On paper it’s shaping as a walk in the park for West Coast, but Eagles coach Adam Simpson insists it won’t be easy getting over the line against Melbourne in Saturday night’s AFL clash at Patersons Stadium.

The Demons face a fight just to avoid the wooden spoon following a demoralising eight-game losing streak.

Such is their dire state, Melbourne have formally asked the AFL for a priority draft pick in order to give their rebuild a kick-start.

Demons coach Paul Roos admitted his charges took a step back in last week’s 64-point home loss to injury-hit GWS, but Simpson expects Melbourne to come out full of fire on Saturday night.

“It’s something I’m really wary of with our group,” Simpson said on Friday.

“We’ve all been at clubs in situations where your back’s against the wall.

“They’ve challenged some sides and beaten some really good sides away.

“They came over (to Perth) on Wednesday, so I get the sense there’s a bit of a line in the sand type of feel about it.

“We’re really preparing for a tough battle. It’s not going to be a walk in the park. I think they’re going to come out firing.”

The Eagles welcome back star forward Mark LeCras from a calf injury, while defender Sam Butler is expected to play despite undergoing minor surgery on his eye earlier in the week.

West Coast need to win their final two games and rely on other results to fall their way in order to sneak into the finals.