The West Sport Show

In this special feature episode, Mitchell Woodcock sits down with Eagles coach Andrew McQualter to preview West Coast's 2026 campaign. We find out how the club plans to manage expectations around their rebuild, what they will look for as signs of growth this season and how their young guns are shaping up ahead of round one. Sign up to footy tipping with The Game: https://thegame.com.au/  Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock take a look at the names on West Coast's injury list and Mitch names three players set to make their debut in round one next weekend. Plus, we preview the opening round of the AFL season. Sign up to footy tipping with The Game: https://thegame.com.au/  Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Craig O'Donoghue sits down with Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir to discuss how he manages expectations on the club and his role as coach, and what game plan changes we could see this season. Plus, who is winning the race for round one selection out of Mason Cox and Sean Darcy? Sign up to The Game AFL tipping: https://thegame.com.au/ Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Craig O'Donoghue chats to Fremantle Dockers CEO Simon Garlick about the club's flag aspirations, fixture inequality, long-term player contracts, and if they will pursue bringing Brisbane's Lachie Neale back to Perth. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au   

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue analyse West Coast's forward line and highlight the position players should be chasing as we approach the start of the 2026 AFL season. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Craig O'Donoghue and Josh Kempton review the practice game between Fremantle and West Coast in Cockburn. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au  Win the ultimate VIP Matildas experience: thewest.com.au/matildas

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss what we saw during Fremantle Dockers' intraclub game in Bunbury last Friday, including a standout performance by Murphy Reid as a pure midfielder. Sign up to The Game tipping: https://thegame.com.au/ Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitch Woodcock discuss their observations after WA and Victoria hit the track for the first time together in Perth ahead of Saturday's AFL Origin game. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss why it needs to be State v State and mate v mate this Saturday for the AFL Origin clash between Western Australia and Victoria. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

As we approach the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, Western Force star Carlo Tizzano sits down with The West Australian's Ben Smith, discussing everything from YouTube vlogs to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Plus, Tizzano opens up on the mindset techniques that have helped him throughout his career so far. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Could we see Jye Amiss on the wing and Hayden Young as a deep forward? Chris Robinson and Craig O'Donoghue discuss why the Fremantle Dockers forward line is the most intriguing part of their line-up as we approach the start of the 2026 AFL season. Plus, why we expect Luke Jackson to play as a midfielder in next weekend's AFL Origin game. Score a free WA AAMI AFL Origin Guernsey: thewest.com.au/footypack  Sign up to The Game footy tipping: thegame.com.au 

Chris Robinson and Mitchell Woodcock discuss today's West Coast Eagles captaincy and leadership group announcement. Plus, an injury scare for Brady Hough and an ex-AFL forward walks out on the Eagles' WAFL side. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

In this raw and honest interview, Mitchell Woodcock chats to former Eagles assistant Jarrad Schofield about his coaching journey, including becoming interim head coach at West Coast, and how he felt blindsided by his exit at the end of 2025. Score a free WA AAMI AFL Origin Guernsey: thewest.com.au/footypack Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

The West Australian’s Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett review all the big moments and controversy from Perth Scorchers’ epic Big Bash League final victory.  

Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett wrap last night's Qualifier against the Sixers and what to expect for this Sunday's Big Bash League final. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au

Jackson Barrett chats to Scorchers opener Finn Allen ahead of Tuesday night's Qualifier against the Sydney Sixers. Plus, he reflects on his standout season with the bat so far in BBL15. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Jackson Barrett and Josh Kempton chat with all-rounder Aaron Hardie as the Perth Scorchers prepare for the final two games before finals against the Renegades and the Stars. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett pick their top 5 Australia and England players for the series after the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney. Plus, we predict who stays and who comes in for the 2027 Ashes series in England. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Jackson Barrett discusses the fallout from the two-day Boxing Day Test and explains what it means for Cricket Australia, the players and the fans. Plus, Jhye Richardson speaks about his return to Test cricket. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett unpack the third Ashes Test in Adelaide and why we will never see Bazball in Australia again. Plus, why WA's Corey Rocchiccioli could be in line for a Boxing Day debut. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett discuss the confirmed teams for Australia and England ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Plus, why Perth Scorchers gun Cooper Connolly looks set to explode... again! Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett discuss today's news that Josh Hazlewood and Mark Wood have been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes series and what it means for both Australia and England. Plus, will Usman Khawaja return to the side in the middle order in Adelaide? Sign up to The Game: https://thegame.com.au/?utm_source=Acquisition&utm_medium=Sport+Podcast&utm_campaign=The+Game+BBL Tip against cricket legend Justin Langer – Use code LANGER25 to join Langer’s Legends Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock discuss what they've seen from the first few weeks of Eagles training and how their best 23 is shaping up ahead of the 2026 season. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett debate Australia's XI for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane following Travis Head's match-winning hundred in Perth. Plus, why the Optus Stadium pitch was rated 'very good' by the ICC despite the match only lasting two days. Sign up to The Game cricket tipping: https://thegame.com.au/?utm_source=Acquisition&utm_medium=Sport+Podcast&utm_campaign=The+Game+BBL Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss whether we'll see a different Dockers in 2026 following some interesting observations from day one of pre-season. Plus, we recap the AFLW Best & Fairest and preview this week's grand final. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock review West Coast and Fremantle's selections from the AFL draft and recap where the top picks from WA are heading. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Jackson Barrett preview the first Ashes Test after both teams trained and spoke to the media inside Perth Stadium today. Sign up to The Game cricket tipping: https://thegame.com.au/?utm_source=Acquisition&utm_medium=Sport+Podcast&utm_campaign=The+Game+BBL

