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The Advertiser
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) - plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman - have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Demon to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. "Form can get everyone at different times," Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. "We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year." McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win. West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) - plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman - have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Demon to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. "Form can get everyone at different times," Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. "We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year." McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win. West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) - plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman - have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Demon to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. "Form can get everyone at different times," Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. "We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year." McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win.
7NEWS
14 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Jayden Hunt's AFL career suddenly on thin ice after being axed for West Coast's clash with GWS
West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) — plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman — have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Melbourne Demons star to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. 'Form can get everyone at different times,' Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. 'We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year.' McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) - plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman - have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Demon to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. Remember the name ✍️ — West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) July 3, 2025 "Form can get everyone at different times," Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. "We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year." McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win.
Perth Now
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
West Coast will unleash small forward Malakai Champion as their eighth debutant of the year, but the AFL career of Jayden Hunt is on thin ice. Champion, who came through West Coast's Next Generation academy program, will make his debut as the sub in Friday night's clash with GWS at Optus Stadium. The 19-year-old has kicked seven goals in 11 WAFL Eagles games this year, with his defensive pressure highlighted by an 11-tackle effort against Peel recently. Champion's debut comes just a week after West Coast unveiled swingman Jobe Shanahan, who impressed with a goal and three marks from eight disposals in a 29-point loss to Collingwood. The recent retirements of Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and grand final hero Dom Sheed (knee) - plus injuries to Elliot Yeo, Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman - have further accelerated West Coast's move to generation next. Jamie Cripps, Allen, Hunt, Campbell Chesser, Jack Petruccelle and Tom Cole are among the more notable names who are coming out of contract at the end of this season. Allen is being widely tipped to join either Brisbane or Hawthorn as a restricted free agent, but the rest of the players mentioned face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a new deal. It means Hunt's dramatic drop in form has come at the worst possible time, with the former Demon to be axed for the clash with GWS. The 30-year-old tallied just one disposal from 14 per cent playing time as the sub last Saturday, which followed on from a two-disposal effort a week earlier against Carlton. "Form can get everyone at different times," Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. "We're going to send Hunty back (to the WAFL) and build his game again, like we've done with other players this year." McQualter praised Malakai for his rapid progress this year. And with the likes of Harley Reid, Bo Allan, Tyrell Dewar, Reuben Ginbey, Tom Gross, Clay Hall, Elijah Hewett, Sandy Brock, Archer Reid, Jack Williams, Shanahan and Tom McCarthy either having already made their mark or shown flashes of their potential, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel in West Coast's rebuild. GWS (9-6) beat West Coast by 81 points earlier this year and will be aiming to post another percentage-boosting win.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Doubt over spearhead but Giants 'not too worried'
GWS aren't overly concerned about the prospect of losing Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan to a foot injury for their clash with West Coast. Hogan, who has kicked 40 goals in 12 appearances this season, missed the Giants' main training session on Wednesday. It leaves the 30-year-old spearhead in serious doubt to take on the Eagles at Optus Stadium on Friday night. Kieren Briggs (ankle) and Stephen Coniglio (glute) are also listed as tests, while Lachie Whitfield (concussion), Sam Taylor (toe) and Brent Daniels (adductor) are still sidelined. Hogan kicked nine goals in the round-four win over West Coast, but Giants forward Darcy Jones backed his teammates to get the job done without their spearhead. "It's definitely handy having him in the forward line," Jones said. "It would be definitely annoying if he wasn't there, but we've got the depth in the keys to fill his spot. "We're not too worried. We've still got good players to fill his shoes, so we're all good." Toby Greene, Aaron Cadman, Callum Brown and Jake Riccardi are all averaging more than one goal per game this season in a dangerous attacking mix. Jake Stringer returned