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West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff is confident Sharrod Wellingham will bounce back from last weeks shocker, saying the former Pie will make amends in Saturdays AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Nick-Bellore-Draft-Jersey/ .Wellingham committed a series of horror turnovers in West Coatss six-point win over Melbourne in Perth.His shanked kick-in that gifted Melbourne a goal infuriated coach Adam Simpson so much that he gave the 28-year-old a spray at three-quarter time.Wellingham is usually one of West Coasts best ball users, but the heavy cork he copped late in the first quarter may have affected his kicking.Gaff said he and his teammates retained full faith in Wellinghams skillset.Hes one of our bravest ball users, and he tries to do kicks that probably some guys wouldnt do, Gaff said on Monday.But most of the time they come off and look great.Then theres days on the weekend when they dont come off and it probably doesnt look as good.When youre playing in the backline and turn a couple over, its highlighted a little bit more because its normally in front of goal.But we know hes going to work pretty hard during the week and make amends.The Eagles are just four percentage points adrift of second spot following a five-match winning run.But their form has been scratchy in the past two weeks, and Gaff admits they were lucky to come away with a win against Melbourne.The absence of ruckman Nic Naitanui has left a huge void in the midfield, but the 2012 All-Australian is a chance to return against the Magpies.Naitanui, who underwent surgery last month to address Achilles tendon soreness, is back in full training and needs to pull up well from the next few sessions if he is to be given the green light to face Collingwood.Its 50-50 and a coachs call as to whether he plays this week or next week, Gaff said.Hes been flying around in a few of the drills we were doing last week.West Coast lost the inside-50m count 66-37 against the Demons.The looming return of Naitanui will help West Coast address a few problem areas, but Gaff said it wouldnt fix everything.Theres no hiding around were probably not playing our best footy at the moment, Gaff said.Midfielder Dom Sheed, who has been grounded most of the year by pectoral and knee issues, is a chance to return to AFL ranks after making it through his fourth successive WAFL game unscathed.Defender Will Schofield is also available for selection after being rested last week. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Devon-Kennard-Draft-Jersey/ . It is a cliché dragged out by fans and pundits regularly when discussions take place around which teams are better than others. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Zach-Zenner-Draft-Jersey/ .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Customized/ . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. Adelaide will give two of their brightest prospects a chance to impress in their AFL clash with struggling Brisbane.The Crows have named debutant Reilly OBrien to replace injured ruckman Sam Jacobs on Saturday, while powerful midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen will line up for the first time this season in place of rested veteran Scott Thompson.Its the first time fifth-placed Adelaide have added new blood to their side since they included defender Ricky Henderson in their round seven loss to the Western Bulldogs.The Crows have opted to rotate through the same group of 27 players, which are the fewest used by any side in the 2016 competition and a far cry from the likes of injury-ravaged Gold Coast (39).For players such as Ellis-Yolmen, who played 11 games in 2015, the Crows hot form and good run with injuries has proved a major obstacle to senior selection.Adelaide assistant coach James Podsiadly says the 23-year-olds inclusion against Brisbane presents him with an opportunity to be considered for the finals.From the match committees perspective, weve been looking at him all year, Podsiadly said on Friday.Hes shown some resilience to wait until rouund 20 to get his first game. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Jalen-Reeves-Maybin-Draft-Jersey/. You can say hes a bit unlucky, but at the same time weve had some good guys in some good form.We wouldnt pick him if we didnt think he could have an impact in finals.Breaking into the side has proven even tougher for OBrien.First-choice ruckman Jacobs had notched up 93 consecutive games - the second-longest streak in the AFL - before being ruled out for the Brisbane game with a sprained ankle.OBrien will go head-to-head with another rookie in second-gamer Archie Smith, who accumulated 30 hitouts and 19 touches in his debut against Port Adelaide last week.Crows captain Taylor Walker, who was sidelined for a week with an ankle injury, has also been added for the Saturday night clash at Adelaide Oval.He replaces rookie forward Mitch McGovern, who will be managed after playing every game this season.With just two wins to their name this season, Brisbane could be in for more pain after conceding the highest score of the year in their 25.23 (173) to 11.13 (79) loss to the Power. 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