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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