West Coast legend Ben Cousins has weighed in on the departure of Eagles co-captain, calling it “fantastic” for both sides.

The 105-game player officially leaves the Eagles nest after West Coast unsurprisingly opted against matching the Lions’ healthy six-year deal they had tabled.

Now the 26-year-old farewells last year’s wooden spooners and joins the reigning back-to-back premiers, a league first.

Club champion Cousins has encouraged West Coast fans to look at the silver lining.

“It’s no huge surprise that he is leaving, I think it’s fantastic for him and also the footy club to get compensation pick two,” he told Pete & Kymba for Breakfast with Ben Cousins on Mix94.5.

“It’s exactly what they need, they end up with a huge draft haul going into this year’s draft with pick one, two and

See Full Page