Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) haven’t dominated out defender Jeremy McGovern taking over Narrm (Melbourne) this Sunday regardless of having to be hospitalised throughout their 66-point loss to Collingwood on the weekend.
It comes as coach Adam Simpson says in-form stars Elliot Yeo (groin) and Jake Waterman (concussion) are “touch and go” to return from damage.
McGovern landed closely on the Marvel Stadium turf in the course of the second time period and tried to play out the sport however was taken to hospital in the course of the third time period.
He flew house with the remainder of the staff later that night and Simpson mentioned he was an opportunity to tackle the red-hot Demons.
“Fingers crossed. It (taking him to hospital) was a precautionary thing we did halfway through the third quarter,” Simpson informed 7NEWS.
“It looked pretty bad there for a little bit. He went and got some tests done. We haven’t got all the results back but he’s not in pain, he’s in good spirits.
“Hopefully, the results come back positive, and he can play this week.”
The Eagles shall be compelled to make at the least one change with speedster Jack Petruccelle subbed out at quarter-time with a proper ankle damage with fears it’s the dreaded syndesmosis.
They obtained good news when the match assessment officer cleared veteran Jack Darling after an incident between the ahead and Collingwood debutant Jack Bytel led to the Magpie out of the sport with concussion.
Simpson mentioned the Eagles sorely missed Yeo following their thumping on the centre clearances by Collingwood 16-6.
Meanwhile, Waterman has been a revelation within the absence of injured co-captain Oscar Allen, kicking a career-high 24 targets in solely eight video games earlier than his premature damage.
“Those guys are touch and go for this week. Jakey is going well with his concussion protocols, so fingers crossed he gets through the week,” Simpson mentioned.
“Elliot’s pulled up really well, he was pretty much pain free halfway through last week.”
Recruit Tyler Brockman will proceed to be unavailable at both AFL or WAFL degree after he was concerned in a site visitors incident in Geraldton after attending a household funeral earlier this month.
“We’re still working through. There’s a police investigation and that’s going to take its time. I don’t think we’ll get any results on that in the next at least week,” Simpson mentioned.
“We’re also working through some off-field issues and trying to get the best out of him and make sure he’s in a good space.
“Football is probably secondary at the moment. We’ll keep everyone updated as we go. We’ll give some clarity in the next couple of days I would’ve thought.”
West Coast shall be generally known as Waalitj Marawar for Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
