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Dockers midfielder Neil Erasmus had one of the better performances of his career.

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Motormouth Mitch: Time to back in fringe Docker for long run

From the fringe Docker who deserves a regular game to why the Eagles should keep Jeremy McGovern sidelined for one more game, Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the week of footy.

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Brady Hough broke down in an interview with The Sunday Times earlier this season when talking about the emotional toll of the Eagles’ losses.

AFL VideoCommentsPremium‘Long time coming’: Hough opens up on ‘raw emotion’ of win

Brady Hough broke down in tears over the emotional toll of West Coast’s losses earlier this year. That raw emotion came to the surface again when the siren sounded against St Kilda on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

Oscar Allen may not stay a forward.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcQualter: Allen to play where needed after forward return

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) co-captain Oscar Allen’s move back into the forward line may not be permanent, with coach Andrew McQualter saying it will be a week-to-week decision.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jayden Hunt, Liam Ryan and Tyler Brockman celebrate.

AFLVideoComments‘Raw and honest’: Eagles make McQualter proud

An emotional Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) coach Andrew McQualter says they were ‘open and honest and raw’ as they navigated the shock death of premiership Eagle Adam Selwood.

Mitchell Woodcock

Current Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) players are backing the push for a mental health round.

AFLCommentsEagles players back push for AFL mental health round

Current Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) players are backing the push for a mental health round in the wake of the tragic loss of Adam Selwood.

Aaron Kirby

Oscar Allen and Harley Reid celebrate the win.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘More than just footy’: Oscar’s emotional response to win

Oscar Allen has praised the Eagles community for their support on a day that was “more than just footy for us”, with the co-captain stressing the importance of mental health amid a difficult weekend.

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The Eagles after their win.

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Nothing ‘Mini’ about coach’s first win in charge of Eagles

Andrew McQualter may have been the most relieved person inside Optus Stadium as he earned his maiden win as Eagles coach - and it was the result the club needed after one of the saddest weekends in its history.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid burst the game open in the second quarter.

AFLVideoCommentsSelwood spirit drives Eagles to first victory of 2025

Adam Selwood would be smiling down on his beloved Waalitj Marawar (West Coast), who honoured his memory with an emotional 28-point victory over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda).

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Brady Hough and teammates celebrate.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTHE DROUGHT’S OVER! Three-word analysis of every Eagle

After 281 days, the Eagles at last have a victory! As Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) finally snapped their losing streak with a 28-point win over St Kilda, here’s how we assessed every player in three words.

Chris Robinson

Harley Reid celebrates his goals this year and last year in Sir Doug Nicholls Rounds.

AFLVideoCommentsWATCH: Reid sets Optus alight with second-quarter surge

What is it about Harley Reid wearing the Eagles’ Indigenous strip that produces highlight majors?

Chris Robinson

Eagles players linking arms and paying tribute to Adam Selwood.

AFLComments‘Sorely missed’: Eagles players, fans stop to honour Selwood

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) players and fans have paid tribute to Adam Selwood, with the club’s clash against St Kilda at Optus Stadium set against a backdrop of grief and sadness.

Chris Robinson

The Eagles have paid video tribute to Adam Selwood.

AFLCommentsEagles commemorate Selwood with tribute video

West Coast have commemorated the career of late premiership star Adam Selwood with a tribute video of his best moments as an Eagle.

Aaron Kirby

The Eagles are in sight of victory.

AFLVideoCommentsRECAP: Eagles snap 281-day winning drought against Saints!

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) produced a spirited win on an emotional day against Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) after the sudden passing of Adam Selwood. Recap all of the action from our blog.

Aaron Kirby

Tyler Brockman is playing on instinct in midfield.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagle Brockman given license to shine in midfield move

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) forward Tyler Brockman has revealed that coach Andrew McQualter has given himself and Liam Ryan free rein to play on instinct in their move to the midfield.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lloyd Meek dominated against West Coast.

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Hasleby: How the Eagles should look to find the next Meek

One club’s trash is another’s treasure and Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) should be thinking exactly this when it comes to their pursuit of finding a ready-made ruckman to add to their list, writes Paul Hasleby.

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Brady Hough has spent time in midfield and even forward this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumBrad sees Brady’s future as a small-forward stopper

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) great Brad Sheppard says young Eagle Brady Hough’s increased midfield time can only be a good thing — but still thinks he is best as a defender.

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Adam Selwood’s fundraising campaign has received a groundswell of support following his passing.

AFLVideoCommentsDonations pour in for Selwood’s run for a reason charity

Adam Selwood’s campaign to raise money for mental health received a groundswell of donations on the day of his death, just a week before he was supposed to complete a charity fun run. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Adam Selwood was understated, but he was never undervalued.

AFLVideoPremiumThe ultimate Eagle: Remembering Selwood’s West Coast life

Adam Selwood was understated, but he was never undervalued. And premiership teammates will tell you he was a key member of one of the greatest modern-day midfields. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Adam Selwood has died age 41

AFLSelwood’s life in pictures following tragic passing

187 games, a premiership winner, and plenty of heart as we look back at West Coast great Adam Selwood’s best moments following his tragic passing at age 41.

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Tributes have poured in from the AFL community after the sudden death of premiership Eagle Adam Selwood.

AFL Tributes pour in after death of premiership Eagle Selwood

Tributes have poured in from the AFL community after the sudden death of premiership Eagle Adam Selwood.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast have paid tribute to Adam Selwood.

AFLWest Coast pay tribute to Adam Selwood

West Coast have paid tribute to Adam Selwood in the wake of the news of the 41-year-old’s tragic death on Saturday.

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Adam Selwood has died aged 41.

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Eagles premiership star dies months after twin’s passing

West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has passed away, just three months after the tragic loss of his twin brother Troy. 

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Harley Reid is frustrated by the number of free kicks he’s conceded this season.

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Is Harley being umpired harshly? All 26 free kicks reviewed

Harley Reid has conceded the most free kicks in the AFL this year and is clearly frustrated by the umpiring. So is he being treated unfairly? The West’s Craig O’Donoghue reviewed every free kick to find out.

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Tyler Brockman, Tyrell Dewar, Coen Livingstone, Liam Ryan, Malakai Champion and Tim Kelly in Waalitj Marawar's (West Coast's) First Nations jumper.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe special connection Brockman has for First Nations design

When Tyler Brockman runs out for Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) against Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at Optus Stadium he will do so with his twin daughters firmly by his side.

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