After a stellar start to the season, the West Coast Eagles are still making sure they kick goals off the field, visiting WA students with the Eagles Faction Footy program.

Sixteen primary schools yesterday enjoyed their Eagles Faction Footy game in the company of West Coast stars themselves, with players dropping by to visit the youngsters.

The entire West Coast squad divided and conquered, splitting up to cover primary schools all over Perth and spend some time with WA’s future football stars.

The players shared some of their footy tips and tricks with the students, had a question and answer session, and then hit the footy field to umpire and take part in the students’ Eagles Faction Footy match.

 “Eagles Faction Footy is a great way for kids to get involved in the game, especially if they’re wanting to play footy as they get older,” said midfielder Andrew Gaff at North Beach Primary School.

“I’ve already spotted some talent here with the year fives, so maybe we’ll see some of them playing for West Coast in a couple of years.”

The club’s principal community partner BHP Billiton has once again been the driving force behind the success of the Eagles Faction Footy program, which not only aims to increase football participation at a grassroots level, but also promote healthy lifestyles through sport.

To find out more about Eagles Faction Footy, click here.