West Coast draftee Luke Foley is happy to be a member of the team he supported after being overlooked in 2017.
Foley's performances for Western Australia at the national championships – when he averaged 17 disposals and eight tackles - got the Eagles' attention and they took the lifelong fan with their second pick, No.31 overall.
"I just came in this year with the mindset of wanting to get the best out of myself and really put myself forward. I always had the belief I could get to this stage," Foley said.
"I just knew that this year would be the year. Having a year out of school, doing a bit of part-time work and study, has really been beneficial for me."