West Coast's Harley Reid Out Season Due Ankle Injury, Adelaide's Michalanney Sidelined Weeks

West Coast Eagles' rising star Harley Reid's AFL season has ended prematurely due to a syndesmosis ankle injury sustained during a tackle in a heavy loss to Fremantle. Reid, the number one draft pick in 2023, will miss the final month of the season alongside teammate Bo Allan, who suffered a similar season-ending ankle injury at training. Meanwhile, Adelaide Crows defender Max Michalanney, a key part of their backline, is expected to miss four to six weeks due to injury, potentially sidelining him for critical matches leading into the finals. The Eagles are hoping key defender Harry Edwards will recover from hamstring soreness in time for their upcoming game against Melbourne. Despite Adelaide's injury setbacks, they currently hold second place on the ladder, continuing their battle for a top-two position. The injuries to these young players highlight the physical toll of the AFL season and impact the teams' prospects in the closing rounds.