Gun Hawthorn ahead Mitch Lewis is “99 per cent” prone to face the Western Bulldogs, whereas Eagles captain Luke Shuey has suffered one other damage setback.
The Hawks assume 24-year-old Lewis, who booted 37 objectives in 15 video games final 12 months, has had sufficient time on the coaching monitor to fit straight again into the AFL facet regardless of an extended lay-off because of a pre-season ACL sprain, adopted by a setback to his different knee.
Hawthorn excessive efficiency supervisor Peter Burge stated the sharpshooter has “ticked every box” in his comeback.
“He had a full week of training last week, he gets another full week this week and he’ll be available to play a full game of footy,” Burge stated.
“I’m 99 per cent confident the coaches will pick him in the AFL – so it’s all very positive, he’s ready to play football.
“He’s been really strong on the track – he did a game-length session on Sunday while we were playing in Tassie.
“We’ve replicated game loads in terms of all the running metrics; he’s been doing full contact for the last two weeks.”
Young Hawks ahead Jai Serong is about three weeks away from returning after being recognized with pericarditis final month, whereas ruckman Max Lynch will likely be rigorously managed after he suffered the ninth concussion of his profession towards the Crows in Tasmania.
West Coast’s debilitating run of accidents is exhibiting no indicators of easing, with captain Luke Shuey dominated out for the following month because of twin damage considerations.
The 32-year-old was subbed out of the Eagles’ loss to Port Adelaide with an ankle damage after enjoying on from a primary quarter incident till the third time period, however has one other hamstring subject.
West Coast head of well being Mark Finucane stated the Eagles would take a “cautious approach” with Shuey because of his historical past of sentimental tissue accidents.
“After some treatment (Shuey’s ankle) was retaped – he went back out but just felt like he couldn’t function to the level required, so he was subbed out,” Finucane stated.
“After the game he cooled down and unfortunately he’s aware of some hamstring tightness as well.”
He stated there was bone bruising and ligament harm to Shuey’s ankle.
Shannon Hurn is firming to play towards Carlton on Saturday evening, whereas promising kids Campbell Chesser, Elijah Hewett and Noah Long are all listed as two to 3 weeks away with their respective accidents.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
