A handful of Kangaroos are pressing their claims to join the senior side’s trip to Western Australia after a 13-point reserves victory over Gold Coast before last week’s bye.
Tom Blamires responded emphatically to his omission, recording 29 disposals and eight inside-50s at Arden Street Oval against the Suns.
Robert Hansen jnr was also prolific in that reserves match, earning a game-high 32 disposals off half-back, using his run and carry to great effect.
Playing a mix of wing and forward in his return from a hamstring injury, Zac Fisher starred to raise his hand for an AFL season debut. The 27-year-old booted three goals from his 22 touches in the VFL.
Lachy Dovaston remains on the verge of selection after another two-goal outing, while Taylor Goad also kicked two goals from 12 touches to put his name in contention.
Key defender Toby Pink (five intercepts) was rock solid, as was Aidan Corr (16 disposals, nine marks) with the backmen both polling coaches votes for their efforts.
On his return from a calf complaint, Josh Goater collected 17 disposals and was strong defensively, while Cooper Harvey found the footy 21 times.
Small forward Zac Banch has overcome the hamstring injury he sustained in early May and will be available for selection as the club prepares to face the top-of-the-table Fremantle Dockers in Bunbury on Saturday.
