Football analyst Abbey Holmes has warned second-year West Coast tyro Harley Reid is ready to go “full beast mode” this season after taking the competition by storm in 2024.
Jackson Barrett
A word of warning to the football community — write Nat Fyfe off at your own risk, writes Mitchell Woodcock.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle have two of the best young key forwards in the AFL and the club’s leading goalkicker from last season, Josh Treacy, believes they can have a massive impact this year.
Craig O'Donoghue
There are some old, familiar signs returning to the West Coast Eagles under the stewardship of CEO Don Pyke as club greats return to take part in the restump, rewrite and reboot.
Glen Quartermain
Given players and clubs are constantly talking about contracts, does anyone really believe Sam Mitchell didn’t use Tom Barrass’ wedding to butter up Harley Reid? Why do clubs keep treating fans like fools?
Fremantle recruit Isiah Dudley has pledged to bring X-factor to the Dockers’ stacked forward line this season and revealed which teammates have taken him under their wing
From Darwin to Mandurah to the Gold Coast and now Lathlain — Sandy Brock has been through a few pit stops so far in his football career.
Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has dominated against Port Adelaide in a match simulation fixture at Mt Barker.
Steve Larkin
Nat Fyfe’s hopes of playing in Fremantle’s season opener are still alive as he races the clock to take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium next month.
An AFL player has been charged with rape and other serious sexual offences, according to reports out of Victoria.
Indigenous players are the lifeblood of our great game but dwindling numbers of them in our top flight competition needs to be addressed.
Justin Langer
West Coast star Jeremy McGovern may be a veteran now, but the defender is embracing the need for speed being introduced by new coach Andrew McQualter.
Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.
Superstar midfielder Zach Merrett will captain Essendon for a third season and he believes the club is developing a clearer identity.
Tyler Lewis
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has had his say on the potential finals fixture clash with the NFL showpiece set for Melbourne.
A director of Australia’s peak association of psychologists says an AFL round dedicated to mental health could help reduce the stigma of the illness among young men.
Glen Quartermain and Craig O’Donoghue
If he can stay fit, West Coast forward Oscar Allen ‘can kick 60 goals’ in 2025, according to AFL great Matthew Richardson.
Samantha Rogers
Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.
A monster pre-season has Fremantle star Luke Jackson looking as fit as ever and in a position to play on-ball in his own right, an AFL expert has told The West Australian.
Prized West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo has taken an important step towards a highly-anticipated comeback from injury.
A former top-10 pick back in 2020, West Australian Denver Grainger-Barras is almost certain to be left without an AFL club this season.
Adam Hunter’s emotional funeral service on Thursday included a touching poem - written by the former Eagle - about how much his local club meant to him. Read it in full here.
A host of West Coast stars got back into the swing of things at training on Thursday, while Matt Flynn cast aside injury concerns and Elliot Yeo took strides in his recovery. SEE THE PICTURES.
Fremantle president Chris Sutherland has used his speech at the club’s season launch to make it clear that ‘it’s time for action’, raising the expectations for the club this season. SEE THE FULL SPEECH HERE
