Stay up to date with all of the breaking West Coast Eagles headlines & results. A star midfielder has been impressed by teammates at his new local SA footy club just months after joining straight from the AFL. Their 2022 season is their 36th season in the Australian Football League (AFL), their ninth season with Adam Simpson as coach, and their third season with Luke Shuey as captain. The Eagles just look a little confused with their ball movement now, Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich told Fox Footy. Hes been outstanding, a real focal point for the Crows, Pavlich said. Each team will have 1 bye at some point during rounds 12 to 15. westcoasteagles.com.au WAFL: Waterman back in Eagles nest Eight years after he was drafted by the club, Alec Waterman is returning to the WAFL Eagles with hopes of reigniting his AFL career 4 6 88 West Coast Eagles WAFLRetweeted (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos), MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Aisling McCarthy and Courtney Rowley of the Eagles are seen during the 2022 Season 7 W Awards at Crown Palladium on November 22, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. And while the daring nature was admirable and almost jarring to watch, considering the previous methodical ball movement plans under previous Simpson-coached Eagles sides the execution was well off. This story is one of setbacks, resilience and hope and how determination can overcome disappointment, From Broken Hill to the heights of ALFW, Tarnee Tester's remarkable journey is an inspiring story of persistence and perseverance. Picture: AFL Photos, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Sarah Lakay of the Eagles and Tayla Harris of the Demons compete for the ball during the 2022 S7 AFLW Round 10 match between the Melbourne Demons and the West Coast Eagles at Casey Fields on October 29, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Claremont will kick off their Foxtel Cup title defence against Queensland club Southport tonight at Patersons Stadium.The games starts at 6.35pm and entry is free for spectators. A West Coast Eagles young gun does not remember assaulting a tourist from Hong Kong because he was too drunk at the time, a court has heard. AFL 2023 Practice Match - West Coast v Adelaide, AFL 2023 Media - West Coast v Port Adelaide Match Sim. Adelaide started the second half strong, pouncing on two Eagles turnovers that led to goals to star recruit Izak Rankine and midfield bull Sam Berry. Theres plenty on offer when the first, and only, round of official practice matches are held, beginning on Thursday night - and the first teams of the season are in. Ella Roberts' stellar season continues - with this massive pack grab earning her a nomination for Mark of the Year! It led to two goals to veteran Taylor Walker and emerging star Darcy Fogarty as Adelaide kicked out to a 13-point lead. Here we assess the Eagles' list for 2023 and name their best 23-man side ahead of the season's start. 2 draft pick Riley Thilthorpe didnt face the Eagles, with Elliott Himmelberg preferred after a strong pre-season. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos), MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Ella Roberts of the Eagles, Annabel Johnson of the Cats and Isabella Lewis of the Eagles compete for the ball during the 2022 S7 AFLW Round 08 match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at Ikon Park on October 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Crow Sam Berry tries to steamroll Eagles Callum Jamieson (underneath) and Reuben Gibney. Hes been hard at the ball, looked clean, hes got to the right spots hes been a feature for the Eagles, Pavlich said. Details of the AFLW Priority Signing Period and Sign and Trade Period have been released. Got to meet a" Pre-season practice matches give AFL teams the perfect opportunity to put what theyve learned and trained over the summer into practice with no premiership points consequences. Long-time rivals Richmond and Carlton will open the season on Thursday 16 March in a return to tradition. The super sub is back, with clubs drilling into their lists to determine who would be the best fit to cover for injury, while also potentially having the ability to be a late match winner. An important part of the Eagle's engine room for years, Bronwlow medallist Matt Priddis is this year's third inductee into our Hall of Fame, A prototype for the modern day small forward, Phillip Matera is this year's second player to be inducted into the West Coast Eagles Hall of Fame, Two time premiership player Don Pyke is this year's first inductee into the West Coast Eagles Hall of Fame, Senior coach Adam Simpson addresses the media at the club's Season Launch from Crown Perth. But Fogarty soon had his third goal after West Coast veteran Shannon Hurn have away a free kick and 50m penalty. Adelaide scored 11.6 off Eagles turnovers and outscored West Coast from that source by +31 points, consistently pouncing on sloppy disposals. The 2023 AFL Season is just around the corner and the Zero Hanger Season Guide is back! But the crucial next step was adding speed to the team and developing tactically after falling behind a transition-focused competition that increasingly rewards quick ball movement and fleet-footed players. AFL Pre-Season - GWS v Gold Coast. Among . Bonnie Cubahiro might not have had the sharpest skills when he started