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My StoryHow Tiger was sledged on debut before getting on ground

Before Nick Vlastuin made his AFL debut he would have dreamed of getting his first touch of the Sherrin but he never would have dreamed about getting sledged when he hadn’t even been on the ground yet. He reveals the sledge the welcomed him to AFL.

Nick Vlastuin

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Need a return
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Time for Freo’s recruits to make their mark

In most cases, experienced players Fremantle have recruited from other clubs have not improved - they have gone backwards.

Karl Langdon

Waiting gameBlakely sits in Freo’s midfield queue

Connor Blakely’s absence from Fremantle’s team is due to concerns about the defensive side of his game, according to assistant coach David Hale.

Braden Quartermaine and Craig O'Donoghue

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Why a fifth-straight loss shouldn’t scare Longmuir

As Longmuir attempts to open his account after a fruitless first four games spread over an extraordinary four months, he can do it in the knowledge that some have done it tougher.

Braden Quartermaine

A life that matteredThe tale of WA’s greatest, unknown footy star

He was a stellar AFL player whose life was scarred by racism and alcoholism. This is the redemptive tale of football star Bertram Williams, whose inner strength gave him the courage to keep fighting.

Steve Butler

CourtWinmar and Newman’s dispute settlement revealed

Following St Kilda champion Nicky Winmar’s highly emotional dispute with Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott, new details have emerged on the resolution made to end the conflict.

Fiona Bryne, Alice Coster and Sharon McGowan

Fitting resultCats rejoice but Gazza reaches out to injured Rowell

The Cats have provided club champions Joel Selwood and Gary Ablett the desired result in their milestones game, but it was the injury to rising star Matt Rowell which had tongues wagging.

Scott Gullan

AFLNo excuses as Cats prepare to hit AFL road

As Victorian clubs play their last AFL games in the state for the foreseeable future, Chris Scott says Geelong are up for the challenge of moving interstate.

Anna Harrington

Son of a gunJunior Mainy debuts in dad’s famous jumper

The Mainwaring name has once again graced the WAFL, with 18-year-old Zac booting three goals in the Tigers’ two-point pre-season loss to South Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

AFLSuns' Rowell hurt in AFL clash with Cats

AFL Rising Star Award favourite Matt Rowell has injured his shoulder in the opening quarter of Gold Coast's AFL clash with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

Anna Harrington

Eagles soar‘Air Barrass’ moment helps Eagles banish Qld curse

The Swans were coming, the game was in the balance, the Eagles needed a hero. With West Coast’s stars under pressure, it was left to unheralded defender Tom Barrass to take to the skies and shift the momentum of the match.

Michael Whiting

Turning pointAllen: Win over Swans our 2020 turning point

The 21-year-old said West Coast will head into next Saturday’s clash with cellar-dweller Adelaide with renewed confidence.

Jay Rooney

HamstrungShuey in race against time for Derby

Luke Shuey had been struggling with soreness in recent weeks but coach Adam Simpson said the injury wasn’t related to those problems.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shoulder injuryGold Coast’s star rookie ruled out

The number one draft pick had been in outstanding form in 2020, averaging more than 20 touches a game.

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Yeo’s grunt brings back trademark West Coast

West Coast as a whole, haven’t looked the same. But that all changed around Yeo’s midfield grunt as he took on the Sydney midfield and helped the Eagles surge back into touch with the top eight.

Mark Duffield

Bring it west‘The AFL owes WA’: Premier says we deserve grand final

Premier Mark McGowan has not ruled out WA taxpayers forking out for an AFL grand final in Perth but says the WA Government won’t enter a bidding war to have the iconic event held at Optus Stadium.

Joe Spagnolo

ExclusiveAblett Sr’s tribute to son Gary Jr

Between Gary Ablett Sr and his son Gary there is virtually nothing they have not achieved on the football field, so it might surprise some that Gary Sr is even prouder of another part of his son’s life.

Jon Anderson

Who impressedWho impressed & who didn’t in Eagles’ win

Elliot Yeo dominated in skipper Luke Shuey’s absence, while Jeremy McGovern had a quiet day. Here’s who impressed and who didn’t in West Coast’s win.

Braden Quartermaine

They’re back!Eagles stand tall against Swans

From the moment West Coast lost skipper Luke Shuey to injury at quarter time, the Eagles found the rhythm that has been lacking, beating Sydney 11.11 (77) to 6.7 (43).

Three-word analysisThree-word analysis of every Eagle

Oscar Allen’s statement on return, Tom Barrass bounces back (and flies!) plus a day to forget for a forward. What’s your three word analysis of every Eagle from today’s win?

‘We’re sorry’Apology, six-figure sum ends racism furore

Nicky Winmar has settled his dispute with Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott over comments about the St Kilda champion’s famous jumper lift on the trio’s podcast.

Trade NewsHow will Crouch’s free agency play out?

He was in trade talks last year. Now Brad Crouch is a free agent and his club is set for a long rebuild. What does that mean for his future? Plus, the latest trade buzz from around the league.

Jay Clark and Jon Ralph

Another blowDe Goey charged with sexual assault

The news comes in a horrible week for Collingwood, during which they’ve lost champion defender Jeremy Howe (knee) and have come under fire for Steele Sidebottom’s coronavirus breach.

Oliver Caffrey