DT Round 18 Movers & Shakers

Sorry for being a bit late today with all the latest updates folks. Been at a theme park today, with heaps of rollercoasters and all that, those places aren't bad. Anyway, onto the AFL footy news with all the price fluctuations, changes and, of course, the bargains ahead of the DT finals. Good luck with your finals by the way folks. Hopefully the wrap-up gives you a helping hand.

For Carlton, gun skipper Chris Judd is moving into nice value down $14k to $355k despite a score of 82 on the weekend. He's got a BE next week of 127 so he's sliding and represents decent value.

Also from Carltonland, ruck Matt Kreuzer (59) slides $6k to $265k which is okay if you're still after a ruckman in the wake of Coxy's injury. Also def Andrew Carrazzo (70) is down $14k to a nice $338k.

For North Melbourne, midfielder/forward Brent Harvey is back from injury and on the climb up $20k to $370k after a score of 111. That's still reasonable value, but with a BE of 86 you'll probably need to act fast.

Others worth note from Arden Street, are ruck Drew Petrie (105) who's up $4k to an affordable $307k, while mid Liam Anthony (88) is a gun up $18k to $270k.

For the Western Bulldogs, young midfielder Callan Ward is a player I like, and he's at decent value following a score of 95. Ward is up $3k to $265k which I like and if you need to do some business before the finals, he's an option to generate some cash.

Staying at the Kennel, Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney (100) is well-priced down $11k to $370k, while def Lindsay Gilbee (57) is down $18k to a juicy $296k.

For Fremantle, ruckman Aaron Sandilands is on the slide a bit and in great value for those looking trade out big Coxy. Sandilands (86) is down $20k to a nice $390k with a BE of 106 next week.

Also from Freo, def Paul Duffield (44) is on the slide big-time down $25k to $338k, while fwd Matty Pavlich (120) is still pretty good value up $3k to $355k with a BE of 24 next week.

For Geelong, premium midfielder Jimmy Bartel is down into prime value and it won't get better folks. Bartel (121) is down $17k to an extremely affordable $379k with a BE of 84 next week. Get on board.

Others Cats worth a mention include mid Joel Corey (101) still down $9k to $390k and mid Joel Selwood (104) who has left the port up $35k to $442k.

For Adelaide, midfielder Scott Thompson is sliding into delicious value at the moment. Thompson posted 74 on the weekend and is down $21k to $354k. Not bad.

Also, ruck/fwd Kurt Tippett (88) is down $15k to $308k which ain't bad value for a big guy averaging 75, while mid/fwd Simon Goodwin (124) has also left the dock up $28k to $357k.

For St Kilda, another gun midfielder who's priming into value is Sainter Lenny Hayes who is down on form lately. Hayes scored 71 on the weekend to drop $6k to $401k with a BE of 147 next week. Monitor him, but I'd back him to turn it around soon.

Other Saints worth a look are fwd/ruck Justin Koschitzke (78) down $18k to $252k, while mid Farren Ray (112) is up a staggering $36k to $388k.

For Sydney, I quite like the performance of midfield Luke Ablett on the weekend and if there's more of that, I fancy him at a cheap price. Ablett scored 88 on the weekend and is up $10k to $209k which is very low. Wait and see.

Also from the Swannies, gun fwd Ryan O'Keefe (73) is sliding down $11k to $455k with a huge BE next week, while Brett Kirk (58) is in woeful form down $22k to $313k.

For Collingwood, superstar forward Alan Didak should be monitored as he's on the slide at the moment. Didak scored 103 on the weekend yet dropped $32k to an affordable $394k with a BE of 112 next week. Perhaps make your move now.

Others from Victoria Park, include Heath Shaw (75) up $6k to an affordable $347k and the Dane Swan-$500k-watch continues as he posted 122 yet goes up just $500 to $499,400. So close!

