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RACING THE CLOCKHamstrung Barrass set to miss again against Demons

West Coast are juggling multiple judgment calls on when to bring back players from injury, as they aim to continue the AFL’s longest current run of finals appearances.

Braden Quartermaine

CLUB HEARTBREAK Premiership Eagle forced to retire after concussion battle

West Coast premiership forward Daniel Venables has announced his retirement, more than two years after suffering a serious brain injury in an AFL game.

Braden Quartermaine

Under fire VideoPremiumYeo: Blame West Coast players not Adam Simpson

Elliot Yeo has implored critics to question the playing group instead of taking aim at Adam Simpson as Yeo himself came under the microscope for a poor effort against Collingwood.

Eliza Reilly

Two-match banVideoViney’s OUT! Star Demon to miss Eagles clash

Jack Viney tried to argue he acted in self-defence when he pushed his elbow into the throat region of Suns opponent Sam Collins. But the AFL Tribunal disagreed, hitting him with a two-game ban.

Catherine Healey

Round wrapVideoThe Game Extra: Freo fight for finals, Eagles struggle

Fremantle may have sent the skipper for season-ending surgery, but the Dockers have showed there is life without Nat Fyfe.

Staff reporters

WINGS CLIPPEDPremiumEagles’ season ‘nothing short of disappointing’: Nisbett

In a letter to West Coast members, CEO Trevor Nisbett has promised the club will ‘get to the root’ of on-field issues at the Eagles, as the once-premiership favourites risk missing finals in 2021.

Craig O’Donoghue

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Eagles sweat on injured trio

West Coast held a short training session at Mineral Resources Park this morning with the team split into three groups, but were still in recovery mode.

Craig O’Donoghue

Apology grantedPremiumEagles star reveals he apologised to Hurn after 300th game

After a horrible performance in Shannon Hurn’s milestone match, pressure is mounting at West Coast and Dom Sheed has admitted he took it upon himself to apologise to the premiership captain.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sorry, BungaVideoEagles apologise to Hurn for 300-game flop

It was meant to be a celebration of Shannon Hurn's 300-game AFL milestone but last week's heavy loss to Collingwood ended up being a nightmare for West Coast.

Justin Chadwick

Dockers/Eagles odds? PremiumRun Home: How thrilling race for the eight could finish

It’s mathematically possible for the 13th-placed side to still make the finals. So who makes the eight from here? We analyse all the contenders to deliver the verdict.

CHRIS CAVANAGH

‘Sold the farm’Cornes: Ageing Eagles got Kelly trade wrong

The West Coast Eagles should never have “sold the farm” for midfielder Tim Kelly, with commentator Kane Cornes warning the club “got it wrong”.

Catherine Healey

Ban loomingVideoStar Demon’s throat attack sent straight to tribunal

Demons star Jack Viney will have to plead his case to the AFL tribunal if he wants to play against West Coast this Monday.

Jasper Bruce

Selection tableVideoPremiumNo gold pass: Will Eagles stars pay the price?

West Coast have shown enormous faith in senior players after big losses but that faith is starting to waver after another thumping.

Craig O'Donoghue

Apology demandedPremium‘What a disgrace’: King slams Eagles for effort in Hurn’s 300th

West Coast stunk it up in Shannon Hurn’s 300th game and David King has demanded the players apologise to him for ruining the milestone.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fixture shake up CONFIRMED! Eagles face Demons under Monday night lights

West Coast’s clash with Melbourne is set to be moved from Saturday to Monday night, with the Demons flying into WA today to begin a week-long quarantine stint. 

Samantha Rogers

The TacklePremiumCerra trade could ‘turbo-charge the Tigers rebound’

Richmond’s season might be shot but there were signs on Sunday we shouldn’t write the Tigers’ obituary just yet — and one was playing for the opposition.

Jon Ralph

Fans outragedMatagarup Bridge lit up in Eagles colours after Freo win

Fremantle fans leaving Optus Stadium last night were left bewildered after the Matagarup Bridge was lit up in West Coast colours. 

Samantha Rogers

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West Coast zombies stuck in an identity crisis

Government support packages on the back of the coronavirus pandemic have created thousands of what are known as zombie businesses. West Coast are shaping as the AFL’s zombie finalist.

Braden Quartermaine

Amateur error Premium‘Worst loss of the season:’ Cornes slams pathetic Eagles

Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has declared West Coast’s 45-point loss to Collingwood their ‘worst’ loss for the season with a failure to execute a football fundamental largely to blame. 

Eliza Reilly

WAFL statementPremiumConsistency the key for Nelson’s recall hopes

West Coast defender Jackson Nelson has put together a couple of big games since losing his spot in the AFL side.

Jordan McArdle

EAGLES RATINGSPremiumEvery West Coast player rated in loss to Pies

Nic Naitanui recognised for elite ruck work but it was the same old story for misfiring Eagles with classy midfielders unable to have an impact against Collingwood.

John Townsend

AFL watchPremiumWhich WAFL Eagles are pushing for a senior call up?

West Coast’s WAFL side enjoyed their fourth win in six matches with plenty of their 10 AFL-listed players having a big impact. Here’s how they fared.

Jordan McArdle

Game plan pain‘Slow’, ‘safe’ Eagles blasted as woeful game plan exposed

West Coast have been labelled “an average footy side” after their embarrassing 45-point loss to Collingwood, with calls for coach Adam Simpson to immediately throw out their game plan.

Catherine Healey

Hurt for HurnPremiumSimpson still finals-focused after Pies punishment

West Coast have been described as insipid, embarrassing and not worthy of being a top-eight team after a horrific first half led to a 45-point loss to Collingwood at the MCG.

Craig O'Donoghue