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WA Under-18 midfielder Jacob Farrow has high hopes.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumFootball fanatic Farrow ready to take the AFL leap

No matter which club drafts Jacob Farrow at the end of this season, he’ll have a guernsey ready to pull on and celebrate in.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sam Walsh is facing a long stint on the sidelines. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFoot fault: star's setback a blow for battling Blues

Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, but he won't require surgery.

Justin Chadwick

Justin Longmuir will be desperate to see his team beat North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers greats say bye return sets tone for finals push

Fremantle will be desperate to buck a recent trend of losses after the mid-season bye when it faces North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Fremantle have an extra home game in season 2025.

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Lopsided travel message is finally getting through to AFL

An extra game in WA seemed like a crazy dream for Fremantle and West Coast but their ability to produce compelling arguments won a key battle, opening the door for genuine change, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kysaiah Pickett has signed a mega deal at Melbourne.

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RYAN DANIELS: Timing everything as Pickett value skyrocketed

Free agency’s entry in 2012 switched the conche from the clubs to the players. Throw in rising salary caps with rampant media coverage and you’ve got a perfect storm that’s created the player empowerment era. 

Ryan Daniels

Riley Thilthorpe wasn't the only Crow forward to have a bad night in front of goal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKarma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.

Justin Chadwick

Midfielder Jai Newcombe has proved Hawthorn's match-winner in Launceston against the Crows. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows

Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.

Justin Chadwick

Bunbury is a potential option for more AFL matches.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
The WA grounds putting their hand up to host extra matches

Local councils are lining up to throw their hat in the ring for games under a new fixture proposal that would see extra AFL matches played in Western Australia.

Jackson Barrett & Mitchell Woodcock

Self-confessed Fremantle over-thinker Bailey Banfield is relishing his opportunity to play as a defender.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow defensive switch changed Banfield’s outlook on footy

Self-confessed Fremantle over-thinker Bailey Banfield is relishing his opportunity to play as a defender. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach; Ange Postecoglou.

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From scandal to success: What Ange can learn from Smith

JUSTIN LANGER: Steve Smith’s path to redemption should be a great learning lesson for Australia’s most successful soccer coach after he enjoyed an historic high before being sacked.

Justin Langer

Fremantle are chasing more home clashes.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Dockers to push for even more AFL games in WA at CEO meeting

Fremantle will play an away game in Perth against North Melbourne on Saturday but CEO Simon Garlick is determined to ensure hsi players get even more chances to play in WA, saying 13 matches is the new minimum.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bailey Smith flips the bird at the crowd.

AFLPremiumCoach reveals on Smith meeting with AFL boss

Fined twice for flipping the bird and called out for a poor social media comment, Geelong star Bailey Smith had a sit down with the AFL boss.

News Corp Australia

Brady Hough will miss the Eagles’ clash with Carlton.

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Eagles defender to miss Carlton clash, Reid dropped

West Coast have axed second-year forward Archer Reid, while defender-turned-midfielder Brady Hough will also miss the clash against Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

George Wardlaw's numbers have been down, but North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't stressed. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Car crash' scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson

North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle forward Michael Walters was hoping to play for Peel Thunder on Saturday after an injury interrupted year but he’s pulled up sore and won’t run out in the WAFL

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDelayed: Walters won’t play WAFL as return put on hold

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters’ highly-anticipated return to football through the WAFL has been delayed.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jeremy McGovern will face a concussion panel on Thursday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcGovern reveals when he will learn concussion fate

West Coast star Jeremy McGovern has revealed when he will learn his fate from the AFL’s concussion panel and if he can continue his illustrious playing career.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong star Bailey Smith (c) has had a sit down with AFL chief Andrew Dillon. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats coach plays down returning star's meeting

Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.

Anna Harrington

Tom McCarthy will cap off a remarkable rise to the AFL when he makes his debut on Sunday.

AFLCommentsPremiumFormer coach on Eagles debutant’s rapid rise to the big time

West Coast mid-season recruit Tom McCarthy’s amateur coach admits he never thought his star player would become an AFL footballer.

Mitchell Woodcock

After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year’s semi-final to Brisbane, don’t try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.

AFLVideoPremiumTaylor wants ‘revenge and redemption’ for Lions’ finals KO

After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to Brisbane, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.

Jo Guelas and Murray Wenzel

Max Gawn and Steven May were involved in a fiery post-match confrontation.

AFLVideoCommentsGawn, May earn talking to from Demons coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin sat down with captain Max Gawn and defender Steven May this week, conceding their on-field stoush at the MCG last Monday was ‘not the look we want’.

News Corp Australia

Lachie Blakiston

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles flag ruck backs newest Bomber to soar in AFL

A West Coast premiership ruckman has backed Lachie Blakiston to thrive in the AFL, as the former East Fremantle star makes his debut for Essendon at the MCG on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kysaiah Pickett signing a new seven-year deal with Melbourne is perfect timing for the Demons. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

Joanna Guelas

Nick Riewoldt, Mitch Cleary and Hamish McLachlan were all in hysterics.

HILARIOUS MOMENTVideoAFL commentators lose it over ‘unbelievable’ pre-game moment

‘Can you imagine his WhatsApp group at the moment? They would be merciless.’

Digital Staff

Ross Lyon was not happy with a line of questioning about the low crowd at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night.

SMALL CROWD VideoRoss Lyon burns journo in uncomfortable exchange: ‘Yes or no?’

When the reporter brought up the touchy subject, the prickly coach wanted to make sure he had all the facts.

Cameron Noakes