Eagles sign Irish rookie

West Coast have signed Irish youngster Paddy Brophy as an international rookie.

The 20-year-old impressed at the European AFL Combine in Dublin and starred for the European legion when playing against the Australian Under 18 team this year.

A quick player with aggression, Brophy is currently in Melbourne at the moment at the AFL National Combine.

His signing follows on from West Coast recruiting former baseballer Corey Adamson earlier this year.

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Paddy Brophy has impressed enough to get a deal with the Eagles. Pic: Getty Images