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West Coast coach Adam Simpson has refused to buy into the trade talk surrounding out-of-favour defender Eric Mackenzie, saying rival clubs shouldnt publicly target players who are still in the AFL finals race.Essendon coach John Worsfold ruffled some feathers last week when he said he would consider luring Mackenzie and Mitch Brown to the Bombers.Mackenzie has struggled to recapture top form since missing all of last year with a knee injury.The 2014 club champion has featured in just two games since round 11, falling behind emerging star Tom Barrass in the pecking order.Brown, who also underwent a knee reconstruction last year, is another player whose future at West Coast looks bleak.Although both Brown and Mackenzie are contracted for next season, the duo could seek fresh opportunities elsewhere.Simpson refused to bite when asked about the future of Mackenzie on Thursday, saying his full focus was on preparing for next weeks elimination final against the Bulldogs in Perth.And he said it would be better if rival clubs held back on talking about players from teams in finals mode.Im sure Essendon would take the conversation back if they could, Simpson said.Its OK if youre out of the finals, but to talk about other clubs who have got players playing finals footy - I think we need to hold back on that.I suppose thats one of the drawbacks of having a bye. Theres all this trade talk happening this week because theres a bit more time.I think we need to respect the fact theres teams still playing in the finals and individuals still fighting for spots.Of more immediate concern to Simpson is the fitness of ruckman Scott Lycett, who has been battling a posterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee since round 10.The problem has flared in recent weeks after Lycett copped heavy knocks in wins against Hawthorn and Adelaide.The 23-year-old underwent scans on Tuesday, but Simpson is confident hell be fit to take on the Bulldogs.However, Simpson said another big knock to the area could put Lycett out of action.I dont think any long-term damage is the risk - its more getting through a game, Simpson said.Last weeks superb performance of fringe ruckman Jonathan Giles means West Coast will have the luxury of giving Lycett more time up forward.Dejan Lovren Jersey . The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for Jones (19-1). It was the champions closest call. Despite the loss, it was a remarkable show by the confident Swedish challenger, who had the best of the early rounds and then hung on in the fourth and fifth. Dominic Solanke Liverpool Jersey .Y. -- Jayna Hefford scored the winning goal Friday as Canada survived a scare with a 4-3 win over Sweden at the Four Nations womens hockey tournament. http://www.footballliverpoolstore.com/Women-Pedro-Chirivella-Liverpool-Jersey/ . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. Sadio Mane Liverpool Jersey . Takahashi, who had a 10-point lead after the short program, received 268.31 points after the free skate to finish 15 points ahead of second-place Nobunari Oda. Naby Keita Liverpool Jersey . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside.CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Cincinnati RHP Jonathan Broxton is expected to have surgery after he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm. The Reds also said they moved RHP Johnny Cueto to the 60-day disabled list to open a roster spot for right-hander Nick Christiani, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville. Broxton left Wednesdays 10-7 win over Arizona after facing two batters in the eighth inning. The appeearance was his fifth since being activated on August 7 following almost two months on the disabled list with a strained right elbow.dddddddddddd Cueto is in his third DL stint this season with a strained muscle behind his right shoulder. He hasnt pitched since June 28. Christiani is 6-5 with a 4.05 earned-run average and three saves in 47 games with Louisville this season. He has yet to make his major league debut. ' ' '