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...

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DT Round 18 Sunday Teams

Melbourne v Richmond, Sunday, MCGMelbourneIns: James Frawley, Jack Grimes, Neville Jetta Outs: Jordie McKenzie (calf), Liam Jurrah (ankle), Brent Moloney (groin)B: James Frawley, Matthew Warnock, Kyle CheneyHB: Jack Grimes, Jared Rivers, Cameron BruceC: Clint Bartram, James McDonald, Aaron DaveyHF: Jamie Bennell, Michael Newton, Lynden DunnF: Brad Miller, Matthew Bate, Stefan MartinFoll: Paul Johnson, Ricky Petterd, Nathan JonesI/C: Matthew Whelan, Shane Valenti, Neville Jetta, Cale MortonEmg: Colin Sylvia, Jake Spencer, Simon BuckleyRichmondIns: Kelvin Moore Outs: Jarrod Silvester (knee)B: Jake King, Will Thursfield, Chris NewmanHB: Dean Polo, Luke McGuane, Matthew WhiteC: Shane Edwards, Trent Cotchin, Brett DeledioHF: Robin Nahas, Jack Riewoldt, Jayden PostF: Nathan Brown, Mitch Morton,...

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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 wee...

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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, DocklandsNorth MelbourneIns: Nathan Grima, Daniel PrattOuts: 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...

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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...

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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...

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Higgins To Miss 3, Murphy Not So Much

Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade has revealed mixed news about important forward pair Rob Murphy and Shaun Higgins.$347k fwd Murphy, who is owned by over 8,000 DT coaches, and $345k mid/fwd Higgins, who is owned by just over 111,000 DT coaches both injured their hamstrings in the weekend's loss to St Kilda. And Eade revealed, "Higgins had a scan and we're hoping two, but it could maybe be three."Robert looks more likely one, but maybe two. If you're looking at percentages, Higgins is 60-40 to be a three-weeker, and Murphy is probably 60-40 to be a one-weeker."[Murphy's] is not the same hamstring and it's not in the same spot; it's down low....

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Tribunal Update: Corey Free To Play

Geelong's gun $399k midfielder Joel Corey is free to play this weekend after accepting a reprimand for a charge of rough conduct on Hawk Liam Shiels.Corey, who is owned by over 26,000 DT coaches, accumulates 70.31 points towards his future record but will be available for this Saturday's clash with Adelaide.Brisbane's Tim Notting also accepted a sanction for his charge of striking North Melbourne's Scott Thompson, but the Lion will be suspended for one match.Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli accepted a fine for contact with an umpi...

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Stevie Johnson Is Back... Finally

Geelong's popular $405k forward Stevie Johnson looks set to return to the Cats line-up for this Saturday's clash with Adelaide.Johnson, who is owned by 65,000 DT coaches, hasn't played since Round 13 due to a hip complaint.But Geelong coach Mark Thompson said, "It took us a while to work out what was wrong with him, and then it was a bit of a program to get him back right to play."It's the right week to bring him back, and we're pretty confident that he'll be over his injury and he'll be able to perform at the level to be a good player for the club."Thompson also revealed defender Tom Harley will face a test to play this weekend, while fellow...

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Around The Grounds

Port Adelaide's $308k def/mid Chad Cornes is reportedly okay after a knee scare in Q4 of yesterday's Showdown. Port assistant coach Matt Primus said today, “His knee injury was nothing to do with the problem he had earlier in the year. He just copped a kick right in the middle of the kneecap and it got real sore. He was at recovery today and he said it was feeling better than it was."Essendon are claiming injury worries to a few players shouldn't rule them out of next week. Bombers footy manager Paul Hamilton said, "I think (Jobe) Watson, (Mark) McVeigh, (Andrew) Lovett, they all got corkies of some description. We're monitoring them but we're hoping they'll all be okay." Hamilton also said Matty Lloyd could miss up to 4 weeks with a heel problem.Good news for the 18,000 DT coaches who own...

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News From The Reserves

- In the VFL, Casey Scorpions knocked off Coburg Tigers by 33 points this weekend, although most of Casey's Melbourne brigade were playing AFL with all their injury woes and tanking issues.So for Coburg's Richmond bunch, Alex Rance was BOG, while Shane Tuck was excellent and Mark Coughlan and Graham Polak were amongst the best.Werribee Tigers beat North Ballarat by 27 points this week, with both sides North Melbourne feeder clubs I'll take a conjoined look. For the Tigers, Leigh Adams and Nathan Grima were in the best, while for the Roosters, Cruize Garlett was BOG and Ed Lower wasn't bad either.Northern Bullants smashed Bendigo Bombers by 74...

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DT Round 17 Movers & Shakers

Okay another weekend done. And with finals fast-approaching, everyone's looking for a bargain with trades few and far between. There's also some forward carnage this week with injuries but we'll also keep tabs on a few ruck options here and there. Anyway, it is now mathematically impossible for DreamTeam to make the finals, so I'm hitting up some serious tanking and building for next season. But for all you finals-bound folk, here's the price important fluctuations.For Collingwood, forward Alan Didak managed a nice score of 96 but he's actually on the slide following a weak one a few games back. Didak is down $28k to a nice $427k with a BE of...

