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West Coast Eagles player ratings: Tim Kelly and Nic Naitanui the standouts in loss to Richmond Tigers

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Tim Kelly dominated in West Coast’s loss to Richmond at the MCG.
Camera IconTim Kelly dominated in West Coast’s loss to Richmond at the MCG. Credit: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Tim Kelly 9.5: Outstanding in the midfield. Had 40 possessions, kicked two goals and won nine clearances.

Nic Naitanui 9: Kicked a great left foot goal and his ruckwork was a reminder of what the Eagles have missed.

Jamie Cripps 8.5: His workrate was a highlight. Kicked three goals from 24 disposals.

Jamie Cripps had a big day.
Camera IconJamie Cripps had a big day. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

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Jake Waterman 8: Took 10 marks, kicked a goal and was a constant presence as a forward.

Luke Shuey 8: Won 11 clearances among 26 disposals and was damaging in tandem with Nic Naitanui.

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Tom Barrass 7.5: Sacrificed his intercept marking to stop Lynch and kept him to six touches and two goals.

Liam Duggan 7: Gave the team drive off half-back with 361 metres gained.

Shannon Hurn 6.5: Was an important intercept player given Barrass put his focus on stopping Lynch.

Jamaine Jones 6.5: His ability to create from half-back was important and he made things happen.

Jack Redden 6.5: Was good in the midfield with 24 disposals but fell away in the second half.

Jack Darling 6.5: Didn’t have big stats in his 250th game but provided a target and his contests created multiple goals

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Jack Darling of the Eagles is chaired from the field by teammate Andrew Gaff (left) and Jamie Cripps (right) after his 250th match during the 2022 AFL Round 16 match between the Richmond Tigers and the West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Camera IconJack Darling was important in his 250th. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Andrew Gaff 6: Collected 21 possessions on the wing without being really damaging.

Brady Hough 6: Took another step forward with 21 possessions and his first quarter was really impressive.

Willie Rioli 5: Had a big first term and finished with 15 disposals and one goal.

Liam Ryan 5: Kicked one goal and brought others into the game.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Liam Ryan of the Eagles runs with the ball during the round 16 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Camera IconLiam Ryan brought teammates into the game in the front half. Credit: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Rhett Bazzo 4.5: Conceded three goals to Riewoldt, but did a pretty good job.

Elliot Yeo 4.5: Pinged a hamstring early in the second half after having another promising start.

Zane Trew 4.5: Booted a goal on debut and built into the contest.

Jack Petruccelle 4.5:The goal he kicked in the final term showed what he can do with his run.

Sam Petrevski-Seton 4: Gave the team a bit when he came on as the sub in the second half.

Josh Rotham 3: Didn’t have a big involvement in defence.

Connor West 3: Hardly touched the ball. Only seven disposals.

Bailey Williams 3: Struggled to impact in the ruck when Naitanui was resting.

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