If the ideal situation for the West Coast Eagles match committee is to have as many peripheral players as possible in strong WAFL form, then that wish has been granted.

It seems that every week a handful of players impose themselves on the second tier competition, ensuring that when discussions about the composition of the line-up for the coming week begin, their names are at the forefront.

Some of them are familiar to West Coast fans. Some less so.

Adam Cockie, a rookie who travelled to Launceston as the emergency last Saturday against Hawthorn, did his prospects no harm with a best-on-ground effort for Subiaco on Monday. Another young gun yet to play senior football, Tom Swift, was again in Claremont’s best half dozen. It seems he has not been out of them all season.

Then there are others like Josh Kennedy, who has been in white-hot form for the last few weeks. He started in that vein against South Fremantle last week, but an errant finger poked in his eye ended his day. He should be fit to play this week and will give the selectors something to contemplate.

His East Fremantle teammate, Tim Houlihan, continues to impress and has strong together a succession of quality performances on the wing for the Sharks while Jamie McNamara relished the derby intensity and produced a timely reminder of his skills.

Veteran Chad Fletcher was also under notice for Subiaco after missing a game with a hip injury, while ruckman Mark Seaby is close to his best form, should the selection panel look to add some height to the structure.

Matt Spangher, Ryan Davis and Pat McGinnity are also putting up their hand, along with Scott Selwood. And Tony Notte and Nic Naitanui should resume for Swans this week, so there is no shortage of options for those charged with coming up with a winning formula.  

Following is a summary of the performances of all players engaged the WAFL in round six.         

Perth v West Perth

Will Sullivan: After playing strongly in recent weeks, Sullivan had a quiet day. His intensity levels were down and his possession rate suffered as a result. Played in the ruck and deep in attack.  

Scott Selwood: Began the game on the wing and then played a run with role on Longmuir for the rest of the match. Selwood injured his knee from a tackle, went off the ground, but returned and showed great courage to finish the game. He had an intriguing battle with Longmuir, who kicked four goals while Selwood picked up 21 possessions. 

Mark Seaby: Seaby dominated the ruck duels, especially through his experience at boundary throw-ins. His work rate through the corridor was important, running to create an option for teammates. When resting in the forward line he looked dangerous, took one telling mark and capped it off with a goal. He was a good contributor, among the best afield.

Ashley Smith (Reserves): After a quiet first quarter, Smith was a solid contributor for his team.  At times he was in a position to get the football but his teammates did not see him as an option or turned the ball over trying to get it to him. 

East Fremantle v South Fremantle

Matt Spangher: Playing in the key defensive positions, Spangher was opposed to Gilmore, Groenenberg, and Mugambwa.  He was very solid over four quarters, produced a high work rate, where his use of the ball was efficient. He also was strong in the one percenters with good tackles and spoils.

Josh Kennedy: Looked like he was in for another stellar, before an unfortunate injury curtailed his involvement, early in the second term. He had a high impact in the opening quarter, when he raked in three strong marks and kicked two goals.  Unfortunately left field at the five-minute mark of the second quarter with an eye injury.

Tim Houlihan: Another very good running performance by Houlihan, capped off with good ball use. He played on a wing opposed to Adams, North, Ugle and Miller and wielded a strong influence on the game.

Jamie McNamara: McNamara relished the intensity of a Fremantle derby, playing in the midfield opposed to Adams, Kris  Miller and Ugle.  Another very good performance, especially his second half. He enjoyed the physical nature of the game and supported that with 11 tackles.  McNamara had a physical presence and his work rate was high.

Swan Districts v Claremont

Ryan Davis: Playing at half-forward and through the midfield, Davis was a solid contributor for Swan Districts, although he did fade a little in the last quarter. Typically, he put his body on the line when he was involved in a contest and he laid 11 tackles.

Lewis Stevenson: Stevenson served notice of his intent early when he applied a solid hip and shoulder on Josh Roberts, forcing the Swans player off the ground. He was running strongly, attacking the contest before another collision saw him hurt his shoulder.  He returned to the ground but was clearly in some discomfort.

Beau Wilkes: The usually sure Wilkes, was a little indecisive and did not play to his normal standing. He was used in a variety of roles in an attempt to get into the game, but just endured one of those days when little went right for him.

Tom Swift: The versatile Swift was used in various positions, from wing to midfield and half-forward to half-back. He produced another consistent performance, showed good balance and agility to get out of traffic and is growing in stature every week.  Again he was among Claremont’s better performers.

Pat McGinnity: McGinnity played as a run-with midfielder in the first quarter and broke even with Robinson.  In the second quarter he was moved to a half-forward flank where he was able to read the ball off hands and apply good defensive pressure inside the attacking half for the Tigers.

Liam Bedford: Started in a back pocket and seemed to relish the switch to defence. He provided his team with good run and was clean with his hands.  Had the call on a couple of opponents and was a solid player for his team.

Subiaco v East Perth

Adam Cockie: Cockie produced a typically aggressive and hard working effort throughout the game.  His repeated efforts, attack on the ball and opposition were terrific.  He set up several good passages of play for his team and was close to the best player afield.

Chad Fletcher: The experienced Fletcher played the majority of the game as a half forward.  He was very clean with his hands and distributed the ball well.