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West Coast Eagles players trained together at Mineral Resources Park in Perth. Brandon Starcevich trained away from the rest of the team.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumACL injury could force Starcevich to miss AFL Origin

High-profile West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich is in doubt to represent Western Australia in AFL Origin next month as he battles an ACL injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams is recovering well after being knocked unconscious. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLComments'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.

Joanna Guelas

Sam Cipriani is set to be in blue-and-gold like fellow Tongala product Harley Reid.

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Harley’s housemate! Eagles recruit Reid’s pal to WAFL side

West Coast have recruited a good friend of Harley Reid’s from his hometown of Tongala to their WAFL side, just months after the star midfielder recommitted to the Eagles.

Mitchell Woodcock

Inaugural Western Australian state-of-origin captain Graham Moss has backed Patrick Cripps (pictured) to lead the Sandgropers to victory.

AFL OriginCommentsPremiumMoss: Cripps will lead WA to historic AFL Origin win

Inaugural Western Australian state-of-origin captain Graham Moss has backed Patrick Cripps to lead the Sandgropers to victory against Victoria at Optus Stadium next month.

Mitchell Woodcock

The former Victorian captain and now chairman of selectors also said young gun Harley Reid is might not play in the sell-out clash.

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Garry Lyon laughs off Jakovich’s State of Origin comments

The former Victorian captain also said young gun Harley Reid might not be needed in the sell-out clash.

Joe Spagnolo

Sydney star Taylor Adams has been knocked unconscious in an incident on Saturday night.

AFLSwans star Adams punched unconscious in nightclub incident

Sydney star Taylor Adams was knocked unconscious and hospitalised after an incident outside a nightclub in the eastern suburbs of Sydney on Saturday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Taylor Adams of the Swans runs the ball during the round 10 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Carlton Blues at SCG, on May 17, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

AFLSydney Swans player knocked unconscious outside hotspot

A Sydney Swans star has been knocked out during a late night confrontation with two others outside a popular nightspot. 

Peta Rasdien

Swans veteran Taylor Adams was treated in hospital after an alleged assault on Saturday night. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was allegedly punched in the face following an argument with two men, NSW Police say.

Joanna Guelas

Jordan Clark of the Dockers runs with the ball.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo’s ‘natural progression’ will keep Dockers in contention

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark says the team can be a serious contender this season without “reinventing the wheel”.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is out of contract next year.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe three non-negotiables McQualter must do to earn new deal

West Coast are being urged to show faith in rookie coach Andrew McQualter and extend his contract should the Eagles show improvement early in 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Dean Cox won't be overawed by Victoria's deep midfield

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Cox’s message for WA ahead of clash with Vic superstars

West Australian coach Dean Cox will pay a deep Big V midfield due respect in next month’s AFL Origin clash but it won’t stop him leaning on his team’s own strengths.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast have confirmed Tyler Brockman is in hot water for an alleged off-field incident. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLEagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman is due to appear before court after being charged by WA police over an alleged assault, the AFL club has confirmed.

Joanna Guelas

Magpies teammates remain right behind Bobby Hill as his time away from the club continues. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNo pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill continues to remain away from Collingwood, but superstar Nick Daicos wants him to take as much time as he needs.

Oliver Caffrey

Elijah Hewett left training injured on Friday.

AFLPremiumHewett’s injury revealed after going down at training

West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett is the latest Eagle to suffer a pre-season setback after leaving the track in frustration on Friday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

Justin Longmuir talks to his players.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Shock positional change turns heads at Freo

It was impossible to miss the major positional change during Fremantle’s match practice on Friday morning and it led to one of their biggest names kicking multiple goals from the wing.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jake Waterman dominated match sim at West Coast training.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles Training Notes: Waterman looks back to 2024 best

West Coast prepared for a four-day break with a big session including several periods of match simulation at Mineral Resources Park on Friday morning. Here’s what we saw...

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett appears to have sustained a pre-season setback.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagle leaves track in frustration with potential injury

West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett appears to have sustained a pre-season setback, leaving Eagles training early in frustration on Friday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is pleased to be adding to his squad. Michael Klein

FootballPremiumReturning stars add ‘spice’ to the A-League

Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar has praised the influx of Australian players returning from overseas, saying the A-League will benefit.

Marco Monteverde

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Lachie quizzed on marriage fallout as he lands in Perth

The embattled Brisbane Lions player was questioned by The West Australian as he touched down at Perth Airport. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

Caitlin Vinci

Jannik Sinner was in dominant form as he brushed aside Australian hope James Duckworth. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets.

Anna Harrington

Reuben Ginbey is coming off a stellar year for West Coast.

AFLCommentsPremiumMonster Eagles back man backed for surprise Origin call-up

West Coast’s Clay Hall says herculean defender Reuben Ginbey would be deserving of a prestigious call-up to represent Western Australia in AFL Origin next month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Patrick Cripps - Western Australia, poses during the State of Origin portrait session.

AFLCommentsPremiumCripps as WA captain ‘an easy decision’, says coach Cox

Western Australia coach Dean Cox has revealed it was “an easy decision” to appoint Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps as skipper for the upcoming AFL Origin clash in Perth. 

Glen Quartermain and Samantha Rogers

Lachie and Jules Neale are preparing to sell their million-dollar Brisbane home after the Brisbane Lions player was caught up in an alleged cheating scandal.

AFLMarriage going, going and gone: Neales’ mansion for sale

Lachie and Jules Neale are preparing to sell their million-dollar Brisbane home after the Brisbane Lions player was caught up in an alleged cheating scandal.

Kellie Balaam

Jai Newcombe has been appointed as a co-captain of Hawthorn, alongside James Sicily. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

Steve Larkin