Munnelly hopes to be fit to play in opening test after injury

ROSS MUNNELLY remains hopeful of playing in tomorrow's opening test of the International Rules Series against Australia in Perth.

Munnelly sustained a dead leg in training mid-week and is under extensive physiotherapy in an effort to be passed fit for the encounter at the Subiaco Oval.

It's doubly frustrating as he availed of some rugby coaching last month in a bid to familiarise himself with the type of tackle used in the international game.