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Shattered ex-AFL player reveals partner's death

A former West Coast Eagles premiership player is being supported by the AFL community after his partner died two days after she gave birth to their daughter.

AAP · Sep 25

Nic Nat on hand to help out West Coast's prized unicorn

West Coast hope Cooper Duff-Tytler will become a star ruckman of the competition, and Nic Naitanui could play a role in helping get him there.

AAP · Nov 24, 2025

'No more Naitanuis': Bombers coach fears for AFL rucks

Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL to scrap the sub, arguing the rule is impacting how rucks are used by clubs and within the game.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025

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Doubt over spearhead but Giants 'not too worried'

GWS forward Darcy Jones has backed his teammates to get the job done against West Coast in Perth despite serious doubt over star forward Jesse Hogan's fitness.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

'Inspire kids': Port star hopes to blaze a Pacific path

Esava Ratugolea was inspired by Nic Naitanui to pursue an AFL career, now the Port Adelaide defender hopes to have a similar effect on young Pacific Islanders.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

Eagles praise Reid's resilience ahead of AFL draft

Wooden spooners West Coast are all but certain to select prodigious Victorian midfielder Harley Reid with their top pick in the AFL draft.

AAP · Nov 19, 2023

Eagles poised to begin long rebuild at AFL draft

Recently retired West Coast great Nic Naitanui is expected to present star No.1 draft pick Harley Reid with his first Eagles jumper.

AAP · Nov 19, 2023

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'Darth Vader' Sheed adds to West Coast injury woes

A bizarre training accident has left Dom Sheed the eighth West Coast star in the wars in five days, decimating their squad ahead of the clash with Melbourne.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023

West Coast Eagles confident Naitanui won't need surgery

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is still battling an Achilles tendon issue, but at this stage the star big man won't require surgery.

AAP · Mar 31, 2023

Eagles stars Yeo, Nic Nat to miss western derby

West Coast will take winning form into Sunday's western derby against Fremantle, but Nic Naitanui and Elliot Yeo are almost certain to miss the match.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return

Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

Sheezel in, Naitanui out for Eagles-Kangaroos clash

Kangaroos forward Harry Sheezel will make his AFL debut in Saturday's clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium, while the Eagles will be missing Nic Naitanui.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

Eagle Naitanui in doubt for round one clash with Roos

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is still battling a sore Achilles tendon and might not be available for the start of the AFL season.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Eagle Nic Naitanui marvels at 'scary' good Yeo

West Coast premiership midfielder Elliot Yeo is on track to recapture his best form this year after finally overcoming a number of serious injuries.

AAP · Feb 18, 2023

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AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Eagles name Shuey AFL captain again, Nic Nat steps down

West Coast are banking on Luke Shuey to put his injury woes behind him after naming him as captain for a fourth straight AFL season.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

AFL Eagles give grieving Bazzo his space

Young West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo will be given all the time he needs to grieve the death of his mother following a tragic boating accident.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Naitanui targeted by 'spineless' racist

West Coast have contacted the AFL after ruckman Nic Naitanui was targeted in a racist tweet.

ABC News · Aug 13, 2022

Australian loctician changes career to study dreadlocks and fills gap in hairdressing industry

When this woman struggled to find a hairdresser who could work with her afro curly hair, she saw an opportunity to start a business. Now she has worked on some of Australia's most recognisable dreadlocks.

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AAP · Aug 5, 2022

Crows in bid to gatecrash Kennedy farewell

West Coast forward Josh Kennedy will be aiming to end his decorated AFL career with a win against Adelaide when he lines up for his final match.

AAP · Jul 30, 2022

Suns aim to burn bright in final AFL weeks

Most believe their AFL finals hopes are done and dusted but Gold Coast's Jarrod Witts says the Suns won't die wondering in the last four games of 2022.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Hannebery, Nic Nat back for AFL round 20

A host of stars will return for round 20 of the AFL season, but Carlton utility Jack Silvagni was a surprise axing.

AAP · Jul 24, 2022

Naitanui, Rioli set for West Coast return

West Coast are poised to call in the reinforcements this week as the race to avoid the wooden spoon heats up.

AAP · Jul 21, 2022

Eagles veterans to try experimental roles

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's important to trial new roles for the team's senior players as the club prepares to relaunch in 2023.

AAP · Jul 19, 2022

Saints deliver home truths in harsh review

St Kilda defender Callum Wilkie says the players delivered some hard home truths to each other during an honest and open review on Monday.

AAP · Jul 15, 2022

Hawks, Eagles aim to ditch inconsistency

West Coast will be aiming to rebound from last week's Jekyll and Hyde display when they take on Hawthorn at the MCG.

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