Connor West represented Western Australia at the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships.
He still held hope of being drafted in the AFL after the success of mature age recruits from the WAFL such as Tim Kelly and Bailey Banfield.
[3] West was recruited by West Coast with the 23rd draft pick in the 2021 mid-season rookie draft,[4] as Jarrod Cameron was placed on the long-term injury list due to a season-ending ankle injury.
His selection came during a breakout season playing in West Perth's midfield, averaging 27 disposals and over 6 tackles per game.
[7] West made his debut against Adelaide in round 18 of the 2021 AFL season.