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Andrew McQualter says the Eagles will be ready to support Harley Reid.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles ready should Docker look to target superstar Reid

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says they’re better prepared to protect Harley Reid should arch-rivals Fremantle choose to pay the young star extra attention in the western derby.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands’ AFL career is in doubt as a probe into his concerning game against Collingwood begins

HOLLANDS PROBEVideoElijah Hollands probe begins as more alarming vision emerges

The AFL has issued a statement and the players’ union is now asking questions.

Cameron Noakes

Justin Longmuir wants Mason Cox to "bring all of himself" in his Freo AFL debut this weekend. (Trevor Collens/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLUSA swagger time: Mason Cox to make Dockers debut

Former Collingwood star Mason Cox has been thrust into Fremantle's side for Sunday's derby, but Jaeger O'Meara is out after suffering a spooky training injury.

Justin Chadwick

Lance Collard and St Kilda are appealing his ban. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCollard maintains innocence as Saints appeal long ban

St Kilda are taking young forward Lance Collard's nine-game ban for using a homophobic slur to an AFL appeals hearing.

Oliver Caffrey

St Kilda will appeal Lance Collard’s ban.

AFLCommentsSaints stand by Collard, will appeal monster ban

St Kilda will seek to overturn Lance Collard’s massive nine-week suspension as they attempt to clear his name over his use of a homophobic slur.

Jake Santa Maria

The wait is over for Mason Cox with Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir confirming the former Pie will make his Dockers debut against West Coast this weekend.

AFLCommentsCONFIRMED! Mason Cox will make Dockers derby debut

Mason Cox will play his highly anticipated first game for Fremantle during Sunday’s western derby as part of a stacked Dockers team that will also be bolstered by Hayden Young and Michael Frederick.

Craig O'Donoghue and Jake Santa Maria

Josh Lindsay in action.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles defender welcomes huge derby challenge

West Coast draftee Josh Lindsay says he’s loving life at the Eagles despite a rollercoaster start to his AFL career as he prepares to enter the cauldron of the western derby.

Jake Santa Maria

An old-school rivalry set to be dominated by old-school forwards in Docker Josh Treacy and West Coast Eagle Jobe Shanahan.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumOld-school forwards hoping to revive old-school derby spark

An old-school rivalry set to be dominated by old-school forwards. 

Craig O’Donoghue and Samantha Rogers

After two straight losses, Damien Hardwick is plotting a return to winning ways for the Suns. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'We're not there yet': rebuilt Suns search for new high

Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive.

Murray Wenzel

With a clean slate and a host of young stars, West Coast are attacking this derby with a devil-may-care attitude. 

AFLVideoCommentsDevil-may-care Eagles enter derby with youthful air

With a clean slate and a host of young stars, West Coast are attacking this derby with a devil-may-care attitude. 

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle greats Shaun McManus and Michael Walters and West Coast champions Ben Cousins and Mark LeCras reveal their favourite memory from western derbies.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Dockers, Eagles greats reveal their favourite derby memories

Fremantle greats Shaun McManus and Michael Walters, and West Coast champions Ben Cousins and Mark LeCras reveal their favourite memories from western derbies they played in.

Samantha Rogers

The match ups that will decide western derby 62.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe match-ups that matter in blockbuster western derby

Ahead of the 62nd edition of the western derby on Sunday, The West Australian has broken down the key match-ups that will go a long way towards determining whether West Coast or Fremantle earn bragging rights.

Josh Kempton

Elijah Hollands will be given support by his Carlton team after his struggles against Collingwood. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideo'Shattered' Blue feels like he let Carlton down in loss

Carlton will attempt to support "shattered" utility Elijah Hollands after a concerning performance in the Blues' close defeat against Collingwood.

Oliver Caffrey

Jake Kolodjashnij has battled a series of injuries to return for Geelong and play his 200th game. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGeelong milestone man thought he was cooked

Jake Kolodjashnij has put a frustrating run of injuries behind him to chalk up a significant AFL milestone alongside Geelong premiership teammate Mark Blicavs.

Shayne Hope

Elijah Hollands (R) was a “shattered” figure post game, according to Carlton coach Michael Voss. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumVoss addresses ‘shattered’ Hollands

Elijah Hollands was “pretty emotional” following a severe lack of match involvement against Collingwood, prompting Carlton coach Michael Voss to console him post-game.

Tyler Lewis

Nick Daicos was immense in his 100th match, leading Collingwood to a five-point win over Carlton. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDaicos milestone magic serves up ton of pain for Blues

Carlton teenager Talor Byrne has missed an after-the-siren goal that would have secured a draw against arch-enemies Collingwood at the MCG.

Oliver Caffrey

Caleb Serong will stand alone atop the legendary list of Glendinning-Allan medallists if he claims the award for a fifth time.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers’ first derby medallist backs Serong to break record

Caleb Serong will sit atop the list of Glendinning-Allan medallists if he claims the award for a fifth time — and the Docker who won the award in their first win over the Eagles is backing him to do so.

Josh Kempton

Can Andrew McQualter and West Coast's midfield help take down the Alex Pearce-led Dockers in the derby?

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XAVIER ELLIS: What Eagles must do to be competitive in derby

What’s the key to a strong showing on Sunday? Xavier Ellis takes us through three things Freo need to notch another win, and three things the Eagles must do to give themselves a chance of an almighty upset.

Xavier Ellis

Tom Morris will make his Seven debut this weekend.

AFLCommentsMorris on ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of 7 network debut

One of the most respected voices in the media landscape will make his Channel Seven debut, with Tom Morris officially joining the network’s AFL and cricket stables.

Jake Santa Maria

Mason Cox and Sean Darcy.

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DOCKERS TEAM BREAKDOWN: Derby could end ruck debate

After a seemingly-endless debate, the solution to Fremantle’s ruck conundrum will be closer to becoming clearer in Sunday’s western derby.

Josh Kempton

Jaeger O’Meara has revealed the gruesome toll of his latest unlucky injury setback.

AFLVideoCommentsO’Meara reveals gruesome toll of facial fractures

Jaeger O’Meara has revealed the gruesome toll of his latest brutal injury setback.

Aaron Kirby

Could Milan Murdock spend time on ball to help out the Eagles’ undermanned midfield?

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EAGLES TEAM BREAKDOWN: The ‘break glass’ midfield option

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter faces difficult decisions around the make up of his midfield, but the answer could be Milan Murdock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jordan Dawson will miss Adelaide's game against St Kilda following the tragic death of his brother. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDawson to miss Crows clash after family tragedy

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson will be given as much time off as he needs following the death of his brother and will miss the Crows' clash with St Kilda.

Oliver Caffrey

Fremantle Dockers players during a training session at ARC in Fremantle. Mason Cox during training.

AFLCommentsCox poised to make Dockers debut as Young return confirmed

Mason Cox appears poised to make his long-awaited debut for Fremantle in Sunday’s blockbuster western derby after being named on an extended bench, while Hayden Young’s return has been locked in.

Josh Kempton