For the Brisbane Lions, defender Josh Drummond is sliding into value after an injury-affected run. Drummond posted just 68 on the weekend and is down $15k to an affordable $294k.

Also from up north, fwd Jon Brown (130) is booming up $17k to $413k, while mid Luke Power (83) is sliding down $27k to $357k.

For Richmond, keep your eye on forward Nathan Brown as he's lurking into wonderful value. Brown scored 94 on the weekend and is down $15k to $315k with a BE of 89 next week. Monitor that one.

Staying at Punt Road, def Chris Newman (62) is good value down $7k to $322k with a big BE, while fwd Brett Deledio (108) is in good form up $4k to a reasonable $354k.

For Melbourne, I spoke about midfielder James McDonald here a few weeks ago, but he's on the up and still cheapish. McDonald posted 124 on the weekend so is up $19k to a very affordable $279k.

Also from the Dees, mid Cam Bruce (85) is down a big $24k to $360k, while fwd Aaron Davey (82) ain't bad value down $4k to $323k.

For Port Adelaide, midfielder Travis Boak is nice value after a few weeks battling a knee problem. Boak posted 119 on the weekend yet is up just $800 to a very very juicy price of $324k with a BE of 57 next week. Get on.

Also from Port, Shaun Burgoyne (109) ain't bad down $18k to $323k while young fwd Nick Salter (79) is about to burst his bubble at $122k with a BE of -43 next week. Not bad if you're after a cheap forward.

For Hawthorn, forward Cyril Rioli remains one of the DT bargains at the moment. Mr Delicious posted a score of 75 this week and is up $11k to an extremely affordable $257k. With a BE of 38 next week, get on.

Lance Franklin's hot form continues with a score of 93 up $25k to $338k, while def Luke Hodge (89) drops $100 to $352k and he's floating around there.

For West Coast, I don't mind the look of forward Mark LeCras at the moment. LeCras scored 120 on the weekend and is up $9k to $274k with a BE of 21 next week. That's a good price.

Also from the Coasters, mid Matt Priddis (101) is down $6k to a cheap $352k, while young mid Tom Swift (87) impresses up $26k to $151k with a negative BE next week. Good if you've got him.

For Essendon, midfielder Jobe Watson is my value pick of the week. Watson scored 121 on the weekend after a few injury-interrupted weeks but he's back on track, but still well-priced. Watson is down $5k to a juicy $302k and with a BE of 50 it won't last.

Others from Windy Hill worth a mention are fwd Angus Monfries (91) who is down $1k to an affordable $298k, while fwd Scotty Lucas (41) slides bigtime down $32k to $282k.

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DT Round 18 Injury & Suspension News

Usual story folks, as we look through the weekend's happenings as they, well, happen. You can catch all the news on injuries, suspensions, late withdrawals, reports and anything which may affect your Dream Team right here. Stay posted for another big weekend of footy.

West Coast v Essendon: Nathan Lovett-Murray limped off with a calf corkie in Q4 but otherwise no injury worries.

Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Michael Osborne was a late change. Port's Matt Thomas was reported for charging, while Brent Guerra hurt his shoulder late.

Melbourne v Richmond: Melbourne's Cale Morton (illness) was a late withdrawal. Melbourne's Stef Martin (corked calf), Matthew Whelan (foot) and Jamie Bennell (knee) all picked up knocks which may see them miss next week. There were wresting reports for Jake King and Aaron Davey too.

Collingwood v Brisbane Lions: As mentioned earlier this weekend on this website, Daniel Bradshaw is out for the Lions. Collingwood's Chris Dawes drops out too. In the game, their was an early knee problem for Josh Drummond and Mitch Clark had an ankle worry but both played on. Pies defender Simon Prestigiacomo had a headclash and in the rooms for a while but came back in Q4.

