The West Coast Eagles will celebrate the club's night of nights when the 2026 John Worsfold Medal is held at Crown Perth on Friday evening.

Alongside the crowning of the Club Champion, the Eagles will recognise excellence across the club following another season of growth under Andrew McQualter, while celebrating the achievements of players who helped drive West Coast's continued development.

Some of the individual honours to be awarded include Emerging Talent, Best Defensive Player, Fan MVP and the coveted Chris Mainwaring Medal for Best Clubman.

Fans can follow all the action via the club's live stream here, commencing at 7pm.

Willem Duursma

Duursma announced himself as one of the competition's brightest young talents in a standout debut AFL campaign, making an immediate impact after arriving at West Coast as the No.1 pick in the 2025 National Draft. The versatile youngster wasted little time adapting to the AFL level, earning a Rising Star nomination in round three before becoming a consistent contributor throughout the season. Whether deployed on a wing, through the midfield or across half forward, Duursma's elite running power, clean ball use and aerial ability made him a valuable asset from the outset. His strong start to the season placed him firmly in Rising Star calculations, and he ultimately capped off an impressive first year by finishing third in the award.

Reuben Ginbey

Ginbey missed too much footy to claim top honours but he was firmly in the Club Champion and All-Australian conversation before a quad injury ended his season prematurely in round 13 against Port Adelaide. The elite defender continued to flourish in defence, rarely losing a one-on-one contest while taking significant strides with his intercept marking and ability to shut down some of the AFL's most dangerous forwards. His consistency and competitiveness made him one of West Coast's most important players before the club ultimately ruled him out for the remainder of the season to prioritise his long-term fitness. At just 21 years of age, Ginbey further underlined his importance to the Eagles' future when he signed a contract extension through to the end of 2030.

Brady Hough

Hough enhanced his standing as one of West Coast's most dependable players in 2026. Trusted with some of the competition's toughest assignments, the disciplined stopper was an important piece for the coaching staff to deploy each week on the opposition’s most dangerous players. His consistency, work rate and willingness to put the team first would be highly regarded by the coaches who cast votes for the John Worsfold Medal, making him a strong chance to feature prominently in the count after playing all 23 games.

Tim Kelly

Few players were more consistent throughout the season than Kelly, who again provided the Eagles with drive, experience and class through the midfield. The 2023 Club Champion missed round one after a hamstring niggle but worked back to become a key figure in Andrew McQualter's engine room, using his ability to win clearances, create opportunities for teammates and link defence to attack. With another strong campaign behind him, averaging 24 disposals, 4.8 clearances and 4.8 inside 50s from 21 games, it would be no surprise to see his name feature prominently as the count unfolds.

Tom McCarthy

McCarthy's rise to AFL football is one of the stories of the past two seasons. Selected with pick No.1 in the 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft after impressing for Richmond's VFL side, McCarthy quickly showed he belonged at the elite level. The 26-year-old’s dash, dare and damaging kicking from half-back have made him a regular in McQualter’s team, and McCarthy ranked third at West Coast for disposals this year (22.5) behind Harley Reid and Tim Kelly, while sitting fourth at the club for score launches and regularly showing desperation in defence.

Harley Reid

After another outstanding season, Reid looms as one of the leading contenders for Friday night's John Worsfold Medal. The dynamic midfielder continued to showcase why he is regarded as one of the brightest young stars in the competition, combining explosive power, contested ball-winning ability and game-breaking moments throughout the year. Despite attracting increased opposition attention, Reid remained a consistent performer for the Eagles and regularly influenced matches around stoppages and in transition. Still only early in his AFL career, he has already become one of West Coast's most important players and is widely expected to feature near the top of the Club Champion leaderboard after leading the Eagles for disposals (566), clearances (151) and inside 50s (104).

Jobe Shanahan

Few players generated more excitement during the season than Shanahan, who enjoyed a breakout 2026 campaign and established himself as a vital pillar in West Coast's attack. After debuting late in 2025, the emerging key forward played every game of the home and away season, showcasing his strong overhead marking, natural forward craft and ability to impact the scoreboard with 29 majors. His rapid development saw him claim three Mark of the Year nominations and a fifth-place finish in the Telstra AFL Rising Star award.

Jake Waterman

Waterman once again proved one of West Coast's most important players in 2026, leading the forward line with 49 goals and remaining a central figure in the club's attacking structure. The All-Australian key forward consistently generated scoring opportunities (AFL No.3 for shots at goal), ranked among the team's leaders for marks and score involvements, and continued to provide a reliable target inside 50. Despite his goalkicking accuracy troubles, Waterman's consistency, leadership and impact should see him feature high on the leaderboard when the votes are counted on Friday night.

Bailey Williams

Williams enjoyed a career best 2026 campaign, establishing himself as West Coast's No.1 ruckman and one of the competition's most improved big men. Williams thrived under the AFL's new ruck rules, averaging 13.2 disposals, 28.4 hit outs and 5.4 clearances per game while also hitting the 100-game milestone. His stellar season was further recognised with a six-year contract extension through to 2032, highlighting his importance to the club's future. With his influence around stoppages and consistency across the year, Williams could poll well, although missing the first four games of the season after an injury-interrupted pre-season might count against him.

Elliot Yeo

One of the most respected players at the club, Yeo returned strongly in 2026 after an interrupted 2025 campaign and once again demonstrated why he remains such an important figure at West Coast. The dual club champion and premiership Eagle played 21 games, averaging 16.7 disposals, 5.2 tackles and 3.7 clearances while balancing his time across midfield, defence and attack. Yeo also celebrated his 200th game for the club during the season, continuing to lead by example with his professionalism, physical presence and guidance of the Eagles' emerging midfield group. His influence often extends well beyond the stat sheet, but match committee has historically rewarded his contested work and leadership, and the 64 Brownlow votes attached to his name underline the calibre of player he remains.