West Coast Eagles AFLW co-captain Charlie Thomas has delivered a powerful message to the competition: her team isn't coming just to participate, they're coming to claim the ultimate prize.
The emerging leader has declared that merely qualifying for finals football no longer satisfies the ambitious Eagles squad, setting their sights firmly on premiership glory in the upcoming AFLW season.
Raising the Bar
"We're not just here to make up the numbers anymore," Thomas stated with conviction. "Making finals was a significant step for our club, but that's not where our ambitions end. We've tasted what finals football feels like, and now we want more."
The young co-captain's bold declaration signals a shift in mentality for the West Coast program, reflecting the growing confidence and maturity within the playing group after several seasons of development and improvement.
Building Towards Greatness
Thomas emphasised that the team's finals experience last season provided invaluable lessons that have fueled their hunger for success. The narrow misses and hard-fought contests have only strengthened their resolve to climb higher in the competition hierarchy.
"We learned so much from our finals campaign," she explained. "The intensity, the pressure, what it takes to compete at that level - it's given us a clear roadmap of what we need to do to take that next step."
Leadership and Legacy
As co-captain, Thomas understands the responsibility she carries in driving this premiership mindset throughout the entire playing group. Her leadership, combined with the experience gained from previous campaigns, positions West Coast as a genuine threat in the upcoming AFLW season.
"We have the talent, we have the drive, and we have the belief that we can compete with the best teams in this competition," Thomas affirmed. "The premiership isn't just a dream for us anymore - it's a realistic goal we're working towards every single day."
The West Coast Eagles' bold premiership ambitions, led by their determined co-captain, promise to make the upcoming AFLW season one of the most compelling yet as they chase football's ultimate glory.
