LEWIS Jetta's exile at East Perth is over and West Coast coach Adam Simpson hopes to see the speedy wingman's improved hunger for the contest in Sunday's top-four clash with Greater Western Sydney.
Jetta has been recalled after five games at WAFL level amid five changes following the Eagles' shocking performance against Essendon.
The 2012 Sydney premiership player was a solid contributor in East Perth's one-point win last Saturday with 21 touches, 10 inside 50s and five tackles, and used the ball cleanly in slippery conditions.
While fans have grown frustrated that Jetta's line-breaking pace has rarely been showcased at West Coast, Simpson needs more than just speed from the 28-year-old.
"How many players can tuck the ball under their arm these days with the way the game's played?" Simpson said.
"The game has shifted from someone taking three bounces down the wing.
"We've been working on 'Jetts' to shift his game as well. It's become more and more contested, and (you've got to be) more and more consistent in that area, so he's worked on that.
"At the same time, he's got some speed and I think we need some speed in our side as well."
Simpson declared that solid blocks of form, and not the hope that Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round brings out their best, were behind Jetta and Josh Hill's inclusions.
The pair will wear No.67 on their warm-up tops on Sunday to commemorate the year that indigenous Australians were counted in the census and allowed the Federal Government to make laws for them.
Eagles skipper Shannon Hurn will wear No.50 on his warm-up top to honour the 50th anniversary of the referendum, and will be joined by Jetta and Hill at the coin toss.
Hill was dropped for the first time since 2015 for the Bombers clash but the small forward comes straight back in to replace youngster Kurt Mutimer.
Veteran recruit Drew Petrie, defender Will Schofield and running backman Jackson Nelson have also come into the Eagles' line-up.
Jack Redden has been axed again after picking up just eight touches against Essendon, while young key defender Tom Barrass was also dropped.
"(Barrass') form wasn't up to scratch. He's in a position where his mistakes really hurt and he can really save some goals as well," Simpson said.
"We've been really happy with him, it's just one of those periods of a young player's career where they've got to go back and work on some things themselves.
"We're still positive about where he's headed."
Despite copping the blowtorch after their third loss in Melbourne this season, the Eagles (6-3) are only a win and percentage off top spot.
West Coast will face a severely-undermanned Giants (7-2) outfit at Domain Stadium, and emphasise winning the contested ball count.
The Eagles were smashed by the Dons (-31) at the contest and also belted in losses to Richmond and Hawthorn.
"It's been pretty obvious for us that our best (football) is really good and our worst is really bad," Simpson said.
"Our intent and consistency with our approach in the contest is something that's been a concern all year and we've got to keep getting better."
