West Coast premiership player Liam Ryan is banned from Crown Perth and needs special permission to attend events at the resort and casino complex.

The Eagles confirmed to The West Australian that Ryan has been on a banned list at the venue for roughly two years, but would not confirm why he was forbidden from entering the casino, which is also a club sponsor.

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“He is on a banned list at Crown, but it has nothing to do with gambling,” a club spokesman told The West Australian.

“It has been in place for about two years and he has complied with all conditions. Crown are a partner of the club and host a number of events.

“Prior to those events, the club seeks dispensation for Liam to attend, which has been granted on all occasions. Immediately upon the completion of the events Liam leaves.”

Meanwhile, a Crown Perth spokeswoman told The West Australian that the venue has a no-tolerance approach to illegal activity.

Liam Ryan has matured considerably since 2018. Credit: AAP

“Crown Perth does not tolerate any illegal or inappropriate activity on site, and deals with all instances in full compliance with both our legal and regulatory requirements in Western Australia," the spokesperson told the newspaper.

"Crown Perth cannot discuss any further particulars owing to privacy.”

The 23-year-old lost his license after being convicted of drink-driving in 2018.

He was also involved in a family dispute later that year.

Ryan has since matured following those controversies, with The West Australian understanding the Eagles are now satisfied with his attitude.

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Ryan to take on more responsibility

West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle says it will take a team effort to fill the void left by star goalsneak Willie Rioli in 2020.

Rioli is highly unlikely to be available for AFL selection next season after being provisionally banned for allegedly tampering with a urine sample during a regulation drug test in August.

The 24-year-old has been a key part of West Coast's forward line over the past two years and his almost-certain absence for all of 2020 will hurt the club's flag hopes.

Rioli is facing a ban of up to four years, meaning he may never play AFL again.

Petruccelle is one of the players who is likely to shoulder a much bigger load in the absence of Rioli.

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Fellow forwards Liam Ryan and Jamie Cripps will also take on more responsibility.

Petruccelle was a late call-up for last season's semi-final against Geelong when Rioli was suspended on the eve of the match.

But Petruccelle knows Rioli's brilliance isn't easy to replace with the 20-year-old saying it won't be up to just one person to fill the void.

"I think there's a few of us that could be able to stand up in his absence," Petruccelle said.

"It will be a team effort with all us small forwards."

With AAP