Injuries continued to challenge the star Eagle in 2023, with Yeo restricted to 10 appearances. When he did suit up, the two-time John Worsfold medallist’s ferocity and presence around the contest reminded West Coast fans what they have been missing, but four games in succession was all he managed (twice) in 2023. A dual All-Australian and 2018 premiership star, Yeo showed exciting glimpses, highlighted by a three-game stretch where he averaged nearly 27 disposals, more than 12 contested possessions and six clearances against Essendon, Collingwood and Adelaide between rounds 11-13. He visited specialists in Qatar at the end of last year in a bid to overcome his injury problems and will hope to return to his best football in 2024.
At a glance: Junior club: Attadale JFC, East Fremantle (WA). Debut: Round 9, 2012 (Brisbane), Round 1, 2014 (West Coast). Recruited from: East Fremantle (WA)/Brisbane Lions (QLD). Brownlow Votes: 56.
