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The first West Coast player ever to don the No.51 made quite the impression.

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Eagles find another diamond but also a big headache

The first West Coast player ever to don the No.51 made quite the impression as a ball-using half-back in the narrow defeat to North Melbourne on Saturday, writes Jackson Barrett.

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North Melbourne small forward Paul Curtis has learnt his fate for the dumping tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis.

AFLCommentsRoos forward learns fate for tackle that concussed Davis

North Melbourne small forward Paul Curtis has learnt his fate for the dumping tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Fin Macrae lays a tackle.

AFLCommentsPremiumPleasure and pain: Macrae biding his time as debut awaits

West Coast recruit Finlay Macrae has opened up on the challenge of waiting for an opportunity while watching teammates earn their shot at the top level.

Jack Penniment

West Coast have produced a strong-five week stint headed into the bye.

AFLComments‘Strong evidence’ that we’re on right path: Mini

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared the Eagles are a better team than last year, but they still have a lot of growth in them for the second half of the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast teenager Willem Duursma celebrates with fans.

AFLCommentsMcQualter reveals when Duursma will make injury comeback

West Coast sorely missed No.1 draftee Willem Duursma in their heartbreaking one-point defeat to North Melbourne on Saturday. Coach Andrew McQualter has revealed when the star teenager will return.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has vehemently defended spearhead Jake Waterman after his match-winning shot hit the post in the dying moments of their one-point defeat to North Melbourne.

AFLEagles ‘lucky’ to have Waterman despite woes, says coach

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has vehemently defended spearhead Jake Waterman after his match-winning shot hit the post in the dying moments of their one-point defeat to North Melbourne.

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Nick Larkey consoled Jake Waterman.

AFLVideoComments‘Hate seeing that’: Larkey’s kind act for Waterman

North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey has reacted to his side’s nail-biting victory with a strong act of sportsmanship, consoling West Coast forward Jake Waterman after he missed a game-winning set shot.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarification from the AFL as to why play was allowed to restart before the Eagles were able to replace a concussed player against North Melbourne.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcQualter to seek out AFL after ‘mistake’ costs them a goal

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarification from the AFL as to why play was allowed to restart before the Eagles were able to replace a concussed player against North Melbourne.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast have overcome Swan Districts in a fiery WAFL clash.

WAFLCommentsEagles notch back-to-back WAFL wins by beating Swans

West Coast have backed up their upset win of the season last week against Claremont with a gritty seven-point victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.

Jack Penniment

West Coast’s swingman Jobe Shanahan very nearly inspired them to a win without Reuben Ginbey, but the Eagles have learnt covering for the lion-hearted defender will be anything but easy.

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Shanahan shines but Ginbey’s absence won’t be easy to cover

West Coast’s swingman Jobe Shanahan very nearly inspired them to a win without Reuben Ginbey, but the Eagles have learnt covering for the lion-hearted defender will be anything but easy.

Josh Kempton

Jake Waterman missed a late shot on goal that would have out the Eagles in front.

AFLCommentsDéjà vu! Waterman poster leaves Eagles short again

Jake Waterman’s goalkicking woes haunted him in the worst way with the spearhead missing the match-winning shot in a heartbreaking one-point defeat to North Melbourne on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

A late miss by star West Coast spearhead Jake Waterman proved costly as North Melbourne held on for a one-point win in a thriller at Optus Stadium

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Three-word analysis of every Eagle in Roos thriller

West Coast came close but North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point win at Optus Stadium. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Samantha Rogers

Hamish Davis was concussed in the first term.

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Eagles’ injury ward grows as young gun concussed

Exciting young wingman Hamish Davis will play no further part in the Eagles clash against North Melbourne after he sustained a concussion in the first term.

Mitchell Woodcock

North Melbourne won by one point.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Heartbreak! Eagles fall just short of comeback

West Coast fell agonisingly short of victory after Jake Waterman missed the game-winning shot. Recap all the action from our blog.

Aaron Kirby

Marcus Herbert’s parents Tony and Carolyn are in awe of his resilience.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles debutant’s parents ‘astounded’ by journey to AFL

West Coast debutant Marcus Herbert’s parents Tony and Carolyn cannot help but marvel at the resilience and commitment their son displayed in order to realise his AFL dream, despite years of setbacks.

Mitchell Woodcock

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke says he’s ready for a scrap against ‘fiery bugger’ Harley Reid as they seek redemption for an earlier season loss against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

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‘He’s a fiery bugger’: LDU ready for ‘superstar’ Reid scrap

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke says he’s ready for a scrap against ‘fiery bugger’ Harley Reid as they seek redemption for an earlier season loss against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast fans have blasted a “bitter” Peter Sumich for an unprovoked and targeted public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins.

AFL CommentsPremiumFans blast ‘bitter’ Sumich over bizarre Cousins rant

West Coast fans have blasted Peter Sumich for an unprovoked public attack on Ben Cousins after he praised premiership coach John Worsfold’s elevation into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Samantha Rogers

Bo Allan is happy to head down back amid the absence of Reuben Ginbey.

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Young Eagle puts hand up to ‘play tall’ to fill Ginbey void

West Coast wingman Bo Allan has put his hand up to help out as a key defender if called upon, as the team looks to cover for the loss of injured star Reuben Ginbey.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ryan Maric is set to remain at West Coast on a two-year deal.

AFLCommentsEmerging Eagle set to sign fresh deal

An emerging West Coast utility is set to sign a two-year contract extension to remain at the Eagles until at least the end of 2028.

Mitchell Woodcock

Swan Districts ruckman Nathan Blakely will finish up on Saturday.

WAFL 2026‘Doc’ Blakely signs off as injury strikes Swans

Swan Districts ruckman Nathan Blakely will farewell the WAFL on Saturday, with the Bassendean cult figure to play his final game before he moves overseas.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast must contain the rick battle.

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How Eagles can win Roos bout in Perth

West Coast may be undermanned after injuries but playing an away game at Optus Stadium is already a handy leg up. Here are the three things they need to get right to beat North Melbourne. 

Xavier Ellis

Willem Duursma will miss West Coast’s clash with North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles’ No.1 pick out of Roos clash with injury

West Coast will unveil mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert but have lost No.1 draftee Willem Duursma to an injury for their clash against North Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert.

AFLCommentsEagles to unveil mid-season draftee against Roos

West Coast mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert will make his debut only 19 days after landing at the Eagles on a six-month contract.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jake Waterman has struggled for accuracy this year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Strip it back’: How Waterman can address goalkicking slump

Former West Coast sharpshooter Mark LeCras says wayward Eagles forward Jake Waterman has to let go of the fear of missing to rectify his goalkicking woes.

Mitchell Woodcock