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WAIS pole vault coach Alex Parnov said both Sport had received medical advice not to rush their Australian Rules return — Burgess because of a blood infection Rugby Union and Howe because of a heel injury. Rugby League “We’re not taking any risks towards the Cricket Olympic Games and while we’re happy to Soccer support the Perth series Kym and Paul are just Basketball not ready to compete yet,” Parnov said. Tennis

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“Everyone else who wanted to be sure of selection will need to have at least two A-qualifiers and win their event at nationals in Brisbane at the end of February,” he said.

WAIS javelin throwers Oliver Dziubak and Kimberley Mickle will not be in action at the Perry Lakes national series meeting.

Mickle is recovering from a stress fracture in her back which was also diagnosed after the world championship, while Dziubak has not competed since the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

Mickle’s coach Grant Ward said she would not be ready for competition until the end of January.

“She’s trying to groove a technique which will not put stress on her lower back,” he said.

Dziubak will compete in an interclub event on Saturday but at this stage it is unlikely he will have quality opposition to justify an appearance at Perry Lakes the following week.

GENE STEPHAN

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