West Coast Eagles sign Trent Rivers and Jack Viney from Melbourne

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

West Coast have traded for Melbourne premiership players Trent Rivers and Jack Viney in the final moments of the AFL trade deadline on Wednesday.

West Coast have secured Melbourne premiership players Trent Rivers and Jack Viney, finalising the trades in the dying minutes of Wednesday's deadline. Rivers, a 25-year-old West Australian, has signed a five-year contract keeping him at the club until the end of 2031. Viney, 32, has agreed a two-year deal after playing just one game in 2024 due to an Achilles injury.

The Eagles gave up pick No.45 in this year's draft alongside second-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and a fourth-round pick in 2026. In return, they received both players plus a second-round pick in 2028 and a fourth-round pick in 2026. Crucially, West Coast retained their No.23 pick and indicated they intend to trade up again this season to secure another selection in the first round.

Rivers said he was emotional upon learning the trade had been finalised. 'I'm ecstatic to be honest. I was sitting there watching the countdown with my partner and finally got the call that the trade went through. There were a few tears shed, but all happy,' he said. The trade adds to West Coast's premiership experience, with Rivers and Viney joining Liam Baker, Jack Graham and Brandon Starcevich as flag-winners at other clubs. Eagles list boss Matt Clarke spent significant time negotiating with Melbourne counterpart Tim Lamb throughout the day.

How it is being reported

• Trent Rivers: New West Coast Eagle says trade from Melbourne is ‘exactly what we asked for’Trent Rivers grew up as a “massive Eagles fan” who “bled the colours” and idolised Mark LeCras. So it’s no surprise he shed tears of joy upon learning his trade from Melbourne to West Coast had been finalised.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 12:01
• Trent Rivers: New West Coast Eagle says trade from Melbourne is ‘exactly what we asked for’Trent Rivers grew up as a “massive Eagles fan” who “bled the colours” and idolised Mark LeCras. So it’s no surprise he shed tears of joy upon learning his trade from Melbourne to West Coast had been finalised.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 12:01
• Glen Quartermain: West Coast Eagles save best for last in shrewd deal with MelbourneJack Viney and Trent Rivers did not cost West Coast the farm. Let’s call it a small veggie patch.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 12:00
• AFL trades: Where West Coast Eagles see new recruits Trent Rivers and Jack Viney fitting into line-upWhere do Trent Rivers and Jack Viney slot in - and why were West Coast so keen to get them? Hear from the Eagles on their trade acquisitions here.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 10:59

In this story: West Coast Eagles · Melbourne Demons · Trent Rivers · Jack Viney · Harley Reid · Willem Duursma · Liam Baker

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