Considering the impact that many thought the Eagles would have on the 2020 finals, a first week exit at the hands of the Pies marred their season.

The Eagles were looking good for most of the season before multiple losses booted them out of the top four and into sudden death territory.

Lucky for Adam Simpson, he still has bounds of quality to play with to have a red hot crack at 2021.

3. MVP

Nic Naitanui: The All-Australian ruckman was in frightening form for much of the season and was vastly superior to his opposition week in week out. He averaged 29 hitouts per game, as well as 5.6 clearances. Simply stunning numbers for a two metre tall player.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Nic Naitanui of the Eagles enters the arena during the 2019 AFL round 16 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at the Optus Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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