Luckless West Coast Eagle Harry Edwards is still months away from a potential return to Australian rules football.
The AFL's concussion panel, last week, recommended a specialist rehabilitation program for the key defender, after his career has repeatedly been stalled by concussions and associated symptoms.
A panel of 'interdisciplinary experts' assessed Edwards, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2026 season.
"Harry has maintained a positive mindset whilst in the concussion protocols and he will undertake the specialist rehabilitation program with the intention of playing AFL next season," Eagles' football boss Gavin Bell said.
"We will continue supporting Harry through every step of this process, and I would like to recognise our medical team's diligence and professionalism in their care for Harry. His health and wellbeing remain our priority."
The 25-year-old has not been sighted since a concussion sustained against Melbourne in mid May. It was his third of the year, and led to some solemn commentary from coach Andrew McQualter, post-match.
"I'm really concerned for Harry. It's really sad and unfortunate that he wasn't able to play for us today, but it's bigger than that for Harry right now. He's in great spirits, for what it's worth...and our team will just ensure that we look after Harry first and foremost," McQualter said, in the aftermath of Edwards' most recent injury.
Former teammate Jeremy McGovern had met with the concussion panel last year after a series of head knocks, as did Essendon's Nik Cox.
McGovern retired after meeting with the panel in June following 197 games and a premiership with the Eagles.
Cox made his long-awaited return to the AFL earlier this year after he was cleared in July.
