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 are performing up forward at the moment, so Taylor’s just waiting for his opportunity. He’s doing everything he can and I’m sure when the opportunity arises he’ll grab it with both hands.”

$381k mid Tyson Edwards will take one of the spots available in the 22 after a hamstring injury.

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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. He hasn't done any damage to the muscle, so that's why we're positive it might only be the one week."

Some good news for DTers is $315k defender Lindsay Gilbee is believed to be available for this weekend's clash with Fremantle after being a late withdrawal against the Saints for personal reasons.

Eade also added about other possible replacements, "Brennan Stack, Andrejs Everitt, Tim Callan, Guy O'Keefe and Wayde Skipper … those sorts of guys will be in the mix. Jarrad Grant will be in the mix too."

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