Jake Waterman wins the endurance test from Andrew Gaff for the fifth years and beyond. Seriously impressive from the forward who missed part of last year with a serious illness.
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West Coast's WAFL side has just lost by 129 points to Subiaco. Takes their average losing margin to exactly 100 points from nine games this season. Injury issues aside, this is an issue for the
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and it's integrity.
โWest Coast was always the place I wanted to (go) โฆ they were the ones who really excited me and the club looks like itโs heading in an exciting direction. I am so excited to get over there.โ
Loch Rawlinson after being drafted as a rookie.
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Nic Naitanui is heading to Melbourne where he is expected to present guernseys to West Coast draftees. Could he be about to hand over the No.9 to Harley Reid?
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Jarrad Schofield took Subiaco to three flags, five grand finals and 98 wins in 130 games in only six seasons. He now has seven games to show he should be the next Eagles coach.
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Former
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train-on and
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shooter Donnell Wallam has until the end of March to impress Queensland Firebirds as she chases a Super Netball contract.
โWeโve worked with Mitch Edwards for a long time now and invested a lot of time and money into him and really thereโs no incentive for us, he just goes straight to Geelong."
Freo and West Coast have called for changes to the NGA rules.
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โItโs something I will remind myself about โ whatโs on my back. Itโs not just a number, itโs got a lot of meaning behind it.โ
Harley Reid on wearing the No.9 after having it presented to him by Nic Naitanui tonight.
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The Eagles have caused the upset of the season against a superstar Demons midfield. Waterman kicked 5, Reid starred and Kelly was special. Best win in some years.
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West Coast are set to unleash Elliot Yeo into the midfield for full games this season as the dual All-Australian puts together an impressive start to 2024.
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Tyler Brockman committed to West Coast for multiple reasons including his belief the club is the best place for him and his young family. Freo put a four year deal to him but he will be an Eagle.
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Fremantle have three players named in AA squad in Luke Ryan, Luke Jackson and Caleb Serong. West Coast forward Oscar Allen also makes the 44-player list. Have to feel Tim Kelly a little unlucky not to make the squad.
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West Coast defender Alex Witherden set to be dropped by West Coast. He is training alongside Andrew Gaff and Tyrell Dewar with the Eagles set to play WAFL tomorrow. Means Darling likely to play. Maric, Barnett and Jones set to come in.
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West Coast forward Jack Williams is in talks to sign a multi-year extension. Feel he is unlucky to not be in the side after a promising 10 game-stint in 2024.
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Jai Culley in match practice for first time since his knee reconstruction. Bailey Williams and Alex Witherden being managed for Eagles ahead of Freo match sim.
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Oscar Allen to captain West Coast this weekend. Becomes the fourth skipper so far this season (Shuey, Duggan and Barrass). Yeo, Hurn and Barrass all back for the big game against Essendon.
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Incredibly Liam Ryan is lining up across half-back for West Coast's WAFL side against East Fremantle today. Dom Sheed starting on the bench, while Jai Culley is up forward.
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Sam Sturt has four goals for Peel Thunder midway through the second term against East Fremantle. Fremantle football boss Peter Bell here watching and would love what he's seeing.
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West Coast have taken Archer Reid, Campbell Chesser, Jai Culley, Josh Rotham and Jack Petruccelle to Melbourne. Elliot Yeo not on the flight, while Waterman (knee), Liam Duggan (concussion) and Tyler Brockman (ankle) also out. More at
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"I just want to repay the services to them, I owe this footy club everything and I want to do what I can to get us back to a position which hopefully weโll be there sooner rather than later.โ
A great insight from West Coast star Oscar Allen.
The thing that bothered me the most about the Luke Beveridge presser talking about the mental health of people in his club while attacking someone in such a public forum. Tom Morris should hold his head high. Held himself with a lot of class.
Weat Coast forward Jake Waterman looks set to be a late out tomorrow. Isn't training at the MCG and is struggling with that right knee which has several stitches in it.
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And it is official, Harley Reid is a West Coast Eagle. He joins Drew Banfield (1992) and Michael Gardiner (1996) as No.1 draftees at the Eagles.
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Incredible how quick things move. The Eagles have come back with a better offer this afternoon and Waterman has agreed to re-sign until the end of 2025.
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It might be day one of pre-season but Reuben Ginbey impressed above all else. Good to see Culley and Waterman on track as well. Plus plenty of senior players returning early.
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Fremantle are eyeing Jeremy Sharp as a replacement for Liam Henry on the wing. Could land at the Dockers as a delisted free agent or in the drafts.
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West Coast Fever premiership star Verity Simmons has announced her shock retirement today. Says she came to the decision because "my heart isnโt in it 100 per cent anymore".
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West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan trained with the defenders at today's training session in Port Melbourne. Youngster Harvey Johnston all smiles today as the travelling emergency.
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โThey (the first-year players) are all legends. I thought it would be just one or two boys but itโs most of the first years, itโs unreal and a great welcoming."
The newest Eagle got a great welcome from his young teammates. Great to see.
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Charlie Banfield - the son of dual West Coast premiership star Drew - is one of 12
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named in WA's under-18 squad for this year's championships. Daniel Curtin's brother Cody also in the squad.
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