West Coast have made two modifications to the staff that broke the 16-game shedding streak towards North Melbourne on Sunday with Jeremy McGovern the most important inclusion for Saturday’s sport towards Essendon.
Shannon Hurn (managed), Dom Sheed (foot) and Rhett Bazzo (dropped) got here out of the staff whereas McGovern and Josh Rotham got here into the 22. Sub Elliot Yeo will even be within the beginning line up. Greg Clark and Isiah Winder travelled to Melbourne because the emergencies.
McGovern has missed the final two video games as a consequence of concussion whereas Rotham hasn’t performed since spherical 12.
Hurn gained’t play in one other away sport because the membership prepares to farewell him in entrance of house followers. Sheed might not play once more this season after reporting ache in his foot.
“He’s got a hot spot there,” coach Adam Simpson stated.
“Whether he gets back this year or not, he is trying really hard to play and support. He will have one or two games off and then we assess it. But there’s four weeks left, he’s coming off no games last year with syndesmosis. I’m not surprised there’s been issues here and there. We need to look after him.”
The Bombers made one modifications with first spherical draft decide Elijah Tsatas set to make his debut. Will Snelling and Alwyn Davey jnr had been dropped.
Essendon have misplaced 5 of their final six video games to slip to thirteenth on the ladder.
Simpson stated the Bombers stay a hazard, significantly via the center of the bottom.
“One of their biggest strengths is their midfield,” Simpson stated.
“It’s not just their contested work but their two-way running. They’re high end. That’s going to be a real challenge.
“We’ve got a few younger players – Luke Edwards and Xavier O’Neill and those types of players. Some senior players might be able to push in there. Gaffy might play a bit more on-ball.”
EAGLES LINE-UP:
B: A Witherden, J McGovern, L Duggan
HB: B Hough, E Yeo, T Cole
C: A Gaff, T Kelly, C Chesser
HF: J Cripps, J Darling, L Edwards
F: N Long, O Allen, R Maric
R: B Williams, X O’Neill, E Hewett
IC: J Hunt, J Petruccelle, J Rotham, J Williams
EMG: I Winder, L Foley, G Clark, C Jamieson
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
