DT Round 18 Injury & Suspension News

Usual story folks, as we look through the weekend's happenings as they, well, happen. You can catch all the news on injuries, suspensions, late withdrawals, reports and anything which may affect your Dream Team right here. Stay posted for another big weekend of footy.

West Coast v Essendon: Nathan Lovett-Murray limped off with a calf corkie in Q4 but otherwise no injury worries.

Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Michael Osborne was a late change. Port's Matt Thomas was reported for charging, while Brent Guerra hurt his shoulder late.

Melbourne v Richmond: Melbourne's Cale Morton (illness) was a late withdrawal. Melbourne's Stef Martin (corked calf), Matthew Whelan (foot) and Jamie Bennell (knee) all picked up knocks which may see them miss next week. There were wresting reports for Jake King and Aaron Davey too.

Collingwood v Brisbane Lions: As mentioned earlier this weekend on this website, Daniel Bradshaw is out for the Lions. Collingwood's Chris Dawes drops out too. In the game, their was an early knee problem for Josh Drummond and Mitch Clark had an ankle worry but both played on. Pies defender Simon Prestigiacomo had a headclash and in the rooms for a while but came back in Q4.

Sydney v St Kilda: Saints gun forward Nick Riewoldt was a bit groggy after a copping some friendly fire early, but played on. Swans midfielder Jarrad McVeigh pulled his hammy in Q2 but returned. Steven Milne was reported for striking Jared Crouch off the ball while Steven King sustained a nasty shoulder injury.

Geelong v Adelaide: Tom Lonergan (groin) was a late withdrawal for Geelong. Stevie Johnson's hip problem re-emerges but he played on. Adelaide's Nathan Bock had an ankle complaint late on.

Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Freo's rookie forward Hayden Ballentyne was reported for front-on contact with Bulldog Liam Picken.

North Melbourne v Carlton: Michael Jamison was a late withdrawal again with that niggling groin problem. North's Leigh Harding limped off in Q2 with a hammy.

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