Jake Waterman, son of Eagles dual-premiership player Chris, has been nominated by the West Coast Eagles as a father-son selection for the upcoming 2016 NAB AFL Draft.

With Waterman accepting the Eagles’ nomination, it gives West Coast some degree of control over his final destiny.

West Coast currently heads into the draft with picks 12, 33, 51, 69, 87 and 105 with all other clubs still having the opportunity to bid a draft selection for Waterman on draft night.

West Coast Eagles National Recruiting Manager Rohan O’Brien said the Eagles were delighted the 18 year-old had officially accepted their nomination.

“We’ve seen Jake for a three-year period since his under-16 carnival with WA and identified him as a ‘draftable’ player,” O’Brien said.

“We were really pleased to nominate Jake and while both parties understand there are no guarantees on draft night, we’re hopeful he ends up at the West Coast Eagles.”

Over the last two years Waterman has captained State 18’s with WA, progressed to league football with Claremont and has been an AFL Academy member.

Waterman played four WAFL senior matches this season, averaging 12 disposals, four marks and kicked seven goals. He returned to WAFL colts level for the finals series and helped Claremont to a premiership, gathering 20 disposals and kicking four goals in the Grand Final.