Harley Reid catches Nathan O'Driscoll high during West Coast's clash against Fremantle in round three, 2025. Picture: Getty Images

FREMANTLE has suffered a double injury blow ahead of Sunday's Derby against West Coast, with in-form midfielder Jaeger O'Meara and rebounding defender Corey Wagner both pulled from the Dockers' 22.

O'Meara, who was arguably the Dockers' best player against Sydney in round two, will miss because of illness, while Wagner is injured, with defender Karl Worner and the versatile James Aish called into the team for Derby 60.

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Aish has been selected as the Dockers' substitute, with the unchanged Eagles naming young midfielder Elijah Hewett as its substitute.

O'Meara starred in a struggling midfield last week, shadowing Swans star Isaac Heeney and amassing 32 disposals and five clearances, with the tough onballer in the best form he has enjoyed as a Docker.

The 31-year-old's absence could open more opportunities for young onballer Neil Erasmus in the engine room, while wingman Nathan O'Driscoll has proven capable of stepping up in the centre square.

Wagner has carved an important role in the Dockers' backline, providing bounce off half-back, with his role set to be filled by Worner.

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Match Previews R3: West Coast v Fremantle

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Eagles and Dockers at Optus Stadium

The Dockers (0-2) are under pressure to begin the season after losses to Geelong and Sydney.

They desperately need a win against their rivals, although the Eagles (0-2) were much-improved in their loss to Brisbane last time out.

Fremantle will unveil SSP signing Isaiah Dudley for his debut in place of Brandon Walker, who will undergo surgery on his dislocated shoulder. 

The Eagles, meanwhile, have brought back ex-Tiger Jack Graham along with Jack Williams, while Jack Petruccelle and Clay Hall have been omitted.

West Coast v Fremantle at Optus Stadium, 3.10pm AWST

LATE CHANGES
Fremantle: Jaeger O’Meara (illness) and Corey Wagner (injured) replaced in selected side by James Aish and Karl Worner

SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Elijah Hewett
Fremantle: James Aish

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NO LATE CHANGES 

SUBSTITUTES
Adelaide: Sid Draper
North Melbourne: Dylan Stephens

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