Rory Lobb is a chance to line up for Fremantle for Friday night's clash against the reigning premiers at Optus Stadium, training well with teammates on Monday morning, per reports from afl.com.au.
Lobb was sorely missed during Round 19's draw with Richmond as he dealt with a shoulder complaint, but looms as a likely inclusion for the Demons clash after running laps and completing drills with no strapping.
Meanwhile, skipper Nat Fyfe was a noticeable absence on the training track after failing to play out Friday night's match against Richmond. Fyfe was substituted from the game in the third term with a hamstring injury, but has now undergone scans to determine the severity.
The 30-year-old has managed just six games this year as injury continues to wreak havoc on his season, now set for time on the sidelines with his latest setback.
Fremantle recruit Will Brodie sporting some strapping on his left quad. Rory Lobb got through an earlier session with the forwards group, nothing on his shoulder but didnโt look 100 per cent. No Alex Pearce, who tweaked his ankle on Friday night but played on, or Nat Fyfe. pic.twitter.com/m4trEHMoV4
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Speaking to media when he arrived back home in Perth, Fyfe said the injury was "pretty garden variety", remaining optimistic that the injury wasn't major.
โIt feels pretty garden variety but you never quite know with a hamstring. Itโs the first time Iโve done the left so Iโll cross my fingers itโs a good result,โ Fyfe said.
โThe fact Iโm walking today is a pretty good sign. Iโll go and get scanned tomorrow morning and hope for the best.โ
Fyfe is expected to miss at least two games as Fremantle continue their journey towards finals football, with Round 23 looming as the reported return date for the skipper.
Alex Pearce was also missing from the training track on Monday morning after suffering a rolled ankle on Friday night, but afl.com.au reported that the club was confident the key defender will be right to take on Melbourne in four days time.
