The Eagles have landed a key trade target in a deal with Hawthorn on Saturday
The West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn have agreed to a trade involving teenage forward Tyler Brockman.
Brockman, 20, was recruited by the Hawks from Subiaco three years ago and has asked to return to his home state to play for the Eagles.
To make the transaction, the Eagles agreed today to hand over picks 44 and 63 in next month’s National Draft, despite having the option to take the unsigned Brockman through to the pre-season draft, when they have the first pick.
“Doing the deal at this stage means that Tyler can be here for the start of pre-season and he has certainty as he prepares to bring his young family home.”
Brockman is a lively and highly skilled forward, who kicked 23 goals from his 26 games with the Hawks.
He will look forward to joining long-time friend Liam Ryan at the Eagles.