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West Coast Eagles Brownlow Medallist Sam Mitchell. Picture: Simon Santi The West Australian

How Dogs’ double blow led to Eagles switch-up

WITH two crunching blows, the Western Bulldogs first ended West Coast’s 2016, then prompted the move that could re-energise their 2017.

Hawthorn v Geelong - 2017 JLT Community Series

Eye-catchers: Recruits impress on debut

IT WAS only a half but a new Hawk starred, while Cats, Dees and Dogs should be thrilled with their recruits. Your club’s eye-catcher from JLT week one.

Port v Eagles, Adelaide Oval

‘No difference’? How Nic Nat’s absence will hurt

THERE’S an air of anticipation around West Coast — but even the Eagles seem to be forgetting how important ruckman Nic Naitanui is to the team.

North Melbourne training at Arden St.

Casualty Ward: Who is set to miss pre-season?

WE’RE just days away from the start of the JLT Community Series AFL pre-season competition. But which clubs are already facing injury problems? CASUALTY WARD

Injured Eagle may not return in 2017

STAR West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has conceded he may not play football in 2017 in what would be a huge blow for Adam Simpson’s team.

No Nic Nat, no worries: Sam bullish on Eagles

SAM Mitchell has never roved to a ruckman of Nic Naitanui’s class — yet his former club won four flags in eight years. It’s why the new Eagle holds high hopes for 2017.