DT Round 11 Movers & Shakers

We'll go through all this chronologically starting with Friday night's Richmond-Bulldogs clash and going through up until Monday's Melbourne-Collingwood game.For the Western Bulldogs, 2008 Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney's value continues to improve after a score of 111. Cooney is now at $350k having been as low at $323k a few weeks ago, so if you wanted to buy him, you may have missed your chance.Also for the Bulldogs, forward Daniel Giansiracusa is in the same boat as Cooney with his third price increase in a row taking him up to $372k with a score of 99. Young midfielder Callan Ward is still reasonably good value despite a $25k increase, at...

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DreamTeam Update: Tribunal

Over 43,000 DreamTeam coaches can breathe a big sigh of relief today after Essendon bigman Patty Ryder got off his rough conduct charge.The news means Ryder is free to play Melbourne at the Docklands in the Bombers' next AFL match on June 19.By challenging the AFL match review panel's one-match ban on Ryder, Essendon risked the bigman copping a two-match suspension.But it all worked out for the Bombers, and rightfully so as the offence seemed like a fairly legitimate shepherd.Ryder, valued at $335k, is Essendon's 5th highest scoring DT player this season.Elsewhere, Toby Thurstans couldn't get off his charge of contact with an umpire, meaning...

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Naitanui Debut Around The Corner

Exciting West Coast ruckman Nick Naitanui is closer to his AFL debut after a decent outing for Swan Districts in the WAFL on the weekend.Eagles coach John Worsfold said Naitanui, the number two 2008 AFL Draft selection, is ready to play at the top level, but didn't indicate whether or not that would be this weekend or later in the season."His form has improved week-to-week. So he's now ready to play at the highest level if that opportunity is there for him," Worsfold said.Naitanui's debut has been long-awaited by DT coaches with over 26,000 sides owning his services.The Eagles also revealed $343k midfielder Andrew Embley is likely to miss this...

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Bulldogs Uncertain On Murphy & Gilbee

The Western Bulldogs rate Rob Murphy a chance to play this weekend against Port Adelaide in Darwin after being a late withdrawal from Friday's Richmond game.Murphy missed the Richmond match due to a hamstring problem which Bulldogs football operations manager Jason Fantasia says was only a precautionary measure."He'll have a test later in the week. The withdrawal was because there was still a bit of uncomfortableness, and rather than risk anything, we just felt it was maybe better to be cautious and wait rather than rush it," Fantasia said. "We'll consider taking him to Darwin. He's been in all the training, and it was just precautionary why...

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Around The Grounds

Collingwood defender Nathan Brown will have scans on the knee he jarred in Monday's win over Melbourne. The $155k defender who hasn't missed a game this season is owned by over 18,000 DT coaches.Scans on Adelaide skipper Simon Goodwin's knee have revealed good news with no structural damage. Goodwin has strained his medial ligament and looks likely to return after the split round.Carlton's prized off-season recruit Robbie Warnock is reportedly four weeks away from his Blues debut after a season-long battle with a foot injury. Over 3,000 DT coaches enjoy the ex-Docker's services, so his return will be a welcome, albeit long-awaited, one.Collingwood claim veteran forward Anthony Rocca could be a chance to play in the Pies' next match against the Swans. Rocca may play a game in the VFL on the...

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DreamTeam Update: Tribunal Pleas

DreamTeam coaches with Patty Ryder in their sides, will have a nervous wait at the tribunal after Essendon revealed they'll contest his one-week ban for rough play on Crow Patrick Dangerfield.The big Bomber was offered a one-match ban by the AFL match review panel for his charge, but Essendon will challenge that, risking a potential two-match suspension if they fail in their case.Ryder is a very popular DT defender with just under 44,000 coaches enjoying his services having made a huge aggregate price increase of $121k this season.The $355k defender is Essendon's fifth highest scoring player this season.Elsewhere, St Kilda ruckman Steven King...

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