WEST Coast feels it is well prepared for September action because every game in the past month has felt like a final, ruckman Callum Sinclair says.

The Eagles have come through a brutal draw over the past five weeks with flying colours – they've played four of the top six sides in the competition in that period and beaten three of them.

West Coast lost to Hawthorn in round 19 by just 14 points when both Sinclair and Nic Naitanui were unavailable and key defender Jeremy McGovern injured his hamstring during the second half of that match. The only other blemish was a draw with Gold Coast in round 18.  

The Eagles blitzed the Western Bulldogs on Sunday and face another tough test this week against Adelaide at Adelaide Oval as they look to secure a top-two finish, and Sinclair said the team couldn't be better prepared.

"Every game we have played so far has been played like a final," Sinclair said on Monday.

"Especially our last month, we've had some pretty tough teams.

"This week it's Adelaide. It might kind of be a final, because they're coming and they are really shaking up the eight a little bit."

The Eagles are likely to regain McGovern for the clash with Adelaide, as he was close to playing against the Bulldogs. Scott Selwood (ankle) and Sam Butler (hamstring) are also likely to be available.

The ruck battle against the Crows will be critical. The Eagles dominated the hit-outs and clearances in the round 15 meeting at Domain Stadium but that game was the first match for the Crows following the death of Phil Walsh.

Sinclair said the Eagles were well aware of the quality of Sam Jacobs and Josh Jenkins.

"I've played a bit on Sammy Jacobs in the past and he is a very, very highly regarded ruckman in the AFL," Sinclair said.

"So Nic and I will do some work there and see what his strengths are. (We'll) also have a look at Jenkins."

Sinclair and Naitanui have become a dangerous combination since Sinclair edged out Scott Lycett for the second ruck role in round five.

Having played just nine games in his first two seasons at West Coast, the 25-year-old has played 15 of the past 16 matches, missing only one through knee soreness.

Sinclair said he is still learning the ruck role given he is a natural forward.

"Coming to the club, I was a forward," Sinclair said.

"I didn't play much ruck before I got here. Playing forward is natural to me. I think the combination is going well. We communicate pretty heavily throughout the week and on game day. It's exciting."

Sinclair credited assistant coaches Dean Cox, Brady Rawlings and Justin Longmuir for fast-tracking his development this year, but added Naitanui's presence couldn't be underestimated. 

"There's only one Nic Nat," Sinclair said. 

"So you probably want him playing in the middle of the ground a lot more than me. He's just a vital part of our side. We're just thrilled he came back and responded after the real tough fortnight he had. No words can explain how important he is to us."