- West Coast Eagles are mouring the death of former star Sean King
- Tributes have been made to the inaugural West Coast wingman
Former West Coast Eagles and West Perth star Sean King has tragically died aged 60, following a short illness.
The inaugural Eagle had been battling cancer and passed away on Wednesday.
It comes after King was honoured by West Perth on Sunday, with the club awarding him a lifetime membership.
Tributes have been pouring in for the former Eagles wingman, with the Eagles writing on Thursday: ‘The West Coast Eagles are saddened by the passing of inaugural squad member Sean King on Wednesday after a short illness.
‘The Club sends heartfelt condolences to King’s family, friends and loved ones.’
King began playing football for West Perth in 1986.
He would go on to play 60 matches for the club, returning 48 goals.
West Coast Eagles and West Perth are mourning the death of former star Sean King, who passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer
It comes after King was awarded a lifetime membership by West Perth on Sunday
The West Coast Eagles were also founded in 1986, but did not enter the VFL until the following year. King would be called up to play for the footy club as part of their inaugural 1987 squad.
He would play one VFL match for the West Coast in the final round of the club’s debut season, booting two goals against St Kilda while also returning 21 disposals to seal victory.
One footy fan recounted King’s performance during that match.
‘He played very well,’ they told Channel 7.
‘He got 21 possessions and kicked 2 goals. He was very unlucky not to get any more games for the Eagles. R.I.P.’
After leaving West Perth in 1989, King would return to play 10 matches for East Perth in the WAFL during the 1991 season before hanging up his boots.
Friends and former team-mates have also paid tribute to King.
‘Sad news, gone way too early,’ an ex-teammate said.
‘Champion bloke and premiership teammate. A great teacher of the game to so many young fellas. RIP legend.’
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