West Coast needs three things to continue improving its list, according to WA journalist Digby Beacham.
The Eagles have secured four wins to this point of 2026, which is a quantum leap from last year's effort of one solitary victory.
But how do they keep improving? Who are some trade targets?
Beacham, speaking on Zero Hanger's The Outer Wing powered by TabTouch, gave some areas of correction for the club.
"There's some players who spring to mind. There's three things I think West Coast need," he said.
"They need key defenders, because at the moment we're seeing what happens when Harry Edwards, who is fronting the (AFL) concussion panel is not there, Reuben Ginbey is going to be missing for long term, is Tylar Young the answer? I'd say no. Sandy Brock has had a bit of a look at it. But they're short-changed down back. They need midfielders and they need to get in WA talent."
Tim English
"Go and see how much WA talent is (available).
"Can you pick the eyes out of it? You can ask the question about Tim English. Tim might say I'm happy in Melbourne. My partner is happy in Melbourne. He contract status in the netball side that she's going to play for is sound. But ask the question.
"They might say, like for like, Bailey Williams, we talked about him being extended, but do you keep a Bailey Williams ahead of a Tim English? Probably not. But you need to be ruthless. You need to be WA centric.
