The WAFL Eagles’ will take on Subiaco in a practice match at Leederville Oval on Saturday as they edge closer to round one.

Twelve AFL-listed players have been named in the starting 18, with tall defender Josh Rotham slotting into the backline after returning from an arm injury.

Midfielders Connor West, Xavier O’Neill and Zane Trew will line up in the engine room alongside emerging ruckman Harry Barnett.

Ruckman Callum Jamieson will miss the match after hurting an ankle in last week’s match against East Perth.

Speedy half-back Coby Burgiel will also remain on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

The match is an early start at Leederville Oval, bounce down is at 9:30am.

Practice match v Subiaco:

FB Bazzo Nelson Rotham

HB Foley Creasey Hansen

C Browne O’Neill L.Edwards

HF Petruccelle Winder Dewar

FF Garlett A.Waterman Culley

FOL Barnett West Trew

INT Eastough, J.Edwards, Henderson, Levien, Lucassen, Nitschke, Watson