West Coast forward Josh Hill expects he'll receive a crunching reception when he lines up for the Indigenous All Stars against the Eagles at Leederville Oval on Friday night.
Hill will form a key cog of an inexperienced All Stars line-up, but he's not expecting any favours from his West Coast mates.
"I don't think they'll be holding back against me," Hill said.
"I saw the boys this morning. I copped a bit of lip from them.
"If I start to make an impact, apparently Mitch Brown is going to come and crush me. I'm a bit worried about that."
The Indigenous All Stars will be headlined by skipper Shaun Burgoyne, brothers Stephen and Bradley Hill, Sydney ace Lewis Jetta, and Danyle Pearce.
Michael Walters, Chad Wingard, and Lance Franklin couldn't be considered for selection as they work their way back towards full fitness, while Cyril Rioli and Adam Goodes also weren't named.
Former Bomber Paddy Ryder, who switched to Port Adelaide during the off season, is another player who will sit out the match.
West Coast have rested a host of stars for the match, including ruckman Nic Naitanui, Brownlow medallist Matt Priddis, and injured duo Scott Selwood and Jack Darling.
Former Carlton player Kane Lucas will run out for the first time in an Eagles jersey, with Chris Masten to captain the inexperienced side.
Although the Indigenous All Stars side lacks height, Jetta said their speed would be hard to stop.
"We will just go out there and play our style of footy, and that's excitement," Jetta said.
"Grabbing the ball, taking off and running.
"We grew up playing footy in the park - that's what we are going to play on Friday."
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