Aaron Kirby

Optus Stadium is facing a stern turf test, with parts of the surface looking muddy for today’s Eagles clash in the wake of heavy rain & last night’s rugby game.

Veteran football journalist Caroline Wilson is reporting West Coast has ‘lost faith’ in Adam Simpson as a development coach for the club’s extensive rebuild.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

West Coast are hoping to bounce back from defeat against St Kilda in their second-straight home game while North Melbourne are still hunting their first victory. Follow our live blog.

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has defended The West Australian’s coverage of star draftee Harley Reid.

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster could miss close to half the season after a brutal late bump on Jy Simpkin, with one respected analyst deeming it worthy of a 10-week ban.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

The latest The Game Cricket Tipping champion says he followed a simple philosophy all the way to the $15,000 grand prize: follow your gut.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.