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West Australian
15 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast chief executive Don Pyke says the Eagles will use every avenue available to improve one-win list
West Coast chief executive Don Pyke has pledged the club will use every lever available to them to improve their list at the end of the season. It comes as the dual premiership Eagle conceded they had 'not won often enough' as they stare down a dire one-victory season for the first time in club history. Pyke addressed the members and fans in an open letter on Wednesday, where he thanked them for their support in another difficult year. The Eagles have won only 11 of their past 86 games since the start of 2022 in the darkest on-field period in the proud club's history. And there doesn't seem to be a return to September action in sight any time soon as they prepare to claim the third wooden spoon. Last year the Eagles traded in Liam Baker (Richmond) and Matt Owies (Carlton), while they also signed Jack Graham (Richmond) as a free agent to bolster their list. They also brought in five players through the national draft — Bo Allan, Jobe Shanahan, Tom Gross, Lucca Grego and Hamish Davis — as well as Malakai Champion as a next generation academy as a category-B rookie and former Gold Coast-listed backman Sandy Brock through the pre-season supplement selection period as part of a massive list overhaul. In his second season as CEO, Pyke said they would once again look to use every avenue at their disposal to improve their list. 'The club will again use every available lever of draft, trade and free agency at the end of the season to strengthen our playing list,' he wrote. 'Pleasingly, our next generation of players are maturing and developing, with Brady Hough, Reuben Ginbey, Elijah Hewett, Harry Edwards and Harley Reid consistently impressing. 'There is plenty to be excited about from recent draftees Jobe Shanahan, Tyrell Dewar, Bo Allan, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Malakai Champion, Archer Reid and Tom McCarthy who have shown enough in their early opportunities to indicate plenty of good AFL football lies ahead.' Pyke said they backed the path they were on despite the lack of on-field results so far in 2025. 'While we have not won often enough, we have seen encouraging performances, particularly against top four contenders Brisbane, Geelong and Collingwood, and there has been progress,' he said. 'We know we have a lot of work to do to lift ourselves back up the ladder, but we believe in the path we are on and appreciate your support. 'Our new senior coach Andrew McQualter has led the team with commitment and energy, built a strong connection with our players and is establishing a clear style of play. 'While we have not won often enough, we have seen encouraging performances, particularly against top four contenders Brisbane, Geelong and Collingwood, and there has been progress. 'Every game between now and the end of the season is an opportunity to take steps forward and everyone in our football department are determined to get better quickly.'
7NEWS
16 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Adam Simpson ‘was in tears' after infamous 2022 nightclub incident involving Patrick Naish and six others
Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson was brought to tears in the aftermath of the club's infamous COVID nightclub incident in 2022. Seven Eagles players were fined $5000 after being spotted at a Perth nightclub during the late stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, at which point AFL players were living under strict parameters to ensure the competition could run with limited disruption during what was an unprecedented time. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pat Naish explains story behind infamous nightclub incident. Pat Naish, Hugh Dixon, Jackson Nelson, Josh Rotham, Jake Waterman, Rhett Bazzo and Campbell Chesser were all sanctioned by the club. At the time, Simpson called it an 'error in judgement'. 'Decisions have been made, sanctions have been laid and now we need to get on with it,' Simpson told 7NEWS Perth after it happened. 'They're very remorseful, obviously it's an error in judgement and we'll move on. 'With the current environment and where we're at, it's just really poor judgement from those boys. 'They've got a bit of trust to earn back from the playing group and the club.' Speaking to new podcast What Could've Been about the incident for the first time, Naish — who moved to West Coast after being delisted by Richmond in 2021 — says he had even let then-Eagles captain Luke Shuey know about the night out in advance. 'It was (Richmond defender) Nathan Broad's engagement party, because he's from WA and so is his partner,' Naish said. 'I got invited to that, and we played Richmond that Friday night, and I reckon it was on a Saturday (the engagement). 'What I thought is that I was just catching up with a couple of Richmond mates for dinner and a couple of beers, and I ended up leaving there at like 10.30pm. It was a harmless night. 'But yeah, got out, left there early, went home, and thought nothing of it. 'And I ran it by 'Boots' (Shuey) before. I was like, 'Mate, don't know if this is all good but I've got a couple of the Richmond boys over, they're over for Broady's, and I've been invited to his engagement party'.' Simpson — who incidentally contracted COVID days later, along with several others at the club — was distraught when he spoke to Naish the next Monday. 'The photo that got leaked was a photo that Hip-E Club actually posted on their Instagram, and it was Jackson Nelson with Liam Baker, Josh Rotham and a couple other boys, and that's how the club found out,' Naish said. 'From there, in WA, it was literally like the biggest news ever. 'I remember we played Brisbane the next week and I was good mates with Cam Rayner, and Cam goes, 'Why are you blokes in trouble?' and I was like, 'Mate, I actually have no idea'. 'I remember we had to go in on the Monday and I walked into Simmo's office, and Simmo was in tears — in tears. 