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Relevant events for the week Wednesday 22 February 2017 - Tuesday 28 February 2017 (Prev|Next)

Wednesday 22 February[]

West Coast announced the leadership group for 2017, with Shannon Hurn continuing as skipper and Luke Shuey promoted to vice-captain alongside Josh Kennedy. Newcomer Sam Mitchell joined the leadership group as did Andrew Gaff and Jeremy McGovern, with Matt Priddis rounding out the seven-man team. Eric MacKenzie was the only omission from the 2016 group.

Thursday 23 February[]

West Coast named a near-full strength side to face Fremantle in Geraldton, including mature-age recruits Mitchell and Drew Petrie.

Friday 24 February[]

Saturday 25 February[]

West Coast easily accounted for Fremantle in Geraldton, in the first Derby to be held outside of Perth. Mitchell starred in his first Eagles appearance and Josh Kennedy kicked five goals.

In Leederville, the balance of the Eagles squad turned out for East Perth in a scratch match against South Fremantle, with the Bulldogs prevailing despite four goals from Fraser McInnes.

Sunday 26 February[]

Monday 27 February[]

Tuesday 28 February[]

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