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Episode 6 - In The Beginning

Before the premierships, before the packed stadiums and before the Eagles became a household name, there were the pioneers. Adrian Barich, Rob Wiley and Steve Malaxos were there from day one, and in this special Coast to Coast episode they relive the stories, characters and moments that laid the foundation for everything that followed.

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  • 45:51

    Episode 6 - In The Beginning

    Before the premierships, before the packed stadiums and before the Eagles became a household name, there were the pioneers. Adrian Barich, Rob Wiley and Steve Malaxos were there from day one, and in this special Coast to Coast episode they relive the stories, characters and moments that laid the foundation for everything that followed.

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    IGA Goal of the Year - Round 20

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    McQualter post-match v Dockers

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    Herbert post-match v Dockers

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    Rd 20 highlights v Dockers

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    Murdock & Cole wax to start the second

    Milan Murdock gets into the right spot to give West Coast the perfect second-term start

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    Slick start for Davis and the Eagles

    Hamish Davis and Tom Cole find the big sticks early to reward West Coast's sharp ball movement from half back

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    West Coast Eagles vs. Collingwood - Match Highlights

    The best moments from the West Coast Eagles AFLW side's tough practice match loss to the Pies

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    McQualter press conference 23.07.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach talks to the media ahead of their match against Fremantle

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    Episode 5 - The Number 9s

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    Baz re-signs until 2032

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    Hough press conference 21.07.26

    West Coast Eagles defender Brady Hough talks to the media ahead of their match against Fremantle

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    IGA Goal of the Year - Round 19

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    Waterman post-match v Lions

    Key forward Jake Waterman speaks with Channel 7's Dani Shuey following his five-goal performance against Brisbane in Round 19

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  • 08:34

    McQualter post-match v Lions

    Eagles Coach Andrew McQualter speaks following his side's Round 19 loss to the Lions

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  • 08:21

    Highlights: West Coast v Brisbane

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Highlights
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    Rd 20 highlights v Dockers

    The best moments from the Western Derby at Optus Stadium

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  • 00:51

    Murdock & Cole wax to start the second

    Milan Murdock gets into the right spot to give West Coast the perfect second-term start

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  • 01:05

    Slick start for Davis and the Eagles

    Hamish Davis and Tom Cole find the big sticks early to reward West Coast's sharp ball movement from half back

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  • 09:16

    West Coast Eagles vs. Collingwood - Match Highlights

    The best moments from the West Coast Eagles AFLW side's tough practice match loss to the Pies

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    Highlights: West Coast v Brisbane

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    Duursma delivers timely response

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    Electric Reid ignites Eagles attack

    Harley Reid turns the jets on with this scintillating run that results in Jake Waterman kicking back-to-back goals

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    Luckless Eagle’s night ends early

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    Rd 18 highlights v Dogs

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    Ridiculous Reid defies physics with crazy contender

    Harley Reid stuns Marvel Stadium with an unbelievable boundary finish in one of the goals of the year

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  • 00:47

    Duursma kicks one of the goals of the year

    Willem Duursma bursts away from the centre and launches a magnificent GOTY contender from the centre square

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    Commentators in awe of Harley brilliance

    Harley Reid is run down by a terrific Cody Weightman chase but manages to get ball to foot whilst upside down in the tackle

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  • 01:00

    Tall forwards stand up

    Jack Williams and Jobe Shanahan hit the scoreboard in the second term to give the Eagles some momentum

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  • 00:47

    Harley and Bont go at it

    Harley Reid runs down Marcus Bontempelli with an excellent chase and fends him off later in the contest, before the Dogs skipper responds with a strong tackle of his own

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    Rd 17 highlights v Crows

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    Shanahan sparks late charge

    Jobe Shanahan keeps the Eagles in with a fighting chance after two goals in the third term

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    Starcevich nails first major for the club

    Brandon Starcevich lifts the Eagles fans up out of their seats after popping through his first in his new colours

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    Rd 16 highlights v Blues

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    ‘The two No.1s combine’: Harley and Duursma hit scoreboard early

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    Harley and Cripps lock horns

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Press Conferences
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    Duggan press conference 28.07.26

    West Coast Eagles co captain Liam Duggan talks to the media ahead of their match against Richmond.

