West Coast are set to be without captain Luke Shuey for the beginning of the season after the star midfielder suffered a low grade hamstring injury, perย 7 News'ย Ryan Daniels.
Shuey has faced a calf complaint throughout the pre-season and is one of several key Eagles battling injuries ahead of the club's clash against Gold Coast in eight days time.
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The 30-year-old has had a history of hamstring setbacks and is now expected to miss close to three weeks of action with his latest injury.
Confirmation Luke Shuey has done his hammy. Low grade, will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks. The @WestCoastEagles Captain had three hammy issues last year, and two calf injuries during the preseason. Frustrating start to 2021 for Shuey.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) March 12, 2021
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Midfielder Elliot Yeo remains on a similar timeframe for his return from an osteitis pubis complaint that has riddled his preparations for the 2021 season.
Star duo Tim Kelly (thumb) and Josh Kennedy (calf) are expected to be fit to face the Suns next Sunday at Optus Stadium.
Forward trio Jake Waterman (back), Zac Langdon (concussion) and Bailey Williams are currently under injury clouds, while veteran mark Hutchings will remain on the sidelines for the next month.
Barring any late setbacks, expect Josh Kennedy (calf) and Tim Kelly (thumb) to line up for @WestCoastEagles against @GoldCoastSUNS next Sunday.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) March 12, 2021
