Season's Over

It is all over folks. The DreamTeam Grand Finals have been played and now it is time for finals DT. Unfortunately nowadays I'm restricted on time, so the website won't really be provided coverage for news on the finals. But don't forget the name as we'll, no doubt, have something up our sleeve for DT 20...

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Stevie Johnson Update For Finals DT

Geelong have revealed gun forward Steve Johnson is hoping to return to the Cats side for the finals after undergoing arthroscopy on his hip today.Johnson has been battling the problem since about midway through the season, but Geelong claim he will rehabilitate the injury with the aim to be available for the finals series.“Steve was hampered by the injury and it deteriorated after the game in Sydney. The procedure will give Steve the best chance to return and play at the level that we are used to,” Geelong general manager of football operations Neil Balme said. “Without the surgery it is unlikely he could have played through the finals as it...

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DT Round 22 Teams

WEST COAST v RICHMOND West Coast B: Matt Spangher, Darren Glass, Adam Selwood HB: Sam Butler, Eric Mackenzie, Shannon Hurn C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Tim Houlihan HF: Chad Fletcher, Josh Kennedy, Scott Selwood F: Andrew Embley, Quinten Lynch, Mark LeCras Foll: Nic Naitanui, Tom Swift, Brad Ebert I/C: Pat McGinnity, Ben McKinley, Brent Staker, David Wirrpanda Emg: Ashley Hansen, Jamie McNamara, Will Schofield In: Fletcher, Mackenzie, McGinnity Out: Ryan Davis (jaw), Beau Wilkes, Callum Wilson Richmond B: Kel Moore, Jarrod Silvester, Dean Polo HB: Alex Rance, Luke McGuane, Jordan McMahon C: Shane Edwards, Brett Deledio, Adam Thomson HF: Nathan Brown, Jack Riewoldt, Richard Tambling F: Matthew White, Mitch Morton, Ben Cousins Foll: Troy Simmonds, Daniel Jackson, Shane Tuck I/C: Graham Polak,...

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Johnson 90% Chance To Return

Geelong's gun forward Stevie Johnson should return this week much to the relief of many anxious DreamTeam coaches ahead of the DT GF.Johnson has been struggling with a hip problem for the last couple of months and has missed a fair chunk of footy. But Geelong coach Mark Thompson said on Tuesday, "More than likely Steve will play, he'd be a 90 per cent chance to play this week, again, we'll have to see how he pulls up."Johnson's inclusion could be crucial for DT coaches' forward lines, with his Geelong teammate Paul Chapman doubtful to play this weekend with a hamstring worry.Thompson admitted they hadn't made a decision yet on Chapman although...

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Around The Grounds

Gun St Kilda forward Nick Riewoldt has been cleared to play this weekend after scans revealed no damage to his knee. The scan revealed mild jarring of the knee which is likely to be fine for the Saints clash with Melbourne on Sunday.Essendon pair Patty Ryder (knee) and Matty Lloyd (heel) are both a chance to play this weekend against the Hawks, but they're facing a race against time. Bombers coach Matty Knights said, "Both are progressing well but on Thursday and Friday they're going to have to push and put the foot to the floor with their intensity on the training track."Brisbane key forward Daniel Bradshaw will miss the DT GF after straining a quad muscle. Lions teammate Luke Power said, "He's pulled up a bit tight and sore and we just needed to give him a week off and get him cherry ripe...

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Buddy Doubt After MRP Verdict

Superstar and popular DT forward Lance Franklin could miss Round 22 after being handed a one-week suspension by the match review panel.Franklin was charged with engaging in rough conduct after a hit on Richmond's Ben Cousins and the Hawk can accept a one-match ban.It'll be a huge blow for plenty of DreamTeam coaches heading into the Grand Final, with forwards options depleted after injuries to Steve Johnson, Paul Chapman, Mitch Brown and maybe even Nick Riewoldt.The Hawks look likely to challenge the decision leaving the door open for a late reprieve.Also, Hawthorn have updated the status of Jaryd Roughead on their injury list to TBC, suggesting...

