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Elliot Yeo and Liam Ryan after the 2018 grand final win.

AFLVideoCommentsYeo’s message for flag teammate Ryan ahead of first clash

Elliot Yeo has a message for his 2018 premiership teammate Liam Ryan ahead of Sunday’s first time going head-to-head as rivals.

Chris Robinson

Brandon Starcevich is edging closer to an AFL return.

AFLVideoStarcevich closing in on long-awaited Eagles debut

Brandon Starcevich says he’s “tracking well” to make his West Coast debut across a series of seemingly winnable games leading into the club’s mid-season bye.

Chris Robinson

Reuben Ginbey and the Eagles were outclassed in the derby.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumGinbey’s raw admission about western derby thrashing

The West Coast defender has revealed the most frustrating part of Sunday’s loss to Fremantle despite having a standout game.

Josh Kempton

West Coast lack key defenders.

AFLCommentsCupboard is bare: Mid-season draft won’t get Eagles backmen

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits there is little chance of the Eagles being able to bolster their key defensive stocks through the mid-season rookie draft.

Craig O'Donoghue

Matt Flynn rises in the ruck on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumNo need for Flynn to dominate as ruck chases AFL return

After an impressive WAFL showing following his AFL axing, West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn has revealed the areas of his game he is focusing on to win his spot back.

Ben Smith

The Eagles are yet to win a first or last quarter in 2026.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumSlow-starting, slow-finishing Eagles’ rare unwanted feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast doing something we’ve only seen twice before in AFL/VFL history - and one of those came in the league’s very first season of 1897.

Chris Robinson

Jordan Clark and Harley Reid copped fines following Sunday’s derby.

AFLCommentsHarley, Clark cop fines for derby wrestle

West Coast star Harley Reid has added another fine to list of on-field indiscretions after being charged for an incident in the western derby with Jordan Clark.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle won the western derby.

AFLVideoCommentsWho BOTH coaches thought was derby best-on-ground

Justin Longmuir and Andrew McQualter were unanimous about who they thought was best on ground in the western derby when they submitted AFL Coaches Association votes today - and it wasn’t Jordan Clark.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast beat Subiaco.

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Young guns and old heads put hands up for AFL selection

After a slow start, West Coast came home with a wet sail to chase down Subiaco and storm to a commanding 27-point WAFL win — and their AFL-listed players shone in the comeback win.

Ben Smith

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after another convincing derby victory for the Dockers.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Dockers’ golden trio dominate derby

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after another convincing derby victory for the Dockers. See who starred and who struggled.

Danielle Laidley

Tom Mitchell should be on West Coast's radar, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

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Why Eagles should place SOS call to Brownlow medallist

West Coast need another big-bodied midfielder after Deven Robertson’s season was ended by a knee injury. The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock reveals who the Eagles should target.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast will consider swinging Jobe Shanahan into defence to help cover their shallow key back stocks.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter flags Shanahan switch to help out lone-hand Ginbey

West Coast will consider swinging rising star Jobe Shanahan down back after Fremantle exposed their shallow defensive stocks in a strong 56-point western derby victory for the Dockers.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Eagles need to get Reuben Ginbey some help.

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Eagles MUST target a key defender at draft

The words ‘key defender’ will surely be circled on the white board when West Coast draws up its wish list for the AFL draft in late November.

Glen Quartermain

Jordan Clark celebrates a goal.

AFLAir Jordan! Dashing defender snares Glendinning-Allan Medal

Jordan Clark has long had the wood over West Coast - and now he’s got a Glendinning-Allan Medal to add to his superb record against Fremantle’s cross-town rivals. SEE THE FULL MEDAL VOTING

Chris Robinson

The Dockers celebrate their win.

AFLCommentsDockers remind everyone how much has changed since 2024

Fremantle have produced a comprehensive derby victory over West Coast and while some people wondered if we’d get a repeat of 2024, the Dockers showed everyone that life has changed a lot since then.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast were sloppy in western derby 62.

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Sloppy derby performance! Three-word analysis of every Eagle

West Coast were unable to get the better of a star-studded Fremantle in western derby 62, succumbing to the Dockers on Sunday afternoon. Here’s the three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid and the Eagles were no match for Freo.

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WAY TO GO! Three-word analysis as Freo continue hot form

Fremantle remain red-hot to start 2026, brushing aside West Coast in a 56-point derby drubbing. See our three-word analysis of every Docker here!

Chris Robinson

Harley Reid tackles Jordan Clark.

AFLAnother Harley 50m costs a goal... but was this one stiff?

Harley Reid has given away another 50-metre penalty leading directly to a goal — but the Eagles star may have the right to feel aggrieved on this occasion.

Josh Kempton

Justin Longmuir was the target of West Coast’s banner before the derby.

AFLCommentsEagles poke fun at Dockers coach with sassy banner

West Coast’s banner took a cheeky shot at Freo coach Justin Longmuir in a pre-game jab at the Eagles’ cross-town rival.

Josh Kempton

Ryan Maric celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles mow down Subi to achieve rare WAFL feat

West Coast have achieved the rare feat of back-to-back WAFL wins after a spirited comeback against Subiaco. See who led the way here!

Ben Smith

Jye Amiss starred with five goals.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Amiss nearly out-goals West Coast in derby drubbing

Jye Amiss has spearheaded another sound western derby victory for Fremantle. Recap all the action in our blog.

Aaron Kirby

Luke Jackson and Bailey Williams will do battle in the western derby.

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How Williams plans to tackle the ruck version of Mt Everest

Bailey Williams will face arguably the toughest challenge of his career, but the Eagles ruck says he’s looking forward to the challenge of Fremantle’s imposing ruck duo.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock ranks every player in Sunday’s clash based on their ability to impact the game.

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Derby depth chart: Every Eagle, Docker ranked 46-1

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock ranks every player in Sunday’s clash based on their ability to impact the game.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brett Peake, Caleb Serong and Fraser Gehrig each hold western derby records of different kinds.

AFLCommentsPremium15 weird & wonderful derby facts entering Sunday’s big game

Most people are aware of the Glendinning-Allan Medal feats of Caleb Serong and Paul Hasleby... but what lesser-known derby records do the likes of Brett Peake and Fraser Gehrig own?

Chris Robinson