West Coast could be significantly bolstered by the return of experienced players for Saturday’s western derby but co-captain Liam Duggan will miss another week due to concussion.
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen expects Fremantle will be 'as motivated as ever' going into Saturday's western derby, with more than just bragging rights on the line for their cross-town rivals.
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Josh Carr has ruled himself out of contention to take West Coast's vacant coaching role, with the Port Adelaide assistant saying he remains committed to staying in South Australia.
Fremantle forward Michael Walters says he has enjoyed his role as Dockers super-sub this season, but was happy to provide some spark from the get-go in his side's thrashing of Melbourne.
Fremantle roared back into the top-four with a thumping of Melbourne as three stars caught the eye of Luke McPahrlin in his Team of the Week for round 19.
Returning Perth Glory defender Josh Risdon is hoping the fruits of their early pre-season labour will be on show in their first game of the David Zdrilic era.
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