FREMANTLE has suffered a very late blow ahead of its clash against Brisbane on Sunday with Aaron Sandilands forced out with a calf injury.
Sandilands was expected to line up for the Dockers, but received medical attention for a right calf complaint during the warm-up.
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Ryan Nyhuis came into the side and is expected to play in defence, with Michael Apeness assuming primary rucking duties.
The injury is the latest in a series of setbacks in the last two seasons for Sandliands, who managed just 15 games in 2016 and 2017 due to rib and hamstring injuries.
His absence is a fillip for Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin in his 150th game.
Fremantle v Brisbane at Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST
LATE CHANGES
Fremantle: Aaron Sandilands (calf) replaced in selected side by Ryan Nyhuis
Brisbane: Nil
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Fremantle: Michael Walters, Darcy Tucker, Brennan Cox, Luke Ryan
Brisbane: Lewy Taylor, Alex Witherden, Jake Barrett, Rhys Mathieson
