They're the hottest team in the NBL right now, but the Perth Wildcats insist they are taking nothing for granted heading into Friday night's clash with Adelaide at Perth Arena.

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.

The Perth Wildcats stunned Melbourne United on their home floor with a comprehensive 91-59 victory on Sunday.

Ireland coach Joe Kernan says Fremantle star Nat Fyfe should have been sent off for a dangerous forearm during Australia's 53-50 International Rules win in Perth.

He's spent two years waiting but Ashes newcomer Cameron Bancroft is finally able to wear his special pants.

The 24-year-old continued to pile on the pain after reaching his double ton, putting WA in a formidable position on a batter-friendly deck.

Glory players will keep their body clocks tuned into Perth time this weekend as they attempt to snare all three points from a tough A-League trip to New Zealand.

The New Zealand Breakers have made it seven wins in a row, downing fierce rivals Perth 88-84 in Auckland to consolidate their lead on top of the NBL table.

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The Ashes dream for WA fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile appears over after another injury setback.

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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.

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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.

Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson said the challenge facing his side is to reproduce the performance they put in against the Illawarra Hawks on Thursday night.

Ashes Test hopefuls Shaun Marsh and Hilton Cartwright helped to dominate Tasmania on the first day of the Sheffield Shield day/night match in Perth.

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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.

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

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Shaun Marsh's stellar one-day form for Western Australia means he should be considered for yet another Test recall for The Ashes, according to former opener Justin Langer.

Local charity Breast Cancer Care WA's Spring Day at the Races is back for 2017, bringing a day of unrivalled fashion, food and fun. The event this year is proudly sponsored by Cockburn Gateway Shopping City.

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

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The Fremantle Dockers have cut their first deal during trade week, offloading forward Hayden Crozier to the Western Bulldogs.

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​Rising West Coast young star Elliot Yeo has hit pay dirt with his finest ever season and first Eagles club champion victory.

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After being touted as a top four hope and even possible premiership contender at the start of the season, West Coast's 2017 season was bitterly disappointing.

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Rising swingman Elliot Yeo confirmed his status as one of the key planks in the West Coast Eagles future when he won the John Worsfold Medal.

The AFL careers of ruckmen Jon Griffin and Zac Clarke appear over after the duo were delisted by Fremantle on Friday.

Perth coach Trevor Gleeson admits his team will be entering the unknown when they begin their NBL title defence on Saturday night against Brisbane.

Former Wallaby Matt Hodgson is confident the Australian Rugby Union will give the new Indo Pacific Rugby Championship its tick of approval, with a decision to be made as early as next week.

Shaun Marsh's strong start to the domestic cricket season could gain the attention of Australian selectors but he is adamant a Test recall isn't front of mind.

Star Perth Wildcats import Bryce Cotton says his team can't afford to get caught up in the growing hype about their chances of landing a rare Championship three- peat.

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Fremantle have set their sights on rising Victorian forward Sam Hayes as a top priority draft selection next month.