playing footy, but his leadership skills were second to none. SUB: Jayden Hunt, EMG: Josh Rotham, Sam Petrevski-Seton, Alex Witherden. Our AFLW players have been completing their Level Two Coaching Course over the off-season break. Theyre being squeezed in their back-half far too easily.. "But I'm not quite sure it was because of the style of play. Thanks to BHP, the West Coast Eagles' Women's & Girl's Academy squad visits Mineral Resources Park to gain an insight into the life of an elite athlete, Eagles AFLW players Ash McCarthy and Charlie Thomas recently visited Newman in the Pilbara as part of the club's Youth Engagement Partnership with BHP, Eagles youngster Courtney Rowley takes on the role of roving reporter at this year's Club Champion Awards, We chat to AFLW coach Michael Prior about some of the standout emerging players in season 7, Captain Emma Swanson collects her second best and fairest award in the same calendar year, Midfielder Ash McCarthy had another consistent season, receiving the Runner-Up Club Champion Award, First-year youngster Ella Roberts receives the Best First Year Player Award for Season 7 in the AFLW competition, Despite a year on the sidelines through injury, veteran Evie Gooch had a major impact with the squad during the AFLW season, Midfielder Bella Lewis is acknowledged by her peers by winning the Trademark Player Award for Season 7, All the glitz and glamour from the Eagles S7 AFLW Club Champion awards night from Crown, AFLW skipper, Emma Swanson, reflects on the season past and the upcoming year, Thanks to BHP, the coaching crew and some of the team run through the highs and lows of season 7 and what's in store for 2023, Ella Roberts, Sarah Lakay and Charlie Thomas created club history, collecting three successive Rising Star nominations during the 2022 season, We go all the way back to West Coast's opening win against the Power where midfielder Ash McCarthy snaps through this absolute ripper, Channel 9 catches up with first-year Eagle Mikayla Western to discuss the painful end to her 2022 season, Senior Coach, Michael Prior, chats to the media following our last clash of the season, Eagles media spoke to milestone player, Belinda Smith, after a devastating end to the season, We chat to Belinda Smith about the journey to playing her 50th AFLW game this weekend. We've picked our side, now it's time for you to pick yours with ourPICK YOUR TEAMpage. The prospect of playing for the same AFL club still lingers for Jeremy and Mitch McGovern, according to their management as the duo face intriguing years where their respective contracts both expire at seasons end. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australians Everyday Digital package. The Crows showed off some slick ball movement during the opening few minutes as they locked the ball inside their forward half. He had 17 possessions, won seven clearances, laid five tackles and put his body on the line. Judicial Registrar Michael Bolte said Mr Winder was a disciplined and determined individual who had learnt a genuine lesson in life.. The Geelong Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday that after a night of heavy drinking in early December Isiah Winder, 20, opened the door of a car rented by the tourist and his girlfriend outside the R Hotel, Geelong, before he headbutted the victim twice and called him a stupid f***.. Adam Simpson's taller stocks have seen a shift atop the pecking order, with 2022 best and fairest winner Tom Barrass now the standout star on the Eagles' last line, having been handed the baton from club great Jeremy McGovern last season. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos), PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Eleanor Hartill of the Eagles kicks the ball at the warmup session during the 2022 S7 AFLW Round 09 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Western Bulldogs at Mineral Resources Park on October 22, 2022 in Perth, Australia. Connor West, Luke Edwards, Greg Clark and Xavier O'Neill have impressed during stints through the middle, but it's the Eagles' more youthful stocks that will excite among their second line. The Eagles will play North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium in their opening game of the home-and-away season on March 18 and the Kangaroos are well stocked with big men. The Eagles struggled to get their hands on the ball early, with Adelaide having 16 of the first 17 inside 50s and winning that battle 65-37. A host of West Coast's biggest stars were among the best as the Eagles defeated Port Adelaide in an unofficial practice match. The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football team based in Perth, Western Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos), Kate Hore lays a tackle on Belinda Smith in the round 10, S7 clash between Melbourne and West Coast at Casey Fields. He had a really good crack in and around the contest. The big beneficiary of the Crows quick ball movement was Darcy Fogarty, who showed why the 2023 season could be his biggest and best yet. "And using the assistants a bit more. Shannon Hurn holds the record for most games played for the West Coast Eagles with 301 games, and is still active as of the 2022 AFL season. HB: Liam Duggan, Jeremy McGovern, Tom Cole The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! In the unlikely event the Eagles lose, the 12-4 Cowboys can jump up with a win at Washington today.