FREMANTLE midfielder Nat Fyfe is close to making his highly-anticipated return from shoulder surgery and could even be recalled for Sunday's clash against Greater Western Sydney after training strongly on Wednesday.

Fyfe, who is listed as a 'test' on Fremantle's injury list after missing 10 matches following a shoulder reconstruction, trained with the main group on Wednesday before completing a separate 30-minute session with club strength and conditioning staff.  
 
The 20-year-old tested his left shoulder with a series of army rolls and grappling and tackling drills before finishing with a set of 50m sprints.

Coach Ross Lyon has stated Fyfe was unlikely to require a hit-out in the WAFL, and a return to AFL ranks against the Giants' young bodies could be seen as ideal if he is passed fit.

Key defenders Zac Dawson (knee) and Antoni Grover (buttock) trained away from the main group on Wednesday, while Greg Broughton was a notable absentee after being substituted against Melbourne last Saturday.

Forward Chris Mayne, who has kicked 29 goals this season, appeared troubled by a calf injury and trained lightly.

Grover was a late withdrawal against Melbourne in round 16 after failing to recover from a heavy knock suffered against the Western Bulldogs, but he was hopeful of returning this week.

"I'm actually feeling a bit better than I thought I would," the veteran said on Wednesday.

"I pumped out a fair few kilometres which is a good sign so hopefully I can push for training on Friday and hopefully put my hand up for selection.

"I've got to go out there and test myself at top speed."

Grover has played just one game this season, against the Bulldogs in round 15, and he said a hamstring injury suffered at training earlier this season had prompted fears that he had played his last game at AFL level.

The 202-game defender said it had been a frustrating year, but he was confident he had plenty to offer Fremantle and was open to extending his career into a 15th season.

"I still really love football and whether I'm playing or what I'm doing next year and the year after, who knows, but staying involved in football is something I think I'd like to do," he said.

"I still believe I can have an impact at this football club, so I'm not putting any final stamp on myself at the moment."
    
Nathan Schmook covers Fremantle news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Nathan