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Sydney assistant Simon Goodwin will come up against his former team when the Swans play Melbourne. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSwans ace hails Goodwin's influence ahead of Dees clash

Ahead of Simon Goodwin's first showdown against Melbourne, Sydney's Justin McInerney has paid tribute to the influence of the ex-Demons coach at the Swans.

Oliver Caffrey

It was all business and seemingly little pleasure for McLaren's Lando Norris in Miami Gardens. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumMercedes finally beaten for poll by McLaren in Miami

The Silver Arrows have dominated the early races of the F1 season, but a forced five-week break has seen other teams improve their cars for the Miami GP.

Scott Hunt

The epic 2006 AFL grand final featured plenty of massive moments.

AFLCommentsPremiumTHE SIX OF ‘06: Big moments in famous Eagles premiership

The West Australian’s Glen Quartermain looks back on the six biggest moments of West Coast’s famous 2006 grand final victory.

Glen Quartermain

The West Coast Eagles team celebrate victory after the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.

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DANIELS: Notorious and iconic ‘06 flag will always live on

Premiership teams live on forever in the eyes of their own club supporters – but not always to the general footy fan. That West Coast 2006 team is different, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Andrew Embley overcame several injuries to win the Norm Smith Medal in 2006.

AFLCommentsPremiumExtraordinary lengths Embley went to before Norm Smith win

Relive Andrew Embley’s magnificent performance in the 2006 grand final victory as the story was printed in The Sunday Times the following day.

West Coast hold the 2006 premiership cup aloft.

AFLCommentsGLORY DAYS: Relive the epic rollercoaster of the 2006 GF

Relive the highs and lows of West Coast’s legendary 2006 grand final victory over Sydney, as it was printed in The Sunday Times on the day.

Digby Beacham

News. AFL. 2006 AFL Premiership players for the West Coast Eagles Chris Judd and Ben Cousins. Ben interviews team mate Chris about the game for Channel 7 at Crown Perth. Jackson Flindell

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Judd & Cousins reunite in must wath 7 special

They were the star duo behind West Coast’s incredible side in the mid-noughties and nearly two decades after they last played together Ben Cousins and Chris Judd have reunited for a Channel 7 special.

Jackson Barrett

West Coast Eagles 2006 premiership players Mark Seaby, Beau Waters, and Sam Butler pictured at Subiaco Oval, Perth, on Thursday ahead of their 20 year reunion. Carwyn Monck

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Premiership heros reflect on the greatest day of their lives

It was the peak of West Australian sport. And the heroes of it say it was the peak of their lives.

Mitchell Woodcock

Leeds United have kicked further away from the drop zone with a win over already relegated Burnley. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLeeds beat Burnley, Premier League status all but safe

Leeds United have beaten Burnley 3-1 to almost definitely guarantee they will play Premier League football again next season.

Staff Writers

Hyderabad Kingsmen players chair off their matchwinning bowler Hunain Shah in Lahore. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumEmotional Labuschagne leads Hyderabad into PSL final

Marnus Labuschagne has led Hyderabad Kingsmen into the final of the Pakistan Super League after a gripping last-ball win in which Chris Green just fell short.

Glenn Moore

There were few signs of rust as Mitchell Starc took 3-40 in his first bowl since the BBL final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStarc roars back into action as he returns to the IPL

Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets on his first bowl since January's BBL final reviving Delhi Capitals after three successive Indian Premier League defeats.

Glenn Moore

Work has officially begun on the highly anticipated new driving range in Fremantle.

GolfCommentsWork officially begins on $22m Perth golf course makeover

Highly-anticipated works have finally begun as ground broke at Fremantle Public Golf Course earlier this week, making way for a new $22 million golf venue. 

Fraser Williams

Giants’ Sierra Moore during her team’s NBL1 West match against Perry Lakes Hawks last Sunday.

BasketballPremiumWorthington confident, ahead of clash with Tigers

Giants’ women are on the brink of gatecrashing the top-four.

Neale Harvey

Boulder’s Sienna Kinninmont during her team’s Goldfields Football League women’s match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval last Saturday.

FootballPremiumBoulder in last-gasp victory against Diorites

Boulder kicks two last-quarter goals to upset Mines Rovers in the GFLW last weekend.

Neale Harvey

Number one draft picks Willem Duursma and Harley Reid.

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Why it’s time to scrap Father-Son and Academy draft rules

Confusion, calculators and compromises shouldn’t be part of a draft system that was designed to make the AFL fairer. Instead of constantly changing the Father-Son and Academy rules, just scrap them.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kalgoorlie coach Aaron Pacey during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval on April 11.

FootballPremiumKalgoorlie mentor showing faith in youth

Kalgoorlie coach Aaron Pacey has backed his young talent to develop quickly.

Neale Harvey

Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge says he has players' interests at heart when criticising AFL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBulldogs coach Beveridge expands on slamming AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists his stinging criticism of the AFL comes from a pure love of the game at all levels, not any self-interest.

Oliver Caffrey

Brayden Cook (2nd L) is surrounded by jubilant fellow Crows after kicking the winner against Port. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'That's his weapon': Crows hail latest folk hero

Adelaide wingman Brayden Cook is being hailed for his match-winning heroics in a one-point triumph against arch rival Port Adelaide.

Steve Larkin

Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli was joyous after scoring against the Dockers but is carrying an injury. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWestern Bulldogs consider resting sore superstar

After four straight defeats, the Western Bulldogs are wondering whether they can risk resting their wounded star player for a trip to face Port Adelaide.

Oliver Caffrey

Kate McDonald in action on the beam ahead of chasing a place at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

GymnasticsAussie gymnasts chasing golden redemption in Glasgow

Both haunted by their separate 2022 campaigns, Australian gymnasts Jesse Moore and Kate McDonald are hungry for redemption at this year's Commonwealth Games.

Joanna Guelas

New Zealand's Kazuma Kobori is one shot off the lead in the European Tour's Turkish Open. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumKiwi golfer rises in Turkey Open as Aussie slips

Kazuma Kobori is the leading Australasian in the Turkish Open after shooting 68 to move within one shot of the lead.

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Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates beating Arthur Fils to reach the final of the Madrid Open. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSinner breaks Djokovic record to set up Zverev final

The world No.1's unbeaten run goes on as Frenchman Arthur Fils is the latest opponent to be dispatched in Madrid, with Alexander Zverev next up, in the final.

Staff Writers

West Coast have revealed their four inaugral legends

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles immortalise premiership legends

The four founding fathers of West Coast have been immortalised into club history with John Worsfold, Glen Jakovich, Guy McKenna and Peter Matera given the highest honour as inaugural Eagles legends.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hayden Young.

AFLCommentsJL heaps praise on Young: Why we don’t play him at half back

Hayden Young broke the game apart for Fremantle on Friday night and while there’s been calls for him to play in defence, coach Justin Longmuir knows match winners should always play in the midfield.

Craig O'Donoghue