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Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Allen set for defensive switch against Crows triple threat
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) co-captain Oscar Allen is set for a return into defence after the Eagles named only two genuine key defenders to tackle Kuwarna's (Adelaide's) triple threat of tall forwards at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Eagles will be without five-time All-Australian Jeremy McGovern to tackle the Crows, meaning Allen is a chance to return to defence after kicking two goals in the breakthrough win over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at the weekend. Second-year forward Archer Reid is one five potential inclusions alongside top draftee Bo Allan, small forward Noah Long, utility Tyrell Dewar and inside midfielder Clay Hall. The Eagles have lost veteran Jamie Cripps (knee) and recruit Matt Owies (calf) from the side that beat the Saints, meaning they will be forced to make at least two changes. Allen returned to the forward line for the first time in since the Gather Round defeat to Carlton in round five, kicking two goals from 13 disposals — only the second time he's kicked multiple goals this year. Reid was rested from the game after playing the opening nine rounds and returns where he will likely partner reigning All-Australian Jake Waterman in attack. The Eagles are going to need a third tall defender to help pre-season signing Sandy Brock and 200cm backman Harry Edwards tackle Taylor Walker, Darcy Fogarty and Riley Thilthorpe — who have combined for 66 goals this year — with Allen the likely man to swing into defence. Injuries to McGovern (concussion) and Callum Jamieson (hamstring) meant out-of-contract backman Rhett Bazzo was the only other likely option but he won't make the trip to Adelaide. Allen has been named at full forward, but was named at full back last week before playing in attack. Eagles coach Andrew McQualter would not rule out Allen playing in defence against the Crows when asked before main training. Bo Allan could be welcomed back. Credit: Ian Munro / The West Australian 'We talk about it regularly, we're going to play Oscar wherever the team needs him,' he said. 'The Crows do have a tall forward line that they rely on a lot, so we've got to get our contest right in that space and we'll pick a team we think most capable to do that.' Adelaide could go into the game unchanged naming only three inclusions so far in Luke Pedlar, Sid Draper and Billy Dowling. Sunday, Adelaide Oval, 11.10am CROWS B: J Worrell J Butts R Laird HB: M Michalanney M Keane M Hinge C: I Cumming J Dawson D Curtin HF: B Keays R Thilthorpe J Peatling F: D Fogarty T Walker A Neal-Bullen FOLL: R O'Brien I Rankine J Rachele I/C: L Pedlar J Soligo Z Taylor W Milera S Draper B Dowling S Berry L Nankervis IN: L Pedlar S Draper B Dowling EAGLES B: T Cole H Edwards R Maric HB: L Duggan S Brock L Baker C: J Graham H Reid J Hunt HF: E Hewett J Waterman J Hutchinson F: T Brockman O Allen L Ryan FOLL: M Flynn B Hough T Kelly I/C: R Ginbey N Long A Reid B Allan T Gross C Hall B Williams T Dewar IN: N Long A Reid B Allan C Hall T Dewar OUT: J Cripps (knee) M Owies (calf)
Perth Now
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
WATCH: First-game Eagle set to face Match Review scrutiny
West Coast young gun Bo Allan is sweating on a possible suspension after his debut match, with a high hit on Melbourne's Jack Viney set to attract Match Review scrutiny. WATCH THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER ABOVE Allan was trying to spoil the football as Viney went for a mark at half-forward during the third quarter of their clash at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. The teenager was running the other way to the former Demons captain and missed the ball with his spoil, catching Viney high which gave away a 50m penalty and resulted in a goal. Viney was shaken up by the incident but played out the rest of the match. 'I haven't looked at it again on tape, but I saw it live,' Eagles coach Andrew McQualter said. 'Vines played out the game which is usually an indication that it will be OK.' West Coast debutant Bo Allan will sweat on the MRO. Credit: Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images Allan could find himself suspended if it is graded careless, medium impact and high contact which carries a one-game suspension. The defender will finished with seven disposals and two tackles in the 32-point defeat, having spent time on West Australian product Koltyn Tholstrup. A ban would be a blow for West Coast's defensive unit, with key defender Jeremy McGovern set to miss next weekend's clash with Richmond because of concussion after an incident in the second quarter of the clash that could land Melbourne's Jake Melksham in trouble.
West Australian
03-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
LIVE UPDATES: West Coast Eagles hunt first win in clash with Melbourne
West Coast head into a clash with Melbourne looking for their first win, but can they take inspiration from their WAFL counter parts' upset? Another fresh face in the Eagles' 2024 top draft pick Bo Allan should add energy as the powerfully-built youngster makes his AFL debut. Follow all the action in our live blog. West Coast are employing premiership defender Tom Cole as tonight's sub. Auzzie the Eagle has taken flight for the 200th time tonight! Club legend John Worsfold released her to the appreciation of the growing crowd. She owned the skys for a minute before landing as planned. The Eagles still hunt their first win of the season as they take on Melbourne at Optus Stadium. But we've already seen one West Coast upset today as the WAFL team took down top side South Fremantle. Can the seniors take the inspriration, or will the Demons beat them like they did the Dockers a fortnight ago? Stay tuned for all the action.
