WEST Coast and Geelong will be without their star spearheads in Thursday night's important clash at Domain Stadium, with the Eagles ruling out Josh Kennedy from an early comeback from a calf injury.

The Eagles also won't rush back ruckman Scott Lycett, who hasn't been able to train due to a cut on his knee, but key defender Tom Barrass and developing half-back Tom Cole will come into the 22.

Kennedy was pushing for an earlier than expected return, but the dual Coleman medallist will miss a second match after straining his calf late in the loss to GWS in round 10.

"He hasn't really trained, so we don't want to rush him back," coach Adam Simpson said.

"We were hopeful. He hasn't had any setbacks, but you've got to be careful when you're his age and it's a significant calf injury.

"We didn't push it."

Geelong counterpart Tom Hawkins is also sidelined after copping a one-week ban for a jumper punch before the Cats' bye.