“He should be right. He’s got a little bit of a tight calf, but the plan was to always get him out of the game, so as soon as he had a little bit of tightness, it’s easy to pull the trigger.”
Western Bulldogs: Tom Liberatore will miss this week’s game against Richmond due to concussion.
Having suffered two concussions in a short space of time, Tom will be unavailable for an indefinite period as the Club works through a thorough process before a return-to-play plan is determined.
GWS: Tom Green (on his podcast) – “I’ll be touch and go for this weekend. Thankfully the scans came back pretty clear so I didn’t tear major ligaments or anything… If not this weekend then I’ll be playing next weekend, but I’ll be doing absolutely I can to play this week.”
“He’ll just train. I expect him to be fine. He had a precautionary scan to confirm what we thought, which is there’s no injury. He just had a bit of tightness. We expect him to train and play.”
Brad Scott
Gold Coast: Wil Powell has been handed a five-game suspension by the AFL for making a homophobic slur against a Brisbane player in last Sunday night’s QClash.
The AFL Integrity Unit has been investigating the matter since being made aware of the incident on Monday, following the incident in the QClash.
Powell has been found guilty of breaching AFL Rule 2.3(a) and been hit with a lengthy suspension for conduct unbecoming, which rules him out until round 14 and also prevents him from playing in the VFL.
CT
You seem to be a facts and figures type of guy
Is it my imagination or is this season one of a lot of debuts by Round 9
Usually we’ve had to wait for the latter half of the season
i’d be interested to know whether the number of debuts have increased this year
Seems like every week there’s one???
Collingwood: Tom Mitchell appears to have hospitalised with appendicitis.
Fremantle: Sean Darcy
“He should be right. He’s got a little bit of a tight calf, but the plan was to always get him out of the game, so as soon as he had a little bit of tightness, it’s easy to pull the trigger.”
Justin Longmuir
WCE: Elliot Yeo
“He’s positive. He did a groin last year that was pretty bad but he was quick to point out it is no where near that level this time round.”
Luke Shuey
WCE: Elliot Yeo
Yeo is looking at a 2 week minimum for his groin issue. Scans tonight will provide greater clarity.
To be updated.
Western Bulldogs: Tom Liberatore will miss this week’s game against Richmond due to concussion.
Having suffered two concussions in a short space of time, Tom will be unavailable for an indefinite period as the Club works through a thorough process before a return-to-play plan is determined.
Western Bulldogs: Tom Liberatore has received a one-match suspension for his dangerous tackle on Hawthorn’s Will Day.
Liberatore’s tackle on Day was graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, resulting in the one-game suspension..
Collingwood:
Brody Mihocek is set to miss at least the next couple of weeks after straining his hamstring.
Beau McCreery has entered the League’s 12-day concussion protocols
Lachie Schultz suspended for one game for striking Blake Acres.
Good for Sullivan’s short term JS…
Essendon: Jye Caldwell
Jye Caldwell’s calf scan is given the all clear this morning.
He is set to play against GWS this Saturday.
GWS: No tribunal challenge regarding Callum Brown, who will miss 3 matches after being cited for rough conduct.
GWS: Tom Green
From GWS updated injury list released today.
Tom Green will face a fitness test ahead of Saturday.
Melbourne: Caleb Windsor AFL Rising Star nomination for round 8.
Brisbane: Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner have both ruptured their ACLs and will miss the rest of the season.
Port Adelaide: Port Adelaide ruckman Jordon Sweet has missed a second training session through illness
Jordon Sweet missed the Power’s training at Alberton Oval on Tuesday, after he was an absentee on Monday due to illness.
Fremantle: Long term contracts.
2026 Switkowski, Johnson, Frederick, Treacy.
2027 Serong, Young, Ryan, Chapman, Simpson.
2028 Walker, Clark.
2029 Amiss, Jackson.
2030 Cox, Darcy.
WCE: Training session
Harley Reid trained with the main group today after running a few laps solo
Elliot Yeo running at a decent clip but had a very short session
No Jake Waterman
Tyler Brockman reportedly trained indoors
Matt Flynn getting closer
Collingwood: Jamie Elliott is being managed carefully over the next few days in the hope he will be fit to face West Coast.
The forward has been struggling (again) with a back complaint. Still a decent chance to play Sunday but no certainty given his history.
Port Adelaide: Training session
Charlie Dixon has limped from Port’s main session – appeared to go down with the ball no where near him and went straight inside.
More updates to come but adds to concerns with Sweet (ill) Burgoyne (groin tightness) also missing tonight.
Essendon: Xavier Duursma injured his quad at training on Wednesday. Expected to miss 4 weeks.
GWS: Tom Green (on his podcast) – “I’ll be touch and go for this weekend. Thankfully the scans came back pretty clear so I didn’t tear major ligaments or anything… If not this weekend then I’ll be playing next weekend, but I’ll be doing absolutely I can to play this week.”
Essendon: Jye Caldwell
“He’ll just train. I expect him to be fine. He had a precautionary scan to confirm what we thought, which is there’s no injury. He just had a bit of tightness. We expect him to train and play.”
Brad Scott
Essendon: Sam Draper (knee) has been ruled out for Round 9, per Essendon FC.
Jordan Sweet out this week due to being a softy
Glad I didn’t trade out Jackson.
LOL!!! 🙂
Sam Mitchel has confirmed Sicily won’t play this week.
Will Powell 5 Game suspension apparently. I think I’m about to retire for this season hahah
5 out for this round already
Western Bulldogs: Joel Freijah ($117,300 MID/FWD) To debut Saturday night against Richmond.
Joel Freijah was last year’s No.45 pick .
