The West Coast Eagles say they’re happy to be flying under the radar in the lead up to an average 2015 season.

“A lot of people aren’t paying us any attention and that suits us just fine as we aim for eight or ninth on the ladder,” said Senior Coach Adam Simpson.

“I don’t think we’ve appeared in the Eastern state's media for several years now. Maybe the occasional Ben Cousins piece,” Simpson said.

Shannon Hurn, who was apparently named Eagles captain last year, said the players had their sights set as high as a first week finals exit.

“Most people have forgotten about us entirely, I can even go to the shops here in Perth and people just assume I’m a tradie.”

Long time West Coast fan Emma Griffiths said she hasn’t been paying much attention to the Eagles recently and was surprised to hear John Worsfold had left.

“Look, they're OK, but apart from Naitanui I’d struggle to name many,” Griffiths said.

“Oh Priddis! I remember him actually. He won the Brownlow didn’t he?”

Adam Simpson said the Eagles low profile approach went beyond the media.

“Recently, I was surprised to learn Sharrod Wellingham is still playing for us.”