MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: West Coast Eagles players celebrate after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
The West Coast Eagles last won an Australian Rules Football premiership in 2006, edging out the Sydney Swans by one point in a nail-biter.
This year the Eagles head back to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in their best form since then to try and take their fourth cup.
Today we delve into the West Australian archives to look back at that epic win against Sydney 12 years ago.
2006 AFL Grand Final. West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans. Eagles line up for the national anthem. Credit: WA News2006 AFL Grand Final. West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans. Credit: WA NewsAdam Hunter goals. Credit: WA NewsMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adam Hunter of the Eagles attempts a mark through a crowd of players during the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Credit: Getty ImagesWest Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans. Victorious Eagles celebrate as the final siren sounds, Sydney players less happy. - pic by Trevor Collens. Credit: The West AustralianAndrew Embley and John Worsfold of the Eagles celebrate. Credit: Getty ImagesMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: The West Coast Eagles team celebrate victory in the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. Daniel Kerr and Darren Glass hold the cup aloft. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Credit: Getty ImagesMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: West Coast Eagles players celebrate after winning the AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans. John Worsfold, Ben Cousins and Chris Judd with the AFL Premiership cup. Credit: WA News2006 AFL Grand Final. West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans. Daniel Chick gets whacked over the back off the head with the Premiership cup during the presentation. Credit: The West AustralianWest Coast eagles coach John Worsfold and captain Chris Judd with the Premiership cup back at Subiaco Oval. Credit: WA NewsWest Coast Eagles players David Wirrpanda presents the Premiership Cup to screaming fans at Subiaco Oval. Credit: WA News
