The Latest Breaking News from West Coast Eagles

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

Leigh Ryswyk comes out as AFL’s first gay footballer: ‘We want to feel safe anywhere we go’

Ex-Brisbane Lions player says public reaction has ‘blown me away’

The Independent UK · Mar 26

AFL Player Jack Graham Handed A Four-Match Ban After Using A ‘Highly Offensive’ Homophobic Slur

"I made a mistake and need to be better and will prove that through my actions going forward," Graham shared in a statement.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 13, 2025

Pre-match drama as live eagle escapes at Optus Stadium

A live eagle has escaped from its minder at Optus Stadium, setting off concerns before the AFL clash between West Coast and St Kilda in Perth.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

We’ve come a long way on gender diversity but what about class? How networks of private school privilege dominate Australian society

In 2021, the coach of the Perth-based West Coast Eagles Australian rules football team said recruits who attended public schools and came from single-parent families are too costly to manage off-field and the club might be better off concentrating on private school boys from stable families.

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

West Coast Eagles coach confident Elliot is a no-go Yeo

West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo has been in hot form this season, and clubs in the premiership window are set to offer the free agent some tempting deals.

AAP · May 3, 2024

Teen faces murder charge over death of national handball coach Patrik Weiss

A manhas been charged with murdering the West Coast Eagles' ex-physiotherapist and coach of the Australian men's beach handball team

The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023

Ex-West Coast Eagles AFL star Daniel Kerr jailed for arson as mental illness linked to head knocks

Daniel Kerr is jailed for setting fire to a house owned by his parents, with a court hearing the former West Coast Eagles star suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and that it could be related to injuries he suffered during his AFL career.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Shuey backs Eagles coach Simpson amid sacking calls

The West Coast Eagles have hit rock bottom, but captain Luke Shuey believes the club can rebound quickly from what is shaping up to be its worst ever season.

AAP · May 23, 2023

Emily Bonser was abused by teacher Leith Woods and she wants you to know her story

She was a teenage athlete with the world at her feet, but when Emily was sexually abused by a teacher at her high school, her world was turned on its head. Now she wants to help others in the same situation.

ABC News · May 13, 2023