Xavier O'Neill Biography

West Coast delist Xavier O'Neill.

O'Neill, who was drafted with pick No.28 in the 2018 National Draft, has been cut after 39 games in five seasons, having struggled to establish himself in the Eagles' midfield after being overlooked early in his career.

Xavier O'Neill makes his AFL debut for West Coast at Perth Stadium with 10 disposals (4 kicks and 6 handballs), a mark, 4 tackles and a goal in a 12-point win over GWS.

West Coast draftee Xavier O'Neill says it hurt to be overlooked for Vic Metro's under-18s side in 2018, in what was just the latest in a string of setbacks which spurred him on to a finish the TAC Cup season strongly.

"It was a mental thing over the last three or four years, just getting kicked back a few times from teams and rep squads just gave me extra motivation to get on an AFL list and prove them wrong," O'Neill said.

"I think I was equipped to handle that (missing out on Vic Metro) and moved on pretty quick and just focused on playing some good footy at Oakleigh, and just hoped the right people would see it and I'd get an opportunity.

"Getting drafted is obviously a pretty big step, but there's many more to go."

West Coast select Xavier O'Neill with pick No.28 in the 2018 National Draft.