Freo tough nut in the mix

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http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2014-07-01/freo-tough-nut-in-the-mix

FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has praised Matt de Boer's mental toughness and touted the 24-year-old as a chance to return against Melbourne on Saturday.

De Boer has been battling a medial knee injury for the past month but has come into consideration after having 20 possessions for Peel Thunder in the WAFL last weekend.

Lyon told 6PR on Monday night that de Boer is part of the club's leadership group because "he's so mentally tough".

"He's helped build this club from 2008... he was a fierce young kid who we value his competitiveness and he'd certainly come into consideration," Lyon said.

Lyon also rated experienced defender Luke McPharlin a strong chance to return from a knee injury.

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Interesting that DeBoer would come straight in

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Interesting that DeBoer would come straight in

Not straight in, played for Peel on the wkend. Not sure who he pushes out though
CPearce or Sylvia I guess

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RTB doesn't like making changes to a winning side.  But Clancee and Sylvia seem the logical 2 that would come out (if any changes occur).

Apart from the obvious of Taberner out for McPharlin/Silvagni (whoever is ready to play)