West Coast strikes an awesome agreement with Harley Reid for…

2702 West Coast will presumably handle adolescent wonder Harley Reid for Round 7, despite Reid’s outstanding performance as the No. 1 draft pick.Reid’s first-year Eagle career has been nothing short of extraordinary during the last two weeks, as the team has won back-to-back games for the first time since 2021 thanks in large part to Reid.

The Tongala junior earned a nomination as a Rising Star in Round 6 for his 27 disposals against Richmond. He then built on that performance on Saturday in the Western Derby, registering 19 disposals, 3 goals, 7 clearances and 12 contested possessions to earn votes for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year and the Glendinning-Allan Medal.

The Eagles will be more confident going into their game against the Suns on Sunday, but they will also have to face Damien Hardwick’s team without its young player.Reid will be monitored following his first six games, according to 9 News, as the Eagles are being cautious with the 19-year-old’s workload so early in his AFL career.

The Eagles intend to waive defender Tom Barrass’s one-game punishment for a dangerous tackle on Fremantle forward Michael Walters in Round 6, which is why they made the unexpected selection decision.

Barrass would like to be cleared to play Gold Coast at Carrara on Sunday afternoon, so he will go before the AFL Tribunal on Wednesday at 1:00 PM (AEST).

Coach Adam Simpson may play veteran midfielder Dom Sheed in Reid’s place after the Premiership Eagle was deployed as a tactical substitute in the team’s victory over the Dockers.

Moving forward Liam Ryan, who has been playing in the WAFL for the last two weeks while recuperating from a significant hamstring injury, will also be given consideration for a return.

The trio of Luke Edwards, Harry Edwards, and Andrew Gaff are also available for selection; Luke Edwards is expected to waive concussion regulations this weekend.

West Coast hopes to make it three wins in a row when they play Gold Coast on Sunday at 1:00 pm (AEST) at People First Stadium.