LAIDLEY: The game has to be better as homophobia takes root | ‘Why not?’: Dockers boss says flag is possible in 2024 | Aussie Olympian amputates finger to compete in Paris

It's clear education is failing as lip service apologies fail to stop homophobia from growing roots at grass level, writes Danielle Laidley.

View Online SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE LAIDLEY: The game has to be better as homophobia takes root It's clear education is failing as lip service apologies fail to stop homophobia from growing roots at grass level, writes Danielle Laidley. 'Why not?': Dockers boss says flag is possible in 2024 Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick is refusing to put a ceiling on what the club can achieve this season as they hunt their maiden premiership.  Aussie Olympian amputates finger to compete in Paris An Aussie Olympian has made the extreme decision to have part of his finger amputated to ensure he could compete in Paris in a fortnight's time. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE The stat that offers Eagles hope at Marvel Stadium graveyard Marvel Stadium has been an Eagles graveyard, with just four wins at the venue since the 2018 premiership and just two since 2019, but this week's clash boasts a stat to inspire West Coast fans' belief. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE AFL won't commit to more footy in WA despite travel burden AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has stopped short of promising more games in WA as Fremantle and West Coast push to ease their travel burden. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Darling in frame for instant recall as Waterman in doubt West Coast veteran Jack Darling could be in line for an instant recall to the senior side if Jake Waterman misses the clash against St Kilda with a fresh knee injury.  SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Dockers roll out big guns to lure Liam Baker west Fremantle has reportedly flexed the big guns in a bid to lure Richmond star Liam Baker to the club next season, calling in two star midfielders. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Dillon denies AFL has homophobia problem after Collard slur AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has denied the league has a homophobia problem despite St Kilda youngster Lance Collard being the third player to be suspended for slurs this year. St Kilda's Hill signs on for three more ahead of 250th Experienced St Kilda winger Brad Hill has signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at the Saints until the end of 2027. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE King's call: Top Scorcher wants club to sign a quick Perth Scorchers spinner Alana King wants the club to target a frontline pace bowler in this year's recruitment period to replace Taneale Peschel.  SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Glory feel the need for speed, add winger Mileusnic Perth Glory have announced the signing of veteran A-League Men's winger Nikola Mileusnic, who has arrived at the club on a one-year deal. Unsubscribe · Manage Preferences · Privacy Policy · View online   The West Australian is a trademark of West Australian Newspapers Ltd. If you would prefer not to receive newsletter emails from The West Australian, you can update your preferences or unsubscribe above. © West Australian Newspapers Limited.