West Coast Eagles defender Marcus Herbert has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, keeping him in the blue and gold until at least the end of 2028.

Herbert joined the Eagles during the 2026 Mid-Season Rookie Draft, selected with West Coast’s pick 13, following multiple strong seasons in the Geelong VFL system.

Herbert debuted for West Coast in round 15 against North Melbourne and played 10 consecutive AFL games, well and truly establishing himself on the big stage.

“I’m stoked to be in the blue and gold for another couple of seasons,” Herbert said.

“The future is bright with the crew we have so it will be very exciting to see what we can do in the coming years.

“Everyone has been so helpful, on and off the field, players, coaches and staff have made the move really easy and I’m excited to stay.”

Herbert has built a reputation for his football IQ, evasiveness and ability to perform under pressure.

The 24-year-old’s best game of the season came in the Round 20 Western Derby when he managed a game-high 36 disposals, eight marks and 395 metres gained.

Herbert ended the campaign averaging 21.6 disposals, 5.3 marks and 4.7 intercept possessions.

“Marcus has settled in exceptionally well and has already made a strong impact on our group both on and off the field,” Head of List Management and Recruiting Matt Clarke said

“He drives strong standards around his preparation and will now look to a strong AFL pre-season.

“We’re excited about his future and look forward to seeing his continued growth and development as a player over the coming years.”