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Luke Shuey
Game-high 35 touches, 12 clearances
Shuey accounted for 35 disposals, 12 clearances, two marks and a single tackle Saturday as West Coast fell to Brisbane 125-87 at Gabba.
ANALYSIS
Shuey set season-highs for both kicks (22) and handballs (13) as the match leader in disposals and fell one clearance short of tying a personal-best 13 in Saturday's defeat. The veteran midfielder also recorded his best inside (7) and rebound 50 (4) totals of the year in the contest, leaving him closing out his 2021 campaign with back-to-back 100-point fantasy performances and three over the course of his seven total appearances.
Shuey set season-highs for both kicks (22) and handballs (13) as the match leader in disposals and fell one clearance short of tying a personal-best 13 in Saturday's defeat. The veteran midfielder also recorded his best inside (7) and rebound 50 (4) totals of the year in the contest, leaving him closing out his 2021 campaign with back-to-back 100-point fantasy performances and three over the course of his seven total appearances.
Nic Naitanui
Strong finish to 2021 campaign
Naitanui pulled in 24 disposals, 11 clearances, two tackles and a single mark and goal assist each Saturday as West Coast fell to Brisbane 125-87 at Gabba.
ANALYSIS
Naitanui closed out his 2021 campaign on a high note Saturday, setting new season-highs for handballs (15) and disposals and registering personal-bests for both hitouts (53) and clearances (11) versus Brisbane. The league's current No. 2 for total hitouts (684) and No. 3 in total clearances (159) finishes the year having averaged 15.2 touches, 1.6 marks and 7.2 clearances in each of his 22 combined showings.
Naitanui closed out his 2021 campaign on a high note Saturday, setting new season-highs for handballs (15) and disposals and registering personal-bests for both hitouts (53) and clearances (11) versus Brisbane. The league's current No. 2 for total hitouts (684) and No. 3 in total clearances (159) finishes the year having averaged 15.2 touches, 1.6 marks and 7.2 clearances in each of his 22 combined showings.
Oscar Allen
Sidelined with concussion
Allen was subbed out of Saturday's 125-87 loss to Brisbane at Gabba due to concussion concerns, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Allen left Saturday's match in the third quarter and was replaced by Jack Petruccelle. The 22 year-old forward closed out the defeat having accounted for seven disposals, two marks and a single goal, goal assist and tackle each.
Allen left Saturday's match in the third quarter and was replaced by Jack Petruccelle. The 22 year-old forward closed out the defeat having accounted for seven disposals, two marks and a single goal, goal assist and tackle each.
Jeremy McGovern
Undergoing surgery
McGovern will have surgery on his injured hip and won't play in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
McGovern likely won't be able to play again in 2021 due to the operation. A timeline on his status for next season should be available after the surgery,
McGovern likely won't be able to play again in 2021 due to the operation. A timeline on his status for next season should be available after the surgery,
Josh J. Kennedy
Ruled out for Round 23
Kennedy (finger) has a compound fracture in his finger and can't play in Round 23 versus Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy was initially listed as a test, but further medical examination has made it impossible for him to play this weekend. It's unclear if the injury will heal in time for the forward to play in the Finals should West Coast secure a top-eight spot.
Kennedy was initially listed as a test, but further medical examination has made it impossible for him to play this weekend. It's unclear if the injury will heal in time for the forward to play in the Finals should West Coast secure a top-eight spot.
Willie Rioli
Out with hamstring injury
Rioli won't play in Round 23 versus Brisbane due to hamstring tightness.
ANALYSIS
Rioli was set to make his return from a two-year anti-doping suspension in the home-and-away season finale, but hamstring tightness will keep him out of the lineup.
Rioli was set to make his return from a two-year anti-doping suspension in the home-and-away season finale, but hamstring tightness will keep him out of the lineup.
Jeremy McGovern
Dealing with hip issue
McGovern is listed as a test for Round 23 against Brisbane due to a hip injury, according to GM Craig Vozzo. "We've got (McGovern) doing some light duties today at training, see how he pulls up from there and we'll make a decision on selection after that."
ANALYSIS
McGovern has been a regular part of the lineup for the Eagles with 15 appearances this season but his health has waned down the stretch. The best thing going for him is an average of 6.9 marks made per game, as he has yet to score over 96 fantasy points in a single game.
McGovern has been a regular part of the lineup for the Eagles with 15 appearances this season but his health has waned down the stretch. The best thing going for him is an average of 6.9 marks made per game, as he has yet to score over 96 fantasy points in a single game.
Tim Kelly
Out multiple weeks
Kelly is set to miss at least two weeks due to an MCL injury, according to GM Craig Vozzo.
ANALYSIS
This puts Kelly out for Round 23 and likely an early finals round, should the Eagles sneak back into the top eight. So far, he's played in 19 games this season, averaging 22.5 disposals per appearance.
