DT Round 14 Movers & Shakers

Okay folks, another round down, another loss for me (never helps with Pavlich, Cox, Drummond & Steve Johnson not playing). But nevertheless, if you're in the market for a couple of trades, here's your guide to the bargains, the ripoffs as well as the must-sells. As per usual, we'll go through this chronologically (with the winners first) starting with Friday night's game.

For Collingwood, midfielder Dayne Beams' value is going through the roof following a score of 110, he's up $35k to $228k. If you're one of the 36,000 DT coaches who own him, he's got a BE next week of -65, so he's worth holding onto for a bit yet as his price soars.

Couple of sliders out of Pieland who could be cheap purchases include fwd/mid Leon Davis (70) down $19k to $375k, def Heath Shaw (60) down $21k to $335k and fwd Paul Medhurst (37) down $18k to $291k.

For Essendon, midfielder Brent Prismall looks a premium midfielder and after his fourth outing his price is only going to rise. His score of 112 sees him up $4k to $366k which is quite juicy.

Elsewhere, fwd Angus Monfries (58) remains nice value up $8k to $305k, while mid Andrew Welsh (57) drops $3k to a nice $335k after his 3rd game for the year.

For Melbourne, defender Jack Grimes is winning many DT admirers following a score of 143 which takes him up a massive $33k to $303k.

Also for the Dees, young fwd Liam Jurrah (54) bursts his bubble up $25k to $152k, while mid James McDonald (82) represents okay value down $6k to $249k.

For West Coast, ruck Nick Naitanui was the talk of the town last weekend and he adds some value after his third game. Naitanui (44) is up $11k to $158k, probably too much to buy and too little to trade.

Another youngster doing good things for the Eagles is mid Adam Cockie (75) up $27k to $164k, while def Shannon Hurn (85) is in good form and up $15k to $260k.

For Port Adelaide, gun midfielder Steven Salopek is back in the seniors and in my opinion at great money. Salopek scored 96 on the weekend yet is down $3k to $305k which is very juicy.

Couple of bubble-bursters on the move out of Port too, with mid Danny Meyer (35) up $31k to $107 and mid Jason Davenport (67) up $35k to $169k.

For the Brisbane Lions, it could be time to sell gun rookie midfielder Daniel Rich after he copped a nasty one and managed just 52. He's down $13k to $294k with a hefty BE next week of 118.

Other movers and shakers from Brissy, include mid Luke Power (80) up $13k to $424k, while gun mid Simon Black (68) is down $13k to a fair $372k.

For Adelaide, gun midfielder Tyson Edwards is really a star and despite posting 114, he's down $16k to $408k. For me, that represents pretty good value.

Another nicely-priced Crow midfielder is Chris Knights who has been sliding lately. Knights (97) is down $12k to $334k.

For Richmond, consistent midfielder Nathan Foley's calf injury means his value drops $22k to an affordable $338k after a score of 23. When he returns he will be good value.

Mid Trent Cotchin (62) is down $16k to $267k, while rookie fwd/ruck Tyrone Vickery (51) breaks his bubble up $9k to $132k.

For the Western Bulldogs, controversial forward Jason Akermanis remains pretty good value following a good score of 112. Akermanis is up $11k to $345k.

Other Dogs of interest include mid Daniel Cross (88) up $17k to a nice $378k and solid fwd Mitch Hahn (73) is okay value down $8k to $263k.

For Hawthorn, Buddy-watch continues with Lance Franklin scoring just 33 this week meaning he's down an incredible $30k to $242k. Don't forget Buddy is the most popular DT player, owned by over 126,000 coaches. Quite bizarre.

Also with the Hawkers, young mid Liam Shiels (32) bursts his bubble up $26k to $113k, while def Grant Birchall (60) slides $26k to $280k.

For Sydney, gun midfielder Adam Goodes is down $17k to $396k following a score of 68. That's pretty good value for the two-time Brownlow Medallist.

Also at Sydney, def Nick Malceski (56) is down $20k to $197k which is ok value, while fwd Ryan O'Keefe (129) soars up $13k to $442k.

For North Melbourne, not alot is happening with the Kangas although defender Scott Thompson scored a 86 this weekend to soar up $21k to $220k.

Also worth mentioning, is young mid Cruize Garlett (29) breaks his bubble after his 3rd game, up $15k to $91k with a BE of -17, although he may struggle to get another game.

For St Kilda, gun defender Sam Fisher comes into some fine value despite a score of 98. Fisher slides down $13k to $302k which is extremely juicy for the Sainter.

Other news from Moorabin, is def Jarryn Geary (13) continues to slide down $24k to $237k, while Brendon Goddard (96) is on the rise again up $10k to $407k so if you wanted him and didn't get him, you may have missed the boat.

For Geelong, super young midfielder Joel Selwood slips into the best value of the weekend (in my opinion) down $20k to $353k despite a mammoth score of 114.

