Early News: There were plenty of big injury concerns coming out of last round. Max Holmes suffered a nasty ankle injury and is now expected to miss 8-10 weeks, while Toby Greene is sidelined for 3-4 weeks with a quad injury after looking like one of the best forward premium options. Rory Laird has now been confirmed to miss three weeks, while Josh Daicos is a test after hurting his ankle last week. Tanner Bruhn is also a test and could emerge as a sneaky DEF option with Holmes unavailable. Jason Horne-Francis returns from suspension, but popular POD Joe Richards is out for 3-4 weeks with a finger injury. Karl Amon has been upgraded to 2-3 weeks away, while Will Day is expected to return this week. Richmond rookie Jasper Alger is expected to miss two weeks with an ankle injury, and there are alarm bells for Rowan Marshall owners with Tom De Koning listed as a test.
Important times to remember
Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEST Thursday
Friday/Saturday/Sunday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEST Friday
Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Thursday night, with the high chance of showers expected mainly during the early morning. Brayden Cook has been excellent cover for some coaches over the past few weeks, but unfortunately he has been managed. Sam Swadling has been dropped for the Magpies. The good news for Josh Daicos owners is that he has been named. As this is the opening game of the round, make sure you keep an eye on any late-out news.
Adelaide Crows
Collingwood
INS
N. Murray, T. Walker, F. Maley
J. Howe
OUTS
M. Keane (Illness), B. Cook (Managed), D. Fogarty (Suspension)
S. Swadling (Omitted)
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Backs
N. Murray, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney
Half Backs
I. Cumming, J. Worrell, W. Milera
Centre
L. Nankervis, J. Dawson – C, B. Keays
Half Forwards
I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele
Forwards
J. Soligo, T. Walker, A. Neal-Bullen
Followers
L. McAndrew, S. Berry, D. Curtin
Interchange
Z. Taylor, T. Murray, J. Peatling, F. Maley, H. Hall-Kahan
Emergencies
B. Dowling, A. Ludowyke, C. Edwards
Backs
B. Frampton, J. Howe, B. Maynard – C
Half Backs
D. Houston, J. Daicos, I. Quaynor
Centre
S. Sidebottom, J. Crisp, E. Allan
Half Forwards
H. Harrison, N. Daicos, B. McCreery
Forwards
D. McStay, C. West, T. Membrey
Followers
D. Cameron, S. Pendlebury, J. De Goey
Interchange
P. Lipinski, H. Perryman, A. Anderson, N. Long, L. Puncher
Notes: Cloudy conditions and a slight chance of a shower are forecast for Friday night. The first of two Friday games. Cash cow Paddy Cross returns for the Demons, along with decent forward rookie option Lukas Cooke. Max Heath has been omitted, which is good news for Max Gawn owners. For Geelong, Max Holmes is out as expected, while Tanner Bruhn returns.
Melbourne
Geelong Cats
INS
L. Cooke, H. Petty, B. Laurie, T. McDonald, P. Cross
M. Blicavs, T. Bruhn
OUTS
C. Jiath (Injured), D. Turner (Injured), J. Melksham (Omitted), C. Windsor (Injured), M. Heath (Omitted)
M. Holmes (Injured), O. Henry (Managed)
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Backs
J. Bowey, J. Lever, L. Cooke
Half Backs
T. Rivers, H. Petty, B. Howes
Centre
E. Langdon, T. Sparrow, H. Langford
Half Forwards
B. Laurie, K. Chandler, H. Sharp
Forwards
L. Pickett, J. van Rooyen, M. Jefferson
Followers
M. Gawn – C, J. Steele, K. Pickett
Interchange
K. Tholstrup, T. McDonald, B. Fritsch, P. Cross, J. Fitzgerald
Emergencies
C. Salem, X. Taylor, M. Heath
Backs
T. Stewart, C. O’Sullivan, S. De Koning
Half Backs
Z. Guthrie, J. Henry, L. Humphries
Centre
O. Dempsey, B. Smith, M. Blicavs
Half Forwards
G. Miers, S. Mannagh, B. Close
Forwards
P. Dangerfield – C, S. Neale, J. Polkinghorne
Followers
M. Edwards, T. Atkins, O. Mullin
Interchange
M. O’Connor, J. Clark, T. Bruhn, O. Wiltshire, J. Worpel
Notes: Clear conditions and light winds are forecast for Friday night. The second Friday night game sees Shai Bolton return for Fremantle, while Hayden Young is out again, this time through illness.
