West Coast Eagles forward Noah Long will be sidelined for the 2026 AFL season after scans confirmed damage to his left knee.

Long was helped from the field in the fourth quarter of match simulation against Fremantle on Saturday.

“Unfortunately, Noah sustained a serious injury to his knee in which multiple ligaments were damaged,” Head of High Performance Phil Merriman said.

“Although there is no damage to the cartilage, which is great for his long-term outcome, Noah will require surgery in the coming weeks once his knee has settled down.

“While it’s incredibly disappointing for Noah and the Club, we will wrap our arms around him and support him every step of the way through his rehabilitation.”