Sydney v St Kilda: Saints gun forward Nick Riewoldt was a bit groggy after a copping some friendly fire early, but played on. Swans midfielder Jarrad McVeigh pulled his hammy in Q2 but returned. Steven Milne was reported for striking Jared Crouch off the ball while Steven King sustained a nasty shoulder injury.

Geelong v Adelaide: Tom Lonergan (groin) was a late withdrawal for Geelong. Stevie Johnson's hip problem re-emerges but he played on. Adelaide's Nathan Bock had an ankle complaint late on.

Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Freo's rookie forward Hayden Ballentyne was reported for front-on contact with Bulldog Liam Picken.

North Melbourne v Carlton: Michael Jamison was a late withdrawal again with that niggling groin problem. North's Leigh Harding limped off in Q2 with a hammy.

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Bradshaw Drops Out

Big $259k Brisbane Lions forward Daniel Bradshaw will not play this weekend due to a hamstring injury he sustained 2 weeks ago.

Bradshaw, who is owned by over 18,000 DT coaches, was surprisingly named in the Lions side to face Collingwood this weekend having missed the club's last game.

Brisbane coach Michael Voss said, "Braddy hasn't come up. We ended up giving him a run around on Wednesday night and he got through the training session alright but we wanted to find out how he pulled up. He won't be in the side.

"Earlier in the week we weren't too sure [if he'd be available] and the physio gave us a little bit of a surprise when he said that he might be a chance on Tuesday.

"We ran that (the possibility) into the ground as much as we possibly could and he just didn't come up.

"It (naming him) was a little bit out of hope that he would pull up OK, but the fortunate thing is that we've got him next week."

Midfielder Travis Johnstone and defender Jason Roe are the travelling emergencies, and one will replace Bradshaw in the 22.

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DT Round 18 Sunday Teams

Melbourne v Richmond, Sunday, MCG

Melbourne
Ins: James Frawley, Jack Grimes, Neville Jetta
Outs: Jordie McKenzie (calf), Liam Jurrah (ankle), Brent Moloney (groin)

B: James Frawley, Matthew Warnock, Kyle Cheney
HB: Jack Grimes, Jared Rivers, Cameron Bruce
C: Clint Bartram, James McDonald, Aaron Davey
HF: Jamie Bennell, Michael Newton, Lynden Dunn
F: Brad Miller, Matthew Bate, Stefan Martin
Foll: Paul Johnson, Ricky Petterd, Nathan Jones
I/C: Matthew Whelan, Shane Valenti, Neville Jetta, Cale Morton
Emg: Colin Sylvia, Jake Spencer, Simon Buckley

Richmond
Ins: Kelvin Moore
Outs: Jarrod Silvester (knee)

B: Jake King, Will Thursfield, Chris Newman
HB: Dean Polo, Luke McGuane, Matthew White
C: Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio
HF: Robin Nahas, Jack Riewoldt, Jayden Post
F: Nathan Brown, Mitch Morton, Ben Cousins
Foll: Tyrone Vickery, Daniel Jackson, Richard Tambling
I/C: Adam Pattison, Tom Hislop, Jordan McMahon, Kel Moore
Emg: Shane Tuck, Alex Rance, Mark Coughlan

Port Adelaide v Hawthorn, Sunday, AAMI

Port Adelaide
Ins: Dean Brogan, Hamish Hartlett, Tom Logan, Nick Salter, Matthew Thomas
Outs: Brett Ebert, Steven Salopek, Matthew Broadbent, Nick Lower, Paul Stewart

B: Alipate Carlile, Toby Thurstans, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Troy Chaplin
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, David Rodan
F: Matthew Thomas, Brendon Lade, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C: Jason Davenport, Hamish Hartlett, Tom Logan, Nick Salter
Emg: Matthew Broadbent, Nick Lower, Paul Stewart

