tag Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHough: I am ready to spread Butters thin if called upon

West Coast’s Brady Hough says he would relish the chance to tag Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters as the Eagles look to defeat the Power for the second time this season.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s defender of the moment Reuben Ginbey is steeling himself for a clash with in-form Port Adelaide spearhead Mitch Georgiades.

AFLCommentsPremiumGinbey out for redemption against Port spearhead

West Coast’s defender of the moment Reuben Ginbey is steeling himself for a clash with in-form Port Adelaide spearhead Mitch Georgiades, a player he says has got the better of him in the past.

Glen Quartermain

Elijah Hewett should back himself to make it as an Eagle.

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Hewett’s next contract could make or break young star

Elijah Hewett should back himself to make it at West Coast and re-sign with the club on a short-term contract, knowing that if he meets his potential, he could become a $1 million star.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel Thunder skipper Jack Sears celebrates a goal with teammates.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumThunder struck by Sears’ untimely blow

Peel Thunder will be without skipper Jack Sears for several weeks after he fractured his finger in their win against West Coast last weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcQualter backs out-of-favour midfielder to remain at Eagles

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he’s confident out-of-contract midfielder Elijah Hewett will remain at the Eagles despite being so out of favour he was not even named as an emergency this week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Josh Lindsay was a shock axing from the Eagles squad.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter ‘flat’ for Lindsay after teenager’s shock axing

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has conceded first-year defender Josh Lindsay was ‘stiff’ to be dropped but has defended the decision as they prepare to take on Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast are a good chance of beating Port Adelaide.

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How resurgent Eagles can turn off the Power

West Coast are in a very good patch of form of late and have another big chance to snare a win against Port Adelaide. Here are the three most important factors to beating the Power.

Xavier Ellis

West Coast’s Harley Reid and Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters renew hostilities on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumMidfield bulls Reid, Butters set to collide in blockbuster

When two bulls lock horns, anything can happen. And it’s why the attention of the AFL world will be captured when West Coast’s Harley Reid and Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters renew hostilities.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast have surprisingly dropped top draftee Josh Lindsay (Left).

AFLVideoPremiumYoungster cops shock axe as Eagles make way for star recruit

West Coast have sensationally dropped top draftee Josh Lindsay to make room for star recruit Brandon Starcevich for their clash against Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast rookie Willem Duursma has ground to make up in the Rising Star race.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhere Eagles young gun Duursma ranks in Rising Star race

Richmond great Matthew Richardson says star West Coast rookie Willem Duursma has ground to make up in the Rising Star race, suggesting a missed Eagles draft pick is ahead of him.

Aaron Kirby

The Eagles are on the up and looking to take down Port for their fifth win of the campaign.

AFLCommentsRebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them

West Coast have defied expectations to snare four wins already this season, with their glut of high-end young talent driving the club's rebuild forward.

Justin Chadwick

West Coast are outsiders for Saturday’s clash with Port Adelaide, despite having beaten them earlier this season.

AFLStar Eagle says outsider status for Port clash ‘surprising’

A West Coast star has admitted his surprise at his side being pegged by the bookmakers as outsiders for their clash with Port Adelaide.

Josh Kempton

Jason Horne-Francis is tackled by Tylar Young.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘I don’t see any reason why not’: Eagles eye Port double

West Coast defender Tylar Young says there’s ‘no reason’ the Eagles can’t do the double over Port Adelaide on Saturday and warned the Power to be ready for a ‘blitz mentality’.

Aaron Kirby

Reuben Ginbey has made himself the man West Coast can build around

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‘The Boy’ to The Man how Ginbey became an Eagles leader

Reuben Ginbey’s rise to prominence as one of the best key defenders in the AFL is a testament to his determination and steely resolve to get the best out of himself.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Eagles training at Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain, on Wednesday. Pictured is Brandon Starcevich.

AFLVideoCommentsHE’S IN! Top recruit to earn Eagles wings against Power

Boom West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich will make his long-awaited AFL debut for the club in their clash with Port Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Josh Carr, Senior Coach of the Power.

AFLCommentsPremiumPower hope bye was a circuit breaker ahead of Eagles clash

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has welcomed the bye as he hopes a rejuvenated side can capture a much-needed win against West Coast Eagles on Saturday.

Jake Santa Maria

A lemon was thrown at Reuben Ginbey after West Coast's win over Essendon on Sunday night.

AFLVideoGinbey opens up on lemon incident as probe continues

West Coast star Reuben Ginbey has opened up on being bizarrely struck by a lemon in the moments after his side’s win over Essendon on Sunday night as a probe into the incident continues.

Josh Kempton

Reuben Ginbey on Wednesday after re-signing.

AFLCommentsGinbey confident Eagles can be flag contender by 2030

Star defender Reuben Ginbey says he’s confident West Coast are beginning to put together all pieces to contend for a premiership before his new contract expires at the end of 2030.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Eagles training at Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain, on Wednesday. Pictured is Willem Duursma and Jobe Shanahan.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles youngster worse for wear after Bombers bump

West Coast are flying high on the back of a five-goal win against Essendon at the weekend, but face a tough six-day turnaround before they host Port Adelaide. Here’s what we saw at main training...

Mitchell Woodcock

Reuben Ginbey has re-signed.

AFLCommentsFollow me to 2030! Ginbey locks in new deal

Reuben Ginbey has put pen to paper on a new deal to stay at West Coast. Get the details here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Experienced West Coast midfielder Jack Graham is edging closer to a return from injury after months on the sidelines. 

AFL VideoCommentsEagles star could return as soon as next week

Experienced West Coast midfielder Jack Graham is edging closer to a return from injury after months on the sidelines. 

Samantha Rogers

Ben and Bryan Cousins at Swan Districts Football Club last weekend.

AFLCommentsBen Cousins opens up on dad Bryan’s MND diagnosis

Ben Cousins says he has been humbled by the support of friends and the wider community after it was revealed his father Bryan has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Samantha Rogers

Brandon Starcevich battling with Sean Darcy at WAFL level last weekend.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Ready to go’: Starcevich says he’s set for Eagles debut

Brandon Starcevich has declared himself “ready to go” for Saturday’s West Coast game, with the boom recruit set to make his long-awaited Eagles debut eight months to the week since finalising his move west.

Chris Robinson

Reuben Ginbey was hit by a lemon on Sunday.

AFLCommentsFan who threw lemon at Ginbey could face investigation

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he’s disappointed star defender Reuben Ginbey was pelted with a lemon after the club’s win over Essendon and suggested it could be investigated.

Aaron Kirby