Fremantle
West Coast Eagles
INS
O. McDonald, S. Bolton, C. Wagner
R. Maric, H. Johnston, S. Brock
OUTS
B. Cox (Managed), J. O’Meara (Injured), H. Young (Illness)
L. Baker (Suspension), J. Graham (Managed), J. Hutchinson (Injured)
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Backs
O. McDonald, A. Pearce – C, H. Chapman
Half Backs
J. Clark, L. Ryan, J. McVee
Centre
M. Johnson, A. Brayshaw, N. O’Driscoll
Half Forwards
M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski
Forwards
P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy
Followers
L. Jackson, C. Serong, S. Bolton
Interchange
I. Dudley, M. Cox, C. Wagner, N. Erasmus, K. Worner
Emergencies
H. Davies, B. Walker, C. Scerri
Backs
L. Duggan – C, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich
Half Backs
M. Herbert, T. Young, T. McCarthy
Centre
W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan
Half Forwards
T. Kelly, J. Shanahan, T. Cole
Forwards
M. Murdock, J. Waterman, J. Williams
Followers
B. Williams, H. Reid, O. Francou
Interchange
B. Hough, R. Maric, H. Johnston, H. Davis, S. Brock
Notes: Marvel Stadium’s roof should be closed, with showers forecast outside during the morning and afternoon. There is not much DT-relevant team news here. Marc Pittonet returns as Carlton’s main ruck, removing the easy ruck matchup opposition players have enjoyed against the Blues.
Carlton
Gold Coast Suns
INS
M. Pittonet, L. Young
C. Ballard
OUTS
H. McKay (Injured), L. Reidy (Omitted)
O. Adams (Omitted)
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Backs
L. Cowan, H. Dean, O. Florent
Half Backs
N. Newman, M. McGovern, B. Wilson
Centre
M. Cottrell, P. Cripps – C, A. Cerra
Half Forwards
B. Ainsworth, W. Hayward, F. Evans
Forwards
T. Byrne, B. Kemp, C. Lord
Followers
M. Pittonet, J. Smith, S. Walsh
Interchange
W. Derksen, G. Hewett, L. Young, N. Haynes, B. Acres
Emergencies
L. Reidy, F. Young, Z. Williams
Backs
M. Andrew, B. Uwland, S. Collins
Half Backs
J. Noble, Z. Uwland, W. Powell
Centre
T. Miller, N. Anderson – C, D. Rioli
Half Forwards
L. Lombard, B. Addinsall, B. Humphrey
Forwards
B. Long, J. Walter, B. King
Followers
N. Moyle, M. Rowell, C. Petracca
Interchange
D. Patterson, J. Jeffrey, J. Murray, C. Lewis, C. Ballard
Notes: A high chance of showers is forecast during the morning and afternoon, with northwesterly winds also expected. Will Day returns for Hawthorn as expected. Essendon lose Jye Caldwell, who has been managed, although he has not been particularly DT relevant this season.
Hawthorn
Essendon
INS
W. Day
B. McKay, L. Blakiston, W. Setterfield, N. Cox
OUTS
W. McCabe (Omitted)
K. Langford (Suspension), N. Bryan (Injured), J. Caldwell (Managed), X. Duursma (Injured)
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Backs
J. Sicily – C, T. Barrass, B. Hardwick
Half Backs
J. Impey, N. Mraz, J. Battle
Centre
C. Macdonald, W. Day, B. Macdonald
Half Forwards
D. Moore, M. Chol, M. D’Ambrosio
Forwards
N. Watson, M. Lewis, J. Gunston
Followers
L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Mackenzie
Interchange
J. Weddle, H. Morrison, J. Ginnivan, J. Ward, O. Greeves
Emergencies
A. Schubert, F. Maginness, W. McCabe
Backs
A. McGrath – C, Z. Reid, J. Ridley
Half Backs
J. Prior, B. McKay, M. Redman
Centre
A. Clarke, S. Durham, J. Artemis
Half Forwards
D. Sharp, N. Caddy, A. Day-Wicks
Forwards
I. Kako, P. Wright, H. El Achkar
Followers
L. Blakiston, Z. Merrett, S. Robey
Interchange
J. Farrow, W. Setterfield, N. Cox, A. Roberts, M. Kondogiannis
Notes: Sunny conditions and light winds are forecast for Saturday afternoon. Toby Greene is out through injury for the Giants. For Sydney, bench rookie Harry Kyle returns, along with more unique rookie option Billy Cootee.
GWS Giants
Sydney Swans
INS
H. Thomas
H. Kyle, B. Cootee
OUTS
T. Greene (Injured)
H. Cunningham (Injured), A. Sheldrick (Omitted)
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Backs
C. Idun – C, S. Taylor, J. Laverde
Half Backs
H. Himmelberg, L. Whitfield, L. Ash
Centre
R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
Half Forwards
R. Hamilton, M. Gruzewski, S. Coniglio
Forwards
J. Stringer, A. Cadman, C. Brown
Followers
N. Madden, F. Callaghan, H. Rowston
Interchange
J. Fonti, X. O’Halloran, C. Stone, J. Ough, T. Bedford
Emergencies
J. Leake, J. Delana, C. Angove
Backs
C. Mills – C, W. Edwards, T. McCartin
Half Backs
D. Rampe, N. Blakey, R. Bice
Centre
M. Roberts, E. Gulden, J. Serong
Half Forwards
J. Jordon, J. Lloyd, B. Campbell
Forwards
T. Papley, C. Curnow, L. McDonald
Followers
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, C. Warner
Interchange
H. Kyle, J. Rowbottom, B. Cootee, H. McLean, M. Rosas
Notes: Marvel Stadium’s roof should be closed, with rain forecast outside. Tom Liberatore returns for the Bulldogs. It is also good to see Jack Ross back for Richmond after his concussion issues. He could be a sneaky forward premium POD, with his early-season form being solid.
