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Schofield loving life in Eagles' coaching hot seat

Schofield loving life in Eagles' coaching hot seat

West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has boosted his chances of landing the job full-time after guiding the team to an upset 10-point win over the Suns.

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Fremantle defender Josh Draper has already played 16 games this year, and he'll be in the thick of the action again at the MCG against Essendon.

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Gold Coast's finals hopes are over after suffering an upset 10-point loss to West Coast, but coach Damien Hardwick says there's still plenty to gain this year.

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Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles

Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles

Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.

Walker magic gets Roosters win over Dolphins in classic

Walker magic gets Roosters win over Dolphins in classic

Sydney Roosters beat the Dolphins 40-34 in a thriller in Perth with halfback Sam Walker's two brilliant tries amid a personal haul of 24 points the difference.

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.

Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won't last too long

Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won't last too long

West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.

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Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid

Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid

Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid

Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid

It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.

Falling tree kills two people as wild weather hits WA

Falling tree kills two people as wild weather hits WA

Falling tree kills two people as wild weather hits WA

Falling tree kills two people as wild weather hits WA

An elderly man and woman have been killed after a large tree fell onto their vehicle as they were driving in severe weather in Western Australia.

Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter

Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter

Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter

Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter

Spencer Leniu admits to feeling daunted as he continues to fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes as the Sydney Roosters' front-row enforcer.

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle's forward line of Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy are locked in for the long term after Treacy penned a new deal that takes him to 2030.

Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

West Coast are ready to develop a shortlist of coaching contenders to replace Adam Simpson, and Geelong great Harry Taylor will help them make the final choice.

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.

Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.

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Irishman Conor Nash to fly with the Hawks until 2029

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has gone from strength to strength since joining the club in 2016, and the Irishman has signed a new deal until 2029.

Nat Fyfe's one-match ban upheld at AFL Tribunal

Fremantle have failed to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking, but Gold Coast's Bodhi Uwland enjoyed a win at the AFL Tribunal.

Prisons boss says he was 'scapegoat' after teen died

A former corrective services boss says he was blamed for government failures after an Indigenous teenager fatally self-harmed in custody.

Guilty plea over severed leg on highway, hammer attack

A man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after another man was run down by a ute, reportedly cutting off his leg, and attacked with a hammer.

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WA Labor maintains links with CFMEU, bolsters laws

Proposed WA laws will require union officials to be vetted before they enter work sites but WA Labor won't cut ties with the beleaguered CFMEU.

'Cruel and inhumane': teen's solitary cell before death

An Indigenous teen spent more than 22 hours per day in solitary confinement in youth detention before he fatally self-harmed, an inquest has been told.

Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals

Harley Reid was in the thick of the physical battles against Fremantle, and West Coast players are keen to protect the No.1 draft pick.

Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers

Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.

Serong conquers mental game on way to VFL/AFL record

Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has the chance to become the first VFL/AFL player to rack up 71 consecutive games of 20-plus possessions this weekend.

Mature Dockers problem solve their way through derby

Fremantle's 35-point derby win over West Coast has lifted them to third spot on the ladder, but they still face a major fight to lock down a top-four berth.

Eagles praise Harley Reid for physical derby display

Harley Reid was enemy No.1 among Fremantle fans during Saturday night's western derby, and West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield loved every second of it.

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