West Coast Eagles veteran Jack Darling has been omitted from the team to play Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

When the coaching staff met earlier today to finalise the 23-man team they opted on a revised structure based on the balance required to tackle last year’s grand finalists.

“The coaching group decided that because Jack’s form has been patchy and with the opposition rucks in mind we needed to play both Bailey and Jack Williams,” General Manager Football Gavin Bell said.

“Last week Jack Darling played as the back-up ruck, but we felt there was a need to change the structure for this match.

“He has been aware that his position has been discussed for a number of weeks and we will support him as he strives to return to the senior team.”