West Coast have confirmed young star Harley Reid will spend the early period of his pre-season sidelined in concussion protocols after suffering a head knock at training on Wednesday.
The club has stated Reid sustained a minor head knock and that the Eagles are taking a precautious approach with his setback.
The teenager has entered concussion protocols and will work through non-contract drills over the coming weeks before eyeing a return to full training.
Reid is "doing well" according to West Coast football boss Gavin Bell, who offered an insight into the early stages of Reid's recovery.
โHarley received a minor head knock during training and we took precautionary measures,โ Bell said in a club update.
โI've spoken to him today and so has the club doctor. He is doing well, but as he has entered the AFL concussion protocols he will be in non-contact training when he resumes next week.โ
Reid managed a fairly uninterrupted rookie season with West Coast this year, playing 20 after getting through his first year unscathed.
The reigning Pick 1 selection was rested for the club's Round 7 match and would face a two-game suspension for a dangerous tackle in the second half of the season.
West Coast's first-to-fourth-year players returned to training this week, with the rest of the playing list to join the program later this month.