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Riewoldt To Miss DT GF?

St Kilda's gun forward Nick Riewoldt could be unavailable for the DreamTeam Grand Final due to a knee problem. Riewoldt, a hugely popular DT player, had scans on his knee on Monday after hurting it in Sunday's loss to St Kilda. The Saints star said, "It's pulled up a little sore this morning, so at this stage of the year they wanted to be really diligent. "My knee feels really good and I obviously don't know the result of the scan yet, but I'd be very, very surprised if it was anything at all. I'm walking fine, so I just wanted to put that [speculation about my knee] to be...

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Around The Grounds

Adelaide pair Nathan Bock (heel) and Brett Burton (corked glute) could return for the Crows this week and, of course, the DT Grand Final. Adelaide's Jason Porplyzia said today, "It’d be great to have 'Bocky' and 'Bird' [Burton] back, if not this week, for the first final." Rob Shirley though, has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Essendon livewire forward Alwyn Davey will miss the DT GF with a shoulder injury. Essendon footy manager Paul Hamilton said, "The results confirmed that Alwyn has a grade three injury to his shoulder which is fairly severe." The injury is a 2-4 week injury. Sydney forward Jarred Moore will also be unavailable for the DT GF after puncturing a lung and breaking 2 ribs. Fellow Swan Ryan O'Keefe said, "It’s a bit unlucky for Jarred. He would have loved...

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Hayes Ready To Return

Popular Saints DT midfielder Lenny Hayes is likely to return just in time for the fantasy Grand Final. Hayes missed the weekend's loss to North Melbourne as a late withdrawal. The Saints midfielder said, "I’ll be right next weekend. I had a little bit of illness later in the week so I was probably a little bit touch and go up until the start of the game." Luke Ball also might be a chance of a recall after good VFL form. Hayes added, "He showed some good form for Sandy so I would like to see him back in the team but that’s not my decision. We’ll wait and see what happens at selectio...

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DT Round 21 Injury & Suspension News

Fremantle v Essendon: Bomber Sam Lonergan was a late withdrawal. Jarrod Atkinson injured his calf in Q4, while Alwyn Davey looked to have sustained a nasty shoulder injury late on too.Collingwood v Sydney: It seems like Jarred Moore badly hurt his ribs in Q2.St Kilda v North Melbourne: Saints midfielder Lenny Hayes is the worry as he was a late change.Richmond v Hawthorn: no changes but Tigers defender Will Thursfield seemed to dislocate his shoulder early on. Ben Cousins got cleaned up late and missed Q4, while Chris Newman's knee restricted his output.Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide: Port's Robbie Gray was a late withdrawal. Cheynee Stiller got knocked out and was gone, while Daniel Merrett limped around for awhile with an ankle complaint.Adelaide v West Coast: Crows onballer Rob Shirley...

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Chapman Will Play Next Week: Thompson

Geelong coach Mark Thompson is optimistic gun forward Paul Chapman will get over an injury scare from Friday's loss to the Bulldogs and play in Round 22.Chapman is a popular DT player who many coaches own and his availability for Round 22, Grand Final week in the world of DreamTeam, is crucial.Thompson said, “I think Paul Chapman will play next week and I think James Kelly will play next week and Brad Ottens will play in the VFL tomorrow night and hopefully he has a great game and gets through and we put him in the team."The Geelong boss also spoke about another popular Cats forward, "Then Steve Johnson plays and we are up and abou...

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Adcock Back For Round 22?

DreamTeam coaches who hung onto Brisbane's Jed Adcock might be in for some luck with the defender a chance to play in Round 22.Adcock will play in the AFLQ this weekend after suffering a seemingly season-ending knee injury six weeks ago. And if Adcock gets through that match, Brisbane may give him a run in Round 22.Lions coach Michael Voss said, "We toyed with playing him back in seniors but we think realistically to give him the best chance to come back is probably better through reserves."You should see Jed. He's going to rip a few people's heads off at the momen...

