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Simpson turns down offer for Eagles coaching farewell

Simpson turns down offer for Eagles coaching farewell

West Coast coach Adam Simpson won't coach in Sunday's clash with Brisbane, but will take part in a crowd acknowledgement before the game.

AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.

Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return

Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return

Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return

Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return

Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.

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Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game

Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game

West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.

My departure not a shock for the players: Simpson

My departure not a shock for the players: Simpson

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is looking forward to a break after spending the past 11 years in the hot seat.

Personal hygiene now a luxury item as costs bite

Personal hygiene now a luxury item as costs bite

More than one-in-seven Australians were not buying personal hygiene or household cleaning products because they could not afford them, a survey has found.

Suns coach Hardwick escapes sanction for F-bomb

Suns coach Hardwick escapes sanction for F-bomb

AFL footy boss Laura Kane says the use of a swear word during Damien Hardwick's press conference was just a show of passion from the Gold Coast coach.

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Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him

Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him

Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him

Dad's the word as Docker puts 'gloomy' rehab behind him

Fremantle defender Brennan Cox is still building confidence in his surgically repaired hamstring, but he pulled up well from Saturday's win over Richmond.

Tigers hope to receive Dusty, Prestia double boost

Tigers hope to receive Dusty, Prestia double boost

Tigers hope to receive Dusty, Prestia double boost

Tigers hope to receive Dusty, Prestia double boost

Richmond sit last on the table with just two wins to their name but some handy reinforcements are on their way.

Debbie Downer Longmuir gives Fremantle seven out of 10

Debbie Downer Longmuir gives Fremantle seven out of 10

Debbie Downer Longmuir gives Fremantle seven out of 10

Debbie Downer Longmuir gives Fremantle seven out of 10

Fremantle have maintained third spot on the ladder after posting a 51-point win over Richmond, but coach Justin Longmuir wasn't totally satisfied.

Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth

Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth

Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth

Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth

Fremantle have overcome injuries to Sean Darcy and Josh Draper to post a 51-point win over lowly Richmond at Optus Stadium.

Eagles aim for quick fix as pressure builds on Simpson

Eagles aim for quick fix as pressure builds on Simpson

Eagles aim for quick fix as pressure builds on Simpson

Eagles aim for quick fix as pressure builds on Simpson

The future of West Coast coach Adam Simpson is again under the spotlight following last week's 61-point loss to Hawthorn.

Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder

Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder

Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder

Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder

The foster mother of an Indigenous woman whose police shooting death is under coronial investigation has been injured after she was knocked over by an officer.

Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest

Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest

Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest

Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.

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Eagles forward Brockman pleads guilty to car crash

West Coast will continue to support Tyler Brockman after the Eagles forward pleaded guilty over his involvement in a car crash that damaged property.

Nat Fyfe the tagger receiving lots of love at Dockers

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe performed admirably in a shut-down role against Sydney last week and Richmond star Tim Taranto could be in his sights on Saturday.

Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Smallest ever baby blue whale captured on camera

A pygmy blue whale calf spotted with its mother off Australia's west coast is the smallest of the marine mammal species ever observed.

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UFC star Adesanya ticked off by 'real African' jibe

Two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be aiming to win back his belt when he takes on current holder Dricus du Plessis in Perth on August 18.

Docker Cox set to face Tigers, Walters may miss again

Fremantle's injury-hit defence is set to receive a massive boost, with Brennan Cox on track to return from hamstring surgery against Richmond.

Dockers captaincy shock as injured star voted in

Ange Stannett is Fremantle's new AFLW captain, despite being unable to lead on the field after being ruled out for the 2024 season with a knee injury.

Hot Hawks still have work to do: coach Mitchell

Hawthorn are on the cusp of gatecrashing the top eight, and coach Sam Mitchell is encouraging his charges to continue playing with confidence.

Point the finger at all of us except Yeo: Eagles coach

West Coast are set for a week of soul searching after producing an insipid display on the way to a 61-point home loss to Hawthorn.

Sicily injured as Hawks smash Eagles in Perth

Hawthorn are on the cusp of crashing their way into the AFL's top eight after posting a thumping win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

Fever edge struggling Giants in Super Netball

West Coast Fever remain in contention for a top-two Super Netball spot after coming from ten down to score a 68-65 win over the Giants in Perth.

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