The Latest Breaking News from Jack Darling

West Coast Eagles hit by 'severe' COVID-19 outbreak with 12 players unavailable for AFL clash against Kangaroos

Coach Adam Simpson says as few as 17 listed players could be available for the game against North Melbourne, leaving the club reliant on state top-up players.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2022

Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols

Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

'10-goal Darling' set to make AFL return

West Coast forward Jack Darling is on track to make his AFL return this week after recovering from a foot injury and booting 10 goals in a scratch match.

AAP · Mar 20, 2022

Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate

West Coast could opt to move Jack Darling to its inactive list or cut ties with the AFL forward unless he agrees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

AAP · Feb 24, 2022

Eagles hope for clarity on Darling in AFL

West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed concedes it's hard to support Jack Darling's decision not to be vaccinated, but adds he has their support as an individual.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

North's vaccine doubt on Anderson in AFL

North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell doesn't know if Jed Anderson will return to club as the AFL's vaccination deadline looms for West Coast's Jack Darling.

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

D-Day looms for Jack Darling's AFL career

West Coast are nervously waiting to find out if star AFL forward Jack Darling will get the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.

AAP · Feb 15, 2022

Eagles players stick by unvaxxed Darling

Emerging forward Oscar Allen looms as a key figure for West Coast this season after Jack Darling was ordered away from the club for failing to get vaccinated.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

West Coast Eagles mull Jack Darling's absence over COVID-19 vaccine as AFL season looms

West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson is still hoping forward Jack Darling will feature this season, despite the veteran's failure to comply with the AFL's COVID-19 protocols.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022

Eagles hopeful on vaccine-hesitant Darling

Vaccine-hesitant West Coast forward Jack Darling is still a chance to play this season despite currently being unable to train at the AFL club.

AAP · Feb 1, 2022