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West Coast Eagles hit by 'severe' COVID-19 outbreak with 12 players unavailable for AFL clash against Kangaroos

Coach Adam Simpson says as few as 17 listed players could be available for the game against North Melbourne, leaving the club reliant on state top-up players.

Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols

Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols

Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.

'10-goal Darling' set to make AFL return

'10-goal Darling' set to make AFL return

West Coast forward Jack Darling is on track to make his AFL return this week after recovering from a foot injury and booting 10 goals in a scratch match.

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Eagle Darling's work injury stays private

Star West Coast forward Jack Darling will miss at least the first round of the AFL season while he battles a niggling foot injury.

Jack Darling returns to West Coast Eagles after vaccine controversy

The West Coast Eagles say Jack Darling has ticked off "all necessary AFL and other requirements" after being banned from club headquarters or training since the end of January.

Eagles' Darling back, Kelly in isolation

West Coast forward Jack Darling was able to visit the AFL club's headquarters on Friday for the first time since January 21, but Tim Kelly is in isolation.

Eagles sign former Docker Hugh Dixon

Former Fremantle big man Hugh Dixon is set to play an important role at West Coast due to an injury to Oscar Allen and Jack Darling's unavailability.

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Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate

Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate

West Coast could opt to move Jack Darling to its inactive list or cut ties with the AFL forward unless he agrees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Eagles hope for clarity on Darling in AFL

Eagles hope for clarity on Darling in AFL

West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed concedes it's hard to support Jack Darling's decision not to be vaccinated, but adds he has their support as an individual.

North's vaccine doubt on Anderson in AFL

North's vaccine doubt on Anderson in AFL

North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell doesn't know if Jed Anderson will return to club as the AFL's vaccination deadline looms for West Coast's Jack Darling.

D-Day looms for Jack Darling's AFL career

D-Day looms for Jack Darling's AFL career

West Coast are nervously waiting to find out if star AFL forward Jack Darling will get the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.

Eagles players stick by unvaxxed Darling

Eagles players stick by unvaxxed Darling

Emerging forward Oscar Allen looms as a key figure for West Coast this season after Jack Darling was ordered away from the club for failing to get vaccinated.

West Coast Eagles mull Jack Darling's absence over COVID-19 vaccine as AFL season looms

West Coast Eagles mull Jack Darling's absence over COVID-19 vaccine as AFL season looms

West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson is still hoping forward Jack Darling will feature this season, despite the veteran's failure to comply with the AFL's COVID-19 protocols.

Eagles hopeful on vaccine-hesitant Darling

Eagles hopeful on vaccine-hesitant Darling

Vaccine-hesitant West Coast forward Jack Darling is still a chance to play this season despite currently being unable to train at the AFL club.

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‘Zero tolerance’: Other big sports are looking at Tennis Australia for what not to do

Sporting bodies across the country have made their stances clear, determined to avoid the embarrassing mess Tennis Australia found itself in.

Darling fails to meet AFL vax guidelines

West Coast star Jack Darling is in limbo, unable to train with his club because he has failed to meet the AFL's COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.

West Coast's Jack Darling banned from training for failing to meet AFL COVID vaccine mandate

West Coast's All Australian forward Jack Darling is banned from training or playing with the club after missing the deadline to meet the AFL's COVID vaccine mandate.

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