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Fremantle’s Murphy Reid and West Coast’s Harley Reid ahead of their battle in the middle of Optus Stadium.

CricketCommentsHarley v Murphy: Which Reid is the better...cricketer?

A pair of WA’s rising AFL stars faced off with bat and ball ahead of Perth Scorchers’ blockbuster Big Bash League Qualifier, with West Coast’s Harley Reid taking on Fremantle’s Murphy Reid. SEE THE PICTURES.

Josh Kempton

Cooper Duff-Tytler & Bo Allan.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Duff-Tytler, Allan take on new roles

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter continues to test his young playing group this pre-season as he looks to find the right balance for 2026. Here are the big moves we saw on Monday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s Liam Baker is battling injury to start the season.

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Baker’s Origin place in doubt, Yeo ramps up training

Reigning West Coast club champion Liam Baker’s loads are being managed just weeks out from the historic AFL Origin match between Western Australia and Victoria in Perth next month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Elijah Hewett is eyeing a big 2026.

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer coach reveals what young Eagle Hewett must do to soar

Elijah Hewett’s former coach says the West Coast young gun can become one of the competition’s elite midfielders - if he improves one facet of his game.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Neale could return to Perth.

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Lach it in? Time is now for Freo, Eagles to make Neale call

The prospect of Lachie Neale being available for 2027 wouldn’t have been part of Fremantle and West Coast’s plans at the start of pre-season, but now, they must move quickly if they want to lure him.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast train at Lathlain

AFLCommentsPremiumTraining Notes: Eagles go to school on new AFL rules

West Coast were put through an intense session to finish their first week back at training for 2026 including an education session on the new rules. Here’s what we saw...

Mitchell Woodcock

Willem Duursma.

AFLCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Where No.1 draftee is set to start Eagles’ career

West Coast have given the biggest hint yet to where No.1 draftee Willem Duursma will begin his AFL career after the teenager impressed in match simulation on Friday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast midfielder Jack Hutchinson.

AFLCommentsPremiumYoung Eagle hoping to give moonboot the boot

West Coast winger Jack Hutchinson is taking small steps as he fights his way back from a foot stress fracture.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast’s diehard fans are cautiously optimistic for the 2026 season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Eagles’ diehards cautiously optimistic ahead of 2026

Diehard West Coast fans The West Australian spoke to at the Eagles’ first training session of 2026 were cautious with their optimism, but had no doubt their side would improve from a one-win 2025 campaign.

Josh Kempton

Tom McCarthy is confident a big summer on the training track will help elevate his game.

AFLCommentsFirst pre-season helping breakout Eagle reach new level

Tom McCarthy is in the unique position of experiencing his first AFL pre-season ahead of his second year at the level — and the breakout West Coast star believes he can now elevate his game even further.

Josh Kempton

West Coast held their first open training session of the year

AFLCommentsPremiumTraining Notes: Harley hides away, sore Eagles and new roles

West Coast staged their first open training for 2026 in front of hundreds of eager fans — but one of their biggest drawcards did not take part in the session. Here’s what we saw.

Josh Kempton

West Coast rookie Fred Rodriguez is racing to be fit for the start of the season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles draftee out of action with stress injury

A West Coast rookie is racing to be fit for the start of the season after being sidelined because of a stress fracture in his foot.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tyler Brockman has been under an internal investigation.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles stand by Brockman as police investigate alleged brawl

West Coast are standing by troubled forward Tyler Brockman despite police investigating his involvement in an alleged street brawl in Geraldton over the club’s Christmas break.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast star Harley Reid in January last year (left) and today.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles Training Notes: Reid returns ripped and ready

After being criticised for how he returned to pre-season training last year, West Coast star Harley Reid looked noticeably fitter and stronger at the club’s first session for 2026. SEE THE PICTURES.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Eagles training, at Mineral Resourses Park.Tyler Brockman.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTroubled Eagle at training after violent brawl video emerges

There was no hiding for troubled West Coast forward Tyler Brockman on day one of training for 2026 as he waits to find out his fate over an alleged street brawl over the Christmas period.

Mitchell Woodcock

Reuben Ginbey has added even more size after a brilliant 2025 season.

AFLCommentsPremiumStar Eagle adds more muscle in mission to go to next level

After a stunning season as a key defender in a difficult year for West Coast in 2025, a significantly bulked up Reuben Ginbey is set to take his game to the next level in 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tim Kelly, middle, needs a big pre-season.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Eagles and Dockers who need a big pre-season in 2026

With the WA AFL clubs ramping up their pre-season training again this week, the West Australian looks at four West Coast and Fremantle players who need a strong block of work before the real stuff starts.

Aaron Kirby

Injury-plagued West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo concedes his days of playing exclusively as an inside midfielder are probably over.

AFLCommentsPremiumWest Coast veteran Yeo reveals role shift for 2026

Injury-plagued West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo concedes his days of playing exclusively as an inside midfielder are probably over with him likely to spend time either back or forward in 2026.

Rourke Walsh

Harley Reid and Murphy Reid will be looking to lead their clubs forward in 2026.

AFLCommentsPremiumINSIDE STORY: The Reids leading WA clubs into a new era

Fremantle and West Coast have little in common right now except for one of the most exciting things about watching them play is a Victorian with the last name Reid.

Mitchell Woodcock

Eagles forward Tyler Brockman was allegedly involved in a brawl in Geraldton.

AFL PremiumAFL Integrity Unit aware of alleged Brockman street fight

The AFL is refusing to say whether or not they are conducting their own investigation into a West Coast player’s alleged shirtless street fight. 

Jackson Barrett

With 2026 set to be as big a year as ever for WA’s sporting teams and Christmas upon us, The West Australian looks at what tops your club’s holiday season wish list.

SportVideoCommentsREVEALED: Your WA club’s Christmas wish for 2026

With 2026 set to be as big a year as ever for WA’s sporting teams and Christmas upon us, The West Australian looks at what tops your club’s holiday season wish list.

Aaron Kirby, Ben Smith and Chris Robinson

Adam Griffiths, Nat Fyfe and Mitch Marsh provided some of the biggest quotes of 2025.

SportCommentsThe 10 biggest WA sporting quotes of 2025

From the profound and emotional to the hilarious and downright bizarre, here are some of the words that defined a massive year in WA sport.

Chris Robinson

West Coast superstar Harley Reid has confirmed his commitment to Perth in bricks and mortar by buying a home worth almost $3 million.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHarley Reid purchases $3m home in expensive Perth suburb

West Coast superstar Harley Reid has confirmed his commitment to Perth in bricks and mortar by buying a home worth almost $3 million. 

Kim Macdonald & Jackson Barrett

West Coast Eagles AFLW recruit Mia Russo.

AFLW DRAFTCommentsPremiumWest Perth draftee rapt to remain in home State

West Coast’s top AFLW draft pick knows she has a battle to break into a talent laden midfield. But that’s Mia Russo’s plan for season one.

Glen Quartermain