Round 16 is here, and it marks the final week of the mid-season bye rounds, with the Western Bulldogs, Geelong, St Kilda, and Melbourne all having a rest. Early News: It has already been confirmed that Errol Gulden will return this week after a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Unfortunately, Jack Sinclair looks set for an extended absence with a serious calf injury. Tom De Koning suffered a punctured lung and broken ribs, which could make Rowan Marshall a serious option after the bye, particularly given his FWD status. Both Jye Caldwell and Darcy Parish are available again for Essendon. Another big out is Tristan Xerri, who has suffered a fractured jaw and is currently listed as 1-2 weeks. For West Coast, both Tom McCarthy and Willem Duursma are a chance to return.
Important times to remember
Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Wednesday
Friday/Sat/Sun game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Thursday
Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for the opening match of Round 16. A few showers are possible earlier in the day, but lighter winds and mostly dry conditions are expected by bounce-down, with minimal impact on scoring. Errol Gulden is back for Sydney and could be an early POD option for coaches willing to jump straight on, although there is still some risk around managed time on ground after his return. Interestingly, he has been named on a wing. The bigger red flag is for Brodie Grundy coaches, with Peter Ladhams selected and likely to share ruck duties.
Brisbane Lions
Sydney Swans
INS
R. Lester
T. McCartin, E. Gulden, P. Ladhams
OUTS
S. Brain (Omitted)
M. Roberts (Omitted), H. Kyle (Omitted), H. McLean (Omitted)
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Backs
N. Answerth, H. Andrews – C, D. Gardiner
Half Backs
D. Wilmot, T. Gallop, B. Reville
Centre
J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey
Half Forwards
C. Cameron, L. Morris, L. Ashcroft
Forwards
S. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann
Followers
D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
Interchange
J. Fletcher, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, E. Hipwood, R. Lester
Emergencies
S. Marshall, S. Brain, D. Joyce
Backs
C. Mills – C, W. Edwards, T. McCartin
Half Backs
J. Hamling, N. Blakey, J. Serong
Centre
J. Lloyd, A. Sheldrick, E. Gulden
Half Forwards
J. Jordon, M. Rosas, J. Rowbottom
Forwards
C. Cleary, C. Curnow, J. Amartey
Followers
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, Ch. Warner
Interchange
H. Cunningham, S. Wicks, P. Ladhams, R. Bice, L. McDonald
Notes: Cloudy conditions and light winds are forecast for Friday night at the MCG, so weather should have minimal impact on scoring. Jack Impey is out injured for the Hawks, while cashcow Cameron Nairn has been omitted. Another cashcow, Harrison Oliver, returns for the Giants.
Hawthorn
GWS Giants
INS
F. Perez, C. Dear, J. Dalton
M. Gruzewski, H. Oliver
OUTS
J. Impey (Injured), J. Weddle (Suspension), C. Nairn (Omitted)
J. Laverde (Injured), J. Hogan (Injured)
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Backs
J. Sicily, J. Battle, F. Perez
Half Backs
K. Amon, T. Barrass, B. Macdonald
Centre
M. D’Ambrosio, W. Day, H. Morrison
Half Forwards
D. Moore, M. Chol, J. Ginnivan
Forwards
B. Hardwick, M. Lewis, N. Watson
Followers
L. Meek, J. Newcombe – C, C. Mackenzie
Interchange
C. Dear, N. Reeves, J. Ward, C. Macdonald, J. Dalton
Emergencies
W. McCabe, B. Ryan, S. Butler
Backs
C. Idun, S. Taylor, H. Himmelberg
Half Backs
L. Ash, L. Whitfield, J. Fonti
Centre
R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
Half Forwards
P. Gothard, M. Gruzewski, T. Bedford
Forwards
J. Stringer, A. Cadman, T. Greene – C
Followers
K. Briggs, B. Daniels, F. Callaghan
Interchange
H. Oliver, L. Aleer, C. Stone, S. Coniglio, C. Brown
Notes: Cool and cloudy conditions are forecast in Melbourne. Josh Lindsay has been omitted for the Eagles, but we do see the returns of Tom McCarthy and Willem Duursma.
