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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
WATCH: Has Ryan snared Goal of the Year with this effort?
Liam Ryan produces a Goal of the Year contender with his superb effort against Richmond. Liam Ryan won the 2019 Mark of the Year with his heroics at the western end of Optus Stadium. Six years later, he's a chance to snare Goal of the Year honours after a superb effort at the venue's eastern end. Ryan looked to spark West Coast as the bottom-placed side attempted to reel in a half-time deficit against Richmond, producing some magic in the early stages of the third term to delight the home crowd. Running onto a pass in the forward pocket that had been overcooked by Bailey Williams, Ryan grabbed the ball and flung a boot to it in the nick of time before crossing the boundary - and under severe pressure from Ben Miller The snap bounced cruelly for Tigers defender Tylar Young, sailing over his head and through the major opening on the most acute angle. WATCH THE GOAL IN THE PLAYER ABOVE Ryan and teammates celebrate. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images Ryan celebrated with his arms in the air while lying on his back, before turning to the crowd in Optus Stadium's south-east corner to implore them to join in. Having won the Mark of the Year prize for a hanger on Max Gawn's shoulders, Ryan can become the first-ever Eagle to win the Mark-Goal double at any point in their career. Harley Reid snared last season's Goal of the Year prize for a fine running effort against Melbourne.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Liam Ryan: West Coast Eagles forward produces Goal of the Year contender against Richmond
Liam Ryan won the 2019 Mark of the Year with his heroics at the western end of Optus Stadium. Six years later, he's a chance to snare Goal of the Year honours after a superb effort at the venue's eastern end. Ryan looked to spark West Coast as the bottom-placed side attempted to reel in a half-time deficit against Richmond, producing some magic in the early stages of the third term to delight the home crowd. Running onto a pass in the forward pocket that had been overcooked by Bailey Williams, Ryan grabbed the ball and flung a boot to it in the nick of time before crossing the boundary - and under severe pressure from Ben Miller. The snap bounced cruelly for Tigers defender Tylar Young, sailing over his head and through the major opening on the most acute angle. WATCH THE GOAL IN THE PLAYER ABOVE Ryan celebrated with his arms in the air while lying on his back, before turning to the crowd in Optus Stadium's south-east corner to implore them to join in. Having won the Mark of the Year prize for a hanger on Max Gawn's shoulders, Ryan can become the first-ever Eagle to win the Mark-Goal double at any point in their career. Harley Reid snared last season's Goal of the Year prize for a fine running effort against Melbourne.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Ben Cousins says West Coast would get a big morale boost from another win in Richmond clash
Ben Cousins says celebrating another win before the end of the season would be good for a young West Coast's morale as their 2025 draws towards a close. The Eagles' clash against Richmond at Optus Stadium on Saturday night looms as the best chance for first-year coach Andrew McQualter to avoid an unwanted piece of history. West Coast have only the one win so far this year and while a third wooden spoon is seemingly already locked in, unless they can claim another victory in their remaining six outings they will finish 2025 with the worst home-and-away record in club history. The Eagles will start as $1.65 favourite against the 17th placed Tigers in what could be their final chance to get another win this season with tough games against Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Sydney to round out their season. They nearly beat the Tigers in round nine at the MCG, with first-year midfielder Tom Gross run down opponent Tom Brown as he tried to kick what would've been the match-winning goal in the dying stages of the two-point defeat. It has left them with just the 28-point victory over St Kilda the following week for the Eagles to hang their hat on this season. Brownlow medallist Cousins said it was a winnable game for the Eagles and that should be the mindset they take in. 'West Coast are slightly more experienced and with Liam Ryan and Jamie Cripps they have a slight advantage up forward,' he said. 'Hopefully they can square things up in the middle and give their forwards enough opportunity. 'While it doesn't change the context of their season, it's good for morale when players, supporters and the whole club get to celebrate a win especially when they're hard to come by.' Young Eagles midfielder Clay Hall has played in only two wins from the first 10 games of his career but none under McQualter, a milestone he would like to tick off sooner rather than later. 'It would mean a lot. It would definitely boost the morale even though it's quite high at the moment,' he said. 'The energy is quite high at the club which is great. It would be great to get another win for Mini (McQualter), I would love that. 'He's unreal with what he's given us this year. Learning a whole new gamestyle throughout the pre-season isn't the easiest thing but he's put in so much work making it so easy for us. He does it week-in, week-out, providing us information that we need to hopefully try to get the four points each week. 'If we keep doing that a win will come eventually, so when I get my first one with him I'll be very happy about that.' West Coast have made three changes from the side that lost to Port Adelaide last weekend, recalling midfielder Tim Kelly as well as forwards Liam Ryan and Jack Petruccelle. Third-year midfielder Elijah Hewett has been managed, while Noah Long and Malakai Champion have been omitted.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Cousins: Why Eagles need another win before season's end
