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Champion Data statistics have revealed the depth of West Coast’s reliance on Jobe Shanahan and Jake Waterman.

AFLEagles urged to find more forward targets to help key pair

West Coast have been implored to find more avenues to goal before next season to become less predictable as their reliance on dual spearheads Jake Waterman and Jobe Shanahan is exposed.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter at Eagles training. Carwyn Monck

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DANIELS: Eagles must give McQualter a new deal

Bad football clubs panic, they listen to armchair critics but West Coast must remain committed to Andrew McQualter and extend his deal, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Giants coach Adam Kingsley is purely focused on avenging his side’s loss to West Coast in round 10.

AFLKingsley focusing on Eagles amid Greene exit rumours

Giants coach Adam Kingsley has conceded Sunday’s clash with West Coast could be a home farewell for skipper Toby Greene but is adamant focus remains on avenging his side’s loss to the Eagles in round 10.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast have made a bizarre call to rest a first-round draftee.

AFLVideoPremiumEagles make bizarre call to rest first-round draftee

West Coast have made a bizarre call to rest a first-round draftee despite the improving wingman making the trip east with teammates on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid and Willem Duursma.

AFLEagles look set to go unchanged to snap nine-game losing run

West Coast are a strong chance to go into their clash against Greater Western Sydney unchanged after every Eagle who played in the loss to Collingwood flew to Sydney on Friday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

George Gale (left) and Heath Mellody (middle) will join Benji van Rooyen in Claremont’s league side.

WAFLClaremont to give draft prospects debuts against Lions

An injury-hit Claremont have turned to draft prospects Heath Mellody and George Gale to help them lock away a top three spot, handing the pair league debuts for their clash against Subiaco.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid and Ben Cousins

AFLPremiumEagles great Cousins weighs in on Reid captaincy calls

Ben Cousins was only 22 when he was named as co-captain of West Coast so he knows better than most what it is like to be a young skipper. And he’s had his say on whether Harley Reid should be given the role.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jake Waterman has had a tough year in front of goals.

AFLVideoPremiumLegendary forward’s advice for Waterman after year of yips

It’s been a horror season in front of the sticks for West Coast’s Jake Waterman, but one of the greatest forwards of the AFL era has backed him to win the Coleman Medal next year.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFL. West Coast Eagles v Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval in Bassendean. Pictured - Matt Flynn of West Coast.

AFLVideoEagles could recall former Giant for GWS clash

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn is a chance to play his first game since round four after being included in the 26-man squad to take on Greater Western Sydney at ENGIE Stadium on Sunday.

Harley Reid of Vic Country.

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Harley’s ex-coach: Why I made him my captain

Harley Reid’s elite junior coach has endorsed the West Coast midfielder as a future AFL captain, recalling the leadership traits he displayed from an early age.

Glen Quartermain

Mia Russo will make her AFLW debut

AFLWNew Eagles set to fly against Giants in season opener

A new season will bring plenty of fresh faces at West Coast, with the Eagles set to unveil five club debutants for their round one clash against GWS.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter.

AFLVideoPremiumMcQualter ‘pleased’ with senior Eagles despite form drop off

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended the output of his senior players, saying he’s asked them to play different roles to previous seasons to grow the young group.

Mitchell Woodcock

Daisy Pearce is ready for the AFLW season to begin.

AFLWStoppage boost the apple of Eagles’ eye on season’s eve

A year on from their AFLW finals appetiser, West Coast Eagles are hungry for a second bite at the apple in 2026, and coach Daisy Pearce believes there is a recipe to move them up the food chain.

Ben Smith

Angelique Stannett of the Dockers and Charlotte Thomas of the Eagles pose during the 2026 AFLW Captains Day at Marvel Stadium.

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LAIDLEY: Our AFLW sides on a finals collision course

There may not be a lot that separates our West Australian teams, with Fremantle and West Coast are both in the fight for AFLW finals, as Danielle Laidley forecasts their fortunes for the 2026 season.

Danielle Laidley

West Coast star Jack Graham has struggled this year.

AFLVideoPremiumSenior Eagles on notice as damning stats show output slump

West Australian football great Paul Hasleby says several West Coast’s senior players face a crucial 18 months as exclusive Champion Data statistics reveal the drop off of their leaders’ output in 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s Harley Reid is cut from the same captain’s cloth as John Worsfold, says Mick Malthouse.

AFLVideoPremiumMALTHOUSE: Show faith in Harley and make him captain

I had full faith in a 22-year-old John Worsfold to take over the reins from Steve Malaxos, and John never let us down. He and Harley Reid are of the same ilk, writes Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

West Coast Eagles AFLW stars Bella Lewis, Georgie Cleaver and Lucia Painter pictured ahead of their season-opener this weekend. Ian Munro

AFLWPremiumCan young Eagles take another step after breakthrough year?

After a breakthrough finals campaign last year, expectations have been raised again for West Coast ahead of AFLW great Daisy Pearce’s third season at the helm. 

Samantha Rogers

Harley Reid talks to Reuben Ginbey.

AFLVideoPremium‘Definitely a future captain’: Ginbey backs in Harley

West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey has no doubt Harley Reid will be a future Eagles leader, though he revealed the one box both he and Reid had to tick before stepping up to the plate.

Jake Santa Maria

Elliot Yeo in action.

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What’s next for Elliot Yeo? Star Eagle reveals plan for 2027

Plenty of people are talking about what Elliot Yeo should do next season and now the premiership winning Eagle has revealed precisely what he is thinking about his prospects in 2027.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast greats have urged the Eagles to appoint Harley Reid as captain.

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‘Beige’ Eagles urged to be bold and appoint Harley captain

West Coast has been implored to step out of a ‘beige’ era and make a bold statement by appointing Harley Reid as captain next season.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid of the Eagles celebrates a goal.

AFLVideoEagles will ‘manage’ Harley but expect him to face Giants

After a bruising performance against Collingwood, West Coast will be cautious with Harley Reid but have cleared the star Eagle of any serious injury.

Jake Santa Maria

Harley Reid has impressed Cooper Duff-Tytler with his leadership.

AFLVideoPremiumInspiring for all of us: Young Eagle on Harley’s leadership

Harley Reid’s leadership is the talk of the town after coach Andrew McQualter raised him as a future captain, and one of the club’s elite youngsters has heaped praise on the star midfielder.

Craig O’Donoghue

Brandon Starcevich in action against the Pies.

AFLPremiumHigh risk, high reward: Why Eagles will stay aggressive

Brandon Starcevich admits West Coast have been their “own worst enemy at times” with high-risk kicks that result in turnovers, but will continue taking them on after a mid-season decision to be more aggressive.

Chris Robinson

Subiaco coach Jarrad Schofield is set to face the WAFL tribunal.

WAFLPremiumSchofield to face tribunal after confrontation with umpire

Subiaco coach Jarrad Schofield has been summoned to face the WAFL tribunal after a post-match confrontation with an umpire in the wake of last weekend’s loss to his former club West Coast.

Chris Robinson