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The Pizza Theory

February 19, 2026 by Derek

The Pizza Theory Every pre-season we all do the same thing. We convince ourselves we’ve spotted the breakout, the role change, the new coach masterplan, and this year we are finally ahead of the pack. We stare at centre bounce attendances like they’re stock charts and watch pre-season games pretending we understand “match simulation intensity”. … Read more

2026 SuperCoach Early Byes: How Much Should You Care

February 17, 2026 by Derek

2026 SuperCoach Early Byes: How Much Should You Care Every SuperCoach pre-season follows the same script. You open the team picker with optimism, lock in a few obvious guns, sprinkle some rookies, and convince yourself this year you’re going to be calm, disciplined, and logical. At some point in the pre-season you finally build a … Read more

Finding Value in SuperCoach: The Simple Preseason Formula I Use (and Why It Works)

February 25, 2026February 11, 2026 by Derek

Our newest member of the SCT Writing team, Derek, has opened up here with an absolute banger!! Today Derek goes through the preseason formula he employs to find the best value in Supercoach! Every SuperCoach pre-season starts the same way. We all open the team picker and convince ourselves this year will be different. … Read more

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JimmyDee : Milan Murdock scan confirms a bit of a hammy, looks likely to miss the Port game.
Huttabito : Errol Gulden set for surgery on shoulder and will be side-lined for at least FOUR months.
JimmyDee : Sorry folks, having trouble with the login. NB SCT league INVITATIONS are still open till next week. Search SCT League Invitations on the main page fo
JimmyDee : PLEASE NOTE
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FT : Don't forget to join the SCT open league. 747845
Motts : North Melbourne will unveil top draftee Lachy Dovaston and SSP recruit Tom Blamires on Sunday against Port Adelaide.
JimmyDee : Tasks. If anyone can get authorisation from DR it would be appreciated, so if I don't hear anything to the contrary I will start it all Tomorrow
JimmyDee : FT, Hutta and coaches, Michael did all the admin for SCT leagues in the past, so in the absence of any league activities thus far I will undertake the
FT : Jack Carroll ( extended bench ) has been named for The Saints
FT : Hi