Colledge lands at Lathlain

Ex-West Coast Eagle Brant Colledge returns to Lathlain after signing a two year deal with the Demons.

The 22-year-old captained Perth's colts side in 2012 before being taken by West Coast at pick 45 in the 2012 national draft where he has spent the last four years and managed three senior games.

Colledge has played 43 league games for East Perth over the past three seasons, averaging just over 20 disposals per game. 

Perth Football Operations Manager Tyson Beattie is excited by the signing and says Colledge will play predominantly in the midfield.

"He played most of his footy at East Perth and the Eagles in the midfield and that’s probably where he’ll play the majority of his time here at Perth as well," Beattie says.

"Given his versatility and size, he should be able to play a little bit forward as well."

Beattie says Colledge will bring professionalism and leadership from his four year stint in an AFL environment.

"That professionalism from living the day-to-day life of an AFL player, the standards required to compete at that level," Beattie says.

"He’ll bring a maturity probably beyond his years so that he’ll be able to influence other players that are aiming to go to that next level."

"We have a lot of players around his age that are looking to take the next step but Brant has that advantage of being in a professional environment where he could probably assist in some of those guys development."

Away from football, Colledge is currently in the middle of a commerce degree.

"Brant’s working towards finishing his degree in commerce and has taken some time to relax a little bit and enjoy a bit of a break from football."