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Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute

Premiership coach Adam Simpson was feeling the love during an emotional send-off in front of West Coast fans.

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New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes

West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.

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Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach

The race is on to replace departed Eagles mentor Adam Simpson with interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Brett Montgomery among those said to be in the running.

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Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Adam Simpson's reign at West Coast came to an end this week, but Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has backed his former mentor to return to the AFL.

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AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.

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Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game

West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.

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Fever win netball thriller against top-ranked Vixens

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has hit 60 goals to lead West Coast Fever to a gripping one-goal win over the first-placed Melbourne Vixens

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Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

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Point the finger at all of us except Yeo: Eagles coach

West Coast are set for a week of soul searching after producing an insipid display on the way to a 61-point home loss to Hawthorn.

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Hot Hawks still have work to do: coach Mitchell

Hawthorn are on the cusp of gatecrashing the top eight, and coach Sam Mitchell is encouraging his charges to continue playing with confidence.

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Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test

West Coast will welcome back Harley Reid for their AFL clash with Hawthorn, with coach Adam Simpson warning the youngster to get used to being tagged.

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Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.

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Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

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Elliot Yeo signs with Eagles until 2027

West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo says he's looking forward to helping the next batch of stars rise through the ranks after re-signing with the club until 2027.

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Fowler breaks scoring record as Fever beat Swifts

The NSW Swifts cut ties with controversial import Sam Joseph-Wallace but had no answers for record-breaking Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard as they lost to the Fever.

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North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

It took 19 attempts to claim his first AFL win, now North Melbourne sensation George Wardlaw is determined to ensure his second triumph comes far sooner.

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Fever caught cold as Thunderbirds return to form

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have bounced back from their shock loss to last-placed Queensland by thumping top-ranked West Coast Fever by 18.

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Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.

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Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

A careless tackle should not rule out a player from winning the AFL's Rising Star award, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says.

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Eagles veteran Andrew Gaff keen to extend AFL career

Unrestricted free agent Andrew Gaff says he has more to give at AFL level, and he would love to earn a new deal at the Eagles.

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Bontempelli brilliance well worth the wait for Bulldogs

There were high-profile reports, some surprising results and plenty of stand-out individual performances in another action-packed round of AFL matches.

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Taggers the big worry as Harley Reid faces AFL ban

West Coast star Harley Reid has copped the first hard tag of his fledging AFL career, and he didn't fare well with it.

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Harley Reid facing ban for sling tackle in Eagles' loss

St Kilda have overcome the injury loss of key forward Max King to post a stirring 14-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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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.

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Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.

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