The Eagles have confirmed some big inclusions for Sunday’s clash with Hawthorn at Optus Stadium
The West Coast Eagles will be boosted by the key inclusions of star Tim Kelly and midfield tyro Harley Reid for Sunday’s home clash with Hawthorn.
Following the return of co-captain Oscar Allen last round, the Eagles have regained Kelly after he was cleared to resume from hip and knee complaints.
The reigning John Worsfold medallist is joined in the starting engine room by Reid, who will play his first game in 29 days following a two-match suspension served either side of the bye.
Kelly and Reid have been named alongside ruck Matt Flynn and gun midfielder Elliot Yeo, who is mourning the loss of his father Craig on Monday night.
Veteran wingman Andrew Gaff and key defender Harry Edwards are also in the mix to face the Hawks as part of the extended interchange bench.
Unfortunately, speedy half-forward Jack Petruccelle could not be considered due to a hamstring setback suffered at training.
At this stage, Petruccelle is the only confirmed omission from the line-up that pushed top-four team Essendon at Marvel Stadium last round.
The squad will be trimmed to 23 players and three emergencies at 3pm WST on Friday.