Glen Quartermain chats to WA Cricket Head Curator Isaac McDonald about preparing the Optus Stadium drop-in pitch for the West Test in Perth. Plus, McDonald reflects on last year's pitch for Australia vs India. Sign up by 23 November for your chance to enter the draw to win $5K thanks to Thirsty Camel: https://thegame.com.au/?utm_source=Acquisition&utm_medium=Sport+Podcast&utm_campaign=The+Game+BBL

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss the introduction of a wildcard round to kick off the AFL finals series in 2026. Plus, an injury scare for Harley Reid as the Eagles return to training and Don Pyke talks down trading pick 1 and 2. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au

Glen Quartermain and Channel 7 expert commentator Kate McCarthy preview the first week of AFLW finals, including whether the Eagles can force an upset against the Blues on Saturday at IKON Park. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue chat to West Coast Head of Women's Football Michelle Cowan about what it means to make the AFLW finals for the first time. Plus, we recap how Fremantle's season came to an end and what to expect when Bryce Cotton goes up against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday. Get in touch: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Chris Robinson is joined by racing expert Hayden King to pick his top three and a roughie for the 2025 Melbourne Cup.

Glen Quartermain and Ben Smith discuss the AFL's appointment of a new chairman and why the WCE assistance package is a terrible idea. Plus, it's shaping up to be a thrilling finale for West Coast and Fremantle in the AFLW. Get in touch! TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Craig O'Donoghue and Chris Robinson discuss why the AFL has nailed the State of Origin coach appointments with Dean Cox and Chris Scott. Plus, we preview the final two rounds of the AFLW and why Bryce Cotton's recent form is a tough watch for Wildcats fans but a win for the NBL. Get in touch! TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock assess every AFL club's ins and outs following a dramatic trade period, including an in-depth review for the Eagles and Dockers.

After back-to-back wooden spoons, can Perth Glory turn things around this season? Ben Smith and Paul Barry discuss the five players most likely to make a difference, including one signing we think could be the A-League's best player.

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock discuss the latest news form the AFL trade period as the Eagles prepare to trade for Brandon Starcevich and Fremantle trades Liam Reidy to move up the draft order.

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss how Tasmania could wreak havoc with their $5m signing bonus when they enter the competition in 2028. Plus, we reveal the final Thirsty Camel mailbag winner for 2025.

Glen Quartermain and Chris Robinson react to the AFL's decision to hand West Coast a draft assistance package including an end-of-first-round pick. Plus, how Judd McVee could help the Fremantle backline and could they land Christian Petracca? Send us a question for your chance to win a $50 voucher thanks to Thirsty Camel: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock preview this weekend's AFL grand final between Geelong and Brisbane. Plus, Chris Robinson chats to two-time Norm Smith medallist Luke Hodge for his thoughts on the Lachie Neale selection and how to handle the lead up to grand final day. Send us a question for next week's Thirsty Camel mailbag: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au     

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss last night's Brownlow Medal and the controversial end to the WAFL grand final. Plus, will the Tom Stewart concussion push the AFL to move to a pre-grand final bye. Send us a question for your chance to win a $50 voucher thanks to Thirsty Camel: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Chris Robinson discuss whether Steven May would be a good fit at West Coast following reports the All-Australian defender has been told to look for another club. Plus, we preview each preliminary final. Send us a question for next week's Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Craig O'Donoghue chats to Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie about Bryce Cotton's departure and what to expect from their new recruits as the new season approaches. Plus, Rillie shares how he deals with the pressure of being head coach and what it's like working with his son, Jaron.  

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss how the Dockers can capitalise on the chaos of trade period and we reveal our State of Origin teams for Western Australia and Victoria after the AFL announced it's return for 2026. Send us a question for the Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock discuss the fallout from the West Coast best and fairest celebrations and the expected trade value for Campell Chesser and Liam Ryan. Plus, the Dockers back Jye Amiss after a disappointing elimination final and why Luke Jackson's role is set to evolve in 2026. Send us a question for next week's Thirsty Camel mailbag: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue break down the heartbreaking elimination final loss to Gold Coast and discuss the seven things Fremantle need to do to improve in 2026. Plus, Liam Ryan and Campbell Chesser request a trade but what should the Eagles get in return? Send us a question for the Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Quarters sits down with Dockers great Michael 'Sonny' Walters for an exclusive chat about all things finals. Send us a question for next week's Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 digital voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au

As we prepare for this Saturday's Elimination Final, Craig O'Donoghue chats to Luke Ryan about how the Dockers were able to turn their season around following the round 8 loss to St Kilda. Plus, we discuss a potential shake-up to AFL draft concessions and the latest Eagles and Dockers news. Send us a question for the Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 digital voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au 

Glen Quartermain and Mitchell Woodcock chat to former Eagles player Alex Witherden about navigating a tense period at West Coast including some 'frosty conversations' with coach Adam Simpson. We also break down the latest list news at the Eagles and Dockers ahead of the upcoming trade period and react to last night's All-Australian team announcement. Send us a question for next week's Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au   

Glen Quartermain and Craig O'Donoghue discuss Harley Reid's decision to stay at West Coast until the end of 2028. Plus, we speak to Michael Walters to review Freo's massive win over the Bulldogs and what it means for their finals campaign. Send us a question for the Thirsty Camel mailbag for the chance to win a $50 digital voucher: TheWestSport@wanews.com.au