The AFL’s biggest nightmare would be a ‘final 10’ minus the drawcard clubs. But if finals were played right now, it would be just that, writes Mick Malthouse.
Mick Malthouse
Fremantle star Hayden Young has missed two full seasons of footy due to injury throughout his career, but he’s now worked out how to ignore the fear of breaking down again as he mounts another comeback.
Craig O'Donoghue
Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Roger Vaughan
Nathan O’Driscoll’s brave and emotional Instagram post detailing his mental health battle is a credit to himself and the environment Fremantle has created, writes The West’s sports editor Jackson Barrett.
Jackson Barrett
For the first time this season, Fremantle will have a chance to plant their premiership ambitions firmly in the heartland of football as they take the prime time Friday night stage in Melbourne.
Jake Santa Maria
The AFL's recent focus on mental health has convinced Fremantle wingman Nathan O'Driscoll to open up about his own battles, and he hopes it will help others.
Justin Chadwick
Fremantle and West Coast could find matching bids for their Next Generation Academy prospects tougher after the AFL unveiled a suite of changes to the draft system.
Josh Kempton
West Coast will attempt to put a horror month behind them when they host the winless Richmond at Optus Stadium on Saturday in what looms as a winnable game for the struggling side.
Samantha Rogers
Adelaide recruit Callum Ah Chee has revealed why he never seriously entertained interest from West Coast, while he has “no bad blood” towards Brisbane despite his ugly exit last year.
Mitchell Woodcock
West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan has struggled for form this season, but his leadership has been praised in what is turning out to be a tough campaign.
The AFL world has wrapped their collective arms around Fremantle’s Nathan O’Driscoll after his revelation about his mental health battles, which included times where he thought about taking his own life.
West Coast fans have rallied behind Guy McKenna’s call for Reuben Ginbey to become a midfielder again, but his co-captain Liam Baker wants the young star to remain in the backline.
Fremantle midfielder Nathan O’Driscoll has bravely opened up about his battle with anxiety, revealing he had contemplated taking his own life in the midst of ‘deep depressive states’.
While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.
Liam Baker has launched an impassioned defence of Liam Duggan, declaring his fellow co-captain was not out of form and emphasising the importance of his leadership for a young group.
Riding a six-game winning streak, will the Dockers make any changes to their side for this week’s Friday night footy showdown? See the full Freo travelling party here!
Ben Smith
A candid Jake Waterman admits he’s ‘letting the team down’ in front of goal, with the spearhead acknowledging his inaccuracy had become contagious among his young teammates.
Chris Robinson
Tess Crosley has issued a pointed message after being pulled back into ongoing speculation surrounding her marriage and the Lachie and Jules Neale affair saga.
Kimberley Braddish
Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.
Aaron Naughton is set to take his place against Freo, just eight days after the Western Bulldogs star landed on his head when attempting a high-flying mark.
Oliver Caffrey
The coach likened the AFL to a ‘punching bag’ and called for an independent review to fix everything.
Ben Sutton
A milestone match against his former side Melbourne at the SCG is just one of many coincidences for Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy in his "colourful" career.
Joanna Guelas
West Coast’s training session on Wednesday morning appeared to offer mixed news on the injury front, with an important defender taking part in the session while a sidelined key forward was not spotted.
The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.
