Harley Reid Likely to Miss Start of 2027 Season Due to Tackle Incident

Harley Reid of the West Coast Eagles is anticipated to miss the beginning of the 2027 season following a dangerous tackle on Jai Newcombe of Hawthorn during a recent game.

In the fourth quarter of the match, Reid executed a sling tackle that resulted in Newcombe hitting the ground. The tackle was deemed dangerous, leading to a free kick for Newcombe, who subsequently left the field for assessment.

Reid's actions are likely to result in a one-week suspension, although this could escalate to two weeks depending on the severity of the impact assessment. Newcombe was cleared to continue playing after the incident and is expected to participate in the upcoming qualifying final against Fremantle.