The West Coast Eagles will open the AFL finals series when they take on the Western Bulldogs in Perth next Thursday night.
The Eagles have been rocked by the loss of one of the competitions elite ruckman in Nic Natanui for the remainder of the season and the news that his backup Scott Lycett (pictured) is also struggling with a knee injury.
Eagles coach Adam Simpson although says its an injury the club has been managing for months and he’s confident Lycett will be fit for the Bulldogs clash.