WEST Coast Eagles premiership star Liam Ryan is being investigated over an alleged domestic violence incident in Kalbarri, 600km from Perth, on the weekend.

Police issued the 22-year-old with a 72-hour police order after they were called to an incident outside a motel in the mid-west town early on Sunday.

In a statement, WA Police iconfirmed they were called to an incident about 4.20am where they spoke to a 20-year-old woman.

As a result of investigations, police later spoke to a 22-year-old man in Kalbarri, who was subsequently issued with a 72 hour police order.

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No complaint has been made to police.

The Eagles then confirmed on Monday afternoon that Ryan had been issued with a “move on notice”.

“He obeyed the move on notice and it is believed the incident involved a family dispute. The club will be working with Liam to establish the details,” the Eagles said in a statement.

Liam Ryan takes a crucial mark in the AFL Grand Final. Source: Getty Images

“The club will at all times keep the AFL fully informed of all relevant details.

“The club remains cognisant of Liam’s health and wellbeing and will work closely with him to ensure those considerations are prioritised. Once the club has established the facts around the allegations it will release further information.”

Ryan was a member of the Eagles’ premiership last month and played a key role in Dom Sheed’s match-winning goal.

The first-year star took a strong mark and quickly played on before finding Sheed deep in the MCG pocket.

A police order is issued when there is insufficient evidence to arrest and charge a person over allegations of family and domestic violence but police hold concerns for the safety and welfare of a person.

A police order provides temporary but instant protection for a person who is being threatened, harassed or intimidated. It provides temporary relief to allow the opportunity for a person to attend court to obtain a Restraining Order.

Police may issue a Police Order without the requirement to obtain consent from any person.