The West Coast Eagles are preparing for a huge clash with AFL ladder leaders St Kilda this weekend but they will turn some of the focus towards another battle facing West Australians.Sunday has been dubbed ‘Dig Deep Day ' and the Eagles will call on supporters to put their hands in their pockets at Subiaco Oval to raise funds for the Cancer Council WA.

Yellow ‘Dig Deep ' wristbands will be available for purchase at the ground for $3, with the Eagles hoping to raise more than $100,000 for the cause.

West Coast utility Beau Waters, an ambassador for the Cancer Council WA, spoke at the launch about the importance of getting behind this initiative.

It's a sad fact that this year around 10,000 Western Australians will be told the terrible news that they have cancer, Waters said.

As a club and as players we want to do all we can to help raise awareness about cancer and support the work of the Cancer Council and we know our fans will want to join us in our efforts.

We are encouraging everyone coming to the round 15 game to wear yellow and purchase a wristband to show support for people battling this disease and to represent the hope that one day cancer will be defeated.

The wristbands are a fantastic way for fans to show their support for the fight against cancer, and they look great too. So get out there and get yourself one.

And don't forget to wear yellow to the game!

The Eagles had raised over $400,000 for the Cancer Council WA before this season.

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