West Coast Eagles Training Notes: Harley Reid, Oscar Allan, Matt Flynn and more

While there was plenty of attention down the road at Optus Stadium for the West Test, West Coast players hit the track for a solid session at Mineral Resources Park. Here’s what we saw. More Back On Track Early Senior stars continue to train earlier than expected as West Coast look to make a strong impression on new coach Andrew McQualter. Ruckman Matt Flynn was the latest name to return earlier than expected, looking fit after injury restricted him to only four games in his first season at the Eagles after crossing from Greater Western Sydney. Flynn is a popular teammate and natural leader at the club, with midfielder Harvey Johnston taking no time to show the big man some love as they hit the turf. Premiership defender Tom Cole was also back ahead of schedule. Co-captain Oscar Allen was also back at training for another appearance, while recruit Liam Baker was also in the thick of the action. The entire squad is required to be back at training on Monday including the draftees. Let’s Get Physical Pre-season is often about fitness and skills early, but West Coast have wasted no time in getting down and dirty. After a solid warm-up it was time for some one-on-one competition with marking contests and competition for the footy. And there was no holding back, with teammate crunching each other in big tackles and spoils as they got to work on a cloudy Friday. There were plenty of smiles at the start of training, but the heat of competition changed the mood as the players looked to increase the intensity. Reid Right Important youngster Harley Reid continues to look good as he recovers from a concussion last week. Reid did have a moment where he went to the sidelines to get a massage from some staff, before spending time doing goalkicking alongside Baker, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan. The teenage sensation will be pivotal to the Eagles’ fortunes next season as they look to build a midfield around the No.1 draftee going into the future. Reid’s skills were sharp though as he hit targets during ball drills with ease and worked hard to provide for his teammates.