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Tom Gross has been dropped from West Coast’s team to face Hawthorn

AFLVideoCommentsGross on WAFL duties after copping Eagles’ axe

Exciting first-year midfielder Tom Gross has been sensationally dropped by West Coast for their clash against Hawthorn.

Samantha Rogers and Mitchell Woodcock

Sam Mitchell has told his side of his meeting with Andrew McQualter.

AFLVideoComments‘Plenty to discuss’: Mitchell on chance McQualter meeting

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has followed West Coast counterpart Andrew McQualter in speaking about their ‘coincidental’ meeting in Adelaide earlier this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid has found some support in recent weeks.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHodge’s Harley chat and positive change from Eagles

Luke Hodge knows better than most the rigours of navigating the pressure that comes with being a top draft pick, as he opened up on his chat with West Coast’s Harley Reid.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast can’t be bullied by Hawthorn.

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Eagles must draw line in the sand against poaching Hawks

A winless West Coast should not need too much extra motivation to finally taste victory as they prepare to take on Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium this Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

There's more than just four points on the line

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhy the Eagles, Hawks clash is about more than ‘four points’

The tension between West Coast and Hawthorn has been brewing exclusively away from the AFL arena, and it is so tense that a new great rivalry has formed.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hawthorn tried to argue Patrick Voss' hit on Nick Vlaustin was worse

AFLVideoCommentsKey Hawk handed month-long ban as Freo ploy fails

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash will spend four weeks on the sidelines despite the club’s efforts to downplay his hit on Gryan Miers by drawing comparisons to Fremantle’s Patrick Voss’ own incident.

Jake Santa Maria

Matt Flynn is looking forward to facing Tom Barrass.

AFLVideoPremiumWest Coast ruckman finds form ahead of Hawks clash

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn says the Eagles will embrace the hype surrounding their first match up against former teammate Tom Barrass in Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Conor Nash takes out Gryan Miers.

AFLVideoCommentsWATCH: Hawks midfielder facing big ban for crude hit

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash is likely to miss next week’s clash against West Coast and potentially beyond, following a high hit that forced Geelong star Gryan Miers out of action on Easter Monday.

Samantha Rogers

Nova Peris, Willie Rioli and Jason Dunstall

Hawthorn HawksVideoJason Dunstall blasted as ‘coward’ over Rioli dad joke

Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris has opened up with both barrels on Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall, labelling his joke about Willie Rioli Jr’s late dad ‘poor taste’ and ‘cowardice’.

Ben McClellan

Willie Rioli has taken leave

AFLVideoCommentsRioli takes AFL leave in wake of social media post

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli missed club training on Tuesday morning in the wake of the furore around his social media post.

Roger Vaughan and Steve Larkin

Oscar Allen at Eagles training.

AFLVideoCommentsMitchell denies Allen meeting was in public view

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has denied his meeting with West Coast captain Oscar Allen took place in public as he admitted he was disappointed with the blowback that fell on the star Eagle. 

Jake Santa Maria

Sam mitchell has opened up on his Oscar Allen meeting

AFLVideoCommentsHawks coach Mitchell addresses Allen meeting, furore

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spoken for the first time since his meeting in Perth with West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was exposed.

Oliver Caffrey

Will Day Hawks celebrates a goal against GWS.

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Hawks star out for four months after shock injury diagnosis

Hawthorn's premiership hopes have taken a major hit with one of their best players having to undergo surgery for a foot injury.

Ben McClellan

Sicily has defended Allen's actions.

AFL VideoComments‘Storm in a teacup’: Hawks captain weighs in on Allen talks

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says he would do the same thing if he was in Oscar Allen’s position as he describes the fallout from the Eagles co-captains' meeting with Sam Mitchell as a ‘storm in a teacup.’

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast’s co-captains Liam Duggan and Oscar Allen.

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Why Allen’s meeting with Hawks coach is a bad look

A coffee date between Oscar Allen and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has left a bitter taste in the mouths of Eagles fans - and the West Coast co-captain can’t blame the barista. 

Samantha Rogers

Oscar Allen and Sam Mitchell.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles CEO opens up on Allen’s meeting with Hawks coach

West Coast chief executive Don Pyke says Oscar Allen’s meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell this week is ‘news to us’ but remains confident the Eagles will retain their in-demand co-captain.

Chris Robinson

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West’s Samantha Rogers takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: The Chad, The Kid and the Giant brick wall

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

Samantha Rogers

Hawthorn has emerged as a major suitor for looming West Coast free agent Oscar Allen.

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Hawks join Allen race as Eagles yet to offer long-term deal

Hawthorn are on the prowl to poach more West Coast talent, joining in to make a serious run at Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen.

Glen Quartermain

Tom Barrass will make his Hawks debut on Friday.

AFLVideoCommentsBarrass locked in for Hawks debut under Friday night lights

Tom Barrass will make his Hawthorn debut in what will be the 2025 AFL season opener giving West Coast fans an early reminder of what they may be missing this season.

Jake Santa Maria

Sam Mitchell’s unique coaching style has made Hawthorn one of the teams to beat in 2025.

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‘Get the f..k off’: Hawks culture revealed in explosive doco

A new Channel 7 documentary airing tonight shows us how Sam Mitchell has made Hawthorn one of the title contenders and it’s not always pretty.

Ben McClellan

Full Sweat is a 90-minute documentary about AFL club Hawthorn and their brutal 2025 pre-season.

FULL SWEATVideoTruth behind AFL club’s pre-season caught on camera: ‘Extraordinary’

‘This is compelling viewing.’

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A former top-10 pick back in 2020, West Australian Denver Grainger-Barras is almost certain to be left without an AFL club this season.

AFL CommentsPremiumHe was a top-10 pick, now West Aussie set for AFL scrap heap

A former top-10 pick back in 2020, West Australian Denver Grainger-Barras is almost certain to be left without an AFL club this season.

Jackson Barrett

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AFLPremiumHawks coach responds to Reid wedding photo

After being pictured laughing at a wedding with West Coast star Harley Reid, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has explained what went down.

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Harley Reid is set to be a man in demand, says Luke Hodge.

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Rival coaches ‘crazy’ not to attempt Harley Reid raid: Hodge

Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge has warned all Victorian clubs will be trying to poach Harley Reid from West Coast in the next 12 months as a picture of him with Sam Mitchell sent fans into a frenzy.

Samantha Rogers