West Coast re-sign important defensive duo

West Coast has re-signed defensive duo Harry Edwards and Brady Hough to new deals amid the club's rebuild.

Edwards and Hough have both been shining lights for the Eagles across the past few seasons that have yielded 10 wins.

Hough was already contracted until the end of next year but was keen to show faith to the club long-term, locking himself away until the end of 2028.

“I'm stoked to sign on. I think it's a really exciting group we have here, and I really like the direction and the way the club is heading at the moment,” Hough said.

“I can't wait for the future.

“It's great to sign on with Harry. He's been good in the back end of the year when he's got his body right. So many great backmen down there, so it's a great group to be part of at the moment.”

Edwards' name was put up in trade speculation as rival clubs began to circle for the impressive key defender.

Melbourne was reportedly interested in luring the 23-year-old but has since turned his back and remained with the club, as his new deal locks him away until the end of 2027.

“I'm very, very happy to repay the club. I've been here for six years now, love the boys, love the direction we're heading, so it's going to be awesome,” Edwards said.

“I'm feeling really good. This year has probably been one of my better years output-wise, and I feel ready to play AFL; the body feels ready.

“I had a good run in pre-season and been able to play some good footy off the back of that.”

The Eagles are hopeful that both Hough and Edwards will be a part of the next premiership team, locking down defensive positions in years to come.

“I can't wait to play with him (Hough) in the backline for many years to come, hopefully,” Edwards said.

“His lockdown ability is something everyone knows about, and his ability to get the job done is something else, so we give him a job every week, and he nails it.

“We just love what he brings.”

Hough has quickly become one of the game's best small forward stoppers, taking down many big-name scalps in the past two years.

“I think I've developed quite a bit throughout the year, and hopefully can go away in the off-season get a bit stronger, fitter and faster and hopefully come back better next year,” Hough said.

West Coast will complete their 2024 season with a clash against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.