The West Coast Eagles have released a statement after young forward Jarrod Cameron was targeted by racist online abuse on social media, calling the attack "appalling and bewildering".

The teen player shared the hateful racist message he received in his inbox publicly on his social media account, simply asking his followers: "when will it stop".

Derby downpour: West Coast's Jarrod Cameron celebrates a rain-drenched goal against Fremantle. Credit:AAP

Teammates Willie Rioli and Liam Ryan were quick to throw their support behind the 19-year old, saying "got yor back lil bro, love ya cuz!".

The troll account from which the hateful message was sent seems to have been set up solely to stir trouble with no posts or followers attached to it.