Cheer Squad

Who are the West Coast Eagles cheer squad?

The official West Coast Eagles cheer squad is made up of vocal, passionate and committed members who continue to show their support and dedication for the team. You may notice them seated behind the goals at the base of the three-tier stand in their yellow t-shirts, or holding the banners for our team to run though.

Who makes the banner?

Our banner makers are responsible for producing the creative banners the team runs through before each game. A dedicated group of our loyal cheer squad members devote hours of their time before each match to assemble the banner.

What is the banner made out of?

Season 2011 saw our cheer squad use material banners for the first time. The banners are made from a material called Waratah, which allows the banner to be re-used for every home game. The letters on the banner are cut from plastic. One of our devoted cheer squad members, Ryan, organises to print players’ faces to be stuck on the banner when they reach a milestone.

Who picks what is written on the banner?

Our loyal cheer squad members use the banner for inspirational messages for our players and supporters. They work alongside the club to help promote any special messages for match day. Unfortunately, no personal messages can be added to the banners.

Could I get a banner made for a local match?

On occasion, the cheer squad assists local clubs with making banners. This is dependent upon the availability of the cheer squad. Given the lengthy time each banner takes to make, all requests must be made to the club in advance. Please contact the club on (08) 9381 1111 for further information.

Who's who of the WA cheer squad

Peter and Diane are the backbone of the WA cheer squad. You will see Peter and Diane on a match day holding the banner or around the club talking to the many friends they have made over the years.

The cheer squad has been at capacity for the past few seasons. However, members interested in further information about this loyal group can contact the club on (08) 9381 1111.

How do I get involved with banner making?

Our banner makers are responsible for producing the creative banners the team runs through before each game. All cheer squad members are invited to come to banner making sessions and go into the running to be out on the ground holding up the banner as the team runs through it. Special giveaways will be made to new banner makers, and even if you can only attend one session, you are most welcome.

In Melbourne, all of our cheer squad members are invited to attend banner making sessions. In doing so, you will obtain a priority for the opportunity to assist in holding up the banner on match day as the players run through.

The proposed dates for banner making sessions in season 2012 are as follows:

Sunday March 11, 2012 9am-12pm (NAB Cup Grand Final)
Sunday March 25, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 1 v Western Bulldogs)
Sunday April 8, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 3 v Greater Western Sydney)
Sunday April 22, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 5 v Richmond)
Sunday May 6, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 7 v Essendon)
Sunday May 27, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 10 v Brisbane Lions)
Sunday June 17, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 13 v Collingwood)
Sunday July 1, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 15 v North Melbourne)
Sunday July 15, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 17 v Adelaide)
Sunday August 12, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 21 v Port Adelaide)
Sunday August 26, 2012 9am-12pm (Rnd 23 v Hawthorn)
Sunday September 2, 2012 9am-12pm (AFL Final Series – Session TBC)

NB. These dates are subject to change