West Coast's infamous drug and party culture back in spotlight after Kerr arrest

They were the AFL's glory team of their era, but nearly a decade on the success of the West Coast Eagles has come at a price.

Now almost a quarter of the 2006 premiership team has been in trouble with the law.

Daniel Chick was investigated and fined for importing steroids, Adam Hunter was charged with drug possession along with Chad Fletcher – who himself almost died after an alleged a drug-fuelled bender on the team trip to Las Vegas.

Then came perhaps the biggest story – the Ben Cousins drugs scandal, a sad tale that marred the career of one of the sport's most talented players.

And now former premiership player Daniel Kerr stands accused of a bizarre incident that has resulted in two charges of endangering the life, health or safety of a person against him.

Sports psychologist Geoff Paull worked for the AFL players association in Western Australia until 2009.

He says elite athletes can suffer from a "warrior" complex – a competitive streak – that's hard to control outside of football.

"Mood altering substances, drugs and alcohol, those sore of things sometimes they are part of the risk taking," Mr Paull told 9NEWS.

"'I'm a warrior, I can get away with it, it won't happen to me' – all the addiction problems."

For several former Eagles off-field dramas have often overshadowed their success. 

Michael Gardiner was linked to bikies and eventually sacked after crashing his car following a drinking binge while club legend Chris Mainwaring died in 2007 from a seizure after a cocaine binge at his Cottesloe home.

Andrew Embley left West Coast a year ago and admits that living a life outside of football can be a challenge.

"When you are playing AFL football its always run by the clock and you do have routine and without that sometimes guys can feel a bit empty," Embley told 9NEWS.

Geoff Paull urged those in need to seek help.

"The support is available – the uptake, like most of society, is lower than it needs to be," Mr Paull said.

Daniel Kerr has been bailed and the judge adjourned the matter to November 26.