West Coast have been handed an AFL assistance package that it hopes will lift it from the bottom of the AFL ladder which includes an extra end-of-first-round selection in this year’s national draft. The AFL confirmed the package on Tuesday, with the Eagles to receive the first-round pick - currently pick 19 - as well getting four additional rookie list spots per year over the next three seasons. The league can review or alter the support in 2027 or 28 if the Eagles climb rapidly up the table. AFL executive general manager football performance Greg Swann said the special assistance package was aimed at supporting the West Coast Eagles return to being competitive. “This package is structured to assist the club in the development of their younger playing group by adding the four additional Rookie list spots it allows them to invest in additional talent.”The additional rookie spots will be funded by the club.