Eagles forward Willie Rioli is set to return to West Coast training in the new year, as he awaits ASADA’s findings on an alleged urine substitution that could end his career.

According to 6PR, the goalsneak will fly back to Perth on January 5 to coincide with West Coast’s post-Christmas training return on January 6.

Rioli has been with family in the Tiwi Islands since the news broke of his provisional suspension, due to adverse analytical urine findings and a positive cannabis return on game day.

The 24-year-old will reportedly live with his cousin Ben, who will play for South Fremantle in the WAFL.

Camera Icon West Coast Eagles Vs Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium. Willie Rioli on a run. Credit: The West Australian, Michael Wilson

The small forward is allowed to train with the Eagles while he awaits his fate, but has been training with St Mary’s Football Club in Darwin since September.

With Rioli’s 38-game career in limbo, coach Adam Simpson revealed he flew to Darwin to see how his player was coping.

“I went and saw Willie up in Darwin a couple of weeks ago, to see how he is," Simpson said.

"I haven't seen him since the Wednesday of the Geelong game.

"I got to catch up and see more of his family and see how he's travelling, so he's going OK.

"But nothing much has changed in the last couple of months."

West Coast has denied the claims, saying there is no set plan for Rioli to return.