Fremantle's Nick Suban is caught with the ball during his team's 42-point loss to Hawthorn in Launceston. Source: PerthNow
FREMANTLE utility Nick Suban could be spared the axe this week despite his horror game against Hawthorn.
Suban had just two disposals running through the midfield before Dockers coach Ross Lyon could bear no more and subbed him out of the match before half-time.
Lyon said he was yet to speak to Suban about his dismal performance, but hinted the 22-year-old may get a chance to redeem himself in Friday night's clash with Richmond at Patersons Stadium.
"He didn't look to be at his best, but he's been quite solid for us this year," Lyon told 6PR.
"It's disappointing for Nick. He had a super summer and he's started the year well, but for whatever reason he was a bit off on the weekend.
"We'll sit down with Nick. I need to check in with him, which I haven't really had the chance to do yet."
Suban was averaging 16.33 disposals and kicked three goals in the first three games of the season.
The Dockers are likely to regain Luke McPharlin for Friday's game after the defender was ruled out of the 42-point loss to the Hawks in Launceston with concussion.
All-Australian backman McPharlin could be thrown forward to fill the void left by injured skipper Matthew Pavlich, with late inclusion Tanner Smith a chance to retain his spot in the Fremantle line-up.
"He's got a lot to learn, but he's big and he's raw," Lyon said of Smith.
"We're hopeful Luke McPharlin will be back. We expected Luke to play at the weekend, but he failed (the concussion test) and that ruled him out on the day of the game.
"Maybe McPharlin goes forward and Tanner Smith stays down back."
Pavlich had surgery on his achilles yesterday and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks.
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