Hawthorn
Ins: Brendan Whitecross
Outs: Beau Dowler

B: Brent Guerra, Thomas Murphy, Grant Birchall
HB: Ryan Schoenmakers, Stephen Gilham, Xavier Ellis
C: Jordan Lewis, Sam Mitchell, Chance Bateman
HF: Michael Osborne, Lance Franklin, Ben McGlynn
F: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Campbell Brown
Foll: Simon Taylor, Luke Hodge, Brad Sewell
I/C: Josh Kennedy, Brent Renouf, Liam Shiels, Brendan Whitecross
Emg: Beau Dowler, Cameron Stokes, Travis Tuck

West Coast v Essendon, Sunday afternoon, Subiaco

West Coast
Ins: Callum Wilson, Ben McKinley
Outs: Ashley Hansen, Mark Seaby

B: Adam Selwood, Darren Glass, Matt Spangher
HB: Shannon Hurn, Mitch Brown, Sam Butler
C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Tim Houlihan
HF: Andrew Embley, Josh Kennedy, Scott Selwood
F: Mark LeCras, Callum Wilson, Quinten Lynch
Foll: Nic Naitanui, Brad Ebert, Chris Masten
I/C: Pat McGinnity, Ben McKinley, David Wirrpanda, Tom Swift
Emg: Ryan Davis, Eric Mackenzie, Tyson Stenglein

Essendon
Ins: Sam Lonergan, Heath Hocking, Jay Neagle, Hayden Skipworth
Outs: Matthew Lloyd (heel), Mark McVeigh (leg), Alwyn Davey (knee), Jason Winderlich (back)

B: Heath Hocking, Tayte Pears, Andrew Welsh
HB: Ricky Dyson, Dustin Fletcher, Adam McPhee
C: Angus Monfries, Henry Slattery, ANdrew Lovett
HF: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Micahel Hurley, Kyle Reimers
F: Hayden Skipworth, Jay Neagle, Sam Lonergan
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Prismall, Jobe Watson
I/C: Brent Stanton, Courtenay Dempsey, Scott Lucas, Cale Hooker
Emg: Bachar Houli, Leroy Jetta, Michael Quinn

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Gilbert Will Miss Just One

St Kilda claim popular $361k defender Sam Gilbert will probably only miss one match due to a back problem.

Gilbert, who is owned by over 51,000 DT coaches, was excluded from the Saints side this weekend to face Sydney due to back soreness.

Saints footy manager Greg Hutchison said, "Sam was assessed by our medical staff after complaining of back soreness following our final training session today.

"It’s disappointing for Sam to miss this week, but we’re optimistic at this stage that he’ll be available next week."

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DT Round 18 Teams

Plenty of the typical feather-ruffling this week with plenty of key DT players in and out of sides. The big outs include Shaun Higgins, Rob Murphy, Sam Gilbert, Steven Salopek and Liam Jurrah but the big ins include Stevie Johnson, Jack Grimes, Nathan Grima, Lindsay Gilbee, Shane Tuck, Daniel Bradshaw and Justin Koschitzke. Not to mention Chad Cornes is selected amongst others. It's gonna be another big week.

North Melbourne v Carlton, Friday night, Docklands

North Melbourne
Ins: Nathan Grima, Daniel Pratt
Outs: Ben Ross, David Hale (omitted)
The return of $230k def Grima is big news for many DT coaches, but Hale's depletes many ruck stocks. No return either for cherry-ripe Leigh Adams.

B: Josh Gibson, Drew Petrie, Nathan Grima
HB: Scott McMahon, Scott Thompson, Levi Greenwood
C: Sam Power, Adam Simpson, Gavin Urquhart
HF: Matt Campbell, Lachie Hansen, Liam Anthony
F: Lindsay Thomas, Corey Jones, Brent Harvey
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Brady Rawlings, Michael Firrito
I/C: Andrew Swallow, Todd Goldstein, Daniel Pratt, Leigh Harding
Emg: Daniel Harris, Ben Ross, Josh Smith

Carlton
Ins: Dennis Armfield, Michael Jamison, Setanta O’hAilpin, Mitch Robinson, Nick Stevens, Andrew Walker
Outs: Chris Johnson (hamstring), Greg Bentley, Brad Fisher, Shaun Grigg, Adam Hartlett, Chris Yarran (omitted)
While the returns of Stevens and Walker is big news down at Carltonland, in DT world the absence of fwd Jeff Garlett is a blow.

