‘Medically fine’: Naitanui firming for round one
WEST Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has taken another important step towards a round-one AFL return after making it through a tough training session. Eagles coach Adam Simpson said Naitanui looked good during Friday’s 40-minute match-simulation session, which was followed by another block of training. Naitanui, after a successful return last week via a WAFL practice match, is firming to play against Sydney on March 25 at Perth’s new Optus Stadium. “Medically, he’s fine. Now it’s just about getting the...