Finally, some good news on the injury front.
West Coast ruckman-forward Callum Sinclair, hard-running midfielder Mark Hutchings and talented father-son selection Alec Waterman are all poised to resume at East Perth tomorrow.
While Sinclair and Waterman should resume in the seniors, Hutchings, who will be having his first competitive hit-out, is likely to play restricted game time in the reserves.
Sinclair fractured a thumb in the first NAB Challenge game against Carlton in Mandurah, but has worked his way and is ready to resume against the Fremantle-aligned Peel at Medibank Stadium.
Waterman, who missed the Royals’ last match with a back injury, is ready to return and will be aiming to build on an impressive start in senior ranks.
He has gathered around 25 disposals in each of his senior games with the Royals, his first exposure to playing against men.
Wingman Dylan Main, another who missed the Good Friday clash against Subiaco, should also resume.
The focus in the early part on the season has been on the players who have suffered long-term injuries, but the return of four quality players to WAFL action is a positive development.