This puts Kelly out for Round 23 and likely an early finals round, should the Eagles sneak back into the top eight. So far, he's played in 19 games this season, averaging 22.5 disposals per appearance.
Bradley Sheppard
Sidelined with concussion
Sheppard suffered a delayed concussion after Saturday's match versus Fremantle and is out for Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Sheppard will need to clear the 12-day concussion protocol, which rules him out for at least Round 23 versus Brisbane and possibly longer if the Eagles make the Finals.
Sheppard will need to clear the 12-day concussion protocol, which rules him out for at least Round 23 versus Brisbane and possibly longer if the Eagles make the Finals.
Josh J. Kennedy
Listed as test
Kennedy suffered a fractured finger and will have to wear a glove if he's able to play in Round 23 against Brisbane, according to Nathan Schmook of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy has scored 39 goals in 18 games this season but could otherwise use a break in what has been an inconsistent year for the Eagles. Should he choose to play, Kennedy's chances of making the finals are more based off the results of other teams than that of his own.
Kennedy has scored 39 goals in 18 games this season but could otherwise use a break in what has been an inconsistent year for the Eagles. Should he choose to play, Kennedy's chances of making the finals are more based off the results of other teams than that of his own.
Liam Duggan
Done for season
Duggan (knee) will miss the rest of the 2021 season, according to AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Duggan hasn't played since July and will be out for however much longer the Eagles still have to play in 2021. Aside from one game with 36 disposals back in Round 5, Duggan hasn't done much to impress in fantasy this season.
Duggan hasn't played since July and will be out for however much longer the Eagles still have to play in 2021. Aside from one game with 36 disposals back in Round 5, Duggan hasn't done much to impress in fantasy this season.
Tim Kelly
Out for Round 23
Kelly will miss Round 23 due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Kelly suffered a medial ligament injury to his left knee Sunday against Fremantle. He won't be available for the must-win game against Brisbane in Round 23 due to this injury.
Kelly suffered a medial ligament injury to his left knee Sunday against Fremantle. He won't be available for the must-win game against Brisbane in Round 23 due to this injury.
Jack Redden
Solid in loss
Redden scored one behind to go with 25 disposals (14 kicks, 11 handballs) and made nine tackles during Sunday's 79-64 loss to Fremantle in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Redden hasn't been the most consistent all season but found his stride with this effort in the RAC derby. Should he be unable to recreate the performance and more, Redden only has one week left in his 2021 season.
Redden hasn't been the most consistent all season but found his stride with this effort in the RAC derby. Should he be unable to recreate the performance and more, Redden only has one week left in his 2021 season.
Andrew Gaff
Busy in defeat
Gaff recorded 32 disposals (17 kicks, 15 handballs) and made nine marks during Sunday's 79-64 loss to Fremantle.
ANALYSIS
Gaff didn't play last week but immediately returned to stellar fantasy form, even if his team has failed off the finals path late in the season. Unless things change, he could be heading into the final week of his 2021 campaign with over 100 fantasy points scored in four straight rounds.
Gaff didn't play last week but immediately returned to stellar fantasy form, even if his team has failed off the finals path late in the season. Unless things change, he could be heading into the final week of his 2021 campaign with over 100 fantasy points scored in four straight rounds.
Luke Shuey
Back in team
Shuey (calf) is listed in the initial lineup for Round 22 against Fremantle.
ANALYSIS
Shuey has only played five times all season but is on track to return just before a push to the finals.
Shuey has only played five times all season but is on track to return just before a push to the finals.
Shannon Hurn
Out against Fremantle
Hurn (hamstring) will miss Round 22 against Fremantle.
ANALYSIS
Hurn wasn't expected to play against the Dockers and this news confirms his absence. Should he return soon, Hurn has one of the better fantasy records for a defender with 21.3 disposals and 6.8 marks per game through 15 starts in 2021.
Hurn wasn't expected to play against the Dockers and this news confirms his absence. Should he return soon, Hurn has one of the better fantasy records for a defender with 21.3 disposals and 6.8 marks per game through 15 starts in 2021.
Tom Barrass
Returns for derby
Barrass is listed in the initial lineup for Round 22 against Fremantle.
ANALYSIS
Barrass hasn't played in a month due to a hamstring injury but returns for the RAC derby. He's appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 7.5 marks per start.
Barrass hasn't played in a month due to a hamstring injury but returns for the RAC derby. He's appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 7.5 marks per start.
Liam Ryan
In lineup for derby
Ryan (hamstring) is listed in the lineup for Round 22 against Fremantle.
ANALYSIS
Ryan returns for the RAC derby after missing all of August so far. Before his injury, Ryan had scored six goals and four behinds in three games.
Ryan returns for the RAC derby after missing all of August so far. Before his injury, Ryan had scored six goals and four behinds in three games.
