The program, proudly supported by Toyota WA, saw the West Coast Eagles take football right across the state, visiting communities in WA’s great southern, Kimberley, Pilbara, Wheatbelt, Goldfi elds and south west regions.
Glendinning was joined by Eagles greats along the way including Dean Kemp, David Hart and Glen Jakovich, as the Border Patrol team hit the road to visit regional communities where they dropped in on primary schools and high schools for football and reading clinics.
“Both the West Coast Eagles and Toyota WA were very pleased with the success of the Border Patrol program last year, and 2013 has seen that trend continue to grow,” Glendinning said.
“We’ve visited towns and communities all over the state, so it’s been a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
“The West Coast Eagles Football Club has fans all over WA, not just in Perth, so to head out to these remote areas and meet our supporters across the state of WA is a unique opportunity.
“And the continued support from Toyota WA has allowed us to do so,” Glendinning added.
The Border Patrol crew also stopped at local Toyota dealerships where they held sausage sizzles for the community, with footy drills and prizes to be won.
West Coast mascot Rick the Rock Eagle went along for the ride as well, providing much amusement for young fans.
“Border Patrol has been a resounding success this year, and we’re looking forward to doing it all again next year,” Glendinning said.
The West Coast Eagles would like to thank Toyota WA for making Border Patrol possible as well as the additional support from Caltex and BHP Billiton.
