West Coast has shut down “totally unfounded and false” trade speculation surrounding Elliot Yeo, Jack Darling and Liam Duggan.
A report earlier Saturday said the Eagles had made Darling available for a trade to help bolster an outgoing package in negotiations with the No. 1 overall draft pick.
North Melbourne, which has a suite of picks including 2, 3, 15, 17 and 18, Melbourne and Hawthorn have all been linked with potential moves for Pick 1 in a bid to secure the consensus top prospect and product of the Bendigo Pioneers, Harley Reid.
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The names of Yeo and Duggan have also been speculated outside as potential trade options, including rumors that Duggan
However, West Coast took to social media on Saturday to ensure the trio would remain at the club in 2024, as they look to bounce back from their dreadful last-place finish.
“Media speculation that the club is discussing trades involving Elliot Yeo, Jack Darling and Liam Duggan is completely unfounded and false,” the club said in a statement.
This came after Western Australian journalist Ryan Daniels also reported on Saturday that, contrary to reports, the Eagles “have no intention” of trading Darling or Duggan and that both players are “highly valued and sought.”
In addition to potential No. 1 pick trades, the Eagles have been among the busiest teams this trade period.
The club signed former Giants ruckman Matt Flynn in free agency and narrowly missed out on Deven Robertson after the young midfielder opted to re-sign with the Lions instead of returning to WA. West Coast are also in talks with Hawthorn for small forward Tyler Brockman.
The Eagles hold picks 1, 23, 37, 44 and 58.
