West Coast Eagles confirm Harley Reid's season over after western derby ankle injury
Reid was helped off the field late in Saturday's 49-point loss to Fremantle after he injured his ankle in a tackle.
He had kicked two goals.
Coach Andrew McQualter said after the game the 20-year-old would be sent for scans. They have revealed he suffered a syndesmosis injury, often referred to as a "high ankle sprain".
"Harley Reid got his foot caught up in a tackle and has a low-grade syndesmosis injury," Eagles fitness boss Mat Inness said.
"Despite being quite a low-grade injury, due to the time of season, we have ruled him out for the season."
The news comes amid intense speculation in AFL circles about the long-term playing future of the highly regarded Reid, who was the AFL's number one draft pick in 2023, and whether he will return home to his native Victoria.
The loss of Reid is not the only bad news for West Coast, who are languishing at the bottom of the AFL ladder with just one win for the year.
Scans have also confirmed their top draft pick last year, Bo Allan, has played his last game for 2025 as well.
Allan, who played in a WAFL premiership with Peel Thunder last year, has also suffered a syndesmosis injury.
"Like Harley, Bo Allan got his foot caught up in a tackle at training on Thursday and suffered a low-grade syndesmosis injury," Inness said.
"Once again, due to the time of the year, this will rule him out for the season."
Allan, 19, managed six appearances in his first season.
There was better news for key defender Harry Edwards, who was withdrawn from the Fremantle game after experiencing hamstring tightness during the warm-up.
Inness said the club was hopeful Edwards would be available for this weekend's game against Melbourne.
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