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CibbuanoPremiership players no certainty to play: Worsfold
June 18th 2008 06:30
FIVE premiership players could be available for West Coast's clash against Geelong at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night but they won't be guaranteed of selection, according to Eagles coach John Worsfold.
Midfielders Daniel Kerr (calf), Michael Braun (knee) and Chad Fletcher (back) all missed the round 12 loss to Essendon but appear to be fit and ready to play, while defender Beau Waters has served a two-match suspension and injury-prone centre half-forward Ashley Hansen got through his WAFL hit-out unscathed.
But Worsfold said the side wouldn't be selected based on past glories, with the club focused on building a team that can win a flag in the future.
"That title (premiership player) was related to the 2006 West Coast squad," he said.
"The 2008 squad is moving forward very strongly and building a team that will be capable of winning a premiership.
"[Selection involves] rewarding form in the WAFL and also understanding what senior players can give us coming straight back from injury."
Midfielders Daniel Kerr (calf), Michael Braun (knee) and Chad Fletcher (back) all missed the round 12 loss to Essendon but appear to be fit and ready to play, while defender Beau Waters has served a two-match suspension and injury-prone centre half-forward Ashley Hansen got through his WAFL hit-out unscathed.
But Worsfold said the side wouldn't be selected based on past glories, with the club focused on building a team that can win a flag in the future.
"That title (premiership player) was related to the 2006 West Coast squad," he said.
"The 2008 squad is moving forward very strongly and building a team that will be capable of winning a premiership.
"[Selection involves] rewarding form in the WAFL and also understanding what senior players can give us coming straight back from injury."
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