SCOTT Lycett's love of West Coast is obvious but the ruckman remains undecided on his future ahead of the biggest game of his career.
Restricted free agent Lycett's contract status is a subject of intrigue ahead of Saturday's Grand Final against Collingwood.
Lycett has remained non-committal on a new deal and is thought to be keen to secure a spot as a first-choice ruckman after playing second-fiddle to Nic Naitanui for years.
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The South Australian native has been strongly linked to Port Adelaide, where he played in the SANFL.
Naitanui's ACL injury means he will miss the majority of next season, but the Eagles' recent meeting with GWS big man Rory Lobb and reported interest in several other rucks has fuelled the perception they are resigned to losing Lycett.
What's clear is that Lycett has genuine love for his club.
The 203cm ruck has a larrikin streak and loves revving up his teammates, even when he's not playing.
An injured Lycett was in the crowd at Adelaide Oval when Luke Shuey kicked his goal after the siren during the Eagles' 2017 elimination final win over Port Adelaide, and his rowdy celebrations - roaring "up the Coasters" - earned him cult status.
"I think there's a few boys on the list who enjoy getting the boys up and about," a grinning Lycett said at Friday's Grand Final Parade.
"Personally, I just like getting my voice up and getting the boys fired up. I really love the boys and love the club in general, so it's pretty easy to do."
Asked whether his love for the club made his contract decision harder, Lycett played a straight bat.
"I haven't decided anything," he said.
"It's not making anything difficult when you haven't made a decision."
Lycett and tag-team partner Nathan Vardy face a huge challenge in quelling Magpies' star big man Brodie Grundy.
The pair were able to restrict Grundy's All Australian ruck partner Max Gawn during the Eagles' preliminary final demolition of Melbourne, but Lycett said it was hard to compare the pair.
"They're obviously two great players so they're pretty similar in that regard," he said.
"But in terms of playing ability, they are very different.
"We've got a plan going in and we've just got to focus on that."
