West Coast Eagles
Opinion
Perth
Mesmerising to witness: How Nic Naitanui changed the game forever
Remember his first goal against Hawthorn in 2009, in a torrential downpour with the game on the line? We didn’t know then, but he was going to be a champion.
- by Brendan Foster
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‘End of an era’: Nic Naitanui announces retirement
The 33-year-old played 213 games for the Eagles, but had been plagued by injury in recent seasons.Â
- by Heather McNeill
Analysis
AFL 2023
Derby loss heaps more pressure on Eagles coach; Pies, Port back on winners’ list: Key takeouts from round 22
Of all the drubbings his team has copped this year, losing the WA derby by 101 points might be the most damaging for West Coast coach Adam Simpson, while the Pies and Power rebounded in round 21 after mini form slumps.
- by Jon Pierik
Young Eagle Hough saved from breaking anti-doping laws
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has detailed the reasons behind Brady Hough’s dramatic late withdrawal before the side’s 101-point loss to Fremantle, saying the young Eagle risked breaching anti-doping rules if he had played.
- by Justin Chadwick
Updated
AFL 2023
Collingwood and MCG strike deal for tenant clubs; Sidebottom sidelined for Cats game; Nic Nat ‘weighing up his future’
The Magpies will retain the same number of overall seats for their members, but other MCG tenants say the new deal is a win for all. Meanwhile, GWS chairman Tony Shepherd urges AFL not to appoint an active player to the commission.
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Michael Gleeson
West Coast Eagles captain Luke Shuey announces retirement
West Coast Eagles captain Luke Shuey has joined former captain Shannon Hurn in announcing he will retire at the end of the season.
- by Holly Thompson
Analysis
AFL 2023
Hawks cause 2023’s biggest boilover; Blues show new colours; Tigers, Suns are done: Key takeouts from round 21
While some teams fall by the wayside once finals are out of reach, the Hawks are squeezing everything they can out of the season. The Blues win the type of game they used to drop and a couple of aspirants have slipped out of finals contention.
Carlton’s ‘unicorn’: How Charlie Curnow is leading the Blues’ charge
After two years in the football wilderness with injury, Carlton’s key forward Charlie Curnow is a dominant force in the competition.
- by Peter Ryan
Harsh lesson learnt with ‘one-point win rather than a five-point loss’, says Dons coach Scott
The upset of the season was on the cards in the closing stages by Kyle Langford saved the Dons from an embarrassing defeat with the winning goal with just over a minute left.
- by Andrew Wu
Bombers survive big Eagles scare to stay in finals race
West Coast travelled to Melbourne having won just four of their previous 45 games, but managed to outplay Essendon for long periods.
- by Oliver Caffrey
‘It is tough’: West Coast Eagles boss defends club’s strategy amid grim season
Club chief executive Trevor Nisbett said he stood by coach Adam Simpson and the players, and dispelled rumours circulating about the club.
- by Holly Thompson