aflw LAIDLEY’S PLAYER RATINGS: Mim finishes Strom in Dockers win

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opinion Expectations to rise with Daisy’s first season in the books

West Coast will now be compared to their improved 2024 season going forward, with expectations to rise again ahead of Daisy Pearce’s second campaign as coach, writes Samantha Rogers.

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exclusive Allen Eagles’ top priority amid slow contract talks

Rival AFL clubs are starting to circle Oscar Allen in anticipation of the West Coast captain becoming a free agent at the end of 2025.

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opinion Home sweet home: Why extra WA game means so much more

If you want to see the true value of Fremantle and West Coast having one extra home game for the next three seasons, look at the way other teams perform after flying across the country, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

AFL DRAFT Rival clubs set to swoop on WA’s top prospect

Western Australia’s top prospect is set to be off the table before West Coast and Fremantle’s first picks, with three rival clubs showing significant interest in Bo Allan.

AFLW Eagles star ‘proud’ of 2024 season despite disappointing end

West Coast star Charlie Thomas is confident the club’s early season success was not a flash in the pan after a disappointing end to their 2024 campaign.

AFLW Daisy reveals lessons from first season in charge of Eagles

The Eagles’ AFLW season is over and coach Daisy Pearce has revealed how she’ll change the team’s approach during the off-season following her first campaign in charge.

AFLW Eagles slump to Swans in disappointing end to AFLW season

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) have finished the AFLW season with five losses in a row after being unable to match Sydney during their last game of the year.

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opinion North move could be first step towards South West team

From little things, big things can grow and North Melbourne’s South West venture could be the catalyst for WA to create its third AFL club, writes Ryan Daniels.

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opinion The cruel reality for players who get medically retired

West Coast midfielder Luke Edwards’ decision to step away from football due to concussion is another reminder that sport is rarely fair and is often horribly cruel, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

AFL Eagles keen to seize chance to build momentum for next year

Waalitj Marawar can’t play finals but they can end a four-game losing streak when they play against Sydney on Saturday and their captain Emma Swanson knows that type of momentum will help during the pre-season.

AFLW Eagles to hand defensive stalwart an AFLW send-off

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) defender Evie Gooch has been handed a farewell game after announcing her retirement this week, with the Eagles making three changes for their final game of the season.

AFL Midfielder steps away from Eagles amid concussion battle

Luke Edwards has become the latest AFL player forced into medical retirement, with the West Coast midfielder stepping away from footy to focus on his health due to ongoing concussion concerns.

AFLW Eagles star says she wants to be a one-club player

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) can be sure Bella Lewis isn’t going anywhere. The star midfielder has declared she wants to be an Eagle for life.

AFLW Eagles defensive pillar calls time on AFLW career

West Coast’s journeywoman star Evie Gooch has called time on her AFLW career.

AFLW Pearce backs plan to start AFLW season earlier

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) coach Daisy Pearce believes a mooted plan to move the AFLW season forward would help the league capture an attentive football audience towards the end of the men’s season.

AFL Flying to get fit: Why Eagles skipper is heading overseas

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has flown overseas to seek specialist help in a bid to put his injury concerns behind him after managing just 11 games this season.

AFL ‘Dissatisfied’ ex-Eagle Barrass considered calling it quits

Tom Barrass has revealed he considered walking away from the AFL after he became ‘dissatisfied’ during his time at West Coast, admitting his football felt ‘stale’ before his move to Hawthorn.

AFLW Breakout defender to miss Eagles’ final game of season

Breakout defender Beth Schilling, who has starred for Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) this season, will miss the club’s final game of the season with delayed concussion symptoms.

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analysis LAIDLEY’S PLAYER RATINGS: No luck needed for Irish stars

AFL The five burning questions Eagles face this off-season

As their rebuild ramps up with a new coach and some new stars, this summer looms as one of the most important off-seasons in West Coast’s history.

AFLW Pearce’s eyes open for scoring options but likes her squad

West Coast have found it hard to kick a winning score in the second half of the AFLW season, and while coach Daisy Pearce will keep an eye on the market, she feels time will be a key.

AFLW Down and out! Eagles rocked by Geelong in home loss

Waalitj Marawar’s (West Coast) finals hopes are over after they suffered their fourth loss in a row despite star youngster Ella Roberts breaking the club record for disposals.

AFLW Eagles won’t rest on laurels ahead of Indigenous clash

It’s been a record-breaking season for Waalitj Marawar, but the Eagles won’t be resting on their laurels ahead of a do-or-die Indigenous Round clash against Geelong.