Fremantle look set to recall their captain, Alex Pearce, for their massive test against Brisbane at the Gabba, but they could still be without another key weapon.

The Dockers captain has missed the last two games against Essendon and St Kilda due to a knee injury, but trained strongly on Tuesday, taking part in match simulation drills.

While he was still listed as a test on Tuesday, director of performance Adam Beard said the key defender is available for this weekend.

“Alex completed main training today, so he will be available for selection this weekend,” he said.

It will likely see Pearce take on Lions forward Logan Morris, though he also engaged in drills with Sean Darcy and Mason Cox, with Brisbane ruck Sam Draper likely to rotate through the forward line.

Speaking on Darcy, Beard said he will also be available for selection, though a return straight back into the AFL is unlikely.

The 27-yearold has not played since round five due to a concussion followed by a calf injury, allowing Cox to play a servicaeble role as Luke Jackson’s back-up.

Given that Darcy was being carefully managed this season, playing on average just 50 per cent of game time across the first five rounds due to a pre-season calf injury, and the long travel time to the Lions, the Dockers are likely to err on the side of caution and build him back up to the WAFL.

The news is less good for midfield star Hayden Young, who was still listed as a test to return from a concussion.

Despite being out of the required 12-day window, Young was not sighted at all at Tuesday’s training, and it is unknown if he has completed the 11-step return to play guidelines.

His loss has been compounded by star Caleb Serong, who is still another week away after picking up a calf injury in the lead-up to their match against St Kidla.

There was also no update on defender Brandon Walker, who picked up back-to-back concussions at the WAFL level with any potential return still unkown.

FREMANTLE INJURY LIST

Alex Pearce (knee) test

Sean Darcy (cald) test

Hayden Young (concussion) test

Caleb Serong (calf) 1 week

Sam Sturt (knee/quad) 4-5 weeks

Brandon Walker (concussion) TBA