Also, fwd Paul Chapman (151) is up $32k to $471k, mid Gary Ablett Jnr. (115) is down $13k to $474k, while fwd Mathew Stokes (72) drops a staggering $28k to $341k.

For Carlton, premium midfielder Chris Judd represents solid value after a score of 132 took him up just $1.8k to a lovely $373k. Not bad value there either.

Staying with the Bluebaggers, midfielder Marc Murphy (92) slides $11k to $394k despite a super game.

For Fremantle, young defender Greg Broughton continues to win many DT fans following a neat score of 114 which takes him up $38k to $308k. Wonderful stuff.

Also from Dockerland, popular DT defender Paul Duffield (81) is down $7k to an okay price of $399k.

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Stevie Johnson Back Next Week

Geelong coach Mark Thompson has reassured DT coaches by saying $405k forward Steve Johnson's omission today was just a precautionary measure.

Johnson, owned by over 73,000 DT coaches, was a late withdrawal from Geelong's clash with St Kilda today with a hip problem.

But Thompson erased any fears DT coaches may have had of an extended spell on the sidelines for Johnson and it seems the forward should be fit for the trip north to Brisbane next week.

"He's been sore for a couple of weeks and he just got to the point where what's the point in pushing him?" Thompson said.

"It's round 14, and I know it was a big game and we would have loved to have him out there, but you'd hate to think if he'd played today, he'd miss three or four weeks with an injury that took a long time to heal."

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DT Round 14 Injury & Suspension News

Time for the usual update folks, as we keep up with the injury and suspension news over the course of the weekend with all the matches as they are played. Stay tuned for news which could affect your DreamTeam, or perhaps your opponent. And of course, enjoy your weekend and your DT folks.

Fremantle v Carlton: Freo's Andrew Foster was a late exclusion. Dockers $419k ruckman Aaron Sandilands worryingly struggled with groin/hamstring problems. Also Carlton's Mark Austin was reported for striking Nic Suban.

St Kilda v Geelong: Big late withdrawal for the Cats today, with popular DT forward Steve Johnson out with a hip problem. Geelong's Harry Taylor got knocked out late too.

Sydney v North Melbourne: Swan Jarrad McVeigh did his hamstring late.

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn: no late changes and no injury concerns.

Richmond v Adelaide: No late changes before the game, but during the match Tigers midfielder Nathan Foley had a calf problem.

Port Adelaide v Brisbane Lions: Brisbane's popular $307k midfielder Daniel Rich got smashed by Port's Troy Chaplin. Rich was very groggy & went off, Chaplin will be get a couple of weeks. Brisbane's Jared Brennan got reported for headbutting Josh Carr and will go for awhile.

Melbourne v West Coast: Eagles Eric Mackenzie was a late withdrawal, while defender Brett Jones did his hamstring early. Couple of reports for the Dees, in popular $356k forward Aaron Davey (striking) and Ricky Petterd (abusing an umpire).

Collingwood v Essendon: Pies defender Tyson Goldsack got a corkie late. Collingwood's gun $519k midfielder Dane Swan copped one from Matty Lloyd, which affected his output a little bit but he played on & still scored big. He should be fine.

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Cornes Back Next Week?

Port Adelaide $347k defender Chad Cornes has revealed he expects to return to AFL footy next round after being out since Round 10 with a knee problem.

Cornes, who is owned almost 40,000 DT coaches, told SA Nine News, "All things going to plan I'll also play next week so I can't wait."

The Power defender also revealed more information about a finger injury which was hampering brother Kane Cornes ($396k midfielder) at training this week.

"I'm not sure it's broken, I think he just got a bit of a knock on it last week and he won't let a little finger bother him, that's for sure."

Kane is expected to be fit to face the Brisbane Lions this evening at AAMI Stadium.

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Tigers To Continue With Youth

There doesn't seem to be an AFL recall in sight for Richmond's veterans after Tigers caretaker coach Jade Rawlings claimed he'll continue with youth.

The likes of Joel Bowden, Mark Coughlan and Troy Simmonds, all relatively popular DT players, are currently out of favour at Punt Road.

And Rawlings told the media after Richmond's loss to Adelaide on Saturday night, "Our young guys were terrific so why would we change it?

"We nearly won a game against a very good football side with a couple of blokes down, so we will stick to our criteria with our selection about who's in form, who's prepared to do what we want, follow instructions and we'll keep going down that path."

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Hunter Gone For Four More

West Coast's $238k defender Adam Hunter will be out for at least another month after he underwent arthroscopy on his problematic shoulder.

Hunter, owned by just under 5,000 DT coaches, flew to Melbourne earlier this week to consult a specialist having had an injury-interrupted 2009.

The best method of repair was decided to be an arthroscopy and Hunter is now expected to need four weeks to recover.

The Eagles defender hasn't played since Round 11 due to the shoulder problem and his immediate future remains up in the air.