B: Paul Bower, Michael Jamison, Dennis Armfield
HB: Andrew Walker, Bret Thornton, Bryce Gibbs
C: Nick Stevens, Kade Simpson, Heath Scotland
HF: Ryan Houlihan, Setanta O’hAilpin, Jordan Russell
F: Eddie Betts, Brendan Fevola, Matthew Kreuzer
Foll: Shaun Hampson, Marc Murphy, Chris Judd
I/C: Mark Austin, Andrew Carrazzo, Aaron Joseph, Mitch Robinson
Emg: Cameron Cloke, Shaun Grigg, Richard Hadley

Western Bulldogs v Fremantle, Saturday, Docklands

Western Bulldogs
Ins: Andrejs Everitt, Lindsay Gilbee, Brennan Stack
Outs: Shaun Higgins (hamstring), Scott Welsh (ankle), Robert Murphy (hamstring)
Big changes from Footscray with gun forwards Higgins & Murphy gone. The return of $315k defender Gilbee is big news though. Still no Sam Reid.

B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dale Morris
HB: Dylan Addison, Tom Williams, Ryan Hargrave
C: Nathan Eagleton, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross
HF: Lindsay Gilbee, Mitch Hahn, Brad Johnson
F: Josh Hill, Will Minson, Jason Akermanis
Foll: Ben Hudson, Ryan Griffen, Adam Cooney
I/C: Andrejs Everitt, Liam Picken, Brennan Stack, Callan Ward
Emg: Wayde Skipper, Guy O’Keefe, Easton Wood

Fremantle
Ins: Des Headland, Chris Mayne, Michael Walters
Outs: Brett Peake (ankle), Tim Ruffles (knee), Zac Clarke (omitted)
Still no Luke McPharlin or Byron Schammer for the struggling Dockers, while rookies Jay van Berlo and Walters get another run.

B: Greg Broughton, Chris Tarrant, Nic Suban
HB: Antoni Grover, Kepler Bradley, Paul Duffield
C: Garrick Ibbotson, Paul Hasleby, Chris Mayne
HF: Stephen Hill, Matthew Pavlich, Dean Solomon
F: Hayden Ballantyne, Scott Thornton, Jay van Berlo
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Steven Dodd, David Mundy
I/C: Des Headland, Matt de Boer, Clancee Pearce, Michael Walters
Emg: Adam Campbell, Marcus Drum, Zac Clarke

Geelong v Adelaide, Saturday, Skilled Stadium

Geelong
Ins: Steve Johnson, Tom Harley
Outs: Matthew Scarlett (groin), Harry Taylor (groin)
The return of $405k fwd Stevie Johnson is huge news in DT world. $230k def Scarlett is actually quite a popular DT player so his departure will hurt. Still no Nathan Djerrkura.

B: Darren Milburn, Tom Harley, Corey Enright
HB: David Wojcinski, Tom Lonergan, Andrew Mackie
C: Joel Corey, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Travis Varcoe, Cameron Mooney, Steve Johnson
F: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins, Max Rooke
Foll: Shane Mumford, Joel Selwood, Gary Ablett
I/C: Mathew Stokes, Shannon Byrnes, Kane Tenace, Simon Hogan
Emg: Tom Gillies, Jeremy Laidler, Mark Blake

Adelaide
Ins: Tyson Edwards
Outs: Brodie Martin (knee)
Edwards return is a handy one for the Crows, while Andy Otten will face a Friday fitness test which could open the door for popular fwd Taylor Walker or Jared Petrenko.

