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Justice Gillard’s Report into the West Coast Eagles

The AFL instigated report into the conduct of the West Coast Eagles has been handed down by Justice Gillard and it has been made known that no further sanctions will be laid against the club. In what was a massive build up to the final decision by the AFL, it seemed ...

West Coast Eagles Open Training Session to Kick off Season 2008

Next Wednesday, March 19th, commencing at 4:15pm, the Eagles are opening training up to all supporters with a family-friendly event to kick off the 2008 season. Show your support for the new breed of Eagles by coming down to Subi Oval and watching the first official training session of the new ...

Worsfold’s View on Season 2008

AFL.com.au has an article with Woosha's views on the season ahead. As usual he is up beat and to the point. Some of his quotes: "The biggest change when pre-season started was obviously a new captain straight away, no Chris Judd around and obviously no Cuz (Cousins)," Worsfold said. "So it does (feel ...

Shock News: Mitchell Brown out for the season

Terrible news for Mitchell Brown this evening with the news he will need a full need reconstruction after injuring the knee in the game against Collingwood at the weekend. The West Coast Eagles took Brown pick 16 in the 2006 draft and he had impressed in defence against the Pies ...

Picking up the pieces

Part one of the Eagles dirty laundry has been aired with the Cowan-Scudamore report into the off-field player troubles at the club. Justice Gillard's work is still be released / finalised (depending on which newspaper you read). Anyway, for those with a morbid fascination or club die-hards, here are some links ...

Daniel Kerr rips hammy in final intraclub match

I saw this and my heart sank. Reading about the injury didn't make it look any better. Kerr looks like he will miss a few, at least. Let's hope it is not a sign of things to come in 2008. Looks like Woosha's new rotation and rest policy will be getting ...

What Perth’s New Stadium Means for the Fans

After what seems to have been an eternity, the State Government has given the Kitchener Park site in Subiaco the green light to become the city's long awaited new stadium. It will seat 60,000 with a capacity to increase to 70,000 - at least a 17,000 increase on Subiaco Oval ...

The Age: An Eagle aiming high

Here's something novel - a positive piece on a West Coast Eagle's player; this piece on David Wirrpanda. It's worth checking out. David Wirrpanda's got history. Among his forebears on his mother's side is Sir Doug Nicholls, one of the very first Aboriginal footballers to make it in the VFL (the ...

West Coast Eagles 2007 Draft Recap

West Coast Eagles made 4 selections at the 2007 NAB National Draft, picking up three midfielders and an exciting key position prospect. 3. Chris Masten (East Fremantle, 180cm, Inside Mid) 13. Brad Ebert (Port Adelaide Magpie, 188cm, Medium Mid) 20. Tony Notte (Swan Districts, 195cm, Tall Forward) 22. Scott Selwood (Bendigo, 185cm, Medium Mid/Defender) At ...

Ben Cousins In Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Possession

This is shocking news, yet somehow in the aftermath of this season the image of Cousins shirtless flanked by Police was not totally out of place. [tag]Ben Cousins[/tag], Brownlow Medalist, former captain and confessed substance abuser has now been [tag]arrested[/tag] by Police for suspected drug possession in dramatic fashion in Northbridge ...

September 5th 2008
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Three Eagles Axed

Already out the door of the West Coast Eagles are three players from the 2008 list - Steven Armstrong, Chad Jones, and James Thomson. No surprise for Jones - when Notte was selected in front of him twice the writing was on the wall. Thomson is a chance to be relisted as ...
September 4th 2008
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My All Australian Team

The All Australian selectors have released their shortlist of 40 players vying for the 2008 All Australian team. In view of the fact our side is now on holidays I thought I'd put together my AA team from the shortlist. This is my preferred team, not necessarily who I think ...
September 3rd 2008
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End of the Road

That's it then. It's been a while since I posted here. A combination of a holiday, sickness and apathy caused by some insipid and uninspiring games. What can you say but I'm glad its over. Not sure if I've ever felt that way about a season before, at least not ...
July 31st 2008
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West Coast Eagles - Round 18 Team

No - none! - outs for this week's game v. Fremantle. Just the addition of Glass, Houlihan and Davis to the mix. West Coast Eagles B: Mark Nicoski, Darren Glass, Eric Mackenzie HB: Adam Selwood, Beau Wilkes, Andrew Embley C: Michael Braun, Brad Ebert, Tyson Stenglein HF: David Wirrpanda, Ashley Hansen, Steven Armstrong F: Mark LeCras, ...
July 31st 2008
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The Monday Expert Round 17 - West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda

Summary West Coast 2.3 6.5 9.11 15.13 (103) St Kilda 4.5 6.6 9.9 12.14 (86) I enjoyed this game more than any all year. It was a ripper. Maybe that's contributed to the long delay on writing this up - it was such sweet relief from 7 ...