Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir hinted that he’ll follow the Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy ruck mixture for Saturday night time’s conflict in opposition to Richmond at Optus Stadium.
With No.1 large man Sean Darcy sidelined for the short-term with a hamstring damage, Longmuir stated he was joyful sufficient with what he noticed from Jackson and Treacy within the pre-bye win over Melbourne on the MCG.
“We haven’t had selection yet but I think we’ll probably start in the ruck the same way we finished against Melbourne,” Longmuir stated.
“JT (Treacy) has been doing a fair bit of work on his ruck craft at Peel and we’ve tried to get him taking a few more forward-50 ruck stoppages as a way into being the second ruck if we needed it.
“It looks like we need it and I’ve got no issues with him being the second ruck and being capable of filling that role.”
There might be no less than two adjustments with Darcy injured and veteran midfielder Jaeger O’Meara suspended, whereas veteran ahead Michael Walters is a good probability to return again from a calf subject.
Walters, who was upbeat about his probabilities earlier within the week, must get by means of fundamental coaching on Wednesday morning.
Longmuir stated it wasn’t solely inside midfielders like Will Brodie and Neil Erasmus they have been contemplating bringing in, with winger Liam Henry additionally in robust type for Peel Thunder in latest weeks.
“We’ve got a lot of options for that role, there’s been a lot of players in good form at Peel, both inside and outside mids,” he stated.
“We’ve got a lot of flexibility in our team as well so we’ll work that out later on.
“We’ve got Neil and Will at Peel who have been playing inside mid and Liam Henry has been in really good form so there’s a lot of options.”
Longmuir stated climate could be an element when contemplating whether or not to go for twin towers up ahead in Treacy and rising star nominee Jye Amiss or herald an additional tall like Josh Corbett.
“I’ll keep an eye out for the weather and keep an eye out for the balance and make sure we pick a team that can both kick a winning score but also defend our front half as well,” he stated.
As for final yr’s mid-season draftee Sebit Kuek’s probabilities of a debut this weekend?
“He’s improving his footy and he’s taken big steps forward this year in his footy,” Longmuir stated.
“Whether he’s up to it right now or not will be decided later but we’re really confident he’s on the right path.”
The Dockers are aiming for a fifth win on the trot with Longmuir admitting it’s a psychological problem to “maintain the rage” coming off a bye.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
