West Coast star Josh Kennedy says he’s hopeful of being able to line up for the Eagles in Sunday’s Derby against Fremantle.

The spearhead sat out of Saturday’s 97-point to loss to Geelong with an ankle injury.

But he says he was optimistic about taking on the Dockers.

“I did a walk-jog yesterday and it felt pretty good, so I think it is on the mend which is good,” he told 6PR’s Gareth Parker.

“So I will get through a little bit today, and train on Thursday and hopefully be fine to go on Sunday.

“It’s positive signs that it is not too sore and has settled down a bit.”

Josh Kennedy with the latest on his ankle injury ahead of the Western Derby

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