Highly-skilled premiership forward Mark LeCras is returning to the West Coast Eagles as a training assistant.

The mercurial LeCras, who played 219 games – the last of which was the 2018 premiership – has been invited to return to the club by senior coach Adam Simpson.

“’Lecca’ has a bit to offer and it will be great to have him re-connecting with the club,” Simpson said.

“It’s not a formal role, but I’m sure he can assist with the development of some of our young players, especially the forwards.”