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Justin Chadwick

Eagles to keep playing it careful with Yeo

Recovered Eagle Elliot Yeo will have a few more weeks in defence before resuming midfield duties. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

West Coast coach Adam Simpson will continue to use Elliot Yeo in defence in a bid to build the veteran up for a future midfield role.

Yeo made his return from a calf injury in Sunday's 63-point loss to Melbourne, tallying 12 disposals, five marks and 338m gained before being subbed out at three-quarter time.

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