MITCHELL JOHNSON: It’s been five years and David Warner has still never really owned the ball-tampering scandal. Now, the way he’s going out is underpinned by more of the same arrogance and disrespect to our country.
EXCLUSIVE COLUMN: Mitchell Johnson hasn't held back in penning his thoughts on the Justin Langer situation, labelling Pat Cummins 'gutless' and saying the baggy green now stands for 'selfishness'.
Bailey Smith is an AFL sex symbol and marketing dream, prompting questions about whether that’s why he emerged from drugs controversy with support while Willie Rioli’s name was dragged through the mud
OPINION: If the MCG is going to be the home of all grand finals from here to eternity, every club should get a chance to play there as often as possible, writes Ryan Daniels.
#BREAKING
West Coast forward Jack Darling has become the first WA player to refuse to be vaccinated, with the forward not allowed at the club until he changes his mind.
Laurie Evans wants the Big Bash League to be played in a shorter timeframe to allow imports to stay for finals and to bring the best players in the world down under.
GEORGIE PARKER: To call this Maynard’s fault is short-sighted and unfair and is overshadowing the career of a great player in Brayshaw, and laying undeserving guilt on to a player who was just part of a long run of bad luck for Brayshaw.
@georgieparker
"Mundy is a star. He’s a borderline superstar, just one without a good publicist. Mundy should be on Adidas commercials, or posing at the birdcage on Melbourne Cup day. And yet… he’s invisible to some."
@FootyRhino
on Freo's Ice Man:
Perth Glory owner Tony Sage was denied entry into tonight's closed match at HBF Park. It would be the first home game he missed in FOURTEEN years.
Instead, he'll now be attending as Glory's ball boy. 🤣😱🔒
CRAIG O'DONOGHUE: After doing everything asked of him, but still falling short of a Test recall, Cameron Bancroft has every right to turn his back on Australian domestic cricket and make as much money as he can playing around the world.
With travel becoming an ever bigger AFL issue, sports reporter Craig O'Donoghue takes you inside Fremantle's 61-hour trip to Melbourne to take on Essendon.
GEORGIE PARKER: It feels very strange to say this... but was I the only one secretly wanting Pakistan to win the Sydney Test? Am I - gulp - un-Australian for kinda wanting Australia to lose?
@georgieparker
“I have been struggling without him of late so this one really means a lot for us all."
Zac Mainwaring has spoken about his upcoming debut for Claremont and how he is dedicating it to his father.
MICK MALTHOUSE: To the last moment he kept his dignity intact, and when the dust settles he will realise what an outstanding contribution he made to the famous West Coast football club.
2002: Shaun Marsh features in a Sheffield Shield squad alongside Murray Goodwin
2021: Shaun Marsh features in a Sheffield Shield squad alongside Murray's son Jayden
Do you want to see the original song return? 🎵
West Coast chief executive Don Pyke has revealed the club is considering changing its song amid pressure from fans on the back of the popular call to bring back the banner, The West can exclusively reveal.
“I’m going to be a West Coast player, that’s pretty much where I stand. The footy is done now, so I will try to get something sorted as quickly as possible."
The man who had a brilliant break-out season is committed to staying in blue and gold!
Champion jockey William Pike is returning home to WA for the first time since heading east to avoid the sport's vaccination mandates ... and the move is expected to be permanent.
ICYMI: It's the Mitchell Johnson column that's made worldwide headlines, with the Aussie great labelling Pat Cummins 'gutless' and calling for heads to roll at the top of Cricket Australia...
Harley Reid's parents are in Perth to provide support ahead of today's big tribunal hearing!
(You can follow the tribunal case live from 4pm at The West)
HUGE EXCLUSIVE: Bryce Cotton has overcome the biggest hurdle in his quest to become an Aussie citizen! The federal government has granted his visa:
#NBL21
"Our magnificent stadium will sit there, ready and willing, corsage pinned in, only with no date for the prom. All of this to satisfy the AFL’s want — not need — to finish the season in Queensland".
@FootyRhino
goes BANG on the grand final fight:
Former Test spinner Bruce Yardley, one of the most unorthodox and enthusiastic players of his generation, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 71.
RYAN DANIELS: AFL clubs are empty ‘virtue signalling’ over their stand against domestic violence if Tarryn Thomas is allowed to walk back into the league, writes Ryan Daniels.
Departing West Coast coach Adam Simpson took time in his final press conference to make one last tongue-in-cheek dig at The West Australian sports journalist Mitchell Woodcock.
MITCHELL JOHNSON: "It’s funny how when normal contracts were on offer, they needed to rest in January but when the deal was upped significantly they didn’t need the rest anymore."
The Perth Wildcats owner has declared West Aussie fans are being treated as an afterthought when it comes to fixturing...
Do you agree with Hutchy here, Dockers fans?
BREAKING: Marcus Harris is set to return to his native WA to help bolster the Perth Scorchers' depleted batting line-up for the final stages of their title push.
Justin Langer says he will “never, ever apologise” for the serious attitude he brought to the Australian cricket team that was thought to have caught players offside during his time as coach.
West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan has praised defender Tom Barrass for taking to the field against Collingwood on Sunday days after the tragic loss of close friend Cam McCarthy.
BREAKING: Hamish Brayshaw has been crowned East Perth’s first Sandover medallist in 22 years, with the former West Coast Eagle rewarded for his superb WAFL campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: West Coast great Ben Cousins has praised the career of retiring superstar Nic Naitanui, saying whoever dons the iconic No.9 jumper next has “big shoes to fill”.
EXCLUSIVE: Richmond Tiger Liam Baker has purchased a multi-million-dollar riverside property in Perth amid speculation the West Australian star could be eyeing a return home.
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard is suing the AFL, the Eagles, and two of the club’s doctors for medical negligence — after he was left with long-term concussion symptoms following his decorated football career.
“When clubs get impatient, they destroy the kid. Rest assured to Harley and his family: That won’t happen at West Coast. They have a great track record of looking after their players".
"The AFL has neglected a heartland of football, and that’s WA."
See Justin Longmuir's strong comments on the travel burden for the Dockers and Eagles 👇
OPINION: As they look for a Luke Shuey replacement, West Coast should finally use Greg Clark where he’s best suited and let him get to work inside before they make a call on his future, writes Jackson Barrett.
"How are these companies and franchises spending so much money on the game and able to spend so much money on the IPL when there’s people not being able to be accepted into hospital?”
Andrew Tye has spoken about his Indian exit amid COVID concerns:
Former Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) and Collingwood player Sharrod Wellingham has described the amount of interstate travel forced on WA’s two AFL teams as a ‘massive’ disadvantage.
MUST-READ COLUMN: "We all know there is an elephant in the room."
With the search on for David Warner's replacement as opener, there is a real public sentiment that Cameron Bancroft could be overlooked for non-cricketing reasons, writes Craig O'Donoghue.
📽️ HOW TO LOSE A GAME IN 10 SECONDS 📽️
A Fremantle Dockers production, starring Matt Taberner in the leading role...
@bquartermaine
breaks down the moments of madness at the end of the infamous loss.
Ashton Turner could not have captained his side better, as the Perth Scorchers claimed their fourth Big Bash League title. EVERY PERTH SCORCHERS PLAYER RATED.
"I feel like I definitely owe it to my country..."
Cam Bancroft has declared he's the man for the vacant opening job - and says he'd be “disappointed” if selectors overlooked him in favour of a non-specialist opener.