B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Michael Doughty
HB: Simon Goodwin, Nathan Bock, Andrew McLeod
C: Nathan van Berlo, Scott Thompson, Brent Reilly
HF: Chris Knights, Scott Stevens, Patrick Dangerfield
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Brett Burton
Foll: Ivan Maric, Bernie Vince, Robert Shirley
I/C: Tyson Edwards, Brad Symes, Andy Otten, James Sellar
Emg: Taylor Walker, Jared Petrenko, Tony Armstrong

Sydney v St Kilda, Saturday night, SCG

Sydney
Ins: Jared Crouch
Outs: Kristin Thornton
Still no sign of Nick Malceski or Amon Buchanan from the Swannies, who give $102k Canadian ruckman Mike Pyke and $86k rookie Dan Hannebery another go.

B: Ed Barlow, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Craig Bolton
HB: Rhyce Shaw, Heath Grundy, Martin Mattner
C: Nick Smith, Brett Kirk, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Ryan O’Keefe, Adam Goodes, Luke Ablett
F: Jesse White, Michael O’Loughlin, Dan Hannebery
Foll: Darren Jolly, Kieren Jack, Jude Bolton
I/C: Craig Bird, Jarred Moore, Mike Pyke, Jared Crouch
Emg: Paul Bevan, Kristin Thornton, Patrick Veszpremi

St Kilda
Ins: Justin Koschitzke
Outs: Sam Gilbert (inj)
Big news from Moorabin is the injury to $361k def Gilbert (owned by over 50,000 DT coaches). Koschitzke returns while there's still no Michael Gardiner. Matt Maguire is named as an emergency.

B: Jason Blake, Max Hudghton, Raphael Clarke
HB: Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Farren Ray
C: Brendon Goddard, Andrew McQualter, Leigh Montagna
HF: Jason Gram, Justin Koschitzke, Robert Eddy
F: Clint Jones, Nick Riewoldt, Stephen Milne
Foll: Steven King, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal Santo
I/C: Sean Dempster, James Gwilt, Ben McEvoy, Adam Schneider
Emg: Jarryn Geary, David Armitage, Matt Maguire

Collingwood v Brisbane Lions, Saturday night, MCG

Collingwood
No change
Steele Sidebottom gets another run while there's still no Josh Fraser, Nathan Brown or Sean Rusling.

B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Heath Shaw
HB: Nick Maxwell, Chris Dawes, Tarkyn Lockyer
C: Jaxson Barham, Dayne Beams, Scott Pendlebury
HF: Steele Sidebottom, Travis Cloke, Paul Medhurst
F: Alan Didak, John Anthony, Dale Thomas
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Shane O’Bree
I/C: Ben Johnson, Leigh Brown, Leon Davis, Alan Toovey
Emg: Jarrad Blight, Tyson Goldsack, Sharrod Wellingham

Brisbane Lions
Ins: Daniel Bradshaw, James Hawksley, Tom Rockliff, Troy Selwood
Outs: Tom Collier (knee), Pearce Hanley (hamstring), Tim Notting (suspended), Albert Proud (foot)
Big $259k fwd Bradshaw makes a miraculously quick recovery to be named here, while Jack Redden gets another game. Still no Travis Johnstone.

B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Troy Selwood
HB: Joel Patfull, Josh Drummond, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Bradd Dalziell, James Hawksley, Tom Rockliff, Jack Redden
Emg: Aaron Cornelius, Travis Johnstone, Jason Roe

Melbourne v Richmond, Sunday, MCG

Melbourne
Ins: James Frawley, Jake Spencer, Jack Grimes, Neville Jetta, Colin Sylvia
Outs: Jordie McKenzie (calf), Liam Jurrah (ankle)
The return of Grimes is good news and he's back in the 18, so it looks very bright in an extended squad. Jurrah dropping out will hurt a few coaches with fwd line carnage.

