Around The Grounds

• $330k WCE fwd Mark LeCras is likely to miss Round Two due to general soreness. WCE coach John Worsfold said:"[He's] probably unlikely to play this week, considering how it's feeling at the moment."
• $371k BL def Jed Adcock should play on Thursday despite an ankle scare this week. Lions coach Michael Voss said: “He did a fitness test this morning, other than pulling up, he's actually fine to go.”
• Freo's $340k fwd/def Adam McPhee could be okay to go this weekend despite an ankle problem. Freo coach Mark Harvey said today: "He's progressing well. I expect him to train tomorrow and be available for selection."
• $355k Geelong def Darren Milburn could be out for a fortnight. Assistant coach Steve Hocking said: "Darren Milburn sustained a grade one hamstring injury on Friday night and will be missing for one to two weeks at this stage."
• PA pair Daniel Motlop and Robbie Gray are facing spells out. Port coach Mark Williams said: "Motts and Robbie won't play against West Coast. They've got a week or two to go and they're not playing. "
• $ 309k WB mid Callan Ward isn't far off a return after a groin strain. "It would be fair to say if you erred on the side of caution, he's probably closer to two weeks than one," WB general manager of footy Jason Fantasia said.

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McVeigh Confirmed To Return

Essendon coach Matthew Knights has confirmed cheap $268k midfielder Mark McVeigh will return after suspension this weekend.

Knights said: "He'll come straight into the line-up this weekend.

"It'll be great to have Mark back in the team. He played with Bendigo last weekend and performed really well.

"It's quite frustrating for him after having a great summer that he had to sit out and watch that Geelong game last Friday night.

$202k forward Jay Neagle had an ankle injury scare on the weekend but Knights added: "Injury-wise we're fine.

"Jay Neagle's fine, his ankle pulled up really well and he'll do a little bit of light training today and we'll assume he'll be right to train on Thursday."

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Sylvia Close, Watts Not: Bailey

Melbourne's $418k fwd/mid Colin Sylvia could be a chance to return for the Dees on the weekend after a broken jaw.

Demons coach Dean Bailey said today: "We'll see how he gets through training tomorrow.

"He's probably got to do more than he did last week, but he's very keen to play. He was very keen to play Round One but medically he wasn't prepared.

"This week we'll see how he trains tomorrow, if he gets through training on Friday then I'm sure Colin will be a good player for to play on the weekend."

Bailey also commented about popular $145k fwd Jack Watts' immediate future.

"We won't play Jack until he plays a few more games at Casey to get his fitness back up," he said.

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Sloane Out For 6- Crows Injury Update

Injured Adelaide youngster Rory Sloane is expected to miss six weeks due to ankle ligament damage sustained on Sunday's loss to Freo.

Meanwhile, Scott Stevens ($274k def) is in doubt for Round Two after being concussed against the Dockers.

And Round One late withdrawal Graham Johncock ($358k def) will miss at least another fortnight with a fractured thumb.

There is some good news from Adelaide, with Chris Knights, Ivan Maric, Jason Porplyzia and Brett Burton closer to returns.

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Match Review Panel for Round 1

The Match Review Panel decided to give Essendon's David Hille a reprieve for his late hit on Geelong's Jimmy Bartel. I found it pretty staggering and here's a story on it (please have a look and comment on it).
http://www.theroar.com.au/2010/03/30/can-the-match-review-panel-find-some-consistency/

Elsewhere, Justin Koschitzke will accept a three-week ban for his heavy bump over Nick Malceski. Saints coach Ross Lyon declared so on On The Couch on Monday night.

While Zac Dawson escaped punishment for his hit on Tadgh Kennelly.

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Buchanan Out For 4-6, Adcock 50-50

Brisbane Lions coach has revealed the injury problems of pair Jed Adcock (ankle) and Amon Buchanan (thumb).

Voss said on Monday about Adcock: "Pretty good actually, walking around, but he's 50-50.

"He made quick advancements yesterday but they can hang around and grumble a little bit so we'll just wait and see in the next 48 hours how he's going, but we'll give him every chance."

Voss added about Buchanan: "He'll have an operation tomorrow on his thumb. It's largely determined on the outcome of whether it's a clean break, that determines the longevity of it.

"Best case is two weeks, but history shows you never operate off best case.

"But probably more likely to be in the four to six range, I would have thought with four being pretty hopeful."

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Brad Johnson Feeling Fit

If you were thinking about signing up Western Bulldogs veteran Brad Johnson, you'll be interested to know he thinks he's injury-free.

Johnson was sidelined during pre-season with an Achilles/calf injury.

The $431k forward posted just 59 in Round One, although the Dogs face juicy Richmond in Round 2.

Johnson said today: "No issue whatsoever with my injury, I hadn't felt it for a couple of weeks.

"I got through quite well."

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Brisbane Lions Injury Report

Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss has revealed the extent of his side's injury problems following their win over West Coast on Saturday.

Josh Drummond ($333k def), Amon Buchanan ($268k fwd), Jed Adcock ($371k def) and the popular Matt Maguire ($101k def) all had concerns.

Voss said: “Drummo's fine, Buchanan has broken his thumb, we believe and Jed has done his ankle, how bad, I think it's just a little tweak, but that'll put him in doubt with four or five days to go, for next week.”

He added about Maguire: “We suspected he might of hurt his hamstring, but it was just a cramp. And that's what Round One does.”

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The Latest on 2010

not long until the new season folks, but the dilemma remains will DT News return in 2010.... and to be honest im not sure just yet....i'd love to do so, but time is my constraint.....

anyway register here http://dreamteam.afl.com.au/

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