Leg issue keeps important Eagle out of derby

Utility a late withdrawal for final derby at Domain Stadium

By Travis King

WEST Coast has suffered a late blow ahead of the final Western Derby at Domain Stadium with gun utility Elliot Yeo withdrawn from the final 22.

Yeo failed to overcome a minor leg injury from last Sunday's loss to Port Adelaide and has been replaced by midfielder Jack Redden.

Yeo was instrumental in the Eagles' round six derby triumph, when he blanketed Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe and had 32 touches in a 41-point belting.

The Dockers will go in as named, with defender Joel Hamling overcoming a sore pelvis in time to stand returning Eagles spearhead Josh Kennedy.

Kennedy is playing his first match since he hurt his calf/Achilles in round 10 against GWS.

Speedy Freo wingman Bradley Hill will also take his place after battling calf soreness at training this week.

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