Priddis cops brutal friendly fire falcon

MATCH CENTRE: Adelaide v West Coast

West Coast Eagles star Matt Priddis was on the receiving end of the most painful falcon of the year, copping the ball and a boot in the face.

Early in the first quarter of the Eagles' clash with Adelaide on Friday night, Priddis handballed to teammate Andrew Gaff before being slung to the ground.

Unfortunately for the former Brownlow Meddallist, he ended up being slung right into the firing zone as Gaff kicked the ball.

Priddis was thumped straight in the face, not only by the ball but by Gaff's boot as well.

After briefly staying down he was able to continue.