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Justin Chadwick

Surf's up as Eagles welcome reinforcements to the nest

West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter is encouraging his new mid-season draftees to hit the surf. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

West Coast's mid-season reinforcements could be thrust into AFL action in the coming weeks and they're also being encouraged to let loose on the waves in Perth. 

The Eagles used pick No.1 in the mid-season rookie draft to snare late bloomer Tom McCarthy, who was playing division-two football for Highett in the Southern Football Netball League before joining Richmond's VFL program last year.

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