Liam Ryan
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www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Liam Ryan has been in the news recently due to an incident at a festival that led West Coast Eagles to investigate. The club confirmed they were reviewing footage and had referred the matter to the AFL's integrity unit; WA police attended but no charges were laid at that time. This sequence was reported in January 2025.[1][3]
- In February 2025, the AFL and WA Police concluded the matter, with the AFL stating Ryan acted in self-defence and was cleared of wrongdoing; police also indicated no action against him.[4]
- Separate older coverage from 2018 references a different incident in Kalbarri, but that predates the 2025 events and is not connected to the 2025 inquiry.[2]
- Publicly available summaries show Ryan remained with the Eagles and continued pre-season activities after the investigation, including involvement with the Indigenous All Stars program around that period.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull up the most current articles from a couple of trusted outlets and provide a concise timeline with links. Also, tell me if you want updates focused strictly on AFL-related matters or broader coverage (e.g., personal, legal, or club statements).
Citations:
- West Coast Eagles incident and AFL integrity unit referral[1]
- WA Police update and AFL statement of self-defence and clearance[4]
- Additional context from coverage of the Indigenous All Stars involvement[3]