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Fremantle forward announces shock AFL retirement

Fremantle forward announces shock AFL retirement

Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski has shocked even his own teammates by announcing his AFL retirement, but he hopes to go out with a bang.

WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.

West Coast make call on Harley Reid's suspension

West Coast make call on Harley Reid's suspension

West Coast make call on Harley Reid's suspension

West Coast make call on Harley Reid's suspension

West Coast will try to clear Harley Reid's name and have him available for the start of the 2027 AFL season after being given a suspension for rough conduct.

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Trial date fixed for Labor figure's accused killer

Trial date fixed for Labor figure's accused killer

Tim Picton's accused killer will face a 10-day trial after he formally pleaded not guilty to taking the life of the Labor strategist.

Back to go forward: Eagles insist rebuild is on track

Back to go forward: Eagles insist rebuild is on track

West Coast have ended 2026 on an 11-match losing streak, but there is plenty of hope ahead for the rebuilding club despite the poor results.

Dockers confirm key defender out of final against Hawks

Dockers confirm key defender out of final against Hawks

Fremantle defender Brennan Cox won't play in the AFL qualifying final against Hawthorn, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the season yet.

Wharfie time? We'll be ready, say Hawks

Wharfie time? We'll be ready, say Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at Optus Stadium this year and boast 'Wharfie Time' if the game gets close, but Hawthorn aren't running scared.

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Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles

Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles

Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles

Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles

Nick Watson took a mark-of-the-year contender before injuring his hand in Hawthorn's dominant victory over West Coast at a wet Optus Stadium.

Teenager kicks five as Suns stun Eagles in AFLW upset

Teenager kicks five as Suns stun Eagles in AFLW upset

Teenager kicks five as Suns stun Eagles in AFLW upset

Teenager kicks five as Suns stun Eagles in AFLW upset

Gold Coast have snared their first win of the season thanks largely to a second-game teenager, while the Bulldogs beat Richmond by 11 points.

Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride

Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride

Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride

Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride

Hawthorn will be aiming to lock in a top-four berth and celebrate a trio of milestones when they take on struggling West Coast in Perth.

Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

St Kilda veteran Dan Butler has copped a one-match suspension for rough conduct on the Suns' Mac Andrew, and it may end up being his final game for the Saints.

Eagles open to mature talent but tight lipped on Warner

Eagles open to mature talent but tight lipped on Warner

Eagles open to mature talent but tight lipped on Warner

Eagles open to mature talent but tight lipped on Warner

Chad Warner has been on West Coast's radar for years, but the star Swans midfielder now faces an uncertain future after being caught up in the hotel scandal.

UK rapper accused of raping Aussie fan to face retrial

UK rapper accused of raping Aussie fan to face retrial

UK rapper accused of raping Aussie fan to face retrial

UK rapper accused of raping Aussie fan to face retrial

A British rapper's career will remain on hold while he faces a retrial for the alleged rape of a Perth fan after a show.

Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet.

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Eagles re-sign defender but big list cull looms

West Coast face a number of tough decisions at the end of this season, with Tom Cole and Matt Flynn among more than a dozen players coming out of contract.

Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board

Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban.

Fremantle receive good news about injury-prone Docker

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Sean Darcy could have played through his calf scare on the weekend if it had been a final, but it wasn't worth the risk.

Giants remain 'hopeful' marquee star stays at club

Almost out of finals contention, GWS could be farewelling club stalwart Toby Greene when the Giants host West Coast at Engie Stadium.

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Pearce escapes injury but Fremantle sweat on Reid

Murphy Reid is still in pain following a hit to the groin a week ago, with the Fremantle young gun in doubt to take on Carlton in the final round.

Taylor Walker's trip to Perth wasn't a waste, say Crows

Adelaide's decision to fly Taylor Walker to Perth but not play him against Fremantle raised eyebrows, but coach Matthew Nicks says it was the right call.

High-five for Amiss as Dockers snare minor premiership

Fremantle have locked in the minor premiership and left Adelaide's top-four hopes on thin ice in the process thanks to a thrilling 24-point win in Perth.

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

The findings of a Catholic Church investigation into a former high-ranking clergyman convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous men will be sent to the Vatican.

Minor premiership up for grabs as Dockers welcome Crows

Fremantle missed a chance to secure the minor premiership against the Demons, but will be aiming to make amends when they tackle Adelaide in Perth.

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.

'Calm the farm'. Longmuir urges Dockers to keep cool

Fremantle allowed panic to set in during a close loss to Melbourne and now the flag favourites are desperate to respond in Friday night's clash with Adelaide.

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