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Eagles Explain Cox Absence

West Coast assistant coach Daniel Metropolis has revealed $436k ruckman Dean Cox was close to playing this week but should right to play next round.

Cox, owned by over 100,000 DT coaches, has been battling a niggling groin problem and missed last weekend's win over Hawthorn.

Metropolis explained at Eagles training today, "Coxy still just pulled up a little bit sore on Thursday after training.

"He wanted to play, but we thought it was best that if he's not quite right we'd give him another week to settle down."

Metropolis also explained $240k midfielder Daniel Kerr's absence after he was withdrawn from the squad to face Melbourne due to soreness.

"Kerry's just been a bit sore over the last few weeks. Again we thought he could play, but it was in his best interests to get himself right and get him up and going for the latter part of the year.

Metropolis concluded, "So they should only be another week away."

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DT Round 14 Sunday Teams

Sydney v North Melbourne, Sunday, SCG

Sydney Swans
Ins: Craig Bolton, Nick Malceski, Jarrad McVeigh
Outs: Barry Hall (susp), Kristin Thornton, Jesse White

B: Paul Bevan, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Craig Bolton
HB: Rhyce Shaw, Ted Richards, Jared Crouch
C: Nick Smith, Brett Kirk, Martin Mattner
HF: Jarrad McVeigh, Ryan O’Keefe, Craig Bird
F: Heath Grundy, Michael O’Loughlin, Adam Goodes
Foll: Darren Jolly, Kieren Jack, Jude Bolton
I/C: Patrick Veszpremi, Ed Barlow, Ryan Brabazon, Nick Malceski
Emg: Jesse White, Luke Ablett, Mike Pyke

North Melbourne
Ins: Todd Goldstein
Outs: Ben Warren (leg)

B: Gavin Urquhart, Scott Thompson, Daniel Pratt
HB: Josh Gibson, Nathan Grima, Leigh Harding
C: Drew Petrie, Andrew Swallow, Ben Ross
HF: Scott McMahon, Lachie Hansen, Liam Anthony
F: David Hale, Corey Jones, Brent Harvey
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Michael Firrito, Brady Rawlings
I/C: Daniel Harris, Adam Simpson, Todd Goldstein, Cruize Garlett
Emg: Sam Power, Lindsay Thomas, Josh Smith

St Kilda v Geelong, Sunday, Docklands

St Kilda
Ins: Raphael Clarke
Outs: Max Hudghton (ankle)

B: Jason Blake, Sam Gilbert, Zac Dawson
HB: Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Brendon Goddard
C: Farren Ray, Luke Ball, Nick Dal Santo
HF: Jason Gram, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Schneider
F: Lenny Hayes, Justin Koschitzke, Stephen Milne
Foll: Michael Gardiner, Clint Jones, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Raphael Clarke, Jarryn Geary, Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter
Emg: Luke Miles, Robert Eddy, James Gwilt

Geelong
Ins: Mathew Stokes
Outs: David Johnson (calf)

B: Tom Harley, Matthew Scarlett, James Kelly
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
C: Joel Corey, Jimmy Bartel, Travis Varcoe
HF: Gary Ablett, Cameron Mooney, Steve Johnson
F: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins, Max Rooke
Foll: Shane Mumford, Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood
I/C: Mark Blake, Shannon Byrnes, Darren Milburn, Mathew Stokes
Emg: Simon Hogan, David Wojcinski, Ryan Gamble

Fremantle v Carlton, Sunday afternoon, Subiaco

Fremantle
Ins: Kepler Bradley, Clayton Hinkley
Outs: Matthew Pavlich (calf), Dean Solomon (club susp)

B: Greg Broughton, Chris Tarrant, Nic Suban
HB: Matt de Boer, Luke McPharlin, Paul Duffield
C: Brett Peake, Paul Hasleby, Clayton Hinkley
HF: Stephen Hill, Scott Thornton, Andrew Foster
F: Hayden Ballantyne, Des Headland, Zac Clarke
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Byron Schammer, David Mundy
I/C: Antoni Grover, Kepler Bradley, Steven Dodd, Garrick Ibbotson
Emg: Adam Campbell, Daniel Gilmore, Ryan Murphy

Carlton
Ins: Greg Bentley, Jeff Garlett, Chris Johnson, Bret Thornton, Jordan Russell
Outs: Paul Bower (knee), Jordan Bannister, Steven Browne, Nick Stevens, Heath Scotland (omitted)

B: Mark Austin, Michael Jamison, Aaron Joseph
HB: Shaun Grigg, Bret Thornton, Jordan Russell
C: Bryce Gibbs, Eddie Betts, Marc Murphy
HF: Brad Fisher, Setanta O’hAilpin, Ryan Houlihan
F: Jeff Garlett, Brendan Fevola, Kade Simpson
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Andrew Carrazzo, Chris Judd
I/C: Dennis Armfield, Greg Bentley, Shaun Hampson, Chris Johnson
Emg: Chris Yarran, Cameron Cloke, Joe Anderson

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