AFL

Tight lippedSwans tell AFL scouts: Personal info off limits

Swan Districts have sent a letter to all 18 AFL clubs warning them against asking questions about the character of their draft prospects.

Mark Duffield

opinion
opinion
Hit and miss
opinion
Will the real De Goey please stand up?

We know what Jordan De Goey’s best looks like. But it is not just how well you play. It is how often you play well.

Mark Duffield

Not overRuck shortage keeps AFL flame flickering

Swan District’s Corey Gault appears as the most likely West Australian replacement for Jarrod Witts, should Gold Coast want to use the mid-season draft to replenish their ruck stocks.

John Townsend

AFLSaints chasing fast start against Tigers

St Kilda have been slow starters in the AFL's opening month and coach Brett Ratten says that needs to change ahead of a huge clash with Richmond.

Anna Harrington

Tim’s the targetEagles’ elimination final nemesis back again

Collingwood’s master plan to defeat West Coast has been revealed, with tagger Levi Greenwood boarding an early flight to Perth tonight.

Catherine Healey

AFLCross-code star announces AFLW retirement

Sharni Norder, who fame found on the netball court before leaving her mark on the AFLW, has announced her retirement.

AAP

On trackStar Docker pencils in return date

Luckless Fremantle defender Alex Pearce has taken a big step towards a return for the Dockers this season.

Catherine Healey

Big criticism‘He’s virtually useless’: Nic Nat’s flaw exposed

Footy commentator Karl Langdon has gone bang! The former Eagle says Nic Naitanui needs to lift if West Coast are going to have an impact in 2021.

Catherine Healey

Eagles debutJako: It’s time to let the ex-Lion loose

Glen Jakovich has called for the Eagles to unleash prized recruit Alex Witherden in Friday’s crucial clash with Collingwood at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

analysis
analysis
The Economist
analysis
Next four games crucial for misfiring Eagles mids

West Coast is the only team in the league which doesn’t have at least one midfielder inside of the top 150 ranked players.

Ryan Buckland

Heavily backedTipsters believe Eagles will bounce back

All 24 of The West Australian’s expert tipsters have backed West Coast to rebound from their shock loss to St Kilda and get the better of Collingwood on Friday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Speculation mountsGarlick: Cerra’s got a contract on the table

Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick says contract talks with midfielder Adam Cerra are “progressing really well” amid speculation a high-profile Victorian club is circling.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLSaints to ponder Martin AFL tag: Ratten

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten will consider sending a hard tag to Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in their crunch AFL clash.

Anna Harrington

NTFL Team of the YearNTFL 2020-21: Men’s team of the year midfield

THE NT News has chosen its best men’s side from players in the NTFL. Today we select our midfield. Find out WHO MAKES OUR BEST SIDE here

GREY MORRIS and NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

FootballLSWFL: 2021 Team Preview

Taking a look at the seven Lower South West Football League clubs and where they stand ahead of the highly anticipated 2021 season.

Josh Sunderland

Different takeHow Freo talls changed J-Lo’s mindset

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says his thoughts on the Dockers’ structure were challenged after his experiment with the land of the giants worked in his favour.

Mitchell Woodcock

ExclusiveTrailblazing concussion test to protect young footballers

Victoria’s biggest junior footy league will implement a revolutionary concussion test that will keep players safe like never before.

Peter Rolfe

In the mixLongmuir: Lobb’s a chance to face Crows

Rory Lobb is a chance to make a shock return to Fremantle’s AFL team on Sunday against Adelaide after recovering more quickly than expected from a pre-season knee injury.

Mark Duffield

Good signsTRAINING NOTES: Star big man puts foot forward

Rory Lobb appears on track to return to action ahead of schedule after a lively 90-minute training session at Fremantle headquarters.

John Townsend

Devastating picturesEagles star shares old family home’s destruction

The family of West Coast forward Jamie Cripps is one of a number in Northampton that have lost their homes after Cyclone Seroja swept through on Sunday night.

Mitchell Woodcock and Mark Duffield

Defensive dramasMcGovern: whole team, not backline to blame for loss

Jeremy McGovern says the entire team, not just the back six, has to take the responsibility for the second half fade out that saw them cough up eight unanswered goals to St Kilda on the weekend.

Mark Duffield

AFLSwans, Giants enter derby with back issues

GWS are confident defenders Sam Taylor and Lachie Keeffe can help curb the influence of superstar Lance Franklin in the 20th AFL Sydney derby.

Rob Forsaith

AFLNorth lose McDonald for 10 weeks in AFL

North Melbourne's injury-plagued vice-captain Luke McDonald will miss at least 10 weeks of the AFL season because of a torn pectoral muscle.

Steve Larkin

AFLCrows' AFLW captain's grand final agony

Adelaide's AFLW captain Chelsea Randall says she's gutted that the new 12-day concussion rule will force her to miss the grand final against Brisbane.

Steve Larkin