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  • 10:03

    McQualter post-match v Dockers

    Senior Coach Andrew McQualter addresses the media following his side's Round 20 loss to Fremantle

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    McQualter press conference 23.07.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach talks to the media ahead of their match against Fremantle

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  • 08:08

    Hough press conference 21.07.26

    West Coast Eagles defender Brady Hough talks to the media ahead of their match against Fremantle

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    McQualter post-match v Lions

    Eagles Coach Andrew McQualter speaks following his side's Round 19 loss to the Lions

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    McQualter press conference 17.07.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against Brisbane

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  • 07:39

    Duursma press conference 14.07.26

    West Coast Eagles midfielder Willem Duursma talks to the media ahead of their match against Brisbane.

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  • 06:38

    McQualter post-match v Dogs

    Eagles Coach Andrew McQualter speaks following his side's Round 18 road-loss to the Western Bulldogs

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    McQualter press conference 09.07.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against Western Bulldogs.

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    Yeo press conference 07.07.26

    West Coast Eagles midfielder Elliot Yeo talks to the media ahead of their match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 08:57

    McQualter post-match v Crows

    Eagles Senior Coach Andrew McQualter speaks to the media following his side's defeat to Adelaide in Round 17

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  • 10:54

    McQualter press conference 02.07.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against the Crows

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    McQualter press conference 25.06.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against Carlton

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  • 09:43

    Murdock press conference 23.06.26

    West Coast Eagles forward Milan Murdock talks to the media ahead of their match against Carlton.

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  • 09:51

    McQualter post-match v Kangaroos

    Senior Coach Andrew McQualter speaks to the media after today's 1 point loss to North Melbourne.

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  • 10:22

    McQualter press conference 11.06.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against North Melbourne

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    Cole press conference 9.05.26

    West Coast Eagles defender Tom Cole talks to the media ahead of their match against North Melbourne.

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    McQualter post-match v Power

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    McQualter press conference 05.06.26

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Andrew McQualter talks to the media ahead of their match against Port Adelade.

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    Ginbey press conference 03.06.26

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Player Interviews
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    Defender Tom McCarthy joins Channel 7's Dani Shuey in the rooms following his side's home-clash against Adelaide

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    Waterman post-match v Crows

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  • 01:30

    McQualter post-match v Crows

    Eagles Senior Coach Andrew McQualter speaks to the media following his side's defeat to Adelaide in Round 17

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    Baker post-match v Power

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  • 02:24

    Kelly post-match v Power

    Eagles veteran Tim Kelly reflects on his side's close defeat in Round 13

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    Starcevich post-match v Power

    Dual premiership player Brandon Starcevich reflects on his first senior game as an Eagle

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    Waterman post-match v Bombers

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    Harley & Duursma post-match v Bombers

    Roommates Harley Reid and Willem Duursma celebrate post-match after their victory over the Bombers

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  • 13:18

    Roaming Brian v Bombers

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  • 01:45

    Baker post match v Giants

    Liam Baker chat on-field with Danielle Shuey following the boys win against GWS

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    Bailey Williams post match v Giants

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    Waterman post match v Giants

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    Harley post match v Giants

    Harley Reid reflects on their side's victory against GWS

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    Maric post-match interview v Tigers

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    Lindsay post-match interview v Fremantle

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    Graham post-match interview v Swans

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    Shanahan & Reid post-match v Power

    Young guns Jobe Shanahan and Harley Reid reflect on their side's nail-biting victory on the road against Port Adelaide

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  • 02:58

    Reid & Duursma post-match v Roos

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  • 01:39

    It was really special: Duursma

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The West Coast Eagles Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional custodians of land on the swan coastal plain and east beyond the hills. We pay respect to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. The West Coast Eagles is committed to reconciliation and empowering First Nations Peoples through the establishment of the Waalitj Foundation in 2005.