Indigenous talent has played a key role in the 25-year history of the West Coast Eagles and that will be the major focus of Sunday’s edition of the club’s television program, Eagle Vision.
With the AFL celebrating Indigenous Round, the program, which airs on Channel 7 in the metropolitan area and on GWN regionally, will have a heavy emphasis on the contribution of Aboriginal players both past and present.
Chris Lewis, who runs the Kicking Goals program in Port Hedland, which is supported by the club’s Principal Community Partner, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, is the feature of the ‘Where are they now?’ segment.
Another of the club’s great Aboriginal players, David Wirrpanda, who will have merchandise on sale outside the ground on Sunday, provides an insight into the operations of the foundation which carries is name.
And Gerrick Weedon, who inherited his idol’s playing number and a fortnight ago became the 200th on-field representative after making his debut against Essendon, provides viewers with a self analysis of his strengths.
Phil Narkle, a member of the club’s first playing squad who is currently West Coast’s Indigenous Liaison Officer, also offers an insight into the development of other Indigenous players on the list.
In addition to that, we take a look around the latest business venture of senior players Andrew Embley and Dean Cox - the Beluga Restaurant in the Claremont Quarter and find out which player rules the table tennis table.
Click here to see some great Eagle Vision clips.