The Eagles have just endured one of their worst ever seasons, something the historically successful club will be desperate to correct. The club finds itself at a crossroads though, having competed in finals for years, their descent was as quick as it was surprising.
There's no doubting COVID and injuries absolutely destroyed their start to the season and from there it was impossible to recover. However, there are some worrying signs at West Coast, particularly with some star players.
Legendary forward Josh Kennedy has called time, while the end is surely not far away for Shannon Hurn, Luke Shuey and Jeremy McGovern. These names will be almost impossible to replace quickly, but it's the task the Eagles face.
The Eagles will likely look to add depth in the key position areas, while a small forward or outside midfielder wouldn't go astray either.
With that in mind, let's take a look at five possible targets for West Coast this off-season.
3. Bobby Hill
The loss of Junior Rioli will be keenly felt by the Eagles, who are also going to have to deal with a Josh Kennedy-sized hole in their forward line.
The out-of-contract Hill has been keen to leave GWS for 12 months and although he appears Collingwood-bound, the Eagles could do worse than make a late play for the WA-native.
A crafty mid-forward, Hill has pace to burn, an abundance of skill and smart goal-sense. It wouldn't be a like-for-like replacement but it could help rejuvenate both the Eagles' forward line and their outside run in midfield.
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Having averaged under two Inside 50's and just under a goal per game in 2022, a move for Hill could also ease the pressure on the under-fire Tim Kelly, who the Eagles are desperate to see rediscover his best form.
