West Coast have a habit of producing hometown heroes and cult figures in the number 9 guernsey. None, perhaps, can lay claim to the extreme following of star Nic Naitanui. Blessed with great height, an unnatural athleticism and a truly unbelievable vertical leap, Naitanui has broken the mould for the big man in the AFL, with an ability to both ruck dominantly and use his explosive speed as a running on-baller. He represents the new era of West Coast — exciting, daring and full of intent, and will help push the Eagles towards premiership glory once more.

AFL 2014 Vertiramic — Nic Naitanui