2025 WAFL season review: West Coast

The West Coast Eagles claimed their fifth successive wooden spoon after a year which produced just two victories.

One of those wins was the upset of the season when they defeated South Fremantle in Round 5 by 16 points, while the club’s second success came in Round 13 with a convincing 30-point result over Subiaco.

On that day, AFL-listed players Campbell Chesser, Tom Gross, Matt Owies and Noah Long were strong contributors.

The side could be considered unlucky not to add to the tally of two wins, losing by just 12 points to Peel in tough conditions in Round 15, 17 points to East Fremantle in Round 18 and by 5 points to Swan Districts at Mineral Resources Park in Round 15.

However, the bottom line is the Eagles have now won just 11 matches from their past 90 outings in the WAFL, testing the resolve of second-year coach Kyal Horsley.

Only two players ran out for the club in every game this season, big men Harry Barnett and Coen Livingstone.

Of those who played at least 10 games this year, Harley Sparks averaged 19 possessions a match, Rhett Bazzo racked up 18 disposals a game, while Lucca Grego finished with 17 touches through 17 games.

On a goalkicking front, following the departure of Trey Ruscoe to South Fremantle, Livingstone finished with a team high 17 majors for the year ahead of Jack Petruccelle with 15.

Shannon Lucassen made a successful transition from a forward to the midfield, averaging 12 disposals a match in 17 games and kicking four goals.

When it comes to the club’s Fairest and Best, WAFL premiership player Thomas Edwards-Baldwin won a tight race ahead of Jack Petruccelle.

The Eagles also had a glimpse at the future with NGA product Tylah Williams and Charlie Banfield, son of premiership hero Drew, making their WAFL debut.

Ahead of their 2026 campaign, the Eagles will be looking to implement savvy recruiting and a healthier AFL list to work with.