West Coast are aiming to poach the entire quota of eight players from Fremantle ahead of their entry into AFLW next year, according to the club’s head of women’s football Adam Selwood.

Under expansion rules, the Eagles are allowed access to up to eight Dockers as well as four players from interstate teams during the sign-and-trade period, which opens on Monday.

It is understood West Coast have gone hard after WA stars Chelsea Randall (Adelaide), Emma King (North Melbourne) and Sabrina Frederick-Traub (Brisbane).

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But Frederick-Traub is headed for Victoria after three seasons at the Lions and it is understood Randall is leaning towards remaining at the Crows after claiming her second premiership in three years.

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Selwood confirmed they had been in discussions with Frederick-Traub for some time but understood her decision.

“A pretty obvious thing for us to focus on is that there is WA talent dispersed all over Australia,” Selwood said.

“If we didn’t make inquiries of those players and where their futures might be and what they’re looking to do then I guess we’re not on the right path in terms of our list build strategy.

“All girls from WA have definitely been spoken to. There are players that are thinking long and hard about what they want to do but you need to be patient with their decision. Hopefully over the next three or four days or next week we get some answers that we’re looking for.”

Camera Icon Chelsea Randall, left, with fellow dual premiership Adelaide star Erin Phillips, is being pursued by West Coast. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Selwood said the Eagles had looked at all players on Fremantle’s list. Kiara Bowers has already committed to the Dockers, while Ebony Antonio and captain Kara Donnellan are also expected to stay.

The West Australian understands Dana Hooker is among those weighing up her future.

“We want to hit the quota of eight,” Selwood said. “That’s definitely the goal. It’s important for I think football in general and WA football that we’re able to disperse some of that talent and ensure that we’ve got two competitive teams in WA.

“The way the rules are set, you just can’t go after all the big names. Your salary cap won’t allow that.

“We’ve been very strategic in our approach, we’ve been very respectful.”