2021 AFL Draft: Night 1 – Pick-by-pick
THE first night of the 2021 AFL Draft has come to a close, with some eye-catching selections and draft bolters across the evening. In what was touted as an unpredictable draft year stacked with talent, clubs will be leaving happy with their respective hauls; in particular North Melbourne, who grabbed Jason Horne-Francis with the top […]
Eagles soar over Geelong to record 39-point win
DESPITE a scrappy start to the game West Coast found their groove as the match got going, kicking away to a 39-point victory – their highest in history – defeating Geelong last night at Mineral Resources Park 8.5 (53) to 2.2 (14). The loss means Geelong still sit bottom of the ladder with zero wins […]
2021 AFLW Preview: West Coast Eagles
WEST Coast’s inaugural AFL Women’s campaign was hardly a cakewalk, but the Eagles will be hoping for a more competitive effort in 2021 with a year of experience under their belts and some promising additions made to the squad. Set to be led by Emma Swanson once again, the West Australian side has plenty of […]
2020 AFL Draft recap: West Coast Eagles
AFTER entering last year’s draft at Pick 49, West Coast’s night opened all the way back at Pick 52 this time around as the Eagles signal their intent to stay within the premiership window. Three fresh faces entered the elite ranks overall, with some handy versatility and readymade types among the target areas West Coast […]
2020 AFL Draft Preview: West Coast Eagles
WITH the 2020 trade period done and dusted, it is now time for clubs and fans alike to turn their attention to the draft. Between now and draft day (December 9), clubs will have the opportunity to exchange picks until the final order is formed a couple of days out. While the chaos ensues, Draft Central […]
Late bloomer O’Driscoll eyes elite level
ONLY still new to footy Emma O’Driscoll is taking each moment as it comes and enjoying the ride despite being an overager. O’Driscoll was a late bloomer to the sport and has not put a foot wrong since her inception into the game, steadily developing and posing a dominant threat credit to her skill. “So […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Records broken for Optus Stadium AFL debut
WEST Australian football hit the big-time this week as West Coast and Sydney clashed in front of a record crowd in the final game of the AFL’s opening round. The Western Australian Football League (WAFL) season is also set to get underway, as preseason fixtures concluded this weekend. Record Crowd for WA Football Western Australia […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Nic Nat makes long awaited return
NIC Naitanui’s long-awaited return from a knee injury headlined the West Australian week of football with the ruck star returning for East Perth amidst the West Australian Football League (WAFL) preseason. Naitanui returns: West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has made a successful comeback to senior football after playing for affiliate side East Perth in a […]
Western Australia Weekly wrap: Eagles’ alliance continues
East Perth and Eagles continue alliance: Western Australian Football League (WAFL) club East Perth has extended its alliance with the West Coast Eagles for a further three years. The alliance – which has been running since 2014 – automatically rolled over to extend to 2020, after East Perth chose not to initiate a severance act in […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Fremantle snares Next Generation recruit
PREPARATION for the upcoming AFL season and beyond is in full swing for both WA clubs, with Next Generation Academy recruits finalised and the JLT Community Series underway. Fremantle has utilised its Next Generation Academy (NGA) program to recruit highly rated under 18 Jason Carter from Claremont for the upcoming West Australian Football League (WAFL) […]