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DT Round 21 Sunday Teams

ST KILDA v NORTH MELBOURNESt KildaB: Jason Gram, Zac Dawson, Steven BakerHB: Sam Fisher, Jason Blake, Sam GilbertC: Brendon Goddard, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal SantoHF: Farren Ray, Justin Koschitzke, Clint JonesF: Stephen Milne, Nick Riewoldt, Steven KingFoll: Michael Gardiner, Leigh Montagna, Adam SchneiderI/C: Raphael Clarke, Sean Dempster, James Gwilt, Andrew McQualterEmg: David Armitage, Robert Eddy, Jarryn GearyIn: Jones, McQualter, GwiltOut: David Armitage, Luke Ball, Max HudghtonNorth MelbourneB: Levi Greenwood, Nathan Grima, Scott McMahonHB: Scott Thompson, Josh Gibson, Ed LowerC: Liam Anthony, Michael Firrito, Brent HarveyHF: Cruize Garlett, Lachie Hansen, Matt CampbellF: Andrew Swallow, Drew Petrie, Aaron EdwardsFoll: Hamish McIntosh, Leigh Adams, Brady RawlingsI/C: Josh Smith, Todd Goldstein,...

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DT AFL Round 21 Teams

WESTERN BULLDOGS v GEELONGWestern BulldogsB: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dylan AddisonHB: Ryan Hargrave, Dale Morris, Lindsay GilbeeC: Liam Picken, Matthew Boyd, Nathan EagletonHF: Brad Johnson, Mitch Hahn, Robert MurphyF: Jason Akermanis, Will Minson, Scott WelshFoll: Ben Hudson, Adam Cooney, Shaun HigginsI/C: Daniel Giansiracusa, Josh Hill, Sam Reid, Callan WardEmg: Andrejs Everitt, Brennan Stack, Easton WoodIn: Giansiracusa, HigginsOut: Tom Williams (foot), Easton WoodGeelongB: Darren Milburn, Matthew Scarlett, Corey EnrightHB: David Johnson, Harry Taylor, Andrew MackieC: Joel Corey, Cameron Ling, Jimmy BartelHF: Paul Chapman, Cameron Mooney, Max RookeF: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, Shannon ByrnesFoll: Shane Mumford, Joel Selwood, Gary AblettI/C: Tom Gillies, Ryan Gamble, David Wojcinski,...

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Robinson Gone For Year

Carlton's popular $193k back-up midfielder Mitch Robinson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his foot.Robinson, who is owned by over 22,000 DT coaches, has succumbed to the troublesome injury.Carlton coach Brett Ratten said today, "We found out late yesterday that his season was finished."He's had it for a little bit. He's had some signs there that he was sore in his feet, but it really raised it's head after the [Port] gam...

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Around The Grounds

--- Collingwood's $341k ruckman Josh Fraser is set to return to AFL footy after a knee injury. Pies onballer Dayne Beams said about Fraser (who is owned by over 23,000 DT coaches), “Josh got through training today and I think his knee’s pretty good. He’ll be up for selection this week and Pebs (Anthony Rocca) played another game in the VFL on Sunday and got through well and played well."--- Despite reports to the contrary yesterday, there's some good news from Essendon about Dustin Fletcher and Patty Ryder. Bombers coach Matthew Knights said, "With Dustin, it looks like being better than first thought. The scans look like they're clear, and we'll assess him as the week goes on." Knights added about Ryder, "It's also better than we first thought. I think he's strained or hurt a popliteus [muscle]...

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DT Round 20 Movers & Shakers

With the finals well and truly underway this week's Movers & Shakers update will take on a newlook. I've revised it all down, as I'm sure most of those DT coaches who are still in the running aren't thinking too much about the future and focusing on the now. Anyway, speaking of the now, right now I'm back and updating the site so check it all out, including the injury list on the sidebar which is all fresh. Anyway to the DT footy.For Adelaide, ruck/forward Kurt Tippett drops down $15k to $285k after a score of 40. I'm a fan of Tippett and if you need another ruckman he might be worth a punt.For Hawthorn, gun forward Lance Franklin still...

