Star midfielder returns to Eagles after Geelong premiership
Star midfielder Tate Porter rejoins North Warrnambool Eagles after three years and a 2024 premiership with Leopold.
Porter last played for the Eagles in 2022. Porter then spent three years at Leopold in the Geelong league, winning a 2024 premiership and claiming the club's best and fairest award in 2025.
Porter returns to Victoria's south-west this year with his partner and daughter. Playing-coach Nathan Vardy, who played alongside Porter in 2022, welcomed him back: "It's super exciting to get someone of Tate's calibre back.
He's a good person and can play bloody good footy."
- 2024
- Premiership year
- 49
- Games for Leopold
- 29
- Goals for Leopold
- 3
- Years away
Why it mattersThe Eagles reach grand finals most years but fell short last year; adding a proven midfielder and premiership-winner strengthens their 2027 chances.
AustraliaHampden League fans get back one of their best players; North Warrnambool's grand final hopes improve with a three-time premiership midfielder returning home.
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