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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.