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Fremantle say they expect popular DT ruckman Aaron Sandilands to be available next round despite missing the club's trip to Adelaide this week with a minor hamstring strain. The omission of the $415k ruckman is a blow for the 48,000 DT coaches who own him.According to Richmond's official website, popular $338k midfielder Nathan Foley will miss two to three weeks with a calf injury. The Tigers have also ruled out $293 midfielder Andy Collins for the same period of time with a hip problem.Essendon haven't revealed much on the kneecap inury to $300k mid/fwd Hayden Skipworth which has ruled him out this round's clash with Sydney. According to the Bombers website, Skipworth has a patella problem, which is the medical term for a kneecap injury. That's rather ambiguo...

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Cats Reveal Injury Troubles

Geelong have revealed information about their injuries in a press release today after four high-profile players dropped out of their side this week.The statement went as follows, "Matthew Scarlett: Scarlett has back tightness and is expected to be back to face Melbourne in round 16."Cameron Ling: Ling has knee tendonitis and didn't come up during the week. His condition will continue to be monitored."Darren Milburn: Milburn rolled his ankle against St Kilda and although he returned to the field he will not be risked this week."James Kelly: Kelly felt hamstring tightness at training on Wednesday and is expected to be fit to face Melbourne in round...

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DT Round 15 Teams

Well the teams are in and the news is mixed with some big inclusions such as Dean Cox, Chad Cornes, Josh Drummond and Simon Goodwin, but some popular DT players miss out including Stevie Johnson, Hayden Skipworth, Nathan Foley and Aaron Sandilands.Western Bulldogs v Collingwood, Friday night, DocklandsWestern BulldogsIns: Tom WilliamsOuts: Sam Reid (groin)Pretty standard stuff from the Bulldogs. Still no spot for impressive $209k midfielder Dylan Addison. B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Ryan HargraveHB: Lindsay Gilbee, Tom Williams, Dale MorrisC: Nathan Eagleton, Matthew Boyd, Daniel CrossHF: Shaun Higgins, Mitch Hahn, Brad JohnsonF: Jason Akermanis,...

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Dockers Confirm Rookie Ruffles In

Fremantle have confirmed they will give $86k rookie forward Tim Ruffles his AFL debut this weekend against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.While fellow rookie forwards Hayden Ballentyne and Liam Jurrah are attracting plenty of DT interest, Ruffles' progress should be monitored."He’s been playing really well at WAFL level for a month now, so it gives us the opportunity at selection to put his name forward and play him," Dockers coach Mark Harvey said.Harvey also confirmed he wouldn't be resting popular young duo Nick Suban ($179k def) or Stephen Hill ($230k def).The Dockers boss also admitted $361k gun forward Matthew Pavlich wouldn't be returning this...

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