Carlton
West Coast Eagles
INS
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W. Duursma, J. Graham, T. McCarthy, J. Hutchinson
OUTS
–
T. Gross (Omitted), T. Kelly (Injured), J. Lindsay (Omitted), H. Johnston (Omitted)
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Backs
O. Florent, W. Derksen, N. Haynes
Half Backs
L. Cowan, H. Dean, B. Wilson
Centre
A. Cerra, S. Walsh, B. Acres
Half Forwards
M. Cottrell, M. McGovern, B. Ainsworth
Forwards
B. Kemp, H. McKay, T. Byrne
Followers
M. Pittonet, P. Cripps – C, J. Smith
Interchange
W. Hayward, N. Newman, G. Hewett, J. Ison, F. Evans
Emergencies
O. Hollands, Z. Williams, F. Riley
Backs
L. Duggan, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich
Half Backs
M. Herbert, T. Young, L. Baker – C
Centre
W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan
Half Forwards
T. Cole, J. Shanahan, R. Maric
Forwards
M. Murdock, J. Waterman, C. Duff-Tytler
Followers
B. Williams, H. Reid, E. Hewett
Interchange
J. Graham, T. McCarthy, B. Hough, H. Davis, J. Hutchinson
Notes: Cool and cloudy conditions are forecast for the afternoon at the MCG, with no significant weather concerns expected. Mid-season draft rookie Mitch Podhajski has been dropped. Jack Ross returns for the Tigers.
Collingwood
Richmond
INS
S. Pendlebury
J. Ross, R. Mansell
OUTS
M. Podhajski (Omitted)
T. Sonsie (Omitted), L. Fawcett (Omitted)
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Backs
H. Perryman, J. Howe, B. Frampton
Half Backs
I. Quaynor, D. Houston, J. Daicos
Centre
S. Sidebottom, N. Long, R. Steele
Half Forwards
B. McCreery, J. De Goey, L. Schultz
Forwards
D. McStay, T. Membrey, J. Buller
Followers
D. Cameron, P. Lipinski, N. Daicos – C
Interchange
S. Pendlebury, E. Allan, J. Crisp, S. Swadling, H. Harrison
Emergencies
H. DeMattia, M. Podhajski, L. Puncher
Backs
N. Broad, B. Miller, T. Brown
Half Backs
N. Vlastuin, J. Short, S. Banks
Centre
P. Retschko, T. Taranto, J. Trezise
Half Forwards
M. Rioli, S. Campbell, S. Green
Forwards
N. Balta, J. Alger, M. Lefau
Followers
T. Nankervis – C, D. Prestia, J. Ross
Interchange
T. Hotton, K. Annand, S. Grlj, R. Mansell, S. Cumming
Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Saturday night’s Showdown, with little weather impact expected. Todd Marshall has been dropped for Port, while cashcow option Mitch Zadow returns. For the Crows, the big news is that Wayne Milera is out injured. Nick Murray has also been dropped.
