The AFL Commission has approved an assistance package to be provided to the West Coast Eagles Football Club (WCE).
The West Coast Eagles will receive:
- An end of first round draft selection in the 2025 National Draft (currently selection 19);
- Four (4) additional AFL Rookie List spots for AFL Seasons 2026, 2027 and 2028.
AFL Executive General Manager Football Performance Greg Swann said the special assistance package was aimed at supporting the West Coast Eagles' return to being competitive in the Toyota AFL Premiership.
“It is important that we have a competitively balanced competition and that fans can feel that on any day, in any game, their team can win.” Mr Swann said.
“The Eagles have won only nine games in the past three seasons and finished in the bottom three of the ladder in the past four seasons.
“We have been working with the Club on how assistance can improve their on-field performance to return to being competitive.
“This package is structured to assist the club in the development of their younger playing group by adding the four additional Rookie list spots it allows them to invest in additional talent.”
The additional Rookie spots are to be funded by the Club.
The AFL reserves the right to review or alter the provision of support in 2027 and 2028 should there be a material change to the circumstances under which they were provided.
