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In any other workplace they would be reprimanded and more than likely asked to leave. Ties would be severed quickly. But there doesn't seem to be any red line for people actively involved in sports clubs, though the rest of us would be facing ruin if we edged near one.

"The West Coast Eagles is pleased with the news that former captain Ben Cousins has been released from prison today."

There will be no shortage of discussion points when it comes to AFL during 2018 with Richmond's Dustin Martin once again set to be front and centre.

Our aim is to have him right to go in March.

West Coast remains hopeful dual Coleman Medallist Josh Kennedy will be available for round one after he underwent an ankle operation on Wednesday

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui insists he's on track to play during the AFL pre-season despite undergoing a minor procedure on his reconstructed left knee.

West Coast veteran Shannon Hurn believes he has plenty more to offer as skipper and wants to retain the role while the club enters a new AFL era.

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui made an early pre-season appearance on Monday as coach Adam Simpson declared as many as six starting spots up for grabs at the Eagles for round one.

From Hawthorn to the Western Bulldogs, we preview who your club is likely to select the draft.

Telecommunications giant Optus will soon be unveiled as the stadium's naming rights sponsor after Bankwest was on Sunday named the stadium's official banking partner.

The West Coast Eagles have unveiled a new logo and a new guernsey at a brand relaunch at Crown in Perth on Wednesday.

The excitement among WA football fans at watching AFL games at the new Perth Stadium has been tempered somewhat by the release of the 2018 fixtures.

The Western Bulldogs have every right to bleat about losing the coveted Good Friday fixture, but an assessment of the 2018 draw gives fans of the red, white and blue every reason to smile.

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Fremantle has won a bonus home game at Perth Stadium in 2018 after missing out on the right to host the first AFL clash at the new venue next season.

Late on Wednesday Eagles list management and recruiting staff concluded a three-day long planning meeting ahead of next month's national draft with expectations now of acquiring as many as eight senior list imports and new rookies.

Sharrod Wellingham and Josh Hill have been axed from the Eagles list ahead of next month's draft.

Yeo and McGovern's manager Colin Young has confirmed he is poised for talks to determine some of the biggest contracts in Eagles history.

The AFL has agreed to move to the new Perth Stadium for the 2018 season after lengthy negotiations Premier Mark McGowan described as "robust".

Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has had more surgery to his reconstructed knee.