B: James Frawley, Matthew Warnock, Kyle Cheney
HB: Jack Grimes, Jared Rivers, Cam Bruce
C: Clint Bartram, James McDonald, Aaron Davey
HF: Jamie Bennell, Michael Newton, Lynden Dunn
F: Brad Miller, Matthew Bate, Stefan Martin
Foll: Paul Johnson, Ricky Petterd, Nathan Jones
I/C (from): Jake Spencer, Matthew Whelan, Brent Moloney, Shane Valenti, Neville Jetta, Cale Morton, Colin Sylvia

Richmond
Ins: Alex Rance, Shane Tuck, Kel Moore, Mark Coughlan
Outs: Jarrod Silvester (inj)
Richmond's $404k gun Shane Tuck should return here, although Silvester is big defender so maybe Moore is a chance. I wouldn't expect Coughlan to get a game.

B: Jake King, Will Thursfield, Chris Newman
HB: Dean Polo , Luke McGuane, Matthew White
C: Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio
HF: Robin Nahas, Jack Riewoldt, Jayden Post
F: Nathan Brown, Mitch Morton, Ben Cousins
Foll: Tyrone Vickery, Daniel Jackson, Richard Tambling
I/C (from): Adam Pattison, Tom Hislop, Jordan McMahon, Alex Rance, Mark Coughlan, Shane Tuck, Kel Moore

Port Adelaide v Hawthorn, Sunday, AAMI

Port Adelaide
Ins: Dean Brogan, Hamish Hartlett, Tom Logan, Nick Salter, Matthew Thomas
Outs: Brett Ebert, Steven Salopek
Salopek and Ebert are big outs, but $308k Chad Cornes staying in the Port team is good news for many DT coaches. Still no Josh Carr or Peter Burgoyne.

B: Alipate Carlile, Toby Thurstans, Jacob Surjan
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Troy Chaplin
C: Shaun Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi, Travis Boak
HF: Robert Gray, Warren Tredrea, David Rodan
F: Matthew Thomas, Brendon Lade, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Dean Brogan, Kane Cornes, Danyle Pearce
I/C (from): Matthew Broadbent, Paul Stewart, Jason Davenport, Tom Logan, Nick Lower, Nick Salter, Hamish Hartlett

Hawthorn
Ins: Cameron Stokes, Travis Tuck, Brendan Whitecross
Outs: N/A
Where is Robbie Campbell? That's what there asking at Hawthorn. Still no Beau Muston.

B: Brent Guerra, Thomas Murphy, Grant Birchall
HB: Ryan Schoenmakers, Stephen Gilham, Xavier Ellis
C: Jordan Lewis, Sam Mitchell, Chance Bateman
HF: Michael Osborne, Lance Franklin, Ben McGlynn
F: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Campbell Brown
Foll: Simon Taylor, Luke Hodge, Brad Sewell
I/C (from): Beau Dowler, Josh Kennedy, Brent Renouf, Liam Shiels, Cameron Stokes, Travis Tuck, Brendan Whitecross

West Coast v Essendon, Sunday afternoon, Subiaco

West Coast
Ins: Callum Wilson, Ryan Davis, Eric Mackenzie, Ben McKinley, Tyson Stenglein
Outs: Ash Hansen, Mark Seaby
No sign of $418k ruck Dean Cox and with DT finals around the corner, I strongly recommend trading him. $75k youngster Wilson could be worth a look after hot WAFL form up forward.

