Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir revealed Nat Fyfe can have a giant say in whether or not he performs a full sport in opposition to Geelong at Optus Stadium on Saturday or begin on the subs bench once more.
The twin Brownlow medallist has had an impression after approaching as substitute within the Dockers’ previous two wins over Hawthorn and Sydney respectively, since coming back from plantar fasciitis.
Longmuir mentioned he would weigh it up with Fyfe post-training on Wednesday to see if he was assured sufficient in his foot to start out in opposition to the Cats as the 2 golf equipment have fun Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
The 31-year-old attended 5 final-term centre bounces on the SCG on Saturday and had an impression on the scoreboard with 5 rating involvements to go along with six disposals, 5 contested possessions, two tackles and one clearance.
“We’ll weigh that up on Wednesday,” Longmuir instructed 7NEWS.
“I’ll chat to him post-training and see how confident he is in his foot and his performance and we’ll make a call from then.
“We feel like this progression is fine, whether it’s one more week as a sub or a full game this week.
“We feel like these are the steps he needs to take to play a full game of AFL footy.”
It comes as Geelong may welcome again a premiership trio for the journey to Perth.
All-Australian goalsneak Tyson Stengle (arm) and key defender Jack Henry (foot) are closing in harm comebacks after returning to full coaching, whereas ahead Brad Close is obtainable for choice after serving his one-game tough conduct suspension.
Speedy backman Brandon Walker is more likely to get the job on Stengle if he performs, after a profitable shutdown position on Sydney livewire Tom Papley final week.
Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield (hamstring), tall Sam De Koning (face), ahead Gary Rohan (hamstring), ruckman Rhys Stanley (eye socket), midfielder Sam Menegola (knee) and recruit Jack Bowes (calf) will miss once more for the Cats.
Youngster Ollie Henry is one confirmed out from the that misplaced to Richmond on Friday night time after a testicular rupture which is anticipated to maintain him out for a few weeks.
“Brad Close will return from suspension, great that Closey’s returned and Jack Henry is in the mix as is Tyson Stengle who’s coming back from the arm fracture and Jack has had the foot issue, but both are full training at the moment,” Geelong footy boss Simon Lloyd mentioned.
There was no replace on Cam Guthrie, who missed final week’s match with a toe harm, however didn’t seem on the Cats’ harm checklist launched on Tuesday.
*Fremantle have formally modified their identify to Walyalup for the AFL and AFLW Indigenous Rounds.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
