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West Australian
2 days ago
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- West Australian
Elliot Yeo says he's ‘starting to progress now' as he eyes comeback in final stretch of West Coast's season
Elliot Yeo says he's seeing signs of significant progress with his body as he eyes a return to the field as early as next month's western derby clash against Fremantle. After a superb 2024 campaign where he returned to full fitness off the back of several injury-interrupted seasons, Yeo hasn't featured at any level this year. The 31-year-old injured the medial ligament in his right knee and suffered syndesmosis damage to his right ankle in a match simulation session in January, and last month had to again go under the knife to remove some metal from his previous syndesmosis surgery. Yeo remains at least three weeks away from being passed fit, according to the Eagles' most recent injury update, and has had to bide his time on the sidelines alongside fellow members of the top three finishers in last year's John Worsfold Medal count in Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and Jake Waterman (shoulder). Speaking on Tuesday, the two-time All-Australian said he was confident he was heading in the right direction for a comeback to help steer West Coast's midfield through the final stretch of the season. 'I'm starting to progress now, which is a good sign,' Yeo said on 96FM. 'Hopefully the legs will just continue to build up over the next couple of weeks, and I'll tick a few more boxes. 'Hopefully I'll put my hand up for the last sort of month or so and go from there.' West Coast host Richmond in what shapes as a golden chance for both battling clubs to earn a win in just over a month's time on July 19, before starting the final month of their campaign in the following round's derby clash with the Dockers. Yeo produced arguably his best performance of last season in the Eagles' round six derby upset victory, snaring the Glendinning-Allan Medal and earning three Brownlow votes after racking up 26 touches and a goal. Since the start of 2020, Yeo has played in just 57 of a possible 120 West Coast games, coinciding with the club's dramatic tumble down the ladder. The dual club champion said it had been a frustrating experience to be watching on as the Eagles were overcome late in last weekend's loss to North Melbourne in Bunbury. 'We dominated the game for three quarters,' Yeo said. 'We weren't able to capitalise, and hit the scoreboard with points and not goals. 'I probably gave us the 'mozz', too. I was watching and said to the missus, 'the floodgates have opened, we're going to roll away with this now'. And then halfway through the fourth (quarter), I was like, 'oh no, we're going to lose this'.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
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- Perth Now
‘Starting to progress now': Return finally in sight for Yeo
Elliot Yeo says he's seeing signs of significant progress with his body as he eyes a return to the field as early as next month's western derby clash against Fremantle. After a superb 2024 campaign where he returned to full fitness off the back of several injury-interrupted seasons, Yeo hasn't featured at any level this year. The 31-year-old injured the medial ligament in his right knee and suffered syndesmosis damage to his right ankle in a match simulation session in January, and last month had to again go under the knife to remove some metal from his previous syndesmosis surgery. Yeo remains at least three weeks away from being passed fit, according to the Eagles' most recent injury update, and has had to bide his time on the sidelines alongside fellow members of the top three finishers in last year's John Worsfold Medal count in Jeremy McGovern (concussion) and Jake Waterman (shoulder). Speaking on Tuesday, the two-time All-Australian said he was confident he was heading in the right direction for a comeback to help steer West Coast's midfield through the final stretch of the season. 'I'm starting to progress now, which is a good sign,' Yeo said on 96FM. 'Hopefully the legs will just continue to build up over the next couple of weeks, and I'll tick a few more boxes. 'Hopefully I'll put my hand up for the last sort of month or so and go from there.' West Coast host Richmond in what shapes as a golden chance for both battling clubs to earn a win in just over a month's time on July 19, before starting the final month of their campaign in the following round's derby clash with the Dockers. Yeo produced arguably his best performance of last season in the Eagles' round six derby upset victory, snaring the Glendinning-Allan Medal and earning three Brownlow votes after racking up 26 touches and a goal. Yeo after last year's derby win. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos Since the start of 2020, Yeo has played in just 57 of a possible 120 West Coast games, coinciding with the club's dramatic tumble down the ladder. The dual club champion said it had been a frustrating experience to be watching on as the Eagles were overcome late in last weekend's loss to North Melbourne in Bunbury. 'We dominated the game for three quarters,' Yeo said. 'We weren't able to capitalise, and hit the scoreboard with points and not goals. 'I probably gave us the 'mozz', too. I was watching and said to the missus, 'the floodgates have opened, we're going to roll away with this now'. And then halfway through the fourth (quarter), I was like, 'oh no, we're going to lose this'.'
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) Eagles forwards Jamie Cripps, Matt Owies set for month-long stint on sidelines
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) forwards Jamie Cripps and Matt Owies are set for a month on the sidelines with the Eagles veteran to undergo surgery. Cripps will have an operation on his knee due to an ongoing complaint he has managed for the first half of the season, contributing 14 goals across 10 games. 'With symptoms getting worse, the decision has been made to put him in for surgery, allowing him to have a good run at the back end of the season post-bye, so he will miss the next month,' Eagles High Performance Manager Mat Inness said. Owies, who joined the club in last year's trade period from Carlton, was subbed out of Waalitj Marawar's breakthrough win over St Kilda at Optus Stadium on Sunday with a calf injury. The 28-year-old is set to miss the next four weeks. The Eagles also provided a post-surgery update on star midfielder Elliot Yeo, who is yet to play a game this season with injury. Yeo, 31, has been given a return-to-play timeline of six-seven weeks following an ankle operation earlier this month. 'In good news, Elliot Yeo has started to run outside, and he will continue to progress his rehab in the coming weeks,' Inness said. It comes after the club confirmed the future of five-time All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern was in the hands of the AFL, as he consults a concussion panel in the wake of his latest head knock. The 33-year-old has missed the past two games and will miss the clash against Adelaide this weekend as he remains in protocols. Meanwhile, luckless young midfielder Campbell Chesser is closing in on playing his first game for the season following ankle surgery in February, listed as one week away on the injury report.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) confident Elliot Yeo will play in 2025, set to take only one mid-season pick
The West Australian exclusive Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) confident Elliot Yeo will play in 2025, set to take only one mid-season pick
