Tribute to West Coast Eagles Premiership Veteran Adam Hunter Unveils His Last Moment Following Tragic Passing

Former West Coast AFL player Adam Hunter has tragically passed away at the age of 43.

Hunter made a notable contribution to the Eagles, playing 151 games for the club from 2000 to 2009, and was part of the team that claimed the 2006 premiership.

His body was reportedly discovered on Wednesday morning at a residence situated south of Perth.

This news follows the death of former Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood, who died at the age of 40 just one day prior.

Additionally, Essendon’s VFL coach Dale Tapping also succumbed to cancer at the age of 59 on Tuesday.

A native of Western Australia, Hunter was selected by West Coast with pick 29 in the 1999 draft.

He made his debut in the final match of the 2000 AFL season and played nine games the following year.

In 2005, he established himself as the team’s go-to centre halfback, playing a key role in their journey to the grand final that year, which sadly ended in a loss to the Swans.

The two teams faced off again in the 2006 grand final, where West Coast emerged victorious, with Hunter being instrumental in their success.

He scored 11 goals during the finals series and netted the decisive last goal in the grand final, effectively securing the win.

West Coast’s grand final-winning coach and current head of football, John Worsfold, described this moment as iconic.

“He was an essential part of a fantastic team that played and won the 2006 premiership,” Worsfold stated.

“The goal he scored in that grand final is one of the iconic highlights of this club’s history, reflecting who he was as a player. He never sought the spotlight, even after that goal.”

Throughout his career, Hunter faced significant challenges due to knee and shoulder injuries, ultimately leading to his retirement in 2009.

In a heartfelt tribute to Hunter, Worsfold recounted one of his player’s final moments.

“I was fortunate to coach ‘Hunts’ for many years, and he was one of those players who committed 100% to everything he did at the club,” Worsfold acknowledged.

“His only desire was to play footy alongside his mates and experience success together.

“Many of his teammates are reflecting on the impact he had on them as individuals and as a collective.

“In all my time in football — which has spanned quite a while now — he is arguably the player who loved the game more than anyone I’ve ever seen.

“I know he attended footy training last night and had a kick for South Bunbury, because that’s just who he was.

“It brings a smile to my face knowing that one of his last activities was attending footy training, and I can assure you, he loved every minute of it.”

West Coast has confirmed that players wore black armbands at training on Wednesday and observed a moment of silence alongside staff members.