Returning to contact training felt “seamless” for Jack Redden and the adaptable West Coast midfielder believes the Eagles will be primed for their long-awaited round two clash.

Redden was back on deck slightly later than most of his teammates after spending two weeks in quarantine following his return from South Australia once clubs were given the green light to train together again.

But the 29-year-old slotted comfortably back into match simulation training last week, getting through a solid hit-out on Friday as West Coast’s well-oiled engine room picked up where they left off from a round one victory over Melbourne back in March.

“It was good. I think the club is wary of going too hard too early but it was good to have the contact again, obviously haven’t had it for a long period of time,” Redden told ABC Perth.

“It was just about calming the boys down and making sure they weren’t too eager. It’s been a little bit seamless to be honest.

“I think the boys will be ready in another couple of weeks.”

Redden has clearly done the work during the stint in isolation, returning in excellent condition in preparation for roles on a wing and through the middle.

Eagles fans got a taste of life with boom recruit Tim Kelly gliding through the centre in round one and Redden believes the goalkicking ex-Cat has given a premiership-winning onball brigade even more flexibility.

“I think we complement each other pretty well in the midfield. We’ve got some good attackers, good defenders and then you’ve got some bulls in Yeoy (Elliot Yeo) and Nic (Naitanui) with his pressure as well,” he said.

“We need to find the balance at times between offence and defence but I think he’s just another A-grade midfielder which any club would add to their list if they could.

“He gives us options to go forward and kicks goals as well, so him and Dom Sheed swap between midfield and forward pretty well I think.”

Redden, who has 83 games in blue and gold to his name after 129 at Brisbane, and has built a reputation as a reliable finals performer over the past three seasons.

He could chalk up 100 matches as an Eagle if Adam Simpson’s men make it back to the post-season in this unusual year, and a strong showing in the four-match block of games in south-east Queensland could be telling for West Coast’s 2020 ambitions.

The Eagles will play three matches at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast – starting in round two against the Suns – and one at Redden’s former home at the Gabba against the emerging Lions.

West Coast plans to stage main training and a captain’s run at Metricon next week before facing the Suns on June 13 and will need to acclimatise to the home away from home as quickly as possible.

“There was a lot of talk about us not playing the MCG well (in the past), but I think our gameplan and our structures can adapt to any ground now,” Redden said.

“We’re pretty confident in our ability to play all grounds. It’s our home deck now so we’ve got to make it a little advantage for that short period.”