With three vacancies in the West Coast Eagles team to play North Melbourne this week, the match committee will peruse in finite detail the form of players in the WAFL. They will like what they see.
 
The club has a range of players - in age, experience and roles - in good touch, whether they be on the senior list or a rookie, who put their hand up for consideration this week.

The club has opened up the possibility of a senior elevation for one of its rookies with injured wingman Tim Houlihan placed on the long-term injury list.
     
Wingmen Bradd Dalziell and Matt Rosa, defender Will Schofield, forwards Ben McKinley and Quinten Lynch and rookies Ashton Hams and Andrew Strijk did their selection prospects no harm with outstanding efforts across the Easter split round.

With Sam Butler (facial fracture), Shannon Hurn (suspended) and Mark Nicoski (shoulder) all unavailable, each of those players mentioned have strong claims.

Dalziell was again outstanding for East Fremantle against Peel, racking up 33 disposals in a consistent four-quarter effort, while Rosa, in the same game, had 26 possessions for Peel. That was a match where a cluster of West Coast-listed players performed strongly, with Will Schofield perhaps the stand-out at centre half-back with 27 possessions and five marks.

He has started the season strongly and has been unlucky to miss the first two rounds when named as an emergency. He maintained pressure for a call-up with another sustained effort.

Hams has been in blistering form for South Fremantle and after a nine-possession, three-goal first term against Swan Districts, finishing with four goals and 24 possessions in a variety of roles.

On Monday, Strijk was best afield playing off half-back and through the midfield, while Lynch played strongly throughout for West Perth and McKinley kicked four goals in a losing East Perth effort.

Swan Districts v South Fremantle

Ash Hansen
Hansen had a good duel with Callum Wilson, though uncharacteristically he missed a few scoring opportunities.  He timed his leading well to mark in front on several occasions and defensively tried to prevent rebound from inside his team’s attacking 50.

Tony Notte
Was used at full-back on Andrew McCarrey for most of the game and did a good job defensively. He cramped badly in the last quarter and had to come off. He worked hard throughout and used the ball to good effect.

Callum Wilson
After playing on Ash Hansen for three quarters, where he was involved in an intriguing battle, he was shifted forward in the last quarter, provided a good target and kicked a goal. An improved effort on previous weeks.

Ashton Hams
A great first quarter with nine possessions and three goals. He was then moved back behind the ball in the second quarter and was tagged. Hams  tried to work through the tag and finished off the game well. He used the ball well and made good decisions in another classy display.

Peel Thunder v East Fremantle

Bradd Dalziell
Playing mainly on a wing with an occasional run through the midfield, Dalziell’s hard running and positioning to receive the ball was outstanding. His running discipline was illustrated by the fact that he had 14 handballs received and he was one of his team’s better players.

Will Schofield
Produced a terrific four-quarter effort from half-back, running hard to offer his team offensive rebound out of defence.  He positioned himself around the ground to receive the ball and was proactive in setting up the switch for his team. Probably best on ground in another eye-catching display.

Jordan Jones
Another good effort in defence for Peel where he was composed under pressure and did not rush his disposals.  Jordan’s fierce approach to the contest and his second and third efforts were outstanding.  His support to help his teammates in a contest was noticeable and he is in good form.

Matt Rosa
Having missed the opening round of the AFL season, Rosa resumed with Peel and was among his team’s best. He was noticeable with his “one percenters” and positioned well to receive the ball. His skills were good and he was never far from the contest in a solid four-quarter performance.

East Perth v West Perth

Quinten Lynch
Lynch was deployed in a variety of roles throughout the match, spending the majority (approx 60%) as a deep forward. He started the game well with a great contested mark and two kicks in 50 that were marked by teammates. He presented well on the lead and his attack on the ball was very good.

Andrew Strijk
Starting at half back, Strijk read the play very well by intercepting long kicks and rebounding with precision. He was shifted through the midfield as the game progressed and continued to gather possessions and execute with high level of skill. Was probably best afield.

Ben McKinley
Used on the ball initially, which allowed him to get some early touches, McKinley then played his more customary attacking role. He  played a team oriented game and finished his work well with four goals to be one of East Perth’s best players.

Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls
Continued his solid form for East Perth with some good marks (eight in all)  as a hit up option at half-forward and kicked a good running goal. He seems to be enjoying his football and is playing with good energy.

Perth v Subiaco

Ashley Smith
Used across half-back for three quarters and deeper in defence in the other, Smith gathered 22 possessions and all of them were very effective.  Defensively he was solid, with his opponents kicking two goals. He completed a couple of very effective spoils and in a team that struggled, his ball use stood out.

Will Sullivan
Against a couple of strong-bodied opponents, Sullivan  worked very hard to out position them. He rucked unassisted from halfway through third quarter. Early in the game he looked dangerous sliding forward and was rewarded for his attacking mentality, kicking an early goal. Overall he competed well, but was overwhelmed by the tag teaming opposition.