Fremantle will regain the services of Emma O’Driscoll for their must-win western derby grudge match with West Coast, as the Eagles eye recalling a pair of veterans.
O’Driscoll missed last week’s road defeat at the hands of the Swans after sustaining a concussion against reigning premiers Kangaroos.
However, the two-time All-Australian has trained the house down this week to prove her fitness ahead of the clash with cross-town foes West Coast.
O’Driscoll’s absence was keenly felt in Sydney, the Dockers unable to stem a third-term torrent as the Swans condemned the harbour club to their third defeat on the trot and a 1-3 record to start the campaign.
“It didn’t really feel like we were out of control (against the Swans), even in that third quarter. I think we were just missing the Emma O