The Melbourne champion is putting on a brave face on the eve of his 200th game. Ben Cousins says celebrating another win before the end of the season would be good for a young West Coast's morale as their 2025 draws towards a close. The Eagles' clash against Richmond at Optus Stadium on Saturday night looms as the best chance for first-year coach Andrew McQualter to avoid an unwanted piece of history. West Coast have only the one win so far this year and while a third wooden spoon is seemingly already locked in, unless they can claim another victory in their remaining six outings they will finish 2025 with the worst home-and-away record in club history. The Eagles will start as $1.65 favourite against the 17th placed Tigers in what could be their final chance to get another win this season with tough games against Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Sydney to round out their season. They nearly beat the Tigers in round nine at the MCG, with first-year midfielder Tom Gross run down opponent Tom Brown as he tried to kick what would've been the match-winning goal in the dying stages of the two-point defeat. It has left them with just the 28-point victory over St Kilda the following week for the Eagles to hang their hat on this season. Brownlow medallist Cousins said it was a winnable game for the Eagles and that should be the mindset they take in. 'West Coast are slightly more experienced and with Liam Ryan and Jamie Cripps they have a slight advantage up forward,' he said. 'Hopefully they can square things up in the middle and give their forwards enough opportunity. 'While it doesn't change the context of their season, it's good for morale when players, supporters and the whole club get to celebrate a win especially when they're hard to come by.' Young Eagles midfielder Clay Hall has played in only two wins from the first 10 games of his career but none under McQualter, a milestone he would like to tick off sooner rather than later. 'It would mean a lot. It would definitely boost the morale even though it's quite high at the moment,' he said. 'The energy is quite high at the club which is great. It would be great to get another win for Mini (McQualter), I would love that. 'He's unreal with what he's given us this year. Learning a whole new gamestyle throughout the pre-season isn't the easiest thing but he's put in so much work making it so easy for us. He does it week-in, week-out, providing us information that we need to hopefully try to get the four points each week. 'If we keep doing that a win will come eventually, so when I get my first one with him I'll be very happy about that.' Andrew McQualter, Senior Coach of the Eagles. Credit: Sarah Reed / AFL Photos West Coast have made three changes from the side that lost to Port Adelaide last weekend, recalling midfielder Tim Kelly as well as forwards Liam Ryan and Jack Petruccelle. Third-year midfielder Elijah Hewett has been managed, while Noah Long and Malakai Champion have been omitted.
West Australian
15-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast forward Liam Ryan faces test as Eagles push for just second win of the season
West Coast mid-forward Liam Ryan remains in contention for Saturday night's clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium as the Eagles chase their second win of the season. Ryan was listed as a test when the AFL official injury lists were released last night. He missed his third match of the season when forced out of the Eagles' defeat to Port Adelaide with soreness after travelling with the team. Ryan also sat out the club's first game of the season as he recovered from a pre-season hamstring issue and was ill for the round four defeat to the Giants. The 2018 premiership Eagle, who has spent more time in the midfield this season, completed gentle running and skills work at training yesterday at Mineral Resources Park. 'Liam got through main training last week, but presented with soreness on Friday,' high-performance manager Mat Inness said. 'We didn't want to take any risks for last weekend's game, but he trained today and we'll assess him again at our main session on Thursday.' Young key forward Archer Reid will be available after being managed from the WAFL Eagles clash against West Perth with hamstring tightness. 'Archer had some hamstring tightness following the main session last week,' Inness said. 'Being such a young player and having completed so much work, we decided to give him a week off. He fully trained today and will be available for selection this weekend.' The club is awaiting advice on Elliot Yeo while continuing his rehab program from an ankle injury. He is listed as a TBC but remains unlikely to play again this season. Tim Kelly is a chance to return to the midfield this week and add some experience to a young on-ball group after amassing 27 disposals and kicking two goals in the WAFL. Kelly has been played largely as a half-forward for more than a month, but might be required back in the midfield with Jack Graham suspended for another three matches. Defenders Sandy Brock and Bo Allan, winger Jayden Hunt and young midfielder Tom Gross are other players pushing their cases.
