Harley-lujah: Eagles breathe sigh of relief after Reid injury scare
Adam Simpson says Harley Reid’s injury is not serious after the No.1 pick limped off the training track on Wednesday
Adam Simpson says Harley Reid’s injury is not serious after the No.1 pick limped off the training track on Wednesday
WEST Coast draftee Harley Reid has dodged serious damage after an injury scare on Wednesday, with coach Adam Simpson confirming the teenager suffered only a corked quad during the Eagles’ community camp.
Images on social media of Reid hobbling off the training track on Wednesday briefly sent a scare through the Eagles’ fan base, but Simpson said later the injury was not serious.
However, fellow young midfielder Elijah Hewett will be sidelined for a couple of weeks before Christmas after a recent foot issue, with the club managing a small group of players in an otherwise healthy squad.
Premiership star Elliot Yeo had no injury concerns despite leaving the track early on Wednesday, with Simpson pleased with the health of his group after the players returned in better physical condition than expected.
“He has got a ‘corkie’,” Simpson said of Reid from Dunsborough, where the Eagles are visiting as part of their annual community camp in WA’s south-west region.
“Today’s a low day for us. There’s a lot of guys in and out of training, so I wouldn’t read too much into injuries. I think we had 42 on the track on Monday with a couple of little niggles here and there.
“Dom (Sheed) is out for a little bit with his foot. Young Archer Reid came in with a pre-existing issue with his knee, so we’re going to take it easy with him as well.
“Hewett with his foot might be a couple of weeks off legs as well. But outside of that we’re actually pretty healthy.”
Reid has received significant media attention since arriving in Perth as the Eagles’ first No.1 pick since 1996 and being handed the famous No.9 jumper worn by Nic Naitanui and Ben Cousins.