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Bock Gone For DT09?

Adelaide's popular $368k defender Nathan Bock could miss the rest of the DreamTeam season with a heel troubling him.Crows footy manager John Reid said about Bock, who is owned by almost 16,000 DT coaches, “Nathan’s improving. By about this stage next week we might be able to see how the injury’s going and he might be able to have a light run.“On the good end, Nathan could be available for the Carlton game [in round 22], but on the bad end he might play none [of the remaining games].”Brett Burton will miss this weekend's clash with West Coast having aggravated a corked buttock in training, while Pat Dangerfield (back) and Dave Mackay (knee) should...

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Eagles Confirm Brown's Season Over

West Coast have made it official popular $230k forward Mitch Brown will miss the rest of the AFL season with a foot injury.Brown, who is a handy back-up forward owned by over 41,000 DT coaches, hurt the metatarsal bone in his foot early in West Coast's Saturday win over North Melbourne.The Eagles haven't made an official statement to the media but in the club's online media release for Monday, Brown's name was listed with the word season next to it.Along with Brown, $281k mid Chris Masten has also been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while $294k mid Brad Ebert should be okay after a heavy hit to his chest late on the...

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MRP Update: Swan & Johnson Avoid Bans

Good news for DT coaches deep into the finals with popular pair Dane Swan and Stevie Johnson both not facing bans after the match review panel met on Monday.Swan, a $474k midfielder owned by almost 55,000 DT coaches, was cited for engaging in a melee for the third time in his career but will only face a hefty fine of $3000 (with an early plea) rather than a suspension.Johnson, a $337k forward owned by over 68,000 DT coaches, was in hot water for striking Sydney's Craig Bolton, but only drew 80 demerit points thus a reprimand, and that will be even lighter with an early plea.Other reports include, Richmond's Jake King who can accept a two-match...

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Ryder Out For 3 Weeks

Popular Essendon $323k defender Paddy Ryder will miss the rest of the DreamTeam season due to a 3 week knee injury sustained on the weekend.Ryder, who is owned by almost 50,000 DT coaches, injured the muscle behind his knee late in the Bombers' thrilling win over St Kilda on Sunday."There was some concern that Paddy had sustained ligament damage so we are happy to learn his injury isn't anything more serious," Essendon footy operations manager Paul Hamilton said."Unfortunately he will miss at least a couple of weeks as the muscle behind his knee heals which is obviously a blow for the side."There was other injury news from Windy Hill today,...

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DT Round 20 Injury & Suspension News

Okay folks, back on track after my holiday. With the DT finals well and truly underway it's the right time to get back into the news on the blog, so hopefully I can help you out as the season whinds down. Personally, I missed the finals, finished 10th in my league, so was put into the minor finals and had a win last week. Big time huh? Well it would be nice to win something this year, so I'll have a crack. Anyway to the news.Essendon v St Kilda: Kyle Reimers (general soreness) was a late change, while there were leg injuries to Bombers defenders Patrick Ryder (right knee), Courtenay Dempsey (hamstring) and Dustin Fletcher (hamstring), while Brent...

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DT Round 20 Teams

HAWTHORN v ADELAIDEHawthorn B: Campbell Brown, Stephen Gilham, Grant BirchallHB: Travis Tuck, Ryan Schoenmakers, Beau MustonC: Chance Bateman, Sam Mitchell, Jordan LewisHF: Jarryd Morton, Lance Franklin, Michael OsborneF: Cyril Rioli, Brent Renouf, Ben McGlynnFoll: Simon Taylor, Luke Hodge, Brad SewellI/C: Robert Campbell, Josh Kennedy, Shane Savage, Liam Shiels Emg: Beau Dowler, Tom Murphy, Brendan WhitecrossIn: Morton, Muston, Sewell, SavageOut: Jarryd Roughead (knee), Beau Dowler, Thomas Murphy, Brendan WhitecrossAdelaideB: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy OttenHB: Nathan van Berlo, Scott Stevens, Michael DoughtyC: Bernie Vince, Simon Goodwin, Brad SymesHF: Scott Thompson, Kurt Tippett, Andrew McLeodF: Jason Porplyzia, Trent Hentschel, Chris KnightsFoll: Ivan Maric, Tyson Edwards, Brent...

