Fremantle Dockers confident Nat Fyfe will face Adelaide despite missing training

FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon is confident star midfielder Nat Fyfe will be fit to play in Sunday’s clash with Adelaide at Patersons Stadium.

AFL Round 11: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle at Etihad Stadium. Nat Fyfe tries to take possession with Mitch Wallis close by. Pic: Michael Klein. Saturday May 31, 2014.

FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon is confident star midfielder Nat Fyfe will be fit to play in Sunday’s clash with Adelaide at Patersons Stadium.

Fyfe was on crutches after last week’s win over the Bulldogs after injuring his ankle during the game.

The 22-year-old didn’t train today, but Lyon is optimistic Fyfe will be able to pass a fitness test on Friday.

“It’s swollen. But he didn’t suffer any severe damage,” Lyon said of Fyfe’s ankle.

“He should train Friday. And if he jumps all the hurdles, he should play. So we’re really quite confident.”

Midfielder Stephen Hill, Danyle Pearce and defender Luke McPharlin were restricted to jogging laps this morning.

But all three are expected to front up against the Crows, with backman Alex Silvagni set to miss selection after being a late withdrawal last week due to team balance.

Adelaide have won five of their past seven games to get themselves back into the finals mix, while seventh-placed Fremantle are just one win adrift of second spot and looking to charge into the top four.

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