Fremantle veteran Travis Colyer is about for a stint on the sidelines after latest knee surgical procedure as Michael Walters and Nathan O’Driscoll push for an AFL recall in opposition to North Melbourne this weekend.
The speedy small ahead/winger’s damage is listed as 5 weeks within the membership’s newest replace, which means he gained’t be accessible till not less than spherical six.
The news is significantly better for Walters (Achilles) and O’Driscoll (foot) who acquired by way of Peel Thunder’s WAFL scratch match in Mandurah on the weekend.
Walters performed managed minutes earlier than he was finished early within the third time period, whereas O’Driscoll had a full sport below his belt after each endured interrupted pre-seasons.
Both will put their hand up for choice throughout Fremantle’s predominant coaching session at Cockburn on Wednesday.
“Michael had a great attitude down at Peel and got through his minutes, so we’ll have a look at how he trains at main training,” Fremantle footy boss Peter Bell instructed the membership web site.
“Nathan ran out the game really strongly. He’s a really good runner so I’m sure he’ll want to press his claims at training.”
Draftees Hugh Davies (hip) and Conrad Williams (quad) each missed the Thunder’s slender pre-season victory over Subiaco on Saturday with minor niggles.
Davies is a good probability to characteristic within the subsequent scratch match in opposition to West Perth in Joondalup on Saturday, whereas Williams will miss every week or two.
“Hugh’s got a sore hip, something that is not uncommon for a young player,” Bell mentioned.
“He’s a test to be available this week.
“Conrad has a bit of quad awareness which is also not uncommon for a young player. He might miss a week or two just to let that settle.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
