Here’s what’s happened recently about the West Coast Eagles 2006 reunion.
- The 20-year reunion of West Coast’s 2006 premiership side took place around late April to early May 2026, with many of the iconic players present for events at Optus Stadium and related gatherings. This included Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Andrew Embley, and Michael Braun, among others, reconnecting to commemorate the grand final win over Sydney.[1][4]
- The anniversary events were emotional for the club and fans, especially as two former players (Adam Selwood and Hunter) were remembered after their passing the previous year, lending a bittersweet tone to the celebrations.[4][1]
- On-field results during the reunion weekend varied for the modern Eagles, with the 2006 group sharing the day’s stage and a half-time lap of honour, while the current side faced Richmond in a separate fixture. The tribute was widely highlighted as a significant moment to honor the legacy of the 2006 premiership team.[3][4]
Illustration: The reunion clustered around a gala and public appearances, with the 2006 veterans returning to the venue of the famous grand final (Optus Stadium) and taking part in a public ceremony that linked the club’s history to its present, even as the day’s football results added mixed sentiment for fans.[1][4]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the key events, dates, and participants from these reports or summarize fan and club communications from the week of the reunion.
Citations:
- West Coast Eagles 2006 premiership reunion coverage and details.[1]
- West Coast 2006 reunion events and on-field ceremony details.[4]
- Additional reporting on the reunion and the resulting on-field fixture with Richmond.[3]
Sources
West Coast Eagles 2006 reunion took over Optus Stadium on Saturday as Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Andrew Embley and Michael Braun returned to mark 20 years since the club’s grand final win over Sydney. The celebration came on a day when West Coast lost to Richmond by 11 points, leaving the anniversary …
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