The West Coast Eagles confirm that premiership forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne.

The club will now work with North Melbourne towards facilitating that request during next month's Trade Period.

Darling, who sits second on the club’s all-time games played list (298) and second on the club’s goalkicking list (532), has a year to run on his contract at the Eagles but has indicated his desire to finish his career at Arden Street.