Despite a one-win 2025 campaign, there are obvious green shoots within West Coast's system as the club continues to develop its young core.
The off-season saw the Eagles add further premiership experience to their list to aid their emerging ranks while also attacking the draft aggressively once more.
The club is still searching for the right balance of youth and experience, with 2026 set to see the second edition of Andrew McQualter's men in action.
With plenty of names to get excited for and several spots in the lineup up for grabs, let's take a look at how West Coast could take shape in 2026.
Best 23
FB: Brandon Starcevich, Harry Edwards, Reuben Ginbey
HB: Liam Baker, Tylar Young, Brady Hough
C: Ryan Maric, Jack Graham, Josh Lindsay
HF: Tyler Brockman, Jake Waterman, Elijah Hewett
FF: Jamie Cripps, Archer Reid, Jobe Shanahan
FO: Matt Flynn, Harley Reid, Tom McCarthy
I/C: Elliot Yeo, Willem Duursma, Matt Owies, Jack Williams, Liam Duggan
Stiff to miss: Sandy Brock, Tim Kelly, Bailey Williams, Bo Allan, Tom Cole, Deven Robertson, Noah Long, Clay Hall
