West Coast Eagles
In 1996, when the AFL was celebrating its 100th year, the West Coast Eagles were celebrating their 10th, and so named a team of the decade:
| Backs: | David Hart | Michael Brennan | Ashley McIntosh |
| Half Backs: | Guy McKenna | Glen Jakovich | John Worsfold |
| Centres: | Peter Matera | Dean Kemp | Chris Mainwaring |
| Half Forwards: | Brett Heady | Mitchell White | Craig Turley |
| Forwards: | Chris Lewis | Peter Sumich | Tony Evans |
| Ruck: | Ryan Turnbull | Don Pyke | Dwayne Lamb |
| Interchange: | Chris Waterman | Steve Malaxos | Peter Wilson |
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Membership and attendance
In 2006, the Eagles had 44,138 members (seating capacity), a waiting list and an average home ground attendance of 40,243.
| Year | Members | Finishing position | Average crowd |
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| 1998 | 37,496 | 7th | 34,473 |
| 1999 | 36,212 | 5th | 30,777 |
| 2000 | 38,868 | 13th | 33,191 |
| 2001 | 38,649 | 14th | 32,674 |
| 2002 | 34,880 | 8th | 35,928 |
| 2003 | 36,234 | 7th | 38,084 |
| 2004 | 40,792 | 7th | 39,037 |
| 2005 | 42,406 | 2nd | 40,243 |
| 2006 | 44,138 [22] | 1st | 40,506 |
| 2007 | 45,949 [23] | 5th | 40,791 |
| 2008 |
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Club Song
We're flying high is the official anthem of the West Coast Eagles.
It was written in the 1980s.
| Original version | New Version |
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| For years they took the best of us And claimed them for their own Chorus For years we learned the lessons Chorus So watchout all you know-alls Chorus |
Hey Eagles We're the Eagles - the West Coast Eagles |
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Club Mascot
West Coast's mascot is Rick "the Rock" Eagle, named after the Daddy Cool hit song that is played at home games, "Eagle Rock".
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Team 20
In 2006 the West Coast Eagles were celebrating their 20th anniversary, and a best team of the club's history was chosen. Consideration was based on 100 games played for the West Coast Eagles, career longevity, finishes in the Club Champion Award, impact and other individual accolades.:
| Backs: | David Wirrpanda | Ashley McIntosh | Michael Brennan | |||
| Half Backs: | Guy McKenna | Glen Jakovich | John Worsfold (Captain) | |||
| Centres: | Peter Matera | Dean Kemp | Chris Mainwaring | |||
| Half Forwards: | Brett Heady | Mitchell White | Chris Lewis | |||
| Forwards: | Phillip Matera | Peter Sumich | Tony Evans | |||
| Ruck: | Dean Cox | Chris Judd | Ben Cousins | |||
| Interchange: | Chris Waterman | Drew Banfield | Don Pyke | Dwayne Lamb | ||
| Coach: | Michael Malthouse |
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Current squad
As of November 24th, 2007:
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Rookies:
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Note: The No.3 jumper has been retired until the end of 2010 in memory of Chris Mainwaring.
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See also
- West Coast Eagles players
- List of West Coast Eagles Football Club coaches
- Australian rules football in Western Australia
- Western Derby
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References
- ^ All Time VFL/AFL Ladder by Team/Ground.
- ^ West Coast (2)
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.corkintheocean.com/wordpress/?p=162
- ^ [2]
- ^ EaglesFlyingHigh • Game Statistics
- ^ http://www.corkintheocean.com/wordpress/?p=167
- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ Stateline Western Australia
- ^ Ma
- ^ Footy FAQ: History of the Finals Format | Australian Football Association of North America
- ^ V/AFL Summary Chart
- ^ "Eagles suspend Gardiner after car crash", The Age, 2006-07-18. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "The AFL career of troubled West Coast star Michael Gardiner looks to be over, after the club suspended him indefinitely over an alcohol-related car crash which police say could have killed him."
- ^ O'Shea, Joe. "Eagles hold off Swans in thriller", ABC News (Australia), 2006-09-30. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "West Coast won the third AFL title in the club's history with a thrilling one-point victory over Sydney in Saturday afternoon's grand final at the MCG [in] what was the first grand final to be decided by a solitary point since 1966"
- ^ Paine, Chris. "Magpies send Eagles crashing in extra-time thriller", ABC News (Australia), 2007-09-15. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "Collingwood produced a remarkable display of determination under pressure to clinch a thrilling three-goal victory over West Coast in extra-time of their pulsating AFL semi-final clash at Subiaco Oval on Friday evening."
- ^ Timms, Daryl. "Eagles in shock as Judd quits", Herald Sun, 2007-09-17. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "West Coast said last night it was blindsided by captain Chris Judd's decision to quit the club and return to Victoria."
- ^ Warner, Michael. "Chris Mainwaring's sad end", Herald Sun, 2007-10-02. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "Troubled West Coast star Ben Cousins was at the home of former teammate Chris Mainwaring just hours before Mainwaring collapsed and died early yesterday... [Mainwaring was on a] binge [involving] cannabis and ecstasy, Perth's Channel 9 reported last night."
- ^ "Mainwaring battled problems before death", Real Footy (Fairfax Digital), 2007-10-02. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "Former West Coast Eagle Chris Mainwaring was struggling with personal problems... an autopsy will determine whether drugs were involved in [his] death"
- ^ Warner, Michael; Barrett, Damien & Mickelburough, Peter. "Cousins wanted drug test", Herald Sun, 2007-10-03. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. "Troubled West Coast Eagle Ben Cousins volunteered for a drug test hours after the death of best mate Chris Mainwaring"
- ^ Lowden, David. "He's gone - Eagles sack Cousins", Herald Sun, 2007-10-17. "The West Coast Eagles have sacked Ben Cousins. He will face court later this morning on a charge of possessing a prohibited drug."
- ^ More pressure for new stadium as Freo membership hits 39,000. The West Australian (2007-05-20).
- ^ Record Year for AFL memberships. Faixfax Digital (2007-07-12).
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External links
| Preceded by Hawthorn |
AFL Premiers 1992 |
Succeeded by Essendon |
| Preceded by Essendon |
AFL Premiers 1994 |
Succeeded by Carlton |
| Preceded by Sydney |
AFL Premiers 2006 |
Succeeded by Geelong |
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