Sturt’s James Battersby racing time to be fit to face North Adelaide in SANFL first semi-final
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STURT is expected to name classy onballer James Battersby in its line-up to front North Adelaide in the first semi-final and give him every chance to prove his fitness for the do-or-die battle.
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Battersby damaged his shoulder in the qualifying final loss to Woodville-West Torrens in the third quarter and spent the rest of the game on the bench.
He had his arm in a sling after the game and is facing a battle to convince medical staff he will be healthy to front the Roosters.
With Battersby under a cloud, the Double Blues may take a punt with his midfield mate Aidan Riley and bring him back into the side after he missed the first week of finals due to a hamstring issue.
Key defender Fraser Evans was also missing from the Eagles clash because of an ankle injury and is unlikely to return.
The Eagles will be without ruckman Marc Borholm for the second semi-final contest against minor premier Norwood after he broke a bone in his foot against the Double Blues.
