West Coast, currently known as Waalitj Marawar, remain hopeful stars Jake Waterman, Jeremy McGovern and Elliot Yeo will be fit for Sunday's clash against Melbourne, who will be Naarm for the next fortnight.

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West Coast is hopeful they'll be bolstered by the inclusions of experienced duo Elliot Yeo and Jeremy McGovern for this weekend's clash against Melbourne.

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Jeremy McGovern has been hospitalised and the Eagles handed their second-largest defeat of the year at the hands of Collingwood, now in the top eight for the first time this season.

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Fun to be making a brief appearance at 6PR Perth this morning.

I’ll be reading breakfast until 10am, tune in for all the latest local news!

Essendon have claimed the biggest scalp of their season in a come-from-behind 20-point victory over GWS.

The Bombers jumped to third on the ladder, extending their unbeaten streak to five games. Erin Harwood #9News

Terrible news out of Perth. Can confirm the West’s report that former GWS GIANTS & Fremantle Dockers forward Cam McCarthy passed away yesterday, aged 29.

The Dockers are planning to wear black armbands tonight as a tribute to McCarthy, who led their goal-kicking in 2017.

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Dockers ruckman Sean Darcy and forward Sam Switkowski will be forced to prove they are over respective calf and concussion issues in order to play against the Swans.

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Eagles coach Adam Simpson reveals his club has been forced to call police - as player abuse - on social media hits crisis levels.

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Fremantle have already turned attention to Friday night's clash with the ladder-leading Sydney Swans.

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The Eagles are set to be without Elliot Yeo for at least the next fortnight - after suffering a groin injury against the Bombers.

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Fremantle have made an emphatic statement, returning to the top eight with a 54-point thumping of Richmond.

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22km covered across two games, wearing Will Ashcroft's boots, and a pre-game meal of Maccas and soup 😅

Logan Morris will never forget his AFL debut!

Adam Simpson has called for greater change in relation to violence against women, after the AFL's round eight call to action.

The Eagles coach reflecting after his side's loss, with opposition coach Brad Scott echoing his calls, insisting enough is enough. Erin Harwood #9News

#BREAKING : A major police operation is underway in Perth following reports of a knife attack. #9News

As the Fremantle Dockers eye back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month against Richmond FC 🐯 tomorrow, key forward Josh Treacy is looking to build on his career-best start to the season. #AFLTigersFreo

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We can confirm the only two blokes rucking are Williams.

Fremantle's forward line has been boosted for Sunday's clash against Richmond, key forward Jye Amiss returning from concussion.

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Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe has produced his most prolific performance since 2019, helping the Dockers to a four-goal win over the Western Bulldogs. Erin Harwood #9News

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir is welcoming the return of forward duo Michael Frederick and Sam Switkowski, but admits there's more to his side's issues inside 50.

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Justin Longmuir is welcoming his selection headaches, as a trio prepare to return from injury in Saturday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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