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Jaidyn Stephenson trains with Port Adelaide at Alberton on Monday. Picture: Matt Sampson/PAFC

Stephenson wins praise at Port as new Eagle pushes for early debut

Jaidyn Stephenson was running around at local footy last season, but according to potential new teammate Jack Lukosius, you can’t tell. Plus, the breakout star and new draftees impressing at West Coast.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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Luxurious draft hands piles pressure on battling Eagles

The Eagles hold the draft’s golden tickets but face intense pressure to avoid mistakes that could haunt the struggling club for years to come.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Adam Selwood, assistant coach of the Eagles looks on during the 2020 AFLW Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Mineral Resources Park on March 15, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

‘He’s looking over us’: Selwood’s integral role in finals rise

When West Coast were a basket case, some players became fed up and left. But most stayed — feeling indebted to key figures who started the AFLW program. In particular, the late Adam Selwood.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Lauren Wakfer of the Eagles celebrates her goal during the AFLW Round 12 match between West Coast Eagles and Carlton Blues at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

How Eagles’ 1988 inaugural finals side is inspiring Eagles’ W debut

The Eagles’ inaugural finals side trained at Ikon Park ahead of its first decider in 1988. 37 years on, West Coast’s AFLW side will make its post-season debut there – and there are some remarkable similarities between the two.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Dana Hooker & Lucia Painter of the Eagles during the AFLW Round 8 match between West Coast Eagles and Collingwood Magpies at Mineral Resources Park on October 05, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

From basket case to finals? How Eagles built AFLW’s best young list

West Coast had to start again from scratch after butchering its initial list build. But now, the Eagles are the envy of the AFLW with one of the best young cores in the competition. ELIZA REILLY reveals the vision West Coast had for its inaugural list and how its evolved.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Wesley Walley of Western Australia celebrates after kicking a goal 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)

Wes Walley is a draft star. He wants to be anything but hidden

Wes Walley has one of the more unique names in footy. See how he’s grown to love it, what it’s like training with the Eagles and how West Coast’s assistance package could help him land on a list.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: (L-R) Liam Baker, Jack Graham, Harley Reid and Jamie Cripps of the Eagles look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 16 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on June 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Trade or draft? Eagles’ three-step plan to capitalise on concessions

An AFL assistance package is only as good as how you use it. And now that the powers that be have delivered an equalisation boon to West Coast, it’s up to the Eagles to make the most of it.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Aisling McCarthy, Mim Strom, Gabrielle Newton and Orlagh Lally of the Dockers celebrate winning the AFLW Round five match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on September 14, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Backs against the wall, big sister somehow stays on top out west

After suffering a 100-point loss two weeks ago, Fremantle’s AFLW side has bounced back to extend its perfect 7-0 derby record against West Coast.

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From ‘treading water’ to Waverly: How Hawks relit Barrass’ spark

Tom Barrass is a big thinker, and during his final season at the Eagles he realised he wasn’t happy. Now the star Hawks recruit has all the evidence that he made a ‘really great career move.’

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Ella Roberts of the Eagles looks on during the round eight AFLW match between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers at Sullivan Logistics Stadium, on October 19, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Biggest derby yet: Eagles poised to pounce on Dockers’ demise

There’s never been a bigger AFLW western derby. As West Coast attempts to snap a seven-game losing streak, Eliza Reilly reveals the reasons for Fremantle’s dramatic decline this season.

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Staying or going: Skip wants out, so who survives Eagles’ axe?

With co-captain Oscar Allen out the door, seven list changes already confirmed, and trade targets still up for grabs, who is set to survive West Coast’s list overhaul?

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Harley Reid's 2025 season in review

Ill-discipline, spot fires and birds: The six phases of Harley’s 2025

Harley Reid’s new deal at West Coast was the exclamation mark on an ordinary year. After going from the hunter to the hunted, how should we assess the young superstar’s second Eagles year?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Liam Ryan of the Eagles in action during the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Two clubs chase premiership Eagles, but one’s in the box seat

Premiership Eagle Liam Ryan is set on a fresh start in Victoria, requesting a trade with a year remaining on his contract, with one club seen to be in the box seat.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Harley Reid of the Eagles warms up during the round 20 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

The monster offer which convinced Harley to stay an Eagle

Footy’s hottest young prospect Harley Reid’s future has been a talking point since he was drafted. Here are the numbers which convinced him to stay in Perth.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Oscar Allen of the Eagles reacts following the round seven AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, on April 27, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Star free agent concedes Eagles talks have ‘kind of broken down’ in biggest trade hint yet

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has revealed talks with the Eagles have “broken down” over his new deal as an exit looks more and more likely.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Liam Ryan and Tim Kelly of the Eagles share a moment following the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Eagles fans deserve a break after latest year from hell

Thank goodness that’s over. West Coast’s 2025 season has ended not with a bang but with a whimper. ELIZA REILLY looks at what the Eagles can salvage from a listless year.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Jamie Cripps of the Eagles reacts after the final siren during the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Eagles’ 38-year worst confirmed after Swans sign off in style

West Coast’s worst season on record was confirmed by a 67-point loss to Sydney where the wooden spooners conceded 13 of the last 14 goals.

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PERTH , AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Jessica Rentsch and Lucia Painter of the Eagles warm up during the 2025 AFLW Round 01 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Mineral Resources Park on August 14, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Basically sisters’: The star duo deemed the future of the Eagles

There’s something in the water at the Painter and Rentsch household. Two of West Coast’s best in round one, Lucia and Jess are the future of the Eagles’ midfield, and they’re living under the same roof.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Debutant Zoe Wakfer of the Eagles poses with her twin sister Lauren Wakfer during the 2023 AFLW Round 03 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Mineral Resources Park on September 16, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Sibling rivalry: AFLW’s twins willing to ‘kill each other’ on the field

In 2022, there were two AFLW players in the Wakfer family within 30 minutes. Now, twins Lauren and Zoe are two of the vital cogs for Daisy Pearce’s Eagles, all thanks to some twin magic.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles questions a dubious umpiring decision during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘People aren’t watching closely’: Rising Eagle responds to snub

There’s a chance that unheralded defender Reuben Ginbey is leading West Coast’s best and fairest. But his breakout season isn’t worthy of a spot in the AFLPA’s 22under22 squad. Now, the unheralded defender responds to the snubbing.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows celebrates a goal during the round 22 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Finals confirmed after Crows avoid 20-year first

Adelaide nearly had the biggest choke since 2005, with the 18th-placed Eagles threatening to topple the ladder-leading Crows. However, the Crows rallied to hold onto top spot.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 25: The Eagles unhappy after the loss during the 2025 AFL Round 20 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on July 25, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

West Coast’s ‘inappropriate’ draft assistance request: Fair or foul?

The AFL industry is split over West Coast’s pursuit of draft assistance. Do the Eagles deserve it or should they bear the brunt of some recent horrific decisions for a few more years?

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Harley Reid of the Eagles warms up during the round 20 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Harley prepared to sign at Eagles — on one major condition

As Harley Reid adjusts to life in Perth, the young superstar is willing to stay at the Eagles, but only on one condition which would make him one of footy’s highest-paid stars.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Maurice Rioli of the Tigers looks on after a goal during the round 19 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Reprogrammed Rioli: From VFL to Richmond’s new ‘Superman’

Maurice Rioli’s career seemed at the crossroads in round 11, before another stint in the VFL changed the electric small forward. Now, he’s one of footy’s great forward menaces.

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