Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe’s groin injury will see him miss Sunday’s round 19 game against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.

Fremantle general manager of football operations Chris Bond said the club was hopeful Fyfe would be available for selection against West Coast in round 20.

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“We are hopeful that Nat will be right to play next week,” he said.

“We will assess the situation during the week, after which we will be better placed to make a decision about Nat’s availability.”