West Coast have managed to poach one of Fremantle’s biggest stars in their first major move of the sign and trade period.

The West Australian understands gun midfielder Dana Hooker has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Eagles.

Hooker has been arguably the Dockers’ most consistent performer in her three years there, winning the club’s inaugural best and fairest and an All-Australian the past two years, as well as being a regular on the podium for the AFLW best and fairest award.

The Western Bulldogs tried to lure Hooker away from Fremantle last year but the clubs couldn’t reach a deal before the Dockers offered Hooker a deal that saw her remain, including a job at the club.

It is understood West Coast were able to offer more money than the Dockers, while the long-term job opportunities available at West Coast were also attractive to Hooker, who has a young daughter.

The Eagles can poach up to eight of Fremantle’s players under expansion rules, but have found it harder to recruit after their most successful season yet.