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Nate Hepi in action at the 2024 Australian Schools Rugby Championship. Picture: Rachel Wright

Next Gen Wallabies, Brisbane Olympians at schools, nationals rugby

Super Rugby talent ID gurus, coaches and footy scouts will be taking a keen interest in our future Wallabies, Wallaroos and Olympians at the Australian schools and national titles. Guide

Action and fans shots from the Australia Cup Qualifier in Darwin between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar, May 14 2025. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

50+ photo gallery: Action from the Australia Cup Qualifiers in Darwin

Wellington Phoenix have knocked out Brisbane Roar from the Australia Cup in a very testy, and rough clash in Darwin. Re-live the action in our pic gallery and recap here.

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Shai Bolton's first game as a Docker will be against Fremantle

Bolton vs Dockers: Star recruit’s strange start to Freo career

Shai Bolton’s first match since joining Fremantle will be against the Dockers after he was confirmed as one of the latest batch of players to commit to the Indigenous All Stars game.

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Claudia Wright in action for Claremont. Pic: Supplied.

The Wright stuff: ‘Resilience’ instilled in top WA draft prospect

Claudia Wright is one of WA’s most exciting prospects in this year’s draft but she’s also been one of the most injury-hit. The Claremont product opens up to ELIZA REILLY about her cursed run.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Bo Allan of Western Australia leads the team off after the defeat during the Marsh AFL National Championships match between U18 Boys Western Australia and Victoria Country at Revo Fitness Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Most sophisticated in the nation:’ Key findings of WA’s talent review

Western Australia wants to become ‘the most sophisticated and contemporary AFL talent pathway in the nation.’ ELIZA REILLY has the key findings and recommendations of a recent talent review.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Cody Angove and Bo Allan of Western Australia celebrate a goal during the Marsh AFL National Championships match between U18 Boys Western Australia and Victoria Metro at Optus Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Under Kingsley’s wing: WA draftee plots role in Orange Tsunami

GWS’ latest crop of draftees are in the building, ready to help landed the Giants an inaugural flag. West Australia’s Cody Angove says he’s up for the challenge of fulfilling a new role immediately.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Bo Allan of the Eagles poses for a photograph during the 2024 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Light-headed’: Allan’s nervous wait turns into joy

Bo Allan said his ‘jaw dropped’ the moment his name was called out on draft night, capping a stunning turnaround for the Eagles whose decision to trade pick 3 now seems vindicated.

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Josh Treacy is still around a fortnight away from full training as he continues to manage a knee injury. Pic: Fremantle FC

Dockers track watch: The players to look out for as Freo returns

Fremantle’s first-to-four year players have returned to pre-season, kicking off the club’s summer of redemption. ELIZA REILLY reports on all the latest from the track.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos (L) celebrates a goal with teammate Jy Simpkin during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Go west: How North’s WA sell-off will impact 2025 fixture

North Melbourne is poised to sell two home games to Western Australia, including one which will be played two hours from Perth. Here’s what it means for the 2025 fixture.

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Chairman of the Demons Glen Bartlett is seen after the First Semi Final between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Melbourne Demons in Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series at the MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ex-Dees president short-listed for key footy role amid legal disputes

Ex-Dees president Glen Bartlett has been short-listed for a key footy position that could create a delicate political situation given his continuing legal disputes with the AFL and Melbourne.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Daisy Pearce, Senior Coach of the Eagles talks with Lisa Webb, Senior Coach of the Dockers after the match during the 2024 AFLW Round 08 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘So much excitement:’ League bosses back new derby tradition

League bosses believe that they’ve found the perfect home for the western derby after more than 6000 fans watched Fremantle prevail by 23 points over West Coast on Saturday.

Daisy Pearce and Lisa Webb gear up for the 2024 Western Derby. Pic: West Coast

‘Make our mark:’ Why 2024 western derby will be the best yet

Daisy Pearce, set to oversee her first cross-town clash at the helm of West Coast, and her opposite number Lisa Webb will say otherwise. But this is the most consequential western derby yet.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Tunisha Kikoak of the Dockers celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 AFLW Round 06 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Fremantle Oval on October 06, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Undrafted to unstoppable: Kikoak a shining light for Dockers

In one season, Tunisha Kikoak has been forced to replace not only one but two of the Dockers’ greatest-ever AFLW players. But the 19-year-old has taken the pressure and expectation in her stride to emerge as one of the finds of Fremantle’s season.

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Kookaburras player Tom Wickham held hockey clinics with the AOC where his journey began, in Alice Springs. Picture: Hockey NT.

‘Sense of responsibility’: Kookaburra returns home to Alice

A Territory raised Kookaburra and two time Olympian felt a sense of responsibility to return home and give back to the town where his storeyed hockey career began.

