West Coast bring back classic club song as Eagles members voice overwhelming support
West Coast are on the verge of bringing back their classic club song after a member’s vote in what will be music to the ears of their fans.
Eagles fans have long called for the club song to return to the original “We’re Flying High” tune after it was updated in 2020 but failed to catch on with many believing the new song was indicative of the club’s decline in the following year’s.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.But with West Coast looking to launch a new era, with a new coach and new CEO Don Pyke keen to reconnect with a beleaguered fan base, a vote was put to members in February over which version they preferred.
Voting closed on February 26 and the response was seemingly overwhelming in wanting to bring back the classic version.
Calls for the original version to return were re-ignited clash year, when the club brought it back at Optus Stadium during the AFL’s Retro Round and follows last year’s change to ditch the inflatable Eagle and bring back the banner which was widely supported.
The original verse of “We’re the Eagles” was written by musician Kevin Peek and debuted at the club’s 1987 launch. Some verses were added later by Ken Walther, who also composed the Fremantle song.
