West Coast has turned to amateur and country footballers to help form their inaugural signings for their reserves team ahead of joining the WAFL next year.

Scarborough amateurs duo Joel Ashman and Liam Robilliard were among six players confirmed by the Eagles this afternoon to join the club in 2019.

The midfield pair were rewarded for their outstanding A-Grade amateurs form in Scarborough’s premiership this year, which saw Ashman win the league’s best-and-fairest and also snare best-afield honours in the grand final.

Former WAFL duo Joel Kalajzic (East Fremantle) and Luke Salomone (Perth), a defender and forward respectively, were also signed, along with Cervantes defender Daniel Acres and Kingsley midfielder Andrew Fisher.

The six players will be among around 15 non-AFL-listed players to form part of West Coast’s reserves list, along with Eagles trying to secure a senior berth.

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“We’re delighted that we have started the ball rolling by signing six young men who are keen to rejuvenate their careers at a higher level,” Eagles football manager Craig Vozzo said.

Camera Icon Joel Kalajzic (right) is set to join the Eagles reserves in the WAFL next year. Credit: Nic Ellis

“We have spoken to a number of other players who have been competing in other competitions around the state and we look forward to further announcements in coming weeks.

“We anticipate signing up to 15 players who will be a part of our WAFL squad, combining with West Coast-listed players not selected for senior football in 2019, to compete at WAFL level.

“Building this list is quite exciting and the players we have spoken to are excited about the prospect of testing themselves and being involved in a more professional environment.”