Joel “Freight Train” Freijah’s VFL stats
R6: 27 disp, 12 marks, 2 tackles
R4: 16 disp, 10 marks, 1 tackle + 1 goal
R3: 20 disp, 6 marks, 2 tackles
R2: 23 disp, 7 marks, 1t
R1: 21 disp, 4 marks, 1t
$117K MID/FWD who has played across half back all VFL season
Gold Coast : David Swallow & Brayden Fiorini to be rested against North Melbourne this week.
Hawthorn: James Sicily
Sam Mitchell confirms won’t play in Round 9.
Richmond: Expect to have Prestia, Graham and Balta back this week, pending main session today. Balta likely sent forward in return.
Port Adelaide: Expected changes for round 9.
OUT: Sweet (virus), Burgoyne (groin strain), Rozee, Jones
IN: Visentini, Finlayson, Sinn, Aliir
via 9NewsAdel
Gold Coast: Wil Powell has been handed a five-game suspension by the AFL for making a homophobic slur against a Brisbane player in last Sunday night’s QClash.
The AFL Integrity Unit has been investigating the matter since being made aware of the incident on Monday, following the incident in the QClash.
Powell has been found guilty of breaching AFL Rule 2.3(a) and been hit with a lengthy suspension for conduct unbecoming, which rules him out until round 14 and also prevents him from playing in the VFL.
Essendon: Xavier Duursma
“He had a scan and there’s some tendon involvement. That means it’s going to be longer than a standard muscle strain.”
Brad Scott on Xavier Duursma’s quad injury, which will see him miss “probably a month, minimum.”
GWS: Tom Green
“I expect him to play”
Despite have a very light session this morning, Adam Kingsley is extremely confident Tom Green will play against the Bombers on Saturday.
If he is confident why is Green named on the interchange bench? Be ready with subs people.
Mick
More to the point why the hell is Peatling dropped?
He was one of their best players last week and won them a game a few weeks back with a great mark
Not sure what the issue is? Teams don’t actually line up to what the team sheet says.
Oliver didn’t attend first bounce last night named as centre
St Kilda: Jack Steele
Apparently trained without strapping and moved well.
Hmmm, Sexton to replace Powell ?
Sydney: No Luke Parker again for tomorrow night.
Aaron Francis is the defender in for Tom McCartin.
Does that help Matt Roberts scoring, or is he a sell?
Hold or trade Graham?
I am holding Graham as he probably is just being managed. The coach has said that he would manage his younger players.
Agreed especially at a BE of 12 but it did say omitted rather than managed. Thought he has been doing okay
WCE: Tyrell Dewar (FWD $123k) to debut.
TU- Trade Out W.Graham, Reverse Trade 1 of Georgiades/Comben back in
TD- Keep Georgiades+Comben Traded out
Thanks
Collingwood: Joe Richards (FWD $123k) will make his AFL debut on Sunday
Brisbane: Shadeau Brain ($123,900 FWD) to debut
CT
You seem to be a facts and figures type of guy
Is it my imagination or is this season one of a lot of debuts by Round 9
Usually we’ve had to wait for the latter half of the season
i’d be interested to know whether the number of debuts have increased this year
Seems like every week there’s one???
Hi thebopper,
Apologises for very late reply.
I am certain that you are right. I haven’t had time to check the figures but I will. Just a lot going on right now.
Thank you for your question.
Smart player 😉
Richmond: Noah Cumberland will replace Liam Baker (corked leg) in the team for tomorrow night’s match against the Western Bulldogs.
Steely Green has been added to the squad of 26 as an emergency.
Collingwood: Jamie Elliot to miss Sunday’s clash against West Coast through injury
Collingwood: Jack Bytel to play his first game for Collingwood.
Fremantle: TEAM CHANGE: Hugh Davies has been added as an Emergency for tonight’s round 9 game, replacing Ethan Hughes.
The change has been approved by AFL EGM Football under the discretion provided within the AFL regulations.
Reminder that there’s a double header tonight with Cats v Power starting earlier than normal at 7:10pm (AEST). Freo v Swans start 8:30pm (AEST).
Melbourne: Christian Petracca spent 67% game time as a forward last night.
Hi guys,
TU Do you think Sullivan will be sub again for Collingwood or
TD he will start ??
Thanks
Gents and ladies
Anyone else smell a rat here ???
GWS two’s are playing with both Wehr and Grezewski playing but NOT Peatling
Incoming a late out in GREEN??????
Nothing due to the fact GWS VFL is in Sydney and the AFL team is in Melbourne????
Hmmm…..
Essendon: Zach Reid with a great game in the reserves
25 disposals & 10 marks
Geelong: Jeremy Cameron will miss round 10 game against Gold Coast after entering concussion protocols.
Tom Green Trades
2400 people traded Tom Green to Clayton Oliver
460 traded him to Zach Merrett
Geelong: Jeremy Cameron has been ruled out of round 10 after entering concussion protocols.
See above, Natopotato
My bad, missed that one
All good, Natopotato.
I should have just let it slide. I apologise to you.
I have a decision weighing on my mind and it clouded my judgement.
You do a great job on the site. I appreciate it as I am sure does the whole community.
Also a big thank you, to all the community that has supported me over the years.
Cheers
CT.
Collingwood: Injury updates
Beau McCreery has been ruled out for at least another week.
Jamie Elliott also set to miss vs Adelaide.
Jeremy Howe. Adductor strain. Expected to miss 1-2 weeks.
Harvey Harrison. Ankle sprain.
Jack Bytel in concussion protocols
Hawthorn: Jack Scrimshaw will miss next week’s game after being suspended for one week for a heavy tackle on St Kilda’s Liam Stocker on Saturday.
Match Review Officer adjudged the tackle to be high contact, medium impact and careless conduct.
Melbourne: Jacob van Rooyen has entered concussion protocols.