Another West Coast key defender has suffered an damage blow and will spend an prolonged stint on the sidelines amid two recent medical issues.
Youngster Harry Edwards has been withdrawn from the Eagles’ emergency listing for Sunday’s conflict with Geelong after struggling a wrist damage at coaching.
The membership revealed on Saturday morning the 22-year-old can be unavailable after persistent swelling compelled them to ship him for scans.
Results revealed a minor fracture.
According to a press release launched by West Coast, there isn’t a timeline on the damage, and Rhett Bazzo has been referred to as into the squad as cowl.
“The West Coast Eagles have today withdrawn Harry Edwards from the list of emergencies for tomorrow’s game against Geelong,” the assertion learn.
“While he is unavailable to play this weekend, the club will undertake further examination of the injury before establishing a precise timeline on his return.
“Edwards injured his wrist at training, and because of persistent swelling in the area, the club opted to have it scanned late yesterday, which subsequently revealed a small fracture. He has been replaced in the squad by young defender Rhett Bazzo.”
West Coast additionally revealed a double blow with small ahead Isiah Winder withdrawn from Saturday’s WAFL encounter with reigning premiers West Perth with a knee grievance.
“The Eagles have also been forced to withdraw midfielder/forward Isiah Winder from today’s WAFL Eagles team because of a knee injury,” the assertion mentioned.
“He reported soreness in his left knee post training on Thursday, and the club will continue to investigate the issue and the club will have more clarity early next week.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
