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Patrick Cripps put in a vintage performance to win the battle of the superstar No.9’s at Marvel but the Blues captain still had plenty of praise for his West Coast rival.

AFLCommentsWhy Cripps ‘loves’ Reid after No.9’s clash

Patrick Cripps put in a vintage performance to win the battle of the superstar No.9’s at Marvel but the Blues captain still had plenty of praise for his West Coast rival.

Jake Santa Maria

Harry Edwards is still in limbo.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles update after Edwards meets AFL’s concussion panel

West Coast defender Harry Edwards met with the AFL’s concussion panel in Melbourne ahead of their clash with Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended the decision to play prized No.1 draftee Willem Duursma predominantly as a forward.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter reveals why Duursma played forward against Blues

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has revealed why prized No.1 draftee and Rising Star favourite Willem Duursma played predominantly as a forward in their 53-point belting to Carlton.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jagga Smith of the Blues celebrates a goal on the siren.

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Jagga Smith explodes out of blocks to take Rising Star lead

Jagga Smith is a nose in front of Willem Duursma for the Rising Star award after Saturday’s clash.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast have become the latest victims of a resurgent Carlton under interim coach Josh Fraser.

AFLVideoCommentsResurgent Carlton hand lacklustre Eagles the post-bye Blues

West Coast have become the latest victims of a resurgent Carlton under interim coach Josh Fraser, going down by 53 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast were beaten.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles feel the Blues in another Marvel mauling

West Coast were well beaten by Carlton as their horror record at Marvel Stadium continued. Read our three-word analysis here.

Aaron Kirby

Marc Pittonet of the Blues tackles Harley Reid.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Late Blues deluge buries Eagles at Marvel

A disappointing West Coast failed to stop the Carlton train as they went down by 59 points at Marvel. Relive all the action.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast Eagles pictured arriving at Perth Airport. Willem Duursma and Harley Reid.

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DANIELS: Dark days officially over, where do Eagles stand?

Now that West Coast are out of the weeds, how many clubs do you feel are further away from a premiership than the Eagles? I have that number at seven clubs. Here’s why, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

East Perth come from behind to win.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals pluck Eagles in last gasp comeback win

East Perth are knocking on the door of the top four after overcoming 17 AFL-listed Eagles while missing much of their defence and losing premium midfielder Angus Scott before the bounce by five points.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast star Harley Reid celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Move it quick’: AFL great on how Eagles can beat Blues

West Coast have been implored to be ‘aggressive and direct’ with their ball use to put Carlton under pressure and snap the Blues’ good run of form.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast wingman Ryan Maric says the tough times at the club will make the success even sweeter.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTough times will make Eagles success even ‘sweeter’

West Coast wingman Ryan Maric says the tough times will make success ‘sweeter’ for the Eagles, after re-committing to the club on a new deal.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Australian can reveal the severity of the hamstring injury to Tim Kelly after he was sent for scans yesterday.

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REVEALED: When Kelly is set to return from injury setback

The West Australian can reveal the severity of the hamstring injury to Tim Kelly after he was sent for scans yesterday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Carlton are on a hot streak.

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How West Coast can pour cold water on red-hot Blues

Carlton are miraculously charging toward the wildcard round but here’s how West Coast can beat the Blues.

Xavier Ellis

Harry Edwards has sustained three concussions this year.

AFLEdwards ‘confident’ he can play footy again in 2026

West Coast defender Harry Edwards says he’s ‘very confident’ he can play football again this season ahead of fronting the AFL’s concussion panel in Melbourne.

Aaron Kirby

Tim Kelly is out with injury.

AFLVideoCommentsKelly out as young West Coast gun cut again

West Coast will be without midfielder Tim Kelly for their clash against Carlton after he injured his hamstring at training on Thursday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid of the Eagles handballs under pressure from Patrick Cripps.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumYoung guns galore but Blues wary of ‘dangerous’ Eagles

It will be young talent time at Marvel Stadium as an in-form Carlton host West Coast on Saturday but interim coach Josh Fraser admits one player in particular has given him “something to think about”

Samantha Rogers

Stan Wright is set for a stint on the sidelines.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumNot Wright! East Perth continue to be hit by injuries

East Perth’s injury woes have deepened, with star half-back Stan Wright set to miss up to a month with a calf injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Eagles are sweating on scans for midfielder Tim Kelly.

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Key Eagle in doubt for Blues clash amid hamstring scans

West Coast are sweating on the availability of one of their best performers this season. Get the latest here.

Mitchell Woodcock

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Andrew McQualter, Senior Coach of the Eagles addresses Willem Duursma at the break during the 2026 AFL Round 08 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on May 2, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

AFLCommentsPremium‘I don’t care that much’: McQualter on Rising Star battle

All eyes are on this weekend’s showdown between Rising Star contenders Willem Duursma and Jagga Smith - but it’s not a battle that Eagles coach Andrew McQualter is particularly interested in.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Williams will join the defensive line this week.

AFLVideoCommentsMcQualter confirms new role for young Eagle

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has confirmed the Eagles will trial utility Jack Williams as a defender as they look to find depth in their key back stock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Willem Duursma and Jagga Smith are locked in a two-way battle for this year's Rising Star award.

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The Saturday showdown that looms large in Rising Star race

If they remain as evenly-poised in the final two months of the season as they have been throughout 2026, then it’d be tough not to see Saturday’s sole head-to-head showdown as a potential tiebreaker of sorts.

Chris Robinson

Who's got the edge in the Rising Star race: Jagga Smith or Willem Duursma?

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumQuality v Quantity: Rising Star favourites set to face off

This year’s Rising Star race is set to come down to what the judges value more — the quality of West Coast’s Willem Duursma or the quantity produced by Carlton’s Jagga Smith.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jack Williams of the Eagles marks the ball.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhy Eagle can go back to move forward in his career

A West Coast forward has been backed to remodel himself as a defender with a positional switch for the young Eagle on the cards as the team looks to strengthen their stocks behind the ball.

Mitchell Woodcock

The West Coast Eagles have trained at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Pictured - Malakai Champion Justin Benson-Cooper

AFLCommentsPremiumChampion learns fate over alleged nose blow

West Coast forward Malakai Champion has learned his fate over a serious misconduct charge following a WAFL Tribunal hearing on Tuesday night.

Jake Santa Maria