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McVeigh's Season Over?

Sydney midfielder Jarrad McVeigh may not play again this season after a pulling a hamstring in Sunday's win over Richmond.Swans coach Paul Roos said, "He’s had a little bit of a problem with it over the past month and he missed that one game."It’d be possible that you wouldn’t see him again this year."I mean we’ll try to rehab it [but] I don’t know, they’re normally two to three week...

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DT Round 19 Injury & Suspension News

Here's a cheeky update for you all, as I catch up on some AFL footy whilst on holiday. I should be able to get some good info up on the site in the next 24 hours, so have a look. Anyway, first of all here is the rundown of news on the topic of injuries and suspensions from the weekend.Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Port's Jacob Surjan benched after Q2 with a corked thigh. Hamish Hartlett struggled with a back injury during the game and you wonder about his fitness for the rest of the year.Richmond v Sydney: The man with the dodgiest hamstring in the land, Jarrad McVeigh pulled his hammy today. Also ruckman Darren Jolly has an AC joint worry.North...

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DT Round 19 Teams

CARLTON v GEELONGCarltonB: Andrew Walker, Bret Thornton, Paul BowerHB: Aaron Joseph, Mark Austin, Dennis ArmfieldC: Heath Scotland, Andrew Carrazzo, Marc MurphyHF: Nick Stevens, Setanta O’hAilpin, Chris JuddF: Ryan Houlihan, Brendan Fevola, Eddie BettsFoll: Matthew Kreuzer, Bryce Gibbs, Richard HadleyI/C: Shaun Hampson, Mitch Robinson, Jordan Russell, Kade SimpsonEmg: Cameron Cloke, Shaun Grigg, Simon Wiggins No changeGeelongB: Darren Milburn, Tom Harley, Corey EnrightHB: David Wojcinski, Tom Lonergan Andrew MackieC: Joel Corey, Cameron Ling, Jimmy BartelHF: Travis Varcoe, Cameron Mooney, Steve JohnsonF: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, Max RookeFoll: Shane Mumford, Joel Selwood, Gary AblettI/C: Tom Gillies, Shannon Byrnes, Kane Tenace, Simon HoganEmg: Jeremy Laidler, Mark Blake, Taylor HuntIn:...

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I'm Off On Holiday

Sorry folks, for the next or week I'll be out of the office, out of town and out on holiday.Thus the blog won't be providing such in-depth news and updates until I get back on Friday August 14. In the meantime I will provide our authentic updates, ie.News from the Reserves, Movers & Shakers etc. But not much breaking news.I know it's not the best time to head off on holiday, with DT finals kicking off, but you should be fine without me. All the best in the meantime....

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News From The Reserves

- In the VFL, Box Hill beat Coburg Tigers by 5 points with Hawks bigman Robbie Campbell impressing amongst the best whilst also kicking a snag. Hawker Travis Tuck was in the best too and also kicked a goal.For the Tigers, Joel Bowden was their best afield, kicking 2 goals as well, while Troy Simmonds booted 3 goals and Mark Coughlan, Shane Tuck and Graham Polak were all named in the best players.Northern Bullants beat Collingwood by 8 points, with Carlton ruckman Robbie Warnock back and doing pretty well with 18 hitouts. Also for the Blues brigade, Adam Bentick got 31 touches and 3 goals, Cam Cloke booted 2 snags and Jeff Garlett produced some...

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