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CibbuanoDockers' de Boer to debut
April 30th 2009 07:20
FREMANTLE youngster Matt de Boer will make his AFL debut in Saturday's derby clash with West Coast.
The elevated rookie will replace midfielder Rhys Palmer who will miss the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.
Dockers coach Mark Harvey said de Boer had the body and temperament to cope with what will be an intense derby contest.
"He's got a more seasoned body than a lot of the other guys," said Harvey.
"We'd like to think he's got a good temperament and he's got this exciting nature about him that can actually really enthuse the side."
"On top of that, we'll ask him to do a role and hopefully he can fulfil that (but) it will be a big occasion for him," Harvey said.
The elevated rookie will replace midfielder Rhys Palmer who will miss the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.
Dockers coach Mark Harvey said de Boer had the body and temperament to cope with what will be an intense derby contest.
"He's got a more seasoned body than a lot of the other guys," said Harvey.
"We'd like to think he's got a good temperament and he's got this exciting nature about him that can actually really enthuse the side."
"On top of that, we'll ask him to do a role and hopefully he can fulfil that (but) it will be a big occasion for him," Harvey said.
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