Eagles followers must wait a bit longer to get a glimpse of prized draftee Reuben Ginbey going up in opposition to AFL opposition, with the midfielder set to overlook Friday’s conflict with Port Adelaide via damage.
It comes as West Coast take a cautious method with veteran duo Nic Naitanui and Luke Shuey, with the pair additionally set to look at Friday’s match from the sidelines because the Eagles look to keep away from a repeat of final 12 months’s horror pre-season damage toll.
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A sore toe will hold Ginbey out of the conflict at Mineral Resources Park, however the membership is hopeful final 12 months’s Pick 9 can be match to characteristic within the ultimate pre-season hit-out the next week.
Eagles assistant coach Jarrad Schofield mentioned there was no trigger for concern with Ginbey, who has impressed in his first pre-season as a midfielder and at half-back.
“I’m not privy to the detail but for what I know, no there’s nothing to be worried about,” Schofield mentioned.
“He’s a young fella in his first year and he’s got a sore toe and we expect him to hopefully maybe be right for next week.”
Naitanui had scans on his troubles Achilles on Wednesday and is about to play the official observe match in opposition to Adelaide on March 3.
Schofield mentioned the damage was being addressed now so the three-time All-Australian can be proper for spherical one.
“We’ll obviously assess and see how he goes over the course of the week and the plan is obviously getting back playing next week, but at the same time he’s 32 years of age and we’ll make sure we look after his,” Schofield mentioned.
“It’s been long term… but obviously, it’s flared up.
“He’s not that bad that he’s not mobile. He’s doing all the stuff behind the scenes, so he’s still training, but at this stage, we’re still managing that.
“We want to make sure we get more of Nic Naitanui so we’ll just deal with it at this present time and hopefully get him back next week.”
Schofield was coy on Shuey’s standing after the skipper battled tender tissue accidents over the previous three seasons.
Shuey missed the intraclub on Friday night time and has been on mild duties for greater than per week.
“He’s part of a managed program as well. Once again he’s 32 years of age, had a big season last year, he’s had a good pre-season again and we’re in the building stage to make sure we’re right for round one,” Schofield mentioned.
“Like all people there’s always the little niggles and that, but no that’s why he’ll be playing next week.”
Jamaine Jones will be part of the above trio on the sidelines, with Jack Darling additionally set to overlook as he races the clock for spherical one.
Forward Jack Petruccelle (ankle) and younger midfielder Luke Edwards (quad) will return after lacking the intraclub with accidents, whereas ahead Oscar Allen is about for giant minutes in opposition to the Power.
“I don’t know the exact amount of minutes but he’ll play a fair chunk of the game,” Schofield mentioned.
“And it’s exciting to have him out there.”
Exciting teenager Campbell Chesser will even enhance his minutes after taking part in a half within the intraclub, with Schofield declaring he was an opportunity to make his long-awaited debut in spherical one.
“He’s surprising us with how well he’s adapting for a player that’s played probably five games of footy in four years,” he mentioned.
“His pre-season and his build to where he is now has been elite so we’re looking to keep progressing him.
“He’s in line (for round one) and once again it’s all about his progression and development for round one and he’s tracking well.
“I would say surprised in one essence, but at the same time, what you don’t see is behind the scenes the amount of work he does to get himself fit. His commitment and his focus as a young man who hasn’t played a lot of footy has been such a high level.”
EAGLES SQUAD
v Port Adelaide, Mineral Resources Park, 4.40pm Friday
- 1 Liam Ryan
- 2 Jake Waterman
- 3 Andrew Gaff
- 4 Dom Sheed
- 5 Jayden Hunt
- 6 Elliot Yeo
- 8 Elijah Hewett
- 10 Samo Petrevski-Seton
- 11 Tim Kelly
- 12 Oscar Allen
- 14 Liam Duggan
- 15 Jamie Cripps
- 16 Luke Edwards
- 18 Campbell Chesser
- 19 Brady Hough
- 20 Jeremy McGovern
- 21 Jack Petruccelle
- 22 Isiah Winder
- 23 Alex Witherden
- 24 Xavier O’Neill
- 25 Shannon Hurn
- 26 Zane Trew
- 28 Tom Cole
- 29 Luke Foley
- 32 Bailey Williams
- 35 Josh Rotham
- 36 Connor West
- 37 Tom Barrass
- 39 Greg Clark
- 40 Callum Jamieson
- 42 Harry Edwards
- 44 Noah Long
- 45 Coby Burgiel
- 49 Jai Culley
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