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Lloyd Gone Next Week, At Least

Essendon's $285k forward Matty Lloyd will miss next week and perhaps a few more games after sustained a heel injury in today's loss to Richmond.Speaking after the game, Essendon coach Matty Knights said, "It's hard to know with those heels. I'm not that experienced myself with those injuries."Bruce Reid [club doctor] said it will be definitely next week, and couldn't guarantee the week after."It could be a little bit of time so we'll just wait and see."Essendon travel across the Nullarbor next week to face the Eagles at Subi in Round 18.Knights added Alwyn Davey was fine despite copping a heavy knock, while Jobe Watson and Mark McVeigh were 'a...

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DT Round 17 Injury & Suspension News

Okay, you know the deal now, this section is our weekend rolling maul (to use a term from another sport). Basically, we'll keep you updated with all the injury and suspension news as they come, game by game, day by day, kick by kick, inch by inch. Anyway more importantly, enjoy your weekend and enjoy your DreamTeam!Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port's Dean Brogan was a late change with the flu and rib soreness. Adelaide's Andy Otten iced up with a thigh injury in Q3, Brodie Martin on and off the field with a knee worry. In Q4, Port's Troy Chaplin limped off with a nasty ankle problem and Chad Cornes shut down early with a knee worry.Essendon v Richmond:...

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Injury Update: Immediate Reaction

Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade admitted Shaun Higgins hamstring injury today meant he'll probably miss two weeks. Eade also spoke about Rob Murphy saying, "It was sort of like a cramp and they were confident he would be able to get back on, but every time he started to run it started to cramp. He'll certainly miss next week, so we're hopeful there's no damage there and it will only be the one."Carlton coach Brett Ratten claims gun $386k midfielder Chris Judd will be fine to play next week despite finishing Friday's game on the pine and seen limping after the final siren. Ratten claims he rested Judd and he'll be okay to take on North next Friday.Fremantle coach Mark Harvey conceded the early signs were not encouraging for young $86k forward Tim Ruffles, after he had to be stretchered off in the...

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DT Round 17 Sunday Teams

Melbourne v Sydney, Sunday, ManukaMelbourneIns: Kyle Cheney, Paul Johnson, Brad Miller, Michael Newton, Shane Valenti, Matthew Whelan, Jordie McKenzieOuts: Brock McLean (knee), Mark Jamar (quad), Brad Green (scaphoid), Jack Grimes (back), James Frawley (back), Neville Jetta (flu), Russell Robertson (omitted)B: Lynden Dunn, Matthew Warnock, Matthew WhelanHB: Brent Moloney, Jared Rivers, Cameron BruceC: Clint Bartram, James McDonald, Aaron DaveyHF: Jamie Bennell, Michael Newton, Cale MortonF: Brad Miller, Matthew Bate, Liam JurrahFoll: Stefan Martin, Ricky Petterd, Nathan JonesI/C: Paul Johnson, Kyle Cheney, Jordie McKenzie, Shane ValentiEmg: Rohan Bail, Jake Spencer, Simon BuckleySydney SwansIn: Amon Buchanan, Jarred Moore, Mike Pyke, Kristin ThorntonOut: Ted Richards (ribs), Paul Bevan, Craig...

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Grimes Should Be Back Soon

Melbourne claim outstanding young $347k defender Jack Grimes will miss just 1-2 weeks with a back injury.Grimes, who is owned by almost 60,000 DT coaches, has been ruled out of this week's clash with Sydney due to the back complaint which has troubled him in the past.Due to his history of back problems, many DT coaches have been worried about the latest setback but according to a report on the Demons website, Grimes should be back shortly.The website said, "Rising Star Jack Grimes hyperextended his back after landing awkwardly from a marking contest last week and will miss 1-2 week...

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Around The Grounds

Port Adelaide could be set for some late withdrawals this weekend with flu apparently amongst the squad this week. $253k ruckman Brendon Lade was rumoured to be a victim but Power assistant coach Adam Kingsley said, "Ladey's fine he's just been laid up in bed. We've had a couple of guys who have had the flu during the week so it's not ideal preparation, there's obviously a bit of it going around."Adelaide's $267k defender Scott Stevens will have to pass a late fitness test ahead of the Showdown this weekend. Stevens has a corked calf from the loss to St Kilda. Crows operations manager John Reid said, "He's (Stevens) had a problem but we expect him to be OK."Melbourne's $354k midfielder Brad Green will miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury. Green will undergo surgery to repair a fructured...

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DT Round 17 Teams

Plenty of big changes ahead of the penultimate DreamTeam round before the finals. The ruck carnage gets worse with Josh Fraser out again but Freo's Aaron Sandilands is back. Some names we haven't seen for awhile are back in Steele Sidebottom and Nathan Brown, while the injury to Jack Grimes is a worry for many DT coaches.Carlton v Collingwood, Friday night, MCGCarltonIns: Mark Austin, Michael JamisonOuts: Joe Anderson (hamstring), Adam Hartlett (omitted)$154k defender Jamison returns after a groin problem but there's still no Nick Stevens, Andrew Walker, Setanta O'hAilpin or Robbie Warnock.B: Michael Jamison, Bret Thornton, Andrew CarrazzoHB:...

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