Harley Reid in concussion protocols after incident at West Coast training

Harley Reid (right) has suffered a knock at West Coast training. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

West Coast superstar Harley Reid has entered concussion protocols after taking a head knock at training on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old, who played 20 games in his debut season with the Eagles, lit up the AFL in 2024 and quickly showed he is a key pillar in the rebuilding West Coast side.

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The No. 1 pick in the 2023 AFL Draft met with the club doctor after the incident and will be doing non-contact training next week.

“Harley received a minor head knock during training and we took precautionary measures,” West Coast football manager Gavin Bell said in a club statement.

“I’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.”

The tough, athletic midfielder impressed all footy fans in his debut season, showing an ability to explode out of the middle and kick long goals on the run.

He also took some outstanding hangers to give suffering West Coast fans hope of a promising future.

Fans reacted on social media, with many keen to 파워볼 know who had been responsible for the knock to their prized asset.

“Who is concussing our most important player day 2 of pre season?” was one comment on X.

“Time to put the helmet on for life,” suggested another.

“Whoever did it is getting delisted immediately,” quipped a third.

Last month, Reid opened up on his whirlwind debut season, revealing he found it “pretty hard” dealing with relentless pressure in the social media age.

The teenager claimed the Goal of the Year award after his effort at Perth’s Optus Stadium against the Demons.

He burst out of the middle, fended off two players before slotting a goal from just inside 50. Reid received $50,000 from NAB as part of the award.

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