Round 22 Rising Star nominee Elijah Hewett has spoken on Wide World of Sports of his excitement and responsibility as West Coast faces a massive changing of the guard.

“We are obviously young but with the authority of being an AFL player, you’ve got to take responsibility of the changing of the baton.”

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“We’re super excited and keen for the prospect of what’s to come for the next few years.”

Hewett has been one of the shining lights for West Coast in a dark season, with glimpses of brilliance from the #14 pick from last year’s draft providing plenty of excitement for Eagles fans.