Fremantle are expected to consider using the substitute role to ease the return of a top-flight midfielder for the second week running after David Mundy trained strongly yesterday.
Michael Barlow was given the green vest as the substitute against premiers Geelong at Patersons Stadium last Saturday night.
He was introduced into the game at the 14-minute mark of the third quarter and snapped a clever goal off his left foot with his first kick.
The key on-baller finished with 13 disposals and three clearances to cap off a successful return, having missed five weeks of the pre-season after experiencing soreness in his rebuilt left leg.
Mundy, 26, has not had any match practice this year after suffering complications with his recovery from ankle surgery.
But in an encouraging sign, the 2010 Doig medallist completed all ball work during yesterday's 60-minute training session at Fremantle Oval
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