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Number One pick Willem Duursma is presented his jumper by Harley Reid.

AFLVideoComments‘Be yourself’: Harley’s advice for new Eagles draftees

West Coast star Harley Reid has backed the bumper new crop of draftees to settle in quick and have an instant impact at the Eagles.

Jake Santa Maria

Fred Rodriguez has declared his childhood love for Fremantle is over.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Freo don’t want me’: Eagles draftee’s whack for the Dockers

West Coast draftee Fred Rodriguez has declared his childhood love for Fremantle is over after he was overlooked by the club he grew up worshipping. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast draftee Tylah Williams at training on Wednesday.

AFLVideoCommentsHill’s hoist: New Eagle looks to another nest for guidance

Tylah Williams says he will lean on a Norm Smith medallist from another club as he looks to make a splash at West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

The first-round draftees from this year.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumWA Football concede draft issues, plan for improvements

WA Football talent boss Adam Jones has revealed their plans to improve their state program as he concedes they’ve fallen behind non-traditional football states after this year’s draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zac Harding has been invited to train with Fremantle.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumFreo invite ruckman, small forward to trial for final spot

Fremantle’s search for ruck depth has continued with the club inviting an exciting Victorian to train with the club as they look to fill the last spot on their list.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. AFL draft prospect and West Coast Eagles next generation academy product Wes Walley pictured ahead of the draft later this month.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumHere’s Walley, overlooked Eagle invited to train with Blues

Overlooked West Coast next generation academy product Wes Walley has an 11th hour chance to end up on an AFL list after being invited to train at Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast draftee Willem Duursma, Cooper Duff-Tytler and Josh Lindsay at Eagles headquarters.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumNic Nat masterclass gives Eagles draftees a first day thrill

There has been plenty for new West Coast ruckman Cooper Duff-Tytler to get his head around since the Eagles drafted him last week, but learning from club great Nic Naitanui might’ve taken the cake.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s newest arrivals - including Cooper Duff-Tytler and Willem Duursma - have settled on their jumper numbers.

AFLCommentsPremiumJUMPER NUMBERS REVEALED: See what new Eagles will be wearing

Willem Duursma has chosen a prestigious jumper number at West Coast as some of the club’s new faces decided on what guernseys they’ll wear next season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle recruit Adam Sweid on the night he was drafted to the Fremantle Dockers.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumTop Fremantle draftee opens up on faith and family

Adam Sweid hasn’t stepped into Fremantle’s headquarters, yet he already knows he wants to be more than just a good footballer.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir with mature-age draftee Tobyn Murray and his family.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumThe positional switch that made mature-age Murray a Docker

Tobyn Murray credits a decision to move from the midfield and become a dynamic and dangerous forward as the catalyst for him to emerge as the draft shock of 2025.

Mitchell Woodcock

Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler have both declared they’re in it for the long haul at West Coast after being taken with the club’s first two picks in the AFL Draft. 

AFL DraftCommentsTop draftees vow to help fast-track Eagles rebuild

Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler have both declared they’re in it for the long haul at West Coast after being taken with the club’s first two picks in the AFL Draft. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Leon Kickett receives his Fremantle jumper from Dockers development coach Chris Mayne.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumPickett declares Freo ‘perfect’ for him after Eagles axing

Leon Kickett conceded he was disappointed when he lost his place in West Coast’s academy program, but says landing at Fremantle is ‘perfect’ for him.

Mitchell Woodcock

Toby Whan and Ryda Luke.

AFL draftPremiumDockers’ NGA duo eager to make the most of rookie chance

New Fremantle category B rookies Toby Whan and Ryda Luke are eager to embrace their opportunity on an AFL list after a nervous wait for confirmation they would be staying in WA.

Ben Smith

Leon Kickett has been drafted to Fremantle.

AFLCommentsLeon to Kickett with Dockers after rookie draft selection

Fremantle have rounded out their draft by adding livewire Swan Districts forward Leon Kickett through the rookie draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fred Rodriguez is now an Eagle.

AFLCommentsEagles snare draft slider Rodriguez with rookie pick

West Coast have snapped up South Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez with the first pick in the rookie draft after he was unlucky to not be picked on Thursday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth product and Collingwood draftee Sam Swadling is delighted to be heading to Melbourne.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFalcon-turned-Magpie delighted to move with best friend

West Perth product and Collingwood draftee Sam Swadling is delighted to be heading to Melbourne alongside his close friend Jacob Farrow — even if they find themselves on opposing sides of a bitter rivalry.

Ben Smith

Cody Curtin is following in his brother Dan’s AFL footsteps.

AFLCommentsPremiumCurtin follows brother’s footsteps as Lions come calling

After being drafted by reigning premiers Brisbane with pick 43 of the AFL draft, Cody Curtin said his brother Dan — a rising star with Adelaide — was just as excited as he was.

Josh Kempton

Charlie pictured with dad and former West Coast Eagle legend Drew Banfield and mum Amber.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumDraftees’ delight as Saint Charlie continues Banfield legacy

St Kilda draftee Charlie Banfield has credited his father and West Coast Eagles great Drew for helping him deal with the pre-AFL draft pressure and nerves.

Ben Smith and Mitchell Woodcock

Koby Evans is now a Lion.

AFL DraftCommentsNo West Coast, no worries! NGA Eagle stoked to be a Lion

Fresh Brisbane draftee Koby Evans has revealed he was not surprised West Coast Eagles did not match the Lions’ bid for him, and is over the moon to be heading to the reigning premiers.

Ben Smith

Tobyn Murray is heading to the Dockers.

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Freo jag mature-age forward from Cats, commit to NGA rookies

Fremantle list boss David Walls says mature-age recruit Tobyn Murray has taken his game “to another level” this year after developing as a small forward.

Mitchell Woodcock & Josh Kempton

Charlie Banfield with father Drew.

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analysis
AFLCommentsPremium
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Why Eagles missed out on father-son prospect Banfield

West Coast fans had been hoping Charlie Banfield would follow in the footsteps of his dual premiership-winning dad Drew at the Eagles, but it wasn’t to be. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sam Swadling is heading to Collingwood.

AFLCommentsMagpies swoop on Swadling in second round

Collingwood have swooped on West Perth midfielder Sam Swadling with the first pick of the third round in the AFL Draft.

Josh Kempton

West Coast have warded off a bid from Fremantle to pinch academy product Tylah Williams.

AFLCommentsEagles miss out on father-son, academy prospects

West Coast have managed to retain academy prospect Tylah Williams despite an attempt from cross-town rivals Fremantle to steal the dynamic forward - but they missed out on Charlie Banfield and Koby Evans.

Mitchell Woodcock and Josh Kempton

Three more players have landed at the WA clubs.

AFL DRAFTCommentsRECAP: Eagles land Academy product as Dockers go mature

Which young hopefuls will realise their AFL dream on night two of the national draft? After an entertaining first round, we’re back for round two - and beyond. Follow all the action in our live blog!

Samantha Rogers