Port Adelaide
Adelaide Crows
INS
B. Zerk-Thatcher, M. Zadow, J. Wehr, O. Wines, D. Visentini
I. Cumming, J. Worrell
OUTS
E. Ratugolea (Injured), E. Mackinlay (Injured), T. Marshall (Omitted), H. Ramm (Omitted), T. Cochrane (Omitted)
N. Murray (Omitted), W. Milera (Injured)
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Backs
L. Evans, B. Zerk-Thatcher, J. Lai
Half Backs
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones
Centre
J. Lukosius, J. Horne-Francis, J. Burgoyne
Half Forwards
X. Bamert, M. Georgiades, J. Berry
Forwards
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, J. Richards
Followers
J. Sweet, Z. Butters – C, W. Drew
Interchange
M. Zadow, J. Wehr, O. Wines, J. Mead, D. Visentini
Emergencies
J. Watkins, C. Moraes, H. Ramm
Backs
M. Keane, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney
Half Backs
I. Cumming, J. Worrell, H. Hall-Kahan
Centre
D. Curtin, J. Dawson – C, B. Cook
Half Forwards
I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele
Forwards
Z. Taylor, T. Walker, A. Neal-Bullen
Followers
L. McAndrew, S. Berry, J. Soligo
Interchange
D. Fogarty, B. Keays, J. Peatling, L. Nankervis, R. Laird
Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are forecast, with only a slight chance of a shower developing during the evening after the match. Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. We already knew Tristan Xerri was out. For the Bombers, Elijah Tsatas has been dropped, while Archie Roberts was already ruled out through injury. As expected, Jye Caldwell and Darcy Parish return. Jackson Goater could be a bargain basement DEF option if he makes the final squad for the Roos.
North Melbourne
Essendon
INS
R. Hardeman, W. Dawson, C. Coleman-Jones, J. Goater
A. McGrath, J. Caldwell, D. Parish, I. Kako, S. El-Hawli, T. Edwards
OUTS
T. Xerri (Injured)
A. Roberts (Injured), K. Langford (Injured), E. Tsatas (Omitted)
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Backs
A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker
Half Backs
T. Blamires, C. Daniel, C. McKercher
Centre
J. Simpkin, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens
Half Forwards
F. O’Sullivan, J. Darling, J. Konstanty
Forwards
C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey – C, Z. Duursma
Followers
C. Trembath, G. Wardlaw, H. Sheezel
Extended Bench
L. McDonald, C. Spargo, R. Hardeman, W. Dawson, C. Coleman-Jones, T. Goad, J. Goater, C. Harvey
Backs
A. McGrath – C, Z. Reid, J. Prior
Half Backs
X. Duursma, J. Ridley, M. Redman
Centre
A. Perkins, S. Durham, A. Day-Wicks
Half Forwards
D. Sharp, N. Caddy, J. Caldwell
Forwards
S. Robey, B. McKay, H. Jones
Followers
N. Bryan, Z. Merrett, W. Setterfield
Extended Bench
J. Farrow, D. Parish, I. Kako, N. Cox, H. El Achkar, S. El-Hawli, T. Edwards, L. Blakiston
Notes: Wet conditions are forecast in Perth, with a very high chance of showers throughout the day. Moderate westerly winds are expected before easing during the evening, and the weather could have some impact on ball handling and scoring. Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Sean Darcy has been named, but it remains to be seen whether Fremantle will play two rucks. There are also possible debuts here, so keep an eye on team news.
Fremantle
Gold Coast SUNS
INS
S. Darcy, J. O’Meara, C. Wagner, C. Scerri
W. Powell, C. Ballard, D. Patterson, Z. Evans, B. Jepson
OUTS
M. Cox (Omitted)
S. Clohesy (Suspension), D. Rioli (Injured)
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Backs
B. Cox, A. Pearce – C, H. Chapman
Half Backs
J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner
Centre
N. O’Driscoll, A. Brayshaw, N. Erasmus
Half Forwards
M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski
Forwards
P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy
Followers
L. Jackson, C. Serong, S. Bolton
Extended Bench
H. Young, M. Johnson, I. Dudley, S. Darcy, J. McVee, J. O’Meara, C. Wagner, C. Scerri
Backs
M. Andrew, S. Collins, B. Uwland
Half Backs
J. Jeffrey, Z. Uwland, W. Powell
Centre
J. Noble, B. Addinsall, J. Murray
Half Forwards
B. Humphrey, T. Miller, C. Petracca
Forwards
B. King, B. Long, J. Walter
Followers
N. Moyle, N. Anderson – C, M. Rowell
Extended Bench
N. Holman, L. Lombard, C. Ballard, J. Witts, D. Patterson, Z. Evans, B. Jepson, O. Adams
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