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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

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 watch 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
Flag heroes 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

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

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

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

Hayden Young was magnificent in the middle for Fremantle.

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Superstar Dockers settles debate over best position

Let the evidence of Friday’s win over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium show: Hayden Young is a midfielder and NOT a half-back, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

Injury-plagued Hayden Young (2nd r) was classy for Fremantle as they beat the Western Bulldogs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDockers reach seventh heaven as Dogs fall short

Injury-prone Fremantle star Hayden Young has lit up Marvel Stadium, propelling the Dockers to a thrilling 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Oliver Caffrey

Josh Treacy copped some friendly fire from Andrew Brayshaw.

AFLTreacy cops MORE friendly fire in Brayshaw high-five

Fremantle superstar Josh Treacy was the victim of some friendly fire late in his side’s enthralling clash with Western Bulldogs, copping an errant high-five from teammate Andrew Brayshaw.

Josh Kempton

Heath Chapman of the Dockers is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal during.

AFLVideoCommentsSeventh heaven! Dockers make it seven magical wins in a row

Fremantle are in seventh heaven after a come from behind victory over the Western Bulldogs sent them to the top of the ladder and again showed they know how to lift when it matters.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle have won their seventh game in a row.

AFLCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis as Dockers topple Bulldogs

Fremantle have again come from behind to notch their seventh win in a row, overcoming an early deficit to hold on for an 12-point victory over Western Bulldogs. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Docker!

Josh Kempton

WA are set to take on South Australia at Optus Stadium in AFL Origin next year.

AFLCommentsWA to take on new Origin opponent in Perth next year

WA will take on a new opponent in the 2027 edition of AFL Origin, with The West Australian confirming a deal has been agreed for the representative clash to remain at Optus Stadium for the second year running.

Josh Kempton & Jessica Page

Scott Pendlebury is in line to break the AFL’s all-time games-played record against West Coast.

AFLPendles coy on breaking games record against Eagles

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury has remained coy on the prospect of breaking the AFL’s all-time games-played record against West Coast later this month.

Josh Kempton

Justin Longmuir delivered a spirited quarter-time address.

AFLCommentsLongmuir sprays Dockers after slow start against Bulldogs

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir left his side in no doubt on his thoughts to their start in their clash against Western Bulldogs, delivering an old-fashioned spray at quarter-time.

Josh Kempton

The Richmond Tigers Senior coach Adem Yze talks to media at his Optus Stadium press conference. Sandra Jackson

AFLCommentsPremiumYoung talent time: Yze’s Tigers excited by Eagles challenge

Richmond coach Adem Yze believes he has a side that can beat West Coast as the winless Tigers’ bid for a first victory gets more and more desperate. 

Ben Smith

Sam Switkowski of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal.

AFLCommentsFOLLOW LIVE: Freo hold off brave Bulldogs for win No.7

Fremantle make their first trip to Melbourne in red-hot form as they aim for a seventh straight victory against a revamped Western Bulldogs line-up. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Gold Coast star Matt Rowell will miss Sunday's clash with GWS due to an ankle issue. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBrownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has been cut down by injury again just a month after returning from a broken finger.

Justin Chadwick