East Perth could have as many as 18 West Coast-listed players at its disposal for tomorrow’s crunch game against Subiaco.
The Royals, who are aiming to break a three-game losing streak against the ladder-leading Lions, will be bolstered by the return of key defender Eric Mackenzie.
The 2014 John Worsfold medallist will play his first game of the year since undergoing surgery in October to correct a rare condition which causes stiffness and inflammation in his big toes.
Mackenzie will be joined in the senior line-up by fellow experienced backman Will Schofield, who has missed the past two games due to a hamstring injury.
Brendon Ah Chee will also feature in the contest after narrowly missing selection for tonight’s blockbuster clash with Sydney at the SCG.
West Coast’s travelling emergencies Oscar Allen and Mark Hutchings are also a chance to line up against Subiaco, but their availability will be determined this afternoon.
Hamish Brayshaw will run out in black and blue – albeit in the reserves – for the first time this year alongside fellow 2017 draftee Tony Olango, who was given the green light to play despite aggravating a pre-existing ankle injury last week.
The Royals’ league side will go to war with the Lions at Leederville Oval from 2.15pm tomorrow.
Full list of West Coast Eagles players available for East Perth selection:
Luke Partington
Francis Watson
Brendon Ah Chee*
Brayden Ainsworth*
Josh Rotham
Fraser McInnes
Kurt Mutimer
Tarir Bayok
Matt Allen
Callan England
Mark Hutchings*
Jack Petruccelle
Nathan Vardy
Tony Olango
Oscar Allen*
Eric Mackenzie
Hamish Brayshaw
Will Schofield
*Subject to AFL selection