B: Adam Selwood, Darren Glass, Matt Spangher
HB: Shannon Hurn, Mitch Brown, Sam Butler
C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Tim Houlihan
HF: Andrew Embley, Josh Kennedy, Scott Selwood
F: Mark LeCras, Callum Wilson, Quinten Lynch
Foll: Nic Naitanui, Brad Ebert, Chris Matsen
I/C (from): Ryan Davis, Eric Mackenzie, Pat McGinnity, Ben McKinley, David Wirrpanda, Tyson Stenglein,Tom Swift

Essendon
Ins: Sam Lonergan, Heath Hocking, Jay Neagle, Hayden Skipworth, Bachar Houli, Leroy Jetta, Michael Quinn
Outs: Matthew Lloyd (heel), Mark McVeigh (leg), Alwyn Davey (knee), Jason Winderlich (back)
Plenty of changes from Windy Hill with the inclusion of Skipworth sure to please plenty of DTers. A cut-price Jobe Watson gets the nod too.

B: Heath Hocking, Tayte Pears, Andrew Welsh
HB: Ricky Dyson, Dustin Fletcher, Adam McPhee
C: Angus Monfries, Henry Slattery, ANdrew Lovett
HF: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Micahel Hurley, Kyle Reimers
F: Hayden Skipworth, Jay Neagle, Sam Lonergan
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Prismall, Jobe Watson
I/C (from): Brent Stanton, Courtenay Dempsey, Scott Lucas, Cale Hooker, Bachar Houli, Leroy Jetta, Michael Quinn

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Around The Grounds

• Richmond's popular $338k midfielder Nathan Foley will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. Tigers footy operations manager Ross Monaghan said, “Nathan has been restricted with his ankle since the early stages of the season, which has made it difficult for him to train, prepare for games and recover each week.” Foley will have surgery on the ankle in the next fortnight.

• Melbourne trio Liam Jurrah, (ankle), Jack Grimes (back) and Brock McLean (knee) will all face fitness tests to be ready for the Dees clash with Richmond this Sunday. Demons coach Dean Bailey said on Wednesday, "Training tomorrow is going to be important." He added, "We'll see how LJ goes tomorrow but he's rolled both ankles in the last couple of weeks. He's a pretty important player for us at the moment, and he's had a long season with no pre-season." Those comments suggest Jurrah may miss.

• Port Adelaide has a number of players under fitness clouds ahead of the weekend's Hawthorn game. Troy Chaplin (bruised shin), Jacob Surjan (corked calf), Steven Salopek, Paul Stewart and Alipate Carlile are all struggling. Dean Brogan (corked calf), Chad Cornes (knee) and Brett Ebert (leg) aren't 100% either.
  

• St Kilda's $318k midfielder Luke Ball could soon be back in the club's seniors despite being dropped recently. Teammate Lenny Hayes said today, “His attitude has been first-class. He is a really respected guy and he’s gone back and he is working really hard. I’ve got no doubt he’ll play a part in the side going forward.”

• Fremantle have confirmed young $100k fwd Tim Ruffles needs a knee reconstruction and will miss the rest of the season. Also The West claims Byron Schammer (calf) and Luke McPharlin (calf) will miss out this weekend and Brett Peake (ankle) is only a 50-50 chance. Chris Mayne should return.
  

• Bulldogs' $216k forward Scott Welsh will miss this weekend's clash with Freo due to an ankle injury.
  

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Taylor Walker Could Return

Adelaide's popular $211k DT forward Taylor Walker is in the mix for a AFL recall as the Crows prepare to face Geelong at Skilled Stadium this Saturday.

Walker, who is owned by over 41,000 DT coaches, hasn't played AFL footy since Round 13 having been dropped, but after some decent SANFL form and some unfortunate injuries to seniors, the door may be open for a return.

Adelaide's $75k young midfielder Brodie Martin needs a season-ending knee reconstruction having sustained the injury against Port last weekend, while early DT fave Andy Otten (corked thigh) is facing a Friday fitness test.

Teammate Bernie Vince said, “We’ve got guys in the side that are performing up forward at the moment, so Taylor’s just waiting for his opportunity. He’s doing everything he can and I’m sure when the opportunity arises he’ll grab it with both hands.”

$381k mid Tyson Edwards will take one of the spots available in the 22 after a hamstring injury.

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