Western Bulldogs
Richmond
INS
T. Liberatore
J. Ross, L. Trainor, T. Sonsie, Z. Peucker
OUTS
L. McNeil (Omitted)
N. Balta (Injured), J. Trezise (Omitted), K. McAuliffe (Omitted), S. Green (Injured)
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Backs
M. Sellwood, J. O’Donnell, B. Khamis
Half Backs
L. Bramble, J. Busslinger, B. Williams
Centre
S. Davidson, M. Bontempelli – C, C. Hynes
Half Forwards
R. West, R. Lobb, A. Jones
Forwards
J. Croft, A. Naughton, C. Weightman
Followers
T. English, R. Sanders, E. Richards
Interchange
N. Coffield, J. Dolan, J. Freijah, M. Kennedy, T. Liberatore
Emergencies
L. Kennedy, W. Lewis, L. Cleary
Backs
N. Broad, K. Annand, T. Brown
Half Backs
J. Short, S. Banks, N. Vlastuin
Centre
P. Retschko, T. Taranto, H. Ralphsmith
Half Forwards
S. Campbell, D. Prestia, R. Mansell
Forwards
T. Lynch, S. Lalor, M. Lefau
Followers
T. Nankervis – C, J. Ross, S. Cumming
Interchange
L. Trainor, S. Grlj, T. Sonsie, T. Hotton, Z. Peucker
Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Jason Horne-Francis returns for Port Adelaide after serving his suspension, but breakout player Joe Richards is sidelined through injury. For Brisbane, Keidean Coleman has been named on the extended bench. He isn’t especially DT relevant unless you’re looking for a cheap Hail Mary option.
Brisbane Lions
Port Adelaide
INS
O. Allen, K. Coleman, C. Curtin
J. Horne-Francis, M. Georgiades, W. Lorenz, J. Watkins, H. Ramm
OUTS
–
J. Richards (Injured), J. Wehr (Omitted)
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Backs
N. Answerth, H. Andrews – C, R. Lester
Half Backs
D. Wilmot, T. Gallop, D. Zorko
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
Extended Bench
J. Fletcher, O. Allen, H. McCluggage, K. Coleman, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, E. Hipwood, C. Curtin
Backs
L. Evans, B. Zerk-Thatcher, M. Bergman
Half Backs
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones
Centre
C. Moraes, J. Horne-Francis, J. Burgoyne
Half Forwards
X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Berry
Forwards
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, M. Georgiades
Followers
J. Sweet, O. Wines, W. Drew – C
Extended Bench
W. Lorenz, M. Zadow, J. Lai, B. O’Brien, D. Visentini, J. Mead, J. Watkins, H. Ramm
Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. The big news is Tom De Koning has been named on St Kilda’s extended bench. He could still be left as the emergency, making this a particularly important final selection to check for Rowan Marshall owners.
North Melbourne
St Kilda
INS
G. Logue, T. Blamires, J. Konstanty, O. Griffin
M. King, D. Butler, T. De Koning, A. Hastie, H. Boxshall
OUTS
L. McDonald (Injured)
A. Caminiti (Omitted), L. Henry (Omitted)
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Backs
A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker
Half Backs
J. Goater, C. Daniel, C. McKercher
Centre
B. Scott, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens
Half Forwards
C. Spargo, C. Trembath, J. Simpkin
Forwards
C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey – C, P. Curtis
Followers
T. Xerri, F. O’Sullivan, H. Sheezel
Extended Bench
R. Hardeman, G. Logue, J. Darling, M. Whitlock, C. Harvey, T. Blamires, J. Konstanty, O. Griffin
Backs
J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie – C, H. Clark
Half Backs
B. Hill, L. Stocker, R. Byrnes
Centre
D. Wilson, M. Windhager, L. O’Connell
Half Forwards
J. Higgins, M. Phillipou, M. Hall
Forwards
M. Wood, M. King, M. Owens
Followers
R. Marshall, H. Garcia, N. Wanganeen-Milera
Extended Bench
T. Travaglia, D. Butler, T. De Koning, A. Hastie, L. Ryan, H. Boxshall, C. Lake, C. Sharman
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