West Coast’s hopes of a breakthrough AFLW finals appearance could hinge on a final-round blockbuster clash against Carlton under lights after the round 12 fixtures were released on Tuesday.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle made the first move of the AFL’s player-swap period, with Liam Reidy on the move to Carlton. Stay across the latest developments as they happen.
Chris Robinson
Geelong great Mitch Duncan has revealed a connection made over the playground during the COVID-19 hub in 2020 with Andrew McQualter has led him to become West Coast’s new backline coach.
West Coast are ‘comfortable’ with Brandon Starcevich’s concussion history as the club looks to bring in the Brisbane dual premiership defender.
West Coast veteran Dana Hooker is desperate to be part of the club’s first AFLW finals campaign, but she’s just as determined to avoid daydreaming because plenty can go wrong in the next four games.
Craig O'Donoghue
West Coast Next Generation Academy prospect Tylah Williams has shown his incredible pace and agility in an impressive showing at this year’s AFL national draft combine over the weekend.
West Coast list boss Matt Clarke says it’s up to St Kilda to offer a sufficient trade for Liam Ryan, with the Eagles more than happy to hold on to their contracted premiership forward.
West Coast list boss Matt Clarke has shut down the prospect of the Eagles giving up pick No.16 in a trade for dual Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich.
It’s the first day of the AFL’s trade period - and there’s a stack of developments to stay across! See how we covered the day’s news in our trade blog.
There was Nat Fyfe, Mitch Duncan, David Swallow, three Eagles premiership players, and several other AFL players. This is the greatest modern-day junior footy side WA has ever seen.
West Coast midfielder Courtney Rowley is facing a nervous wait after injuring her knee against Collingwood, and it appears likely she will require a second reconstruction.
West Coast could go chips-in on this year’s draft and trade picks up to try and snare the sixth selection off Gold Coast.
Jackson Barrett
West Coast belted Collingwood to not only keep their AFLW finals dream on track, but set a club record in the process.
West Coast’s AFLW clash with Collingwood on Sunday will be no walk in the park, but it will be a teddy bear picnic - with the match set to help raise vital funds for Telethon.
James Palumbo
West Coast could set a new standard this weekend against Collingwood, but the Eagles will not be getting ahead of themselves despite the spectre of a maiden finals berth shining in the distance.
Jake Santa Maria
With another AFL season in the books, attention quickly turns to the next generation of talent. State talent manager Adam Jones introduces the batch of WA hopefuls hoping to make it big in the AFL.
The West Australian
Caleb Serong and Harley Reid will be high on Tasmania’s list of recruiting priorities after the Devils were given a huge amount of money to splash on players who fall out of contract in 2027 and 2028.
Willem Duursma says he has no qualms about a potential move out west with the Victorian country product sitting atop the boards ahead of the AFL draft.
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen could become a Brisbane Lion as early as Friday, but is more likely to officially join the reigning premiers early next week.
Glen Quartermain
Brisbane have confirmed dual premiership defender Brandon Starcevich will head to West Coast, with coach Chris Fagan farewelling him at the club’s best-and-fairest night.
West Coast are out to bank a critical win when they take on lowly Collingwood on Sunday in the hope it will kick-start them for a critical last month of their race for a maiden finals appearance.
West Coast have officially welcomed Mitch Duncan to the club, with the Eagles confirming the two-time premiership Cat as a new assistant coach.
Deven Robertson wants to become an Eagle, with the depth Brisbane player informing the AFL premiers of his desire to return to his home state.
Richmond key defender Tylar Young has officially requested a trade to West Coast.
