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WAFL 2022: West Perth set to regain defensive duo Zac Guadagnin, Blake Wilhelm for East Fremantle clash

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West Perth defender Zac Guadagnin is set to return for the Falcons’ clash with East Fremantle.
Camera IconWest Perth defender Zac Guadagnin is set to return for the Falcons’ clash with East Fremantle. Credit: Gary Day/Supplied

West Perth will be near full strength for their top-of-the-table clash against East Fremantle at Pentanet Stadium on Saturday.

The Falcons are set to welcome back defenders Zac Guadagnin and Blake Wilhelm from injury after the duo got through a game of reserves against South Fremantle last weekend.

Guadagnin, 24, has not played a league game since round eight because of an arm and a groin injury but was named one of the best in a win for the reserves, collecting 21 disposals and taking six marks in defence.

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Wilhelm is set to play his first top-tier game since round 10 after recovering from a leg injury and putting in a strong performance for the Falcons in the seconds.

Forward Mitch Antonio is also pushing for a recall to the league side, booting 5.4 to be named best-on-ground after being dropped for the draw against South Fremantle.

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Only recruit Mark Hutchings (hamstring) is set to be missing from their best 22, with the AFL premiership player likely to return after the bye.

The Sharks have a number of players listed as tests, including forward Dillon O’Reilly, who is pushing to come back from stress fractures in his back.

O’Reilly, a former rookie at Fremantle, was looking set for a career-best season with 11 goals in the opening four rounds including five goals against West Coast before it was discovered he’d sustained a long-term injury.

WAFL, R4: East Fremantle v West Coast - West Coast WAFL captain Zane Sumich bumps East Fremantle forward Tom Monaghan which left him with a seriously injured shoulder.
Camera IconWAFL, R4: East Fremantle v West Coast - West Coast WAFL captain Zane Sumich bumps East Fremantle forward Tom Monaghan which left him with a seriously injured shoulder. Credit: AFL/AFL

Fellow forward Tom Monaghan has also been listed as a test after he was injured in the round four clash with the Eagles.

Monaghan kicked three early goals, but his day ended when a big bump from West Coast WAFL skipper Zane Sumich left him with damaged ligaments in his shoulder.

East Fremantle forward Alex Montauban is set to be one of a number of inclusions for the Sharks.
Camera IconEast Fremantle forward Alex Montauban is set to be one of a number of inclusions for the Sharks. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian

Alex Montauban, who kicked three goals in the Fremantle Derby loss, could return from a minor knee injury that sidelined him for the Sharks’ monster win over Perth, as should defender Jamie Meade (back).

Subiaco could welcome back premiership forward Max Walters, who is coming back from another injury, as they take on West Coast at New Choice Homes Park on Saturday.

Walters has played just five games this season and has not suited up for the Lions since round 12 because of a quad injury.

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