Luke Shuey has been confirmed as the man to take over from Shannon Hurn as West Coast captain.
Hurn announced earlier this week that he was stepping down from the role, with the club confirming on Friday that the 2018 Norm Smith Medal winner would take over.
Long-time vice-captain Josh Kennedy will continue in his role, while key defender Jeremy McGovern joins the leadership group.
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"It’s a tremendous honour. I look at the captains that have come before me and I feel a little embarrassed to be lined up next to them," Shuey said.
"I’ve always wanted to be the best leader I can be, purely just to help this footy club grow and succeed.
"I’m here to help the footy club grow and improve, and hopefully get back to where we were in 2018 after the job 'Bung' (Hurn) did.
"It’s an enormous privilege and one I’m looking forward to."
Hurn led the club 123 times and Shuey sung the 32-year-old's praises on Friday.
"What he has done can’t be understated," he said.
"He’s taken us to two grand finals and a flag. I can’t remember him having a bad game"
While they are certainly big shoes to fill, coach Adam Simpson is confident the 29-year-old Shuey is the right man for the job.
"Luke’s stood up on the big stage," he said.
"The best leaders care the most and he cares about his mates and he cares about the club
