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Kane Cornes believes Gold Coast are better served by not winning by too much against Essendon to avoid a trip to Perth to face the Dockers.

AFLCommentsSuns should ‘massage’ Wednesday margin to avoid Freo: Cornes

Gold Coast should attempt to beat Essendon by a smaller margin rather than a larger one to avoid a trip to WA to face Fremantle in their elimination final, according to AFL analyst Kane Cornes.

Chris Robinson

Charlie Banfield will play for West Coast’s WAFL side again this weekend.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumSon of a gun to fly with Eagles reserves against Bulldogs

West Coast father-son prospect Charlie Banfield will turn out for the Eagles’ WAFL side for a second time this season after being named on the wing to take on South Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett has emerged as a contender to land at Fremantle.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumDockers among interested clubs for Swans livewire Kickett

Fremantle can be revealed as one of the AFL clubs looking at electric Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett ahead of this year’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont defender Max Minear has renewed interest from Collingwood.

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The West Australian exclusive
Top Tiger Minear still on Collingwood’s radar

Collingwood have renewed their interest in Claremont defender Max Minear as they continue to try to bolster their defence since the retirement of premiership backman Nathan Murphy.

Mitchell Woodcock

A syndesmosis injury will sideline West Coast NGA prospect Koby Evans for the rest of the season.

AFL DraftCommentsGrim injury update for Eagles’ next-gen prospect

Top West Coast Next Generation Academy prospect Koby Evans is facing the possibility of surgery after suffering an injury at the weekend. Get the latest on the setback here.

Mitchell Woodcock

Koby Evans will be sweating on scans for an ankle injury.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagles next-gen prospect sweating on ankle concern

One of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy prospects is sweating on scans to determine the severity of an ankle injury he suffered in the WAFL on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Here's the top prospects ahead of next year's draft.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The six players Eagles could target with pick No.1

One of the country’s top draft experts says West Coast has as many as six options to choose from with their first pick. See who could be on the Eagles’ radar here...

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Next Generation Academy products Tylah Williams and Wes Walley with Eagles assistant coach Jarrad Schofield at training.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Potential Eagles draftee sidelined after training incident

An exciting West Coast Next Generation Academy product has been sidelined with a hand injury he sustained while training with the Eagles this week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett has emerged as a draft bolter.

AFL DraftPremiumSwans goalsneak emerges as draft hopeful

Swan Districts small forward Leon Kickett has emerged as a draft bolter after becoming one of three West Australians to get a late call-up for the State draft combine later this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle midfielder Toby Whan had a day out against East Perth.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo NGA prospect’s MASSIVE day in WAFL colts

Fremantle Next Generation Academy prospect Toby Whan has produced one of the performances of season in the WAFL colts today to put himself in the sights of AFL recruiters.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylah Williams kicks a goal on debut for West Coast's WAFL side.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles NGA prospect set to suit up in WAFL again

West Coast next generation prospect Tylah Williams is set to line up for his second game in the Eagles’ WAFL side after a promising debut.

Mitchell Woodcock

Everything you need to know about our top WA draft hopefuls

AFLCommentsPremiumEverything you need to know about our top WA draft hopefuls

Seven gun West Aussies have been picked to trial at this year’s national draft combine. Here is everything you need to know about all of our top local hopefuls.

James Palumbo

WA captain Fred Rodriguez has been invited to the national draft combine.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumSeven West Aussies earn National Draft Combine invitation

REVEALED: See the list of West Australian AFL hopefuls who have been invited to the National Draft Combine in October.

Mitchell Woodcock

St Kilda Head Coach Ross Lyon couldn’t help celebrate with his superstar.

AFLVideoCommentsRoss the Boss lets loose after historic comeback

Not even the usually bristly Ross Lyon could contain himself as the St Kilda coach partied hard with match-winning star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera after their historic comeback against Melbourne. 

Jake Santa Maria

Top WA draft hopeful Cody Curtin has gone down with injury.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Top WA draft prospect sidelined with leg injury

A top WA draftee is set to be sidelined for the next few weeks with injury after being a late withdrawal from a WAFL colts clash on Saturday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jacob Farrow is one of three WA talents named as under-18 All-Australians.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumClassy defender bolts to top of WA draft board

Classy West Perth half-back Jacob Farrow is firming as Western Australia’s top draft prospect after being one of three Sandgropers named in the Under-18 All-Australian side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Drew and Charlie Banfield.

AFLCommentsPremiumBanfield of dreams! Son of Eagles great to don blue-and-gold

A name synonymous with West Coast is set to return to the club this weekend when a father-son prospect turns out for their WAFL side.

Mitchell Woodcock

The new boss of Western Australia’s football talent has presented the first part of a plan to overhaul and expand the State’s pathways program, which would include matches against WAFL clubs. 

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumBell opens up on bold plan to overhaul WA’s talent program

The new boss of Western Australia’s football talent has presented the first part of a plan to overhaul and expand the State’s pathways program, which would include matches against WAFL clubs. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Charlie Banfield is the son of dual premiership Eagle Drew.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagles to call on NGA, father-son prospects for WAFL trial

West Coast are set make the most of an opportunity to play Next Generation Academy products and father-son prospects in their WAFL side for the first time later this season. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylah Williams is linked to West Coast through the club’s Next Generation Academy.

AFL DRAFTPremiumEagles father-son prospect, NGA product impress for WA

A West Coast father-son draft prospect and a Next Generation Academy product were among the standout performers in Western Australia’s loss to Vic Metro. 

Samantha Rogers

WA's Blake Kelly looks to get clear.

AFL DRAFTVideoCommentsPremiumWA fall to defeat against Vic Metro in disappointing end

Western Australia’s national championships campaign has ended with a disappointing loss, defeated by a dominant Vic Metro on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

WA's Lucas Robinson in action against South Australia.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHeave Ho! Bottom-age Freo NGA prospect named for WA

Lucas Robinson will become the fourth Fremantle next generation academy prospect in the WA under-18 side after being named to take on Vic Metro in their final game of the national championship.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA’s Dale Sutherland looks to get a kick away.

AFL DraftPremiumWA under-18s fall short of Allies upset

Western Australia fell heartbreaking short of upsetting a talent-filled Allies, going own by five points in the dying minutes at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle forward Ryda Luke has been named to play for the WA under-18 championships side.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumWA name spearhead with links to Fremantle for Allies clash

Fremantle Next Generation Academy prospect Ryda Luke has been named for West Australia to take on the Allies in their third game of the Under-18 Championships at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock