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AFL DraftCommentsPremiumGrego excited to join hometown hero Duggan at Eagles

It seemed almost destiny that Lucca Grego would land at West Coast considering he has so much in common with one of their co-captains Liam Duggan.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPile on! Epic draft reactions for new Docker, Eagle

WATCH: A pair of new WA-based players sparked two of the draft’s best celebration videos, with friends & family of Dockers father-son pick Jaren Carr and Eagles recruit Tom Gross reacting to the news in style.

Chris Robinson

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ANALYSIS: Hungry for young talent, Eagles feast on sliders

West Coast might have been late to the party, but they still walked away with a goodie bag of unexpected delights, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

AFL DraftCommentsPremium‘Heartbroken’, then heading west: New Eagle’s wild 24 hours

Jobe Shanahan was one of the surprise players overlooked on the opening night of the AFL Draft, watching as 27 other players were picked around him. But it didn’t take him long to find redemption on night two.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL VideoCommentsHigh five! Key forward leads Eagles’ handful of draftees

West Coast swooped on highly-touted key forward Jobe Shanahan after he was a shock draft slider - and then quickly moved to bolster their hand by trading for an extra pick and bring in five new faces.

Chris Robinson, Samantha Rogers & Ben Smith

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumLATE MAIL: The WA duo in West Coast’s sights for Pick 30

The Eagles will have the third pick once this afternoon’s second round gets underway - so who are they eyeing? Get up to speed with all the last-minute whispers here.

Mitchell Woodcock and Samantha Rogers

AFLVideoCommentsCompare the pair: Eagles giant jumper makes draft comeback

With tension, drama and the draft pick they wanted all along, West Coast’s first night of the AFL draft had it all, including another ridiculously oversized jumper.

Aaron Kirby

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ANALYSIS: Eagles far from idle as Allan bolsters midfield

So West Coast got their man, local talent Bo Allan, after all. But in keeping with a draft/trade period that has been on the funky side of creative, the Eagles traded down to do it, writes Glen Quartermain.

Glen Quartermain

AFL DraftVideoCommentsALL SYSTEMS BO! Eagles pounce on local gun with top pick

West Coast pulled off a shock trade move before landing a surprise pick, with highly-touted WA midfielder Bo Allan staying in the west to join the Eagles. WATCH THE MOMENT HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMoving on up? Eagles float late trade to climb draft order

DRAFT LATEST: West Coast have not ruled out trading out future picks to move up the order in tonight’s AFL Draft, according to the club’s recruiting manager.

Samantha Rogers

AFLVideoCommentsBack to the future! Woosha to hand draftee his Eagles jumper

Having been on hand to present the likes of Andrew Gaff and Brad Sheppard their first-ever Eagles jumper, John Worsfold is again set to be the blue-and-gold guernsey giver at Wednesday afternoon’s draft.

Samantha Rogers

AFLW CommentsEagles duo make final cut for 22under22 AFLW squad

The future is bright for this pair of West Coast stars after Ella Roberts and Charlie Thomas were named in the AFLPA’s AFLW 22Under22 on the back of dominant campaigns.

Jake Santa Maria

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumGettin’ Hotton in here? Eagles eye midfielder with top pick

DRAFT LATE MAIL: West Coast are homing in on taking a draft punt with their top selection, eyeing a midfielder who has spent the past six months rehabilitating a ruptured ACL.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles Training Notes: Forward’s new role revealed?

Another veteran returned to training early as the young West Coast stars braved the humidity for a solid session on Wednesday morning. Here’s what we saw...

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumPhantom Draft: Club-by-club forecast of who goes where

Whose name will your club call out on Wednesday? Mitchell Woodcock takes a pick-by-pick look of how the first round is likely to shake out.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAFL lifeline? Why Jai may not be left high and dry

Dumped Eagle Jai Culley is in the frame to find himself back on an AFL list, with several clubs looking to give the former top mid-season draft pick a second chance.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Tough little bugger’ makes big first impression on Eagles

Andrew McQualter says Liam Baker has wasted no time bringing “physicality” to training, while revealing a rival coach had texted him poking fun at momentarily losing Harley Reid so early in his tenure.

Chris Robinson

AFLWCommentsHow 2006 Eagles success fuelled West Coast’s best season yet

West Coast vice-captain Bella Lewis says the team is inspired by the 2006 men’s flag, celebrating big personalities under coach Daisy Pearce.

Caitlin Bassett

AFLCommentsPremiumLook who’s arrived! Eagles unveil new recruits at training

A pair of fresh faces would give even the most pessimistic West Coast fans some optimism after star recruits Liam Baker and Matt Owies were unveiled at the club for the first time. SEE THE PICTURES.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumReid returns to Eagles training after head knock

West Coast young gun Harley Reid was back on the training track on Monday on restricted duties after a concussion last week. SEE THE PICTURES.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Berry good! Eagles eye speedy goalsneak in draft

West Coast could add another small forward to their stocks with Victorian goalsneak Joe Berry among the players understood to be in consideration with their first pick on Wednesday.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumChampion set to get wings as new Eagle in draft

West Coast have committed to drafting next generation academy small forward Malakai Champion this week.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumEagles hoping grandson of footy great slips down draft order

West Coast are hoping the grandson of a footy legend and the best defender in this year’s draft will slip to their second pick on Thursday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles’ trio of recruits close to hitting training track

West Coast are set to unveil recruits Liam Baker and Matt Owies next week at training, but fans will have to wait a bit longer to see midfielder Jack Graham.

Mitchell Woodcock