AFL

Eagles fume over players' nightclub visit

By AAP Newswire

May 6, 2022

Some West Coast players have visited a local nightclub despite WA's COVID-19 peak, earning the fury of coach Adam Simpson.

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The Eagles say they're aware some players went to a Leederville nightclub last Saturday and the club is investigating.

"I am furious and disappointed with the actions of these players," Simpson said in a club statement.

Simpson and eight players are unavailable for Saturday's Gabba match against Brisbane because of the virus.

It is the second time this season the Eagles have had to call on supplementary list players because COVID-19 has left them short of numbers.

The AFL has given the Eagles until Friday to finalise their team.

"Given the current environment and the peak in COVID-19 cases in Perth the club is devastated that some players opted to go out publicly as they have done," the Eagles said.

"The club has gone to great lengths in educating the players around the need to adhere to club guidelines and it is beyond disappointing that they have put themselves in this situation.

"It is particularly disheartening given the strain on player availability at this stage of the season.

"At the earliest opportunity the club will meet with the players concerned."

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press