READY TO GO: Luke McPharlin will return for Fremantle this weekend after suffering concussion a fortnight ago. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has declared Luke McPharlin a certain starter for Friday night's home clash with Richmond.
McPharlin was subbed off with concussion after being crunched by Essendon's Patrick Ryder in the sides' meeting a fortnight ago, before being a late withdrawal in the Dockers' loss to Hawthorn last weekend.
But Lyon said his key defender would be good to go for Friday's Len Hall game after ticking all the boxes so far this week.
"He's had a really good week," Lyon said this morning.
"Last week it was positive for the most part, and then he had a downer late.
He passed the CogState (cognitive test), and then didn't feel well so we gave him another one, which he failed.
"But he's passed it really early (this week) and he feels a million bucks and trained really well."
Lyon was less committal about Nick Suban, who was on the receiving end of a rare pre-half time substitution after a quiet opening against the Hawks.
Suban has tallied just 12 disposals across the last fortnight in the Dockers' pair of losses.
"We really respect and value Nick, but it's about what's best for the team," Lyon said.
"We'll sit down and finalise that selection this afternoon."
Richmond comes to town on the back of an impressive start to the season, with the Tigers notching three straight wins before last Saturday's loss at the hands of Collingwood.
"They were right in it against the Pies - they just had a bad 20 minutes, which we've experienced as well, (and) that costs you," Lyon said.
"They've got real speed, and that midfield they've invested in over five or six years now is really strong. They've got plenty of run and experience now, and (Ivan) Maric has really balanced them out.
"They're a really well-balanced team who's ready to deliver, so we understand what we're up against is very impressive."
Fremantle will focus on fixing the inconsistency that has cost the side in its two losses this season. The Dockers gave up a five-goal-to-none opening term against the Hawks, and blew a 36-point half time lead against the Bombers.
"We haven't had a full four-quarter performance," Lyon said.
"I thought (the) Essendon (game) was very good bar 15 minutes of sloppiness that really hurt us, and some missed opportunities.
"We're focused on training well and preparing well and that will give ourselves the best opportunity."
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