Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands says he will consider wearing a rib guard as he prepares to return from injury in Sunday’s derby against West Coast at Domain Stadium.

Sandilands hasn’t played since suffering a punctured lung and broken ribs in the round-three loss to West Coast.

The 211cm ruckman is now ready to return to the AFL but says he will consider wearing a guard to give his ribs extra protection.