The West Coast Eagles Bringing Back WA Stars
It is time for the Eagles to go looking for players that may want to return home, and there are players from every club with some connection to the West. They have space under the cap, as well as assets to trade. AFL clubs are worried about losing players to the expansion teams, they should be more concerned with the Eagles who can offer some big contracts to secure players.
Nathan van Berlo
Old enough to be an important part of the team right now, young enough to have a long career with a new club, he is an ideal candidate to add to the rebuilding Eagles.
Matthew Leuenberger or Mitch Clark
Brisbane would of course like to keep both, and they have both signed contracts recently, but if they can't fit the two of them into the side, with Charman also there, then the Eagles would happily take Leuenberger or Clark.
Paul Bower
A running defender with some height, the Eagles might find a use for him.
Shannon Cox
The Eagles and Magpies aren't great trading partners, but maybe a small deal for S Cox could happen.
David Myers
Maybe they have a chance next year, and if they can't get Myers then there are plenty of other Bombers who might want to return to Perth.
Joel Corey
If Geelong do struggle to get everyone under the salary cap, the Eagles wouldn't say no to Corey.
Max Bailey
He might want to get away from the bad luck that has struck him down the past couple of years, and Dean Cox could use a backup like big Bailey to battle Sandilands.
Andrew Swallow
The Eagles are able to recruit players from the Kangaroos, while players have also been sent in the other direction too.
Cale Morton
The Eagles have not had a lot of luck with Mitch and Jarryd, but if Cale was interested in playing for the Eagles they would find a spot for him.
Michael Pettigrew
The Power could be looking to trade and shake up their list, Pettigrew would add versatility to the West Coast back line.
Alex Rance
The Eagles know how to get a Rance to leave their Victorian club and play for the Eagles.
Clinton Jones
The Eagles seem to have a lot of players with that last name, they could add one more now that Rowan has retired.
Ryan Brabazon
Maybe trade Staker for him, although there could be a few reasons why Staker, who is from NSW, would not want to join Sydney.
Josh Hill
He is an excitement machine up forward, but not guaranteed a spot in the Bulldogs' best side, and Subiaco would suit how he plays.
Mark Nicoski going to training?
Dog training?
Nathan van Berlo
Old enough to be an important part of the team right now, young enough to have a long career with a new club, he is an ideal candidate to add to the rebuilding Eagles.
Matthew Leuenberger or Mitch Clark
Paul Bower
A running defender with some height, the Eagles might find a use for him.
Shannon Cox
The Eagles and Magpies aren't great trading partners, but maybe a small deal for S Cox could happen.
David Myers
Maybe they have a chance next year, and if they can't get Myers then there are plenty of other Bombers who might want to return to Perth.
Joel Corey
If Geelong do struggle to get everyone under the salary cap, the Eagles wouldn't say no to Corey.
Max Bailey
He might want to get away from the bad luck that has struck him down the past couple of years, and Dean Cox could use a backup like big Bailey to battle Sandilands.
Andrew Swallow
The Eagles are able to recruit players from the Kangaroos, while players have also been sent in the other direction too.
Cale Morton
The Eagles have not had a lot of luck with Mitch and Jarryd, but if Cale was interested in playing for the Eagles they would find a spot for him.
Michael Pettigrew
The Power could be looking to trade and shake up their list, Pettigrew would add versatility to the West Coast back line.
Alex Rance
The Eagles know how to get a Rance to leave their Victorian club and play for the Eagles.
Clinton Jones
The Eagles seem to have a lot of players with that last name, they could add one more now that Rowan has retired.
Ryan Brabazon
Maybe trade Staker for him, although there could be a few reasons why Staker, who is from NSW, would not want to join Sydney.
Josh Hill
He is an excitement machine up forward, but not guaranteed a spot in the Bulldogs' best side, and Subiaco would suit how he plays.
Mark Nicoski going to training?
Dog training?
The Eagles have salary space, picks and veteran players to trade, it would be a surprise if the Eagles didn't make a big trade this offseason.