West Coast recruit Jack Viney has wasted little time getting to work, joining the Eagles’ younger brigade for his first training session in blue and gold on Monday morning.

The club’s first to fourth year players returned to Mineral Resources Park to make a start on their pre-season, with the remainder of the squad set to return in a fortnight.

Viney was among several senior Eagles who chose to join the group early, less than a month after arriving at West Coast from Melbourne during the trade period.

The experienced midfielder admitted there were some nerves walking through the doors for the first time but was eager to begin building connections with his new teammates.

“It kind of felt like the first day of school. I was a bit excited, nervous but excited at the same time, making lots of new friends,” Viney said.

“I rocked up, didn't quite know where to go, but got pointed in the direction of the change rooms where I quickly met some of my new teammates.”

With a fresh start ahead at West Coast, Viney said the opportunity to get an early start on his preparation and settle into his new surroundings was too good to pass up.

“I think I would have just had FOMO if I was sitting at home in Melbourne, so I definitely wanted to get over here and get amongst it,” Viney said.

“Personally, missing so much footy last year, I'm just keen and hungry to get into training and put in some hard work.

“It was a no brainer to come over, start early and also meet and build those relationships.”

There was plenty of energy across the track as the younger Eagles reunited following their off-season break.

Harley Reid, Willem Duursma, Reuben Ginbey, Elijah Hewett, Cooper Duff Tytler, Josh Lindsay and Bo Allan were back after a training camp at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.

Ginbey looked sharp as he continued his return from a quad injury, while Harley Reid progressed through his individual program following minor shoulder surgery at the end of the season.

Archer Reid was another to impress, spending much of the morning towards the front of the running group as he continues his comeback from knee surgery in July.

There were also positive signs from the rehab group, with Sam Allen moving well, Dev Robertson continuing his running program and Oli Francou back running as he builds towards a full return.

Senior Eagles Jake Waterman and Brady Hough also joined the group for running work.

For Viney, the early start also provides an opportunity to immerse himself in his new club before relocating his young family from Melbourne.

“I've got the young family back in Melbourne, so I thought it was a really good opportunity while they're over there to spend a bit more time really entrenching myself here at West Coast,” Viney said.