'Because he goes, 'Mate, we found you, we gave you a second life and you've repaid us like this'. 'I reckon I had four beers, like I wasn't even (doing anything bad).' A club statement at the time said the players had disobeyed 'guidelines', but didn't specify that any rules were broken. Naish, who had been given a lifeline by the Eagles earlier that year as a pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) addition to the list, was delisted at season's end. 'Did it ruin my career? I don't know,' the 26-year-old said. 'I don't think about it much, to be completely honest. 'I enjoyed the first half of the year (in the AFL side) and then enjoyed playing WAFL. 'I went out of my comfort zone moving to WA for a year and lived in Wembley which is a good part of the world. 'But I wouldn't change it to be honest; it was unreal, I met some lifelong friends there, and had some fun along the way.' Naish, the son of former Tigers great Chris Naish was originally drafted as a father-son selection to the Tigers in 2017. He played nine games at Tigerland before being delisted at the end of 2021. He played another 11 games at West Coast in 2022.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mixed injury news for Magpies as flag hunt continues
Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been sidelined by another hamstring strain, but star midfielder Jordan De Goey is a chance to make his return against Richmond. De Goey has resumed full training after exiting concussion protocols and is listed as a "test" for Sunday's clash with the Tigers at the MCG. The explosive goal-kicker had previously battled achilles inflammation, which had sidelined him since the start of May. De Goey has played just five games this season, but could yet play a key part in Collingwood's premiership push. The ladder leaders are on a two-match losing skid, which has resulted in their lead being cut to two competition points, but will start hot favourites against third-from-bottom Richmond. McCreery reported hamstring concerns after he laid 15 tackles in last week's loss to Fremantle, and scans later revealed a low-grade strain. He will miss at least two matches, having sat out three with a similar issue before returning in the Dockers clash. The Magpies are hopeful key defender Billy Frampton (calf) and defensive playmaker Dan Houston (abdominal strain) will return from injuries against Richmond. Meanwhile, Hawthorn have confirmed it is season over for Finn Maginness, who sustained a lacerated kidney in last week's win over Port Adelaide. Maginness is still in hospital in Tasmania after what Hawks coach Sam Mitchell described as a "scary" injury. "He's feeling supported but feeling pretty ordinary, so unfortunately it means his season is going to be over from an on-field sense," Mitchell said. "That's probably at the back of our minds at the moment. "At the front is making sure he can get back to full health." Hawthorn young gun Will Day is set to make his long-awaited return from a foot injury in the clash with Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Ted Lasso' Season 4 Adds 6 New Cast Members
Popular Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso is one step closer to its official return. While a significant shift in the storyline is slated for Season 4, there'll be some familiar faces returning, and others that remain up in the air. However, one thing we do know is that filming is now underway. As Deadline first reported, Jason Sudeikis, who plays Lasso, will be rejoined by five familiar faces for Season 4. That list includes AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), player-turned-coach Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), and assistant coaches—Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), Keeley Jones (Juno Temple), and Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift). While the status of other fan favorites remains uncertain, six new additions to the Ted Lasso cast have been revealed. According to Deadline, the six new cast members will all be series regulars, featuring Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education), Jude Mack (Back In Action), Faye Marsay (Adolescence), Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey (Jurassic World: Dominion) and Abbie Hern (My Lady Jane). The most significant piece of news comes in the form of one recasting—Lasso's son in the show, Henry. The role will be played by Grant Feely, who portrayed a young Luke Skywalker in the Lucasfilm/Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. According to the report, part of the reason behind the Ted Lasso recasting of the role played by Gus Turner over the first three seasons is due to Henry becoming a "skilled soccer player himself." Regarding the beloved former cast from the first three seasons, there have reportedly already been talks with Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt) and Cristo Fernandez (Danny Rojas) to return in guest roles.'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Adds 6 New Cast Members first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 21, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
RNZ News
21 hours ago
- RNZ News
Police seek help identifying man in relation to 'concerning behaviour' at Tasman school
If you know this man, police want to hear from you. Photo: NZ Police / SUPPLIED The public are being asked for their help identifying a man in relation to a police investigation regarding "concerning behaviour" at a Tasman school. Nelson police said it was believed the man might be able to help with their investigation into the behaviour which happened at a school on William St in Richmond on Tuesday, July 8 between 11.25am and 3.45pm. "If this is you, or you know who this man is, please update us online now or call 105," a police spokesperson said. Police would like to speak with anyone who was present at the school around that time who may have seen anything out of the ordinary. Nelson police want to speak with this man. Photo: NZ Police / SUPPLIED People could use the reference number 250710/0851 when contacting police. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
