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Eagles' finals hopes on the edge

Perth It seemed unthinkable at the start of the year, but West Coast will miss the AFL finals unless they can pull off a series of upsets in the second half of the AFL season.

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Eagles' season at the crossroads

Eagles coach John Worsfold.

West Coast will miss the finals unless it can pull off a series of upsets in the next 12 games.

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Eagles critics 'clutching at straws', says Worsfold

John Worsfold

Brad Elborough John Worsfold says his team is not slow and anyone who believes West Coast is losing games of football this year because of a lack of leg speed is clutching at straws.

Eagles by a whisker

Beau Waters of the Eagles attempts to spoil a mark for Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos.

Brad Elborough, Perth West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui kicks a goal after the final siren to lift the Eagles to a thrilling two-point win.

Eagles loving Naitanui magic

Majak Daw and Nic Naitanui

West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff hopes the momentum gained from Nic Naitanui's latest heroics will help propel the club towards further success this AFL season.

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Embley set for return for Eagles against GWS

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Brad Elborough Amid more injury concerns comes some good news for West Coast with premiership hero Andrew Embley set to return to action this weekend.

Naitanui AFL trade not an option: Eagles

Nic Naitanui

West Coast coach John Worsfold says there's zero chance of a rival AFL side poaching Nic Naitanui while the star ruckman is still contracted to the Eagles.

Sheedy hopes Eagles star's homecoming will tempt Giants fans

Kevin Sheedy

David Sygall Giants coach Kevin Sheedy is hoping the chance to see western Sydney boy Nic Naitanui play for West Coast on Saturday will draw a decent crowd when the sides meet at Skoda Stadium.

Eagles deliver another lesson

Nic Naitanui

David Sygall Giants suffer another big loss, this time a 100-point drubbing by the Eagles.

Naitanui returns as Eagles beat AFL Dogs

Wll Minson of the Bulldogs and Nic Naitanui of the Eagles contest a boundary throw.

West Coast forward Jack Darling booted five first-half goals and Nic Naitanui made a successful return from injury as the Eagles posted a 70-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in Sunday's AFL...

Eagles soar over young Bulldogs

Coming through: Western Bulldog Mark Austin collides with West Coast ruckman Dean Cox during their match on Sunday.

Brad Elborough, Perth It's taken six rounds for the West Coast side that has so many expectations surrounding it to finally emerge.

Eagles look at three-ruckman game plan against Lions

John Worsfold

Brad Elborough, Perth West Coast may play three ruckmen against the Brisbane Lions.

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Eagles' Glass undecided over his AFL future

Perth West Coast skipper Darren Glass says he'll probably wait until the tailend of the AFL season before deciding whether to play on next year.

Live: Lions v Eagles

Brisbane Lions veteran Jonathan Brown.

Phil Lutton Live: Lions v Eagles

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Life without Naitanui helped Eagles

Nic Naitanui.

Perth West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis believes the early-season absence of ruckman Nic Naitanui could end up being a blessing in disguise for the AFL club.

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Injury concerns plague Eagles

Eagles edge Kangaroos in thriller (Thumbnail)

Brad Elborough West Coast's medical staff will be working overtime this week as the Eagles prepare to meet Greater Western Sydney next Saturday at Skoda Stadium.

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How the Eagles must rue their missing Lynch

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Robert Walls I've enjoyed watching Quinten Lynch play football over the past 10 years. He is an old-fashioned footballer. He even plays with his socks pulled up.

Eagles bowl them over

Western Eagles players celebrate a goal during their win over Simpson in round four of the Colac district league season.

Adam McNicol A former easybeat is a premiership fancy after finding stability, new players and a new coach.

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Blues consider ruck force to face Eagles

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is considering a multi-pronged ruck attack to blunt West Coast superstar Dean Cox in their AFL clash on Saturday.

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Mainwaring link lives on at Eagles

Perth West Coast recruit Jamie Cripps is proud to be following in the footsteps of his late cousin Chris Mainwaring at the Eagles.