West Coast have been dealt one other main harm blow on the eve of the season, with luckless midfielder Elliot Yeo set to overlook Saturday’s conflict with North Melbourne.
Yeo has suffered a calf harm, confirmed by scans on Tuesday afternoon.
The two-time John Worsfold medallist had accomplished a near-faultless pre-season till now and was one of many standouts for West Coast of their two follow matches.
West Coast confirmed the news on Wednesday afternoon, with Eagles soccer supervisor Gavin Bell assured the harm could be a “minor speed bump”.
“While it is disappointing for Elliot and the club that he won’t play against North Melbourne, we are taking a no-risk approach with a full season ahead of him,” Bell mentioned.
“As our senior coach Adam Simpson has mentioned previously, it is not unexpected that some players returning from long-term injury issues could face some hurdles on their paths back to playing regular senior football.
“Encouragingly, Elliot has enjoyed an excellent pre-season to this point.
“We are optimistic this is only a minor speed bump and expect he will be back in action soon.”
After snaring his second All-Australian nod in 2019, Yeo has performed simply 27 video games prior to now three seasons, because of a protracted record of illnesses.
He managed simply 5 outings final season and was subbed out twice earlier than failing to function after spherical 16.
Yeo is the second a number of All-Australian on West Coast’s record to be dominated out of the season opener after ruck star Nic Naitanui failed to beat an Achilles subject.
West Coast drifted to $2.01 outsiders with bookmakers on the again of Yeo’s impending absence, regardless of North Melbourne coming off consecutive picket spoon seasons.
The Eagles will blood three debutants for the conflict towards the Roos. Reuben Ginbey, Campbell Chesser and Noah Long will all play, changing into the primary teenage debutant trio within the membership’s historical past.
West Coast will identify their full staff on Thursday.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
