A thriller abdomen an infection hospitalised West Coast ahead Jake Waterman for greater than per week and threatens to derail his season.
Waterman, 25, was a late withdrawal from the Eagles’ 122-point loss to Adelaide in spherical 13 with what was believed to be gastro and flew residence on the identical day.
The West Australian understands Waterman admitted himself to the hospital on June 11 and solely obtained out on Monday, eight days later, after a collection of checks.
Waterman is known to but be identified and might be out of AFL motion for a minimum of a fortnight, however no timeframe has been placed on his return.
He was all smiles 24 hours earlier as he flew out for Adelaide getting ready to play in defence to cowl a bereft of accidents to the Eagles’ defensive shares.
It comes because the son-of-a-gun was on monitor for a career-best 12 months, kicking two luggage of 4 targets, with the primary coming in opposition to Greater Western Sydney within the Eagles’ sole win of the season.
Waterman is out of contract on the finish of the 12 months and The West Australian understands contract talks have been placed on maintain whereas he offers with the present sickness.
It’s a giant blow for the Eagles, who had been hoping to have a greater run with accidents within the second half of the season.
High-flying ahead Liam Ryan made a short look at coaching on Monday however continues to be a minimum of six weeks away from a return after hamstring surgical procedure following their spherical three Western Derby loss.
Luke Foley (hamstring), Connor West (knee), Josh Rotham (thumb) and Greg Clark (unknown) had been all absent from coaching, whereas vice-captain Jeremy McGovern additionally didn’t seem however is known to be an opportunity to return in opposition to Sydney on Saturday after hamstring surgical procedure.
Callum Jamieson (groin) skilled away from the primary group, whereas Harry Edwards (groin) additionally didn’t seem because the Eagles wrestle for key place gamers.
First-year midfielder Elijah Hewett skilled strongly and is about to place his hand-up for choice after recovering from a concussion by the hands of a brutal bump from Collingwood’s Jordan De Goey earlier this month.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
