West Coast coach Adam Simpson says the club is doing everything they can to ensure star defender Jeremy McGovern recovers in time to play in Saturday’s grand final against Collingwood.

McGovern, who copped a knee to the hip in the preliminary final win over Melbourne, was the only notable no-show at the club’s open training session at Subiaco Oval on Monday.

Simpson said the three-time All-Australian would be nursed through this week in order to have him ready to take on Collingwood at the MCG.

When asked if McGovern was in any doubt, Simpson replied: “No, not at this point.

“It’s just a hip-pointer. Just a corky – a big one.

“We’ll keep you informed. We won’t be playing any games, that’s for sure. If he’s not right, he’s not right. But at the moment, I think he’s going to be fine.”

West Coast will hold a closed training session on Wednesday, before flying to Melbourne on Thursday.

Simpson hopes McGovern will be able to train later in the week.

“He doesn’t normally train too much,” Simpson said with a smile.

“If he gets to the captain’s run, he’s done a good job normally.

“He’s one we manage a lot.”

Star midfielder Luke Shuey dispelled any doubts about his injured left ankle by training freely during Monday’s light session in front of more than 12,000 fans.