West Coast have continued to add support to their WAFL list with North Beach pair Owen Jenkins and Sam Parker joining the Eagles following strong Perth Football League seasons.
North Beach are one of the most dominant programs in the PFL, coming off back-to-back A-grade flags, including a 71-point demolition of Fremantle CBC in this year’s decider.
But Jenkins and Parker will now be taking the next step, joining the Eagles state league for next year.
21-year-old Jenkins is a key defensive prospect, having spent plenty of time of some of Perth’s best forwards, while Parker is an 182cm utility having recently progressed from the colts into the league side.
West Coast Eagles WAFL boss Steve Trewhella said the additions will not only benefit the Eagles list but also the development of some of Perth’s top local talent.
“The addition of Owen and Sam continues the Eagles’ focus on identifying talented young Western Australian footballers that will strengthen our list with the scope to develop their talent within the Club’s WAFL program,” Trewhella said.
“Owen was a member of North Beach’s back-to-back premiership campaigns, and at 195cm he has the size as well as the competitive mindset to take on some of the WAFL’s key forwards.
“Sam has progressed his football impressively and played nine senior games for North Beach, including this year’s Grand Final victory, with his positional versatility and running power among his key strengths.”
It continues a busy off-season for the WAFL Eagles, who have brought in a mixture of youth and experience, with today’s signings joining that of Jed Bews, Zac Walker, Isaac Weller and Mitch Toner.
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