Bringing back the usual suspects smacks of desperation at West Coast
There's been a glaring chance missed to expose emerging young talent to the furnace of AFL confrontation and a worrying demonstration of just what future campaigns might offer.
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There's been a glaring chance missed to expose emerging young talent to the furnace of AFL confrontation and a worrying demonstration of just what future campaigns might offer.
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has baulked at a guarantee that rising young star Sean Darcy will hold his Dockers starting berth, with a return of champion ruckman Aaron Sandilands for Sunday's clash with St Kilda in Perth.
Fremantle are poised for a major boost after a demoralising narrow loss to Geelong, with star midfielder Nathan Fyfe in line to resume against St Kilda in Perth on Sunday.
Powerhouse West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has suffered a setback in his comeback bid from a calf injury and looks certain to miss a blockbuster clash with Melbourne in Perth on Saturday.
Champion West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has rated his chances of recovering from a calf injury in time to face Geelong in a Thursday night blockbuster at 60 per cent.
Fremantle superstar Nathan Fyfe has played the past month with a substantial chest injury that has required him to wear a protective vest to help him get through to the mid-season bye.
Fremantle speedster Brad Hill has escaped any backlash from coach Ross Lyon for a wayward kick running into an open goal in Sunday's fadeout loss to Collingwood in Perth.
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has all but confirmed star big man Aaron Sandilands will be fit to take on Collingwood in Perth on Sunday.
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is likely to resist temptation to replace injured star scoring source Josh Kennedy with a switch of top defender Jeremy McGovern to a key forward.
Champion Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands faces critical medical and fitness assessments this week before he is cleared to play his significant role in a defining confrontation with Collingwood in Perth on Sunday.
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