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Sam Switkowski was crucial against the Hawks.

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Switta shows why he’s the Dockers most important small

The small forwards at the Dockers can be a little hit and miss, but Sam Switkowski is everything the Dockers need to make their dash to September, writes Xavier Ellis

Jake Santa Maria

Andrew McQualter talks to his team during their clash agaisnt Port Adelaide.

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LAIDLEY: The passage of play that shows Eagles are on the up

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter deserves a tick of approval for his first season as stats show Eagles game can hold up if they can fix their Achilles heel, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Liam Ryan on light duties.

AFLVideoCommentsMid-forward a chance as Eagles chase second win of season

West Coast mid-forward Liam Ryan remains in contention for Saturday night’s clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium as the Eagles chase their second win of the season.

Glen Quartermain

West Coast’s Jack Graham.

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Jack Graham’s homophobic slur was a choice, not a mistake.

West Coast midfielder Jack Graham has been banned for four games for his homophobic slur but West Coast keep telling us he made a mistake. Trying to justify and defend the behaviour is only doing more damage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Ryan lays a strong tackle.

AFLVideoCommentsRapid Freo tackling and pressure can still rise: Frederick

Fremantle stunned Hawthorn with an incredible display of pressure on Saturday and now they’re determined to take that pressure to an even higher level against Collingwood at the MCG.

Craig O'Donoghue

Sport. West Coast Eagles training at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Tim Kelly. Jackson Flindell

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumKelly pushes midfield case as Ryan in the mix

Tim Kelly has been declared a “chance” to return to the senior team for Saturday night’s clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium and trained strongly at West Coast’s first big session of the week.

Glen Quartermain

Alex Pearce.

AFLVideoCommentsPearce could miss another fortnight as leg injury lingers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is still struggling with shin pain and the Dockers are taking no risks, ruling him out of this week’s game against Collingwood and potentially the western derby too.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast have defended its handling of Jack Graham’s self-reported homophobic slur.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium Eagles defend their handling of Jack Graham slur

West Coast has defended its handling of Jack Graham’s self-reported homophobic slur, saying it took a week to report to the AFL so that all parties could have a “really good understanding” of the incident.

Glen Quartermain

Fremantle star Hayden Young at training on Tuesday.

AFLComments‘Itching for it’: Young firmly in frame for MCG return

Fremantle have overcome the absence of star midfielder Hayden Young for most of the season and now they could get him back for a blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak can push for 400 games if he continues next season. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort pleased with Boak's form as big call looms

Port Adelaide's Travis Boak is showing strong form in his AFL return, with no indication yet from the player or club about whether he will go on next season.

Roger Vaughan

Stephen Coniglio will make his long-awaited return for the Giants against injury-stricken Essendon. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumConiglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly

GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.

Joanna Guelas

Port Adelaide say it's up to Jase Burgoyne whether he reports his racism abuse to SA Police. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'It gets tiring': Port forecast AFL action over racism

Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies says "we all need to do more" following the online racism called out by Jase Burgoyne and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Roger Vaughan

A pair of Victorian football legends have taken aim at Harley Reid.

AFLVideoComments‘Gone soft’: Eagles urged to quell ‘childish’ Reid behaviour

After Harley Reid gave away six more free kicks and received another fine on Sunday, a pair of Victorian football legends have taken aim at West Coast for their “soft touch” approach with the rising superstar.

Josh Kempton

Hugh McCluggage (c) has revealed the reason why he didn't quit the Lions during their dark days. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUnspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions' AFL revival

On the cusp of his 200th AFL game for the Lions, Hugh McCluggage has reflected on the unspoken motivator that's kept the group together.

Murray Wenzel

Cyril Rioli with his Norm Smith and premiership medals in 2015.

AFLCommentsCyril’s back! Rioli, Ablett headline return of Legends Game

A decade on from his crowning achievement as a footballer, Cyril Rioli will step out of retirement for one night only in a much-anticipated return to the sport to headline the return of the AFL’s Legends Game.

Chris Robinson

Jack Graham is serving a four-week ban.

AFLCommentsPremiumBanned Eagle ‘embarrassed’ by homophobic slur

Jack Graham is feeling “embarrassed and disappointed in himself” as he serves his suspension for a homophobic slur, according to West Coast football manager Gavin Bell.

Chris Robinson

Carlton's Adam Cerra has been fined at the AFL tribunal for his collision with an umpire. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCarlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra, Brisbane Lions premiership player Zac Bailey and North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri have all fronted the AFL tribunal.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has doubled down on his defence of midfielder Jack Graham.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles coach McQualter doubles down on Graham defence

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has doubled down on his defence of midfielder Jack Graham after the former Tiger was handed a four-game suspension for using a single-word homophobic slur.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly could play against Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsKelly in consideration for instant recall against Richmond

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter could inject midfield veteran Tim Kelly straight back into the senior side against Richmond.

Aaron Kirby

Jason Horne-Francis has a broken foot and could need surgery, in a major blow for Port Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort star has foot fracture, Hogan to miss GWS game

Star Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis could need surgery for his broken foot, while the short break will influence GWS selections this week.

Roger Vaughan

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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MUST-READ: Slur ripple effect ‘can be devastating’

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

Jackson Barrett

Harley Reid has copped his latest fine for tripping.

AFLCommentsA fine mess! Harley cops largest cash penalty AFL can give

Harley Reid is racking up the fines amid a rap sheet longer than his arm, and now the AFL have hit him with a massive fine that is the largest they can offer any player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Michael Frederick and Shai Bolton embrace after a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsBolton hails fellow forward as vital to flag dreams

Shai Bolton knows a thing or two about what it takes to win a flag. And the goalsneak has identified one of his fellow Fremantle forwards as pivotal to the harbour club’s push for a maiden premiership.

Aaron Kirby

Luke Ryan and the Dockers have been tangling with the top nine better than any other side this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumHeavyweights: Freo boast AFL’s best record against top nine

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at how every club has fared against the top nine (with Freo leading the way), the Eagles record Harry Edwards has grabbed a piece of, and more.

Chris Robinson