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AFL- West Coast Eagles v Adelaide Crows at Patterson Stadium in Perth. pictured - Eagles coach John Worsfold

Eagles legend locks in return as club overhaul takes next step

What’s old is new again at the Eagles, with a club legend making his return as CEO Don Pyke continues his overhaul following the appointment of Andrew McQualter.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Ella Roberts of the Eagles celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the round five AFLW match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and West Coast Eagles at Henson Park, on September 29, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rise of Roberts: The day 15-year-old Ella put her name on the map

Ella Roberts is the talk of the AFLW after a blistering start to 2024. But, as ELIZA REILLY finds out, she was destined for stardom from the moment she dominated a grand final at 15.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Andrew McQualter, senior coach of the West Coast Eagles poses during a West Coast Eagles AFL press conference at Mineral Resources Park on September 30, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

’Let’s fill it up’: McQualter’s lofty goals for Eagles

On his way into the West Coast Eagles’ HQ for the first time on Monday, Andrew McQualter looked at the trophy cabinet’s empty fifth plinth and vowed to waste no time in filling it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Neil Erasmus of the Dockers runs with the ball during the round 24 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 26, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Two actors playing the same role’: Freo’s critical Fyfe-Erasmus query

Neil Erasmus and Nat Fyfe have a few traits in common. But one big difference is the amount of games either played in 2023. With Erasmus dominating the WAFL finals, could that change next year?

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jamaine Jones of the Eagles rues the missed opportunity for the win uring the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles’ list cull begins – and it could be just the start

Three Eagles have been delisted, while Jack Darling has officially asked out. Mark Duffield writes, it’s just the start ahead of the powerhouse club finding its next coach.

Hamish Davis celebrates a goal for Claremont. Pic: Subiaco FC

‘Fyfe-like’ bolter’s breakout final puts AFL recruiters on notice

There’s no better way to announce yourself as an AFL draft contender than kicking four goals in a final like Claremont’s Hamish Davis writes Eliza Reilly.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Adam Simpson, Senior Coach of the Eagles and Harley Reid of the Eagles are seen during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Proud Eagles ‘nuffy’ Simpson says, he wouldn’t even tank for Harley

Adam Simpson says he remains an Eagles fan after being dismissed earlier this year, but dismissed any talk that he would have tanked, even for a Harley Reid.

The Perth Demons are getting a WAFLW team next year. Pic: Supplied.

AFLW alignment shelved as Perth coach outlines WAFLW priorities

Inaugural Perth WAFLW coach Jessica Sedunary will prioritise building a strong culture over poaching players. And that could mean shelving a mooted AFLW alignment, writes ELIZA REILLY.

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Steven King, Brendon Lade, West Coast coach candidates

The Eagles coach hopes bucking ‘big, dumb ruck’ stereotype

That three of the Eagles top choices for senior coach were star ruckmen is no coincidence and completely puts to rest the stereotype that all big men are ‘big’ and ‘dumb’ writes Mark Duffield.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Melbourne assistant coach Andrew McQualter looks on before during the round 24 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Lions boss out of running for Eagles job, ex-Tigers coach firms

After previously showing interest in Lions football manager Danny Daly as their next senior coach, West Coast have outlined a different role for him, as an ex-Tigers interim coach firms.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUG 03: Jarrad Schofield, Interim Senior Coach of the Eagles talks with Don Pyke after the win during the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast SUNS at Optus Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: Eagles’ shortlist for Simpson’s coaching replacement

West Coast’s coaching candidates list is expected to be pruned within weeks, leaving CEO Don Pyke with plenty of big decisions to make about the future of one of the AFL’s biggest clubs.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Nat Fyfe of the Dockers looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Port Adelaide Power at Optus Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Summed up our whole year’: Longmuir reacts to Freo’s shocker

Freo coach Justin Longmuir says Sunday’s heartbreaking defeat to Port Adelaide summed up his side’s season, being in it but not being able to cash in against the AFL’s best.

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Lily Paterson on the move. Picture: Supplied

‘Never expecting it:’ Breakout Swans’ draft wake-up call

It was the wake-up call that inspired Lily Paterson’s breakout WAFLW season. And there was no better person to deliver it than No.1 pick contender Zippy Fish.

SPORT AFL John Todd West Coast Eagles

Brilliant but brutal: WA footy legend fondly remembered

John Todd’s playing career was brutally cut short when he was 18, before a legendary coaching career unfolded in Western Australia. Todd was remembered in style on Wednesday in Perth.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Cooper Moore of WA fends off Finn O'Sullivan of Vic Country during the 2022 AFL U16 Championship match between Vic Country and Western Australia at Metricon Stadium on July 05, 2022 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos)

WAFL Colts: Super Round returns, draft chances crack Top 20

The WAFL Colts season is set to conclude with another Super Round, bringing three games to the same venue. And there were plenty of big performances in round 20.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Emma O'Driscoll of the Dockers is seen after being selected in the 2023 AFLW All Australian team during the 2023 W Awards at Crown Palladium on November 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW star’s ‘anxiety’ after harrowing family concussion saga

One head knock ended Aiden O’Driscoll’s AFL career. But as she was preparing to honour her brother’s legacy, sister Emma was concussed for the first time in her career. She speaks to ELIZA REILLY.

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