Connor West was born on 7 May 1999 and is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.
10 Facts About Connor West
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Connor West was recruited by West Coast with the 23rd draft pick in the 2021 mid-season rookie draft.
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Connor West represented Western Australia at the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships.
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Connor West had hoped to be drafted in the 2017 AFL draft, but he was not.
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Connor West still held hope of being drafted in the AFL after the success of mature age recruits from the WAFL such as Tim Kelly and Bailey Banfield.
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Connor West was recruited by Connor West Coast with the 23rd draft pick in the 2021 mid-season rookie draft, as Jarrod Cameron was placed on the long-term injury list due to a season-ending ankle injury.
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Connor West was West Coast's fourth father-son pick in the AFL, as his father, Robbie West played for West Coast in the 1990s.
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Connor West's selection came during a breakout season playing in West Perth's midfield, averaging 27 disposals and over 6 tackles per game.
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Connor West had played for Connor West Perth at WAFL level since 2018.
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Connor West made his debut against Adelaide in round 18 of the 2021 AFL season.