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The only man in western derby history to snare four Glendinning-Allan medals, Paul Hasleby was a mainstay of Fremantle’s midfield for a decade from 2000 to 2010. The former South Fremantle coach provides an insight into players’ mindsets and offers an analytical viewpoint on what our WA clubs must do to thrive.

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Hasleby: Why draft could be compromised by go-home factor

Players have never had more control around their futures than in this era and it’s only going to make the AFL Draft more compromised, writes Paul Hasleby.

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The five things WA clubs can learn from Mitchell’s Hawks

West Coast and Fremantle could learn a lot from Hawthorn’s rapid rise under Sam Mitchell. Paul Hasleby reveals his six key takeaways from the Hawks in 2024.

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Why Freo's Brayshaw could become AFL’s highest-paid player

There’s been a lot of talk about Fremantle landing some big signatures. One they haven’t yet is Andrew Brayshaw, who could be in for a huge pay day if he decides to leave, writes Paul Hasleby.

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HASLEBY: How Darcy could make Pickett and Bolton happen

Adding Bolton and Pickett would give Fremantle one of the most dangerous and potent forward lines in the AFL — and trading Sean Darcy could be the move to make it happen, writes Paul Hasleby.

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Hasleby: Ruthless the only way forward for Freo

Fremantle have put themselves in a strong position with their list build and their current draft capital but from this point onwards the stakes go up. It’s time to be ruthless, writes Paul Hasleby.

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Hasleby: Selling high makes sense for lowly Eagles

More than ever, players and their management groups are contract security first and loyalty second. It’s time clubs started to do what is in their best interest to maximise their assets, writes Paul Hasleby. 

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Why Young’s rise to baby Bont should impact trade strategy

Fremantle are rich when it comes to draft picks and being encouraged to spend big in their pursuit of a maiden premiership.

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Paul HaslebyVideoPremiumDockers must find Erasmus’ role or risk losing him

It’s not often you can say that a suspension to a dual Brownlow medallist could be a blessing in disguise, writes Paul Hasleby.

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West Coast’s best coaching candidate is already at the club

If Don Pyke didn’t take on the role to replace Trevor Nisbett about 12 months ago, would he be the front runner to replace Adam Simpson? I’d say yes, writes Paul Hasleby.

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AFL VideoCommentsPremiumHasleby: The contract Freo should be offering Longmuir

Fremantle surprised many including myself with a one-year extension for Justin Longmuir but the then-puzzling decision has been a masterstroke and proves he deserves more writes, Paul Hasleby.

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HASLEBY: Eagles coaching role one of best in entire AFL

West Coast may have won only 10 of their past 70 games, but for an incoming coach it is a plum job, writes Fremantle legend Paul Hasleby.

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Is it D-Day for under fire Eagles coach? Hasleby weighs in

The football world will be watching as West Coast run out onto the MCG, their coach under siege. In his must-read and exclusive column, Paul Hasleby weighs in on Adam Simpson’s future at the Eagles.

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