West Coast's assistance package from the AFL is hoped to help the struggling WA side eventually turn its fortunes back toward September contention.
The addition of Pick 19 is a friendly boost to their draft plans, adding to first-round Picks 1, 2 (via Oscar Allen's exit) and 15 (via West Coast), while the Eagles also hold the opening selection for the second night of the draft.
The addition of four extra rookie list spots will also give West Coast great flexibility in building their list, with the advantage in place for the next three years.
What they choose to do with these new vacancies will be intriguing, as the club could look to bring in experienced AFL talent to aid their burgeoning squad.
The Eagles will be able to add some of the best overlooked draftees in late November if they choose to do so, while state league level stars - much like Mid-Season Draft addition Tom McCarthy - will also hold value.
Here we look at five options for how West Coast could use their four new list spots.
5. Next Generation Academy Prospects
The additional Rookie List spots will also play a major part in West Coast securing their club-tied talent in 2025.
The Eagles have one of the more enviable priority prospect crops this year, with father-son selection Charlie Banfield joined by NGA members Wes Walley, Koby Evans and Tylah Williams.
The conclusion of Banfield's season has him in contention as a later selection for the National Draft, while the latter trio could be Rookie Draft options for the Eagles.
The club is also able to accommodate their overlooked NGA prospects to category B list spots, giving them great flexibility to secure the services of their junior pathways players.
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