West Coast Eagles recruit Trent Rivers arrives in Perth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 10:01 · Archive

West Coast has recruited Melbourne defender Trent Rivers, who arrived in Perth this week to meet teammates and tour the club.

Trent Rivers arrived at West Coast this week and immediately began his integration with the club, touring headquarters and meeting teammates on Monday. The 25-year-old former Melbourne defender was traded to the Eagles for a raft of draft picks alongside veteran Jack Viney.

Rivers grew up supporting West Coast and was at the MCG in 2018 to watch the club's last premiership. He has already won a flag with Melbourne, which was played at Optus Stadium during the COVID-affected years. He said donning his new colours for the first time felt 'pretty cool' and that seeing the club 'in-house' was 'pretty special'.

'It's my childhood club,' Rivers said. 'I'm really looking forward to being here for the next period of my life.' He met teammates including Reuben Ginbey, Milan Murdock, Jacob Newton, Oli Francou, Lucca Grego and Ryan Maric on his first day at the club.

Rivers said discussions about moving west began nine months ago. His partner is pregnant and expecting a baby in about four weeks, which he described as 'really exciting'.

How it is being reported

• West Coast Eagles recruit Trent Rivers ‘excited’ for season ahead after arriving at clubWest Coast’s star recruit Trent Rivers has not wasted any time after arriving in Perth this week, taking a tour of the Eagles’ nest and meeting his new teammates on Monday.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 09:42
• West Coast Eagles recruit Trent Rivers ‘excited’ for season ahead after arriving at clubWest Coast’s star recruit Trent Rivers has not wasted any time after arriving in Perth this week, taking a tour of the Eagles’ nest and meeting his new teammates on Monday.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 09:42

In this story: Trent Rivers · West Coast Eagles · Melbourne · Jack Viney · Perth · Reuben Ginbey

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