West Coast Eagles inaugural captain and Brownlow medallist Ross Glendinning has returned from the final leg of Border Patrol, this time touring through the Goldfields and Esperance.

Glendinning was joined by West Coast Eagles games record holder Glen Jakovich, who jumped aboard for one more regional expedition for 2013.

The program, proudly supported by Toyota WA, saw the West Coast Eagles take football right across the state, visiting communities in WA’s great southern, Kimberley, Pilbara, Wheatbelt, Goldfi elds and South West regions.

Along with Jakovich, Glendinning was joined by Eagles greats along the way including Dean Kemp and David Hart, as the Border Patrol team hit the road to regional communities where they visited primary schools and high schools for football and reading clinics.

That is the final official leg of the year, however the Border Patrol team will be making a special appearance at the Dowerin Field Days on August 28.

Glendinning was rapt with the continued success of Border Patrol.

“Both the West Coast Eagles and Toyota WA were very pleased with the success of the Border Patrol program last year, and 2013 has seen that  trend continue to grow ” Glendinning said.

“We’ve visited towns and communities all over the state, so it’s been a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

“The West Coast Eagles Football Club has fans all over WA, not just in Perth, so to head out to these remote areas and meet our supporters across the state of WA is a unique opportunity.

“And the continued support from Toyota WA has allowed us to do so,” Glendinning added.

They also headed to local Toyota dealerships where they held sausage sizzles for the community, with footy drills and prizes to be won.

West Coast mascot Rick the Rock Eagle went along for the ride as well, providing much amusement for young fans.

“Border Patrol has been a resounding success this year, and we’re looking forward to doing it all again next year,” Glendinning said.

The West Coast Eagles would like to thank Toyota WA for making Border Patrol possible as well as the additional support from Caltex and BHP Billiton.