In key takeouts this week:the “frighteningly efficient” Cats,there’s still fight in some of the competition’s old dogs and clubs in need of a key forward will surely be keeping an eye on this Eagle.
After a tight first half,Gold Coast piled on six goals to one in the third quarter.
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question:can one player,particularly one so young,transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?
“We’ve made a decision looking at the bigger picture. We’re going to miss him ... but doing the right thing by the kid is also our priority,” Adam Simpson said.
Prized recruit Harley Reid has brought an undeniable swagger and class to West Coast but it’s absurd to suggest he’s the only cause of the club’s resurgence.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant there were no excuses for his team’s western derby flop,saying his players simply got smoked in the contest.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have learned vital lessons from their recent pair of heartbreaking losses,and he’s urging them to get more bang for their buck in front of goal.
The decision by the AFLPA to make standard the first three years of a player’s contract is a bonus for the Eagles and other clubs with early draft picks in this year’s draft,but it has upset many player managers.
Jake Waterman kicked a career-high six goals in West Coast's victory over Richmond on Sunday. Credit:AFL
There was plenty to like about the Eagles’ first win of the season on Sunday,but the performance from a 25-year-old in his eighth season on the list stood out most.
The Eagles looked potentially in for another grim afternoon,but then registered their best first-half score since 2021 and their sixth win in 54 games.