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Play Video. Highly-respected big man Drew Petrie will emerge from retirement and will add badly-needed key position support for the West Coast Eagles WAFL team. GREATEST West Coast teams have been compiled throughout the Eagles’ glittering 32-year history.
What a stirring comeback from the Eagles.
Their fans at Metricon Stadium made it clear they weren't pleased with that decision. Friday, 17 May 2019 8:49PM. AFL round 9: West Coast Eagles secure comeback victory over Geelong Cats. 10.41pm on Aug 1, 2020 Geelong Cats v West Coast Eagles (1992 Grand Final) Peter Matera was awarded the Norm Smith Medal for the best player afield. The West Coast Eagles have become just the second AFL side to win a match after trailing at three-quarter time this season.
With a jam-packed home crowd cheering them on at Perth Stadium, the Eagles secured a thrilling comeback victory over the Geelong Cats on Saturday, climbing into the top four on the AFL ladder. They kicked seven of the last nine goals to show why they are the premiership favourites.
Eagles tall forward Josh Kennedy scored a match-high four majors and midfielder Dom Sheed managed 24 disposals, but all the talk after the final siren was about superstar Nic Naitanui.The versatile ruckman proved his worth in the second half, and former Hawthorn star Daniel Harford bold claimed, “Nic Naitanui’s performance was one of the performances of the year.”Racing.com digital editor Ryan Reynolds tweeted, “Nic Nat has won the game for his team.”ABC reporter Richard Willingham, claimed Naitanui was “the difference” during Saturday’s encounter.For their next fixture, Geelong will take on North Melbourne at the Gabba on Wednesday, while the West Coast enjoy a bye in round 10. Thu, 15 August 2019 4:59PM. Petrie could play as early as Saturday for the Eagles against East Fremantle at New Choice Homes Park to add yet … Cousins' comeback to football will rank among the top six, along with special moments from Grand Final wins in 1992, '94 and 2006.The No.1 moment will be revealed on the eve of the finals. Sport AFL.
A Grand Final victory is always going to be towards the top of any … West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui impressing at training amid comeback push. Don’t miss the latest footy news! Adam Simpson believes West Coast's spirit and unity was the key to the Eagles' stunning Grand Final comeback By Travis King, AFL.com.au on Adam Simpson believes West Coast's spirit and unity, fostered since a talk from Australian cricket mentor Justin Langer before last year's finals, was the catalyst for the Eagles' stunning Grand Final comeback as they captured the club's fourth premiership.
IF YOU needed any convincing Richmond is primed for back-to-back premierships, this was it. Having trailed for most of the match, West Coast Eagles slotted seven of the last nine goals to secure a narrow victory over the Geelong Cats.AFL: Geelong was given a goal after the score review system was unable to confirm whether the ball had come off the toe of young gun Sam Simpson or not.Having trailed for most of the match, West Coast Eagles slotted seven of the last nine goals to secure a narrow victory over the Geelong Cats.The West Coast Eagles have become just the second AFL side to win a match after trailing at three-quarter time this season.With a jam-packed home crowd cheering them on at Perth Stadium, the Eagles secured a thrilling comeback victory over the Geelong Cats on Saturday, climbing into the top four on the AFL ladder.Despite trailing for most of the match, West Coast found momentum in the final quarter, scoring seven of the last nine goals to muster an 11.7 (73) to 10.4 (64) win.But fans were in uproar after another holding the ball controversy left the players scratching their head.Nic Naitanui proved a powerhouse in the ruck on Saturday.Geelong young gun Gryan Miers was pinged for holding the ball during the third quarter, but replays showed the 21-year-old had handballed the Sherrin.“Was he saying it took long? If he goes, it will be the former captain's first appearance at an official club function since his sacking.The criteria provide for up to 10 people to be admitted, but it is understood the initial intake will be less than that.Coach John Worsfold is eligible to be an inaugural inductee because the selection committee decided that only players, not coaches or other staff, had to be retired to be able to be considered.The Hall of Fame selection committee comprises chief executive Trevor Nisbett, No.1 ticket holder Michael Brennan, development coach Ian Miller, former chairman Murray McHenry and communications manager Gary Stocks, chairman of the club's 25th anniversary committee.The Eagles will wear a special gold commemorative guernsey against the Tigers, featuring the name of every player to have played for the club.There will be anniversary celebrations on the ground pre-game, at half-time and post-match, including a stage show that will run until 7pm with interviews with club legends and Ross Wilson performing Eagle Rock.West Coast came from 33-points down at three-quarter time to win their first home-and-away game against Richmond on March 29, 1987, 20.13 (133) to 16.23 (119). Christ almighty. Naitanui will make his first football appearance since suffering his second ACL rupture against Collingwood late last season when he lines up at WAFL level on Saturday. Braden Quartermaine. BEN Cousins' 38-possession comeback from treatment for drug addiction in 2007 has been bracketed with West Coast's three premierships as one of the greatest moments in the Eagles' history. BEN Cousins' 38-possession comeback from treatment for drug addiction in 2007 has been bracketed with West Coast's three premierships as one of the greatest moments in the Eagles' history.The West Coast website has been counting down the greatest 25 moments of the club's past, as voted by Eagles fans, as part of celebrations of its 25th anniversary.West Coast's comeback victory over Richmond in its first game in 1987 was ranked the eighth-greatest moment, with back-to-back Brownlow medals for Chris Judd and Cousins coming in at No.7. West Coast fans have obviously been paying close attention to Tom Lynch's recent run-ins with the AFL rules. Ryan's Mark of the Year contender.