Top 10 Greatest West Coast Eagles Players of All Time

10. Darren Glass

• Key captain during the Eagles’ 2011 resurgence, lifting them from last to fourth.
• Renowned for his defensive matchups, particularly against Barry Hall.
• Multiple All-Australian honors.

9. Daniel Kerr

• Key midfield contributor during the 2005-2007 era alongside Judd and Cousins.
• Notable for his tenacity, exemplified in his duel with Hall and his goal under pressure against Geelong.
• Form dipped post-2007 following the departure of star teammates.

8. Chris Mainwaring

• A cornerstone of the Eagles’ 1992 premiership-winning midfield.
• Captained a dominant WA State of Origin side in 1991.
• Remembered for his passion and leadership during the Eagles’ early years.

7. Dean Kemp

• Norm Smith Medalist in the 1994 Grand Final.
• Precise midfielder known for delivering pinpoint passes into the forward line.
• A consistent performer compared to modern players like Sam Mitchell.

6. Guy McKenna

• Part of the Eagles’ dominant 1990s defense, alongside Jakovich and Worsfold.
• Longevity and consistency marked his career, winning Best and Fairest awards a decade apart.
• Three-time All-Australian defender.

5. Dean Cox

• Revolutionized the ruck role, becoming a six-time All-Australian.
• Vital to the Eagles’ midfield dominance during the Judd-Cousins-Kerr era.
• Holds the record as the most-capped Eagle.

4. Glen Jakovich

• Known for his fierce rivalry with Wayne Carey, often coming out on top.
• Four-time Best and Fairest winner and a key figure in the Eagles’ defensive strength.
• A pillar of consistency through the 1990s and early 2000s.

3. Ben Cousins

• Brownlow Medalist and six-time All-Australian.
• The club’s shining light during the early 2000s, often carrying the team.
• Four-time Best and Fairest winner and a central figure in the 2006 premiership team.

2. Peter Matera

• Produced one of the greatest Grand Final performances in 1992, kicking five goals from the wing.
• Five-time All-Australian and one of the most explosive players of his era.
• Considered one of the unluckiest players never to win the Brownlow Medal.

1. Chris Judd

• Dominated during his time at West Coast, particularly from 2004 to 2006.
• Brownlow Medalist in 2004 and Norm Smith Medalist in 2005.
• Regarded as the best player in the AFL during his peak years.

This list showcases the incredible talent the Eagles have had across different eras, from the defensive dominance of the 1990s to the midfield mastery of the 2000s.