Looking ahead to 2014 with new recruits

From an on field perspective we are confident about the season ahead. Certainly being the reigning Premiers makes us “the hunted” and it is something the coaches and players are well aware of. We have great depth within the club which was demonstrated by our Reserves also playing off in the Grand Final. It’s also important to note we had the youngest reserves team in the competition in 2013. Expect to see Matt Johnson, Kris Shannon, Brayden Antonio, Corey Chalmers, Drew Rohde, Jack Thrum and James Embley all push for senior selection early in the season.

Other notable additions to the squad are:

Marcus Adams - 20yr old key position player ex SDFC

Ben King - 21yr old half back player from Gingin

Seva Martin - 22yr old ruckman from Subiaco

Ben Jenkins - 19yr old ruckman/key position from Toodyay

Corey Higgins - 21yr old midfielder from Toodyay was from Perth FC

Tamati Young - 22yr old forward from New Zealand

Tamati is an interesting proposition. Tamati has represented New Zealand at an AFL International Carnival having progressed through the junior u20 national team. He has recently shifted to Perth to experience Australian Rules Football at a more professional level and is living locally in Butler.

The signing of Andrew Krakouer for 2014 and 2015 is wonderful coup for our club and will add significantly to our team both on and off the field. Andrew has recovered well from a knee reconstruction in 2011 and played 19 senior games in 2013.  Players of Andrew’s experience and skills are of a rare breed. A Sandover and Simpson medallist in the WAFL, we welcome Andrew back to WA and to West Perth.