Eight debutants will take the field for the West End State Team in Saturday’s KIA State Game against the WAFL at Sullivan Logistics Oval in Perth.
Caleb May (West Adelaide) will make his starting debut as ruck.
The other uncapped players named in the starting 23 are:
- Beau Thomas (Central)
- Jacob Kennerley (Norwood)
- Finn Emile-Brennan (South)
- Ethan Grace, Kade Herbert, Ted Cloheasy, and Lukas Cooke (all from Eagles)
Captaincy
Magarey Medallist Tom Lewis has been named captain, with Aaron Francis as deputy.
Preparation
Coach Marty Mattner conducted a training session on Wednesday at West Lakes. A Captain’s Run is scheduled at Claremont on Friday afternoon.