Overview
- Jake Waterman, a key forward for West Coast Eagles, suffered a dislocated shoulder in a five-player contest during the game against Adelaide Crows.
- Waterman led his team with three goals before exiting the match due to the injury, leaving his immediate playing future uncertain.
- The Eagles, already missing players like Jamie Cripps and facing Jeremy McGovern's concussion concerns, lost to Adelaide by 66 points, with a final score of 19.14 (128) to 8.14 (62).
- Adelaide's Josh Rachele starred with five goals, while captain Jordan Dawson contributed 27 disposals, eight clearances, nine tackles, and two goals.
- The injury to Waterman adds to West Coast's mounting challenges in a season plagued by setbacks and underperformance.