Viney makes strong first impression as West Coast begins pre-season
Jack Viney impressed on his first day of training with West Coast, working after teammates and coaching younger players.
The 32-year-old veteran midfielder joined West Coast for pre-season training this week after crossing during the AFL trade period. Viney completed a 90-minute session with the club's young players and was the last on the track.
Viney finished laps on his own after the squad left. Viney impressed coaches with his running and some skills work, and paused drills multiple times to mentor younger teammates including third-year Eagle Bo Allan on midfield craft.
Key forward Jake Waterman and premiership star Elliot Yeo also returned early. Club champion Harley Reid trained with modifications after shoulder surgery, while Deven Robertson recovered from an ACL injury.
- 32 years old
- Viney's age
- 90 minutes
- Session duration
- November 23
- Return date for other players
- Bo Allan, third-year Eagle
- Mentored player
Why it mattersViney's work ethic and mentorship signal West Coast got a leader who will lift the young team's standards, not just a mercenary arrival.
AustraliaWest Coast fans got their first look at a premiership-winning midfielder they traded for, setting the tone for the Eagles' 2027 campaign.
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