Experienced duo Melissa Caulfield and Maddy Collier are set to push their case to return for West Coast’s round three AFLW clash.
Meanwhile, ruck Parris Laurie (leg) and tall forward Andrea Gilmore (hand) will continue to be monitored before a call is made on their availability following a bruising RAC Derby against Fremantle.
The major casualty of the Dockers loss, Irish speedster Niamh Kelly, is set to miss several weeks after she dislocated her finger in a nasty injury that required stitches.
Collier sat out the Derby after entering the concussion protocol during the Eagles’ season-opener against Adelaide, but the 21-game veteran will be available to take on the Lions.
Caulfield is also set to put her hand up for her first appearance in 2021 and 22nd of her career after working her way back from a hamstring complaint.
Their possible return is welcome news for coach Daniel Pratt following the loss of star midfielder Dana Hooker to a likely season-ending foot injury suffered last week.
Brianna Green also remains sidelined after hurting her ankle in round one but could be back in action within two-to-three weeks.
In promising news, Peel product Demi Liddle (back) is in the mix to return this weekend after missing the Dockers clash, while ruck Alicia Janz is progressing well from a calf issue and aiming to be back in action in coming weeks.
