The wait is finally over; footy is back!
It's a momentous week for the AFL, returning after an 11-week hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has also been an historic week for the West Coast Eagles, who on Monday afternoon departed Perth and made their way to the Gold Coast's Royal Pines Resort, where they will be based for at least the next four weeks.
The club has made a huge sacrifice to help restart the 2020 Premiership Season, but they are committed to the cause and eager to register some wins from their 'home away from home' in order to set up another flag tilt.
Let's take a look at the week that's been and how your Eagles have been documenting it via social media.
Don't forget, you can keep an eye on and contribute to our Lendi #EaglesAtHome hub here: westcoasteagles.com.au/eaglesathome
Liam Ryan dazzled during the club's final hitout at Mineral Resources Park last Friday
Liam Ryan....
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 6, 2020
WOW. pic.twitter.com/fwl8052xV8
Andrew Gaff looks like he has settled into life on the Gold Coast quite nicely
Check in with Gaffy at Royal Pines!
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 10, 2020
Thanks to @aglenergy - the energy within the Eagles, @andrewgaff03 answers your questions! pic.twitter.com/nAQx05WNG3
Dom Sheed enjoyed one last drop before making tracks to the Sunshine State
Brad Sheppard (or Shazam!) did his bit for #BigFeeze6 with a little help from Luke Shuey
Sheppy goes into the bin for the #BigFreeze6
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 9, 2020
Watch, enjoy and support @fightmnd --> https://t.co/BdtvFchMhC pic.twitter.com/E0w6dJgZXp
It looks like Nic Naitanui will be sporting some artistic boots at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night!
Tim Kelly and his family were excited for their Queensland adventure to begin!
Captains united when Luke Shuey paid a visit to the Virgin Australia cockpit ahead of the Eagles' flight to Queensland
Captain talk...
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 8, 2020
Thanks for having us, @VirginAustralia ?? pic.twitter.com/gqIuD5sAtF
While the boys were preparing to face the Suns on Saturday night, our AFLW players were keeping busy too.
Kellie Gibson celebrated her birthday yesterday!
Happy Birthday @kelliegibson22 ! pic.twitter.com/YluaPMLOWF
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 9, 2020
Work don't stop for Beatrice Devlyn
Talia Radan hit the beach with her best bud, Clifford
Chantella Perera celebrated her birthday!
Happy birthday Chantella Perera! pic.twitter.com/P44zcGz3vq
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) June 7, 2020
And teammate Kate Orme sent her a pretty hilarious birthday message via Twitter
Hope you got some key forwards for your birthday. You seem to like taking care of them ?????? @chantellap #kota https://t.co/ZbyJDl9m48
— Kate Orme (@k_orme) June 8, 2020
Cassie Davidson big upped a talented Noongar Yorga artist who put together this piece for her!
As did Aicia Janz!
And now for the fans! It looks like some of you are pretty excited for Eagles footy to return on Saturday!