Jack Redden
Game-high 121 fantasy points
Redden garnered 30 disposals, eight marks, six clearances, three tackles and a single goal Monday as West Coast fell to Melbourne 72-63 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Redden joined teammate Elliot Yeo as one of only two players in Monday's match to best 30 disposals while also putting up a game-high eight marks. The West Coast midfielder subsequently finished the contest leader for fantasy points (121) and kicks off the month of August having now topped the century mark in fantasy scoring in four of his team's last six appearances.
Redden joined teammate Elliot Yeo as one of only two players in Monday's match to best 30 disposals while also putting up a game-high eight marks. The West Coast midfielder subsequently finished the contest leader for fantasy points (121) and kicks off the month of August having now topped the century mark in fantasy scoring in four of his team's last six appearances.
Josh J. Kennedy
Fights through knee injury
Kennedy left Monday's 72-63 loss to Melbourne after injuring his knee, but was able to able to return to the match in time to finish with 10 disposals, four marks, three tackles and a pair of goals and clearances each, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Per ESPN, Kennedy spent most of the third term receiving treatment on his right knee, but was able to return after a lengthy fourth term lightning delay. The veteran forward exits Rounds 21 having recorded double-digit disposals, a minimum of four marks and at least a single goal in each of West Coast's last three contests.
Per ESPN, Kennedy spent most of the third term receiving treatment on his right knee, but was able to return after a lengthy fourth term lightning delay. The veteran forward exits Rounds 21 having recorded double-digit disposals, a minimum of four marks and at least a single goal in each of West Coast's last three contests.
Shannon Hurn
Subbed out with hamstring injury
Hurn was subbed out of Monday's 72-63 loss to Melbourne with an apparent hamstring injury, The West Australian reports.
ANALYSIS
Hurn exited Monday's match midway through the first term and was subbed out for Zac Langdon after receiving treatment on his left hip / glute. According to The West Australian, this is the second soft tissue injury Hurn has suffered this season, with the first leading to a six-week absence.
Hurn exited Monday's match midway through the first term and was subbed out for Zac Langdon after receiving treatment on his left hip / glute. According to The West Australian, this is the second soft tissue injury Hurn has suffered this season, with the first leading to a six-week absence.
Elliot Yeo
31 disposals, 14 clearances
Yeo landed 31 disposals, 14 clearances, seven tackles and a single mark Monday as West Coast fell to Melbourne 72-63 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Season-highs for kicks (18) and handballs (13) left Yeo the match leader for disposals on Monday while a match-leading 14 clearances fell one short of a personal-best 15. The 27 year-old midfielder has now topped 100 fantasy points twice since Jul. 4 and through 10 total appearances is averaging a respectable 80.3 points a game.
Season-highs for kicks (18) and handballs (13) left Yeo the match leader for disposals on Monday while a match-leading 14 clearances fell one short of a personal-best 15. The 27 year-old midfielder has now topped 100 fantasy points twice since Jul. 4 and through 10 total appearances is averaging a respectable 80.3 points a game.
Liam Duggan
Knee soreness leads to withdraw
Duggan (knee soreness) was a late scratch in Monday night's match-up with Melbourne, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The West Coast defender was replaced in the starting 22 by midfielder Luke Edwards. It remains uncertain if Duggan will be available for a Round 22 contest against Fremantle.
The West Coast defender was replaced in the starting 22 by midfielder Luke Edwards. It remains uncertain if Duggan will be available for a Round 22 contest against Fremantle.
Jake Waterman
Active in loss
Waterman scored one behind to go with 22 disposals (14 kicks, eight handballs) and made nine marks during Saturday's 90-45 loss to Collingwood in Round 20.
ANALYSIS
Waterman has looked more like a midfielder than forward over the past two rounds with 21 marks made and only one goal scored in that stretch. If his price remains reasonable, Waterman offers exceptionally valuable production for a forward with 10 goals scored all season.
Waterman has looked more like a midfielder than forward over the past two rounds with 21 marks made and only one goal scored in that stretch. If his price remains reasonable, Waterman offers exceptionally valuable production for a forward with 10 goals scored all season.
Andrew Gaff
Logs 33 disposals in loss
Gaff recorded 33 disposals (16 kicks, 17 handballs) and made seven marks during Saturday's 90-45 loss to Collingwood in Round 20.
ANALYSIS
Gaff has been the most consistent performer for the Eagles with over 100 fantasy points scored in three straight games, though their spot in the finals places is less guaranteed with three losses inter last five rounds. At the most, Gaff has yet to score over 100 points in more than three straight games, so the coming contests could be important in determining the rest of his season.
Gaff has been the most consistent performer for the Eagles with over 100 fantasy points scored in three straight games, though their spot in the finals places is less guaranteed with three losses inter last five rounds. At the most, Gaff has yet to score over 100 points in more than three straight games, so the coming contests could be important in determining the rest of his season.