before the bye and young key forward Max Gruzewski could be called up if Hogan is ruled out. "It's good that we don't have to just rely on individual players," Jones said. "It's a whole system forward line and we've all got our own roles. "If someone comes down we've got someone straight away to fill the spot, so it's good to have." West Australian product Jones, drafted from Swan Districts, grew up an Eagles fan and revealed he still has a framed and signed picture of West Coast icon Nic Naitanui on the wall at his childhood home. The 21-year-old will play an AFL match in Perth for the first time in front of about 30 family members and friends, some of whom haven't made the switch to supporting the Giants. "It's going to mean everything, I'm so excited," Jones said. "I've got grandparents, cousins and family that haven't seen me play (AFL) before so I just can't wait for them to come down and watch." Ninth-placed GWS (9-6) breathed life into their finals push with important wins over Brisbane and Gold Coast before their bye and will start strong favourites against West Coast. "It's very important. We won't be taking them lightly or anything like that," Jones said. "They're always very competitive over west, so we'll certainly be playing to the best of our abilities to win." GWS aren't overly concerned about the prospect of losing Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan to a foot injury for their clash with West Coast. Hogan, who has kicked 40 goals in 12 appearances this season, missed the Giants' main training session on Wednesday. It leaves the 30-year-old spearhead in serious doubt to take on the Eagles at Optus Stadium on Friday night. Kieren Briggs (ankle) and Stephen Coniglio (glute) are also listed as tests, while Lachie Whitfield (concussion), Sam Taylor (toe) and Brent Daniels (adductor) are still sidelined. Hogan kicked nine goals in the round-four win over West Coast, but Giants forward Darcy Jones backed his teammates to get the job done without their spearhead. "It's definitely handy having him in the forward line," Jones said. "It would be definitely annoying if he wasn't there, but we've got the depth in the keys to fill his spot. "We're not too worried. We've still got good players to fill his shoes, so we're all good." Toby Greene, Aaron Cadman, Callum Brown and Jake Riccardi are all averaging more than one goal per game this season in a dangerous attacking mix. Jake Stringer returned before the bye and young key forward Max Gruzewski could be called up if Hogan is ruled out. "It's good that we don't have to just rely on individual players," Jones said. "It's a whole system forward line and we've all got our own roles. "If someone comes down we've got someone straight away to fill the spot, so it's good to have." West Australian product Jones, drafted from Swan Districts, grew up an Eagles fan and revealed he still has a framed and signed picture of West Coast icon Nic Naitanui on the wall at his childhood home. The 21-year-old will play an AFL match in Perth for the first time in front of about 30 family members and friends, some of whom haven't made the switch to supporting the Giants. "It's going to mean everything, I'm so excited," Jones said. "I've got grandparents, cousins and family that haven't seen me play (AFL) before so I just can't wait for them to come down and watch." Ninth-placed GWS (9-6) breathed life into their finals push with important wins over Brisbane and Gold Coast before their bye and will start strong favourites against West Coast. "It's very important. We won't be taking them lightly or anything like that," Jones said. "They're always very competitive over west, so we'll certainly be playing to the best of our abilities to win." GWS aren't overly concerned about the prospect of losing Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan to a foot injury for their clash with West Coast. Hogan, who has kicked 40 goals in 12 appearances this season, missed the Giants' main training session on Wednesday. It leaves the 30-year-old spearhead in serious doubt to take on the Eagles at Optus Stadium on Friday night. Kieren Briggs (ankle) and Stephen Coniglio (glute) are also listed as tests, while Lachie Whitfield (concussion), Sam Taylor (toe) and Brent Daniels (adductor) are still sidelined. Hogan kicked nine goals in the round-four win over West Coast, but Giants forward Darcy Jones backed his teammates to get the job done without their spearhead. "It's definitely handy having him in the forward line," Jones said. "It would be definitely annoying if he wasn't there, but we've got the depth in the keys to fill his spot. "We're not too worried. We've still got good players to fill his shoes, so we're all good." Toby Greene, Aaron Cadman, Callum Brown and Jake Riccardi are all averaging more than one goal per game this season in a dangerous attacking mix. Jake Stringer returned before the bye and young key forward Max Gruzewski could be called up if Hogan is ruled out. "It's good that we don't have to just rely on individual players," Jones said. "It's a whole system forward line and we've all got our own roles. "If someone comes down we've got someone straight away to fill the spot, so it's good to have." West Australian product Jones, drafted from Swan Districts, grew up an Eagles fan and revealed he still has a framed and signed picture of West Coast icon Nic Naitanui on the wall at his childhood home. The 21-year-old will play an AFL match in Perth for the first time in front of about 30 family members and friends, some of whom haven't made the switch to supporting the Giants. "It's going to mean everything, I'm so excited," Jones said. "I've got grandparents, cousins and family that haven't seen me play (AFL) before so I just can't wait for them to come down and watch." Ninth-placed GWS (9-6) breathed life into their finals push with important wins over Brisbane and Gold Coast before their bye and will start strong favourites against West Coast. "It's very important. We won't be taking them lightly or anything like that," Jones said. "They're always very competitive over west, so we'll certainly be playing to the best of our abilities to win."
