Prized West Coast draftee Elijah Hewett will make his AFL debut in opposition to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday – however he gained’t play a full sport.
Eagles coach Adam Simpson confirmed the 18-year-old, chosen with choose 14 in final yr’s draft, will act because the tactical sub in opposition to the Giants at Optus Stadium.
Simpson stated the thrilling midfielder/ahead was “AFL-ready” after sturdy performances in a pre-season hit-out in opposition to Port Adelaide in addition to a WAFL apply match on Saturday.
“Elijah, he’ll be our sub this week. Ideally, you play (your first game) in the starting 22, but where he’s at, it’s the perfect fit,” Simpson stated.
“He had a pretty good game last week against Claremont and he’s AFL-ready, it’s just probably not full game levels just yet.
“But if he had to come on (to the game) early, I reckon we’d back him in anyway… Look forward to seeing him play.”
With the ultimate workforce to be launched this afternoon, Simpson confirmed ruckman Callum Jamieson – who was subbed out within the membership’s five-point loss to North Melbourne – will be a part of sub Jack Petruccelle within the WAFL this week.
Defender Rhett Bazzo (private causes) and midfielder Jai Culley (harm) have additionally been named within the Eagles’ WAFL facet as they tackle East Perth in a scratch match.
Forward Jake Waterman is predicted to come back into the beginning 22 in opposition to the Giants after being named within the 26-player squad.
Oscar Allen has been declared match to play after lacking coaching on Thursday with a chilly, Simpson confirmed.
More to come back.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
