WEST COAST AFL GRAND FINAL PENIX
BACKS
12. Sharrod Wellingham
Age: 27. Ht: 185cm. Wgt: 84kg. Games: 138. Goals: 72. Finals: 14. Grand finals: 3.
Arguably the club’s most improved player this season. Has thrived in his new role in defence.
31. Will Schofield
Age: 26. Ht: 196cm. Wgt: 98kg. Games: 131. Goals: 19. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
Has stood up brilliantly as a key defender following season-ending knee injuries to Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown.
25. Shannon Hurn
Age: 28. Ht: 186cm. Wgt: 95kg. Games: 176 Goals: 46. Finals: 9. Grand finals: 0
Inspirational skipper whose booming kicks from defence help set up quick-fire attacks. Loves directing traffic to set up the ‘Weagles Web’.
HALF-BACKS
18. Xavier Ellis
Age: 27. Ht: 186cm: Wgt: 81kg. Games: 117. Goals: 36. Finals: 8. Grand finals: 2.
The former Hawk overcame an early-season hamstring issue to hold down a spot in defence. Is only one of three players on West Coast’s list who have won a premiership.
20. Jeremy McGovern
Age: 23. Ht: 195cm. Wgt: 98kg. Games: 32. Goals: 14. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Star swingman whose intercept marks in defence this year have played a vital role in the ‘Weagles Web’.
5. Brad Sheppard
Age: 24. Ht: 186cm. Wgt: 85kg. Games: 83. Goals: 15. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Been forced to battle out of his weight and height division in defence all year – and has passed with flying colours.
CENTRES
24. Matt Rosa
Age: 28. Ht: 191cm. Wgt: 84kg. Games: 167. Goals: 39. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
An emergency for the 2006 premiership, Rosa has played in defence and through the midfield this season.
11. Matt Priddis.
Age: 30. Ht: 185cm. Wgt: 90kg. Games: 196. Goals: 63. Finals: 8. Grand finals: 0.
The side’s clearance king who narrowly missed out on winning back-to-back Brownlow medals.
6. Elliot Yeo
Age: 22. Ht: 190cm. Wgt: 88kg. Games: 63. Goals: 20. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Former Lion has thrived in the midfield this season. Has also played as a key defender when needed.
HALF-FORWARDS
3. Andrew Gaff
Age: 23. Ht: 181cm: Wgt: 84kg. Games: 109. Goals: 42. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0
The speedy midfielder has enjoyed his best season to date, averaging 29 disposals per game to win a maiden All-Australian berth.
27. Jack Darling
Age: 23. Ht: 191cm: Wgt: 95kg. Games: 104. Goals: 183. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
The key forward missed the first 10 rounds of the season with a serious foot injury, and has managed just 25 goals from 14 games since his return.
15. Jamie Cripps
Age: 23. Ht: 183cm: Wgt: 81kg. Games: 74. Goals: 89. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Skilful small forward who has enjoyed a breakthrough year with 34 goals. Crossed from St Kilda to West Coast at the end of 2012.
FORWARDS
2. Mark LeCras
Age: 29. Ht: 183cm. Wgt: 82kg. Games: 153. Goals: 338. Finals: 8. Grand finals: 0. Classy forward whose knack of kicking goals from tight angles has become his trademark. Can also rack up big numbers in the middle.
17. Josh Kennedy
Age: 28. Ht: 196cm. Wgt: 103kg. Games: 164. Goals: 368. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
Coleman Medal winner who has booted 80 goals this season. His two-goal burst against the Kangaroos was crucial in the preliminary final.
33. Josh Hill
Age: 26. Ht: 185cm. Wgt: 83kg. Games: 138. Goals: 185. Finals: 8. Grand finals: 0
Hit-and-miss small forward who has enjoyed his best season to date with 39 goals from 21 games.
RUCKS
9. Nic Naitanui
Age: 25. Ht: 201cm. Wgt: 95kg. Games: 130. Goals: 88. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
Star ruckman whose deft ruck taps and bullocking groundwork make him one of the most dangerous weapons in the game.
4. Dom Sheed
Age: 20. Ht: 185cm. Wgt: 89kg. Games: 32. Goals: 11. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Second-year midfielder has flourished both in the engine room and out on the wing.
13. Luke Shuey
Age: 25. Ht: 183cm. Wgt: 88kg. Games: 110. Goals: 98. Finals: 7. Grand finals: 0.
The team’s most explosive midfielder who drifts forward for important goals. Can struggle at times breaking a tag.
INTERCHANGE
7. Chris Masten
Age: 26. Ht: 179cm. Wgt: 78kg. Games: 139. Goals: 53. Finals: 6. Grand finals: 0.
Prolific midfielder who tallied just 10 disposals against the Kangaroos in his first match back from a hamstring injury.
22. Callum Sinclair
Age: 26. Ht: 200cm. Wgt: 99kg. Games: 28. Goals: 18. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Has thrived as Nic Naitanui’s back-up ruckman this season. Has a knack of taking strong marks all around the ground.
34. Mark Hutchings
Age: 24. Ht: 181cm. Wgt: 87kg. Games: 37. Goals: 15. Finals: 2. Grand finals: 0.
Has gone from fringe midfielder to important ball-winner late in the year. Can also double as a tagger.
26. Sam Butler
Age: 29. Ht: 187cm. Wgt: 86kg. Games: 136. Goals: 16. Finals: 13. Grand finals: 2.
The only remaining member of West Coast’s 2006 flag. The no-frills defender provides important poise to the backline.
EMERGENCIES
35. Patrick McGinnity
Age: 26. Ht: 183cm. Wgt: 84kg. Games: 90. Goals: 24. Finals: 6. Grand finals: 0.
No-frills midfielder who has found himself in and out of the side throughout his career.
10. Scott Selwood
Age: 25. Ht: 186cm. Wgt: 88kg. Games: 135. Goals: 37. Finals: 6. Grand finals: 0.
A dramatic fall from grace for the vice-captain, who is still yet to fully overcome the foot injury he suffered early last season.
29. Scott Lycett
Age: 23. Ht: 203cm. Wgt: 103kg. Games: 28. Goals: 21. Finals: 0. Grand finals: 0.
Disappointing year for the South Australian, who has been usurped by Callum Sinclair for the role as Nic Naitanui’s rucking sidekick.
Coach: Adam Simpson
The former understudy to Alastair Clarkson at Hawthorn has won rave reviews in his first two years in the big chair at West Coast. A decorated 306-game playing career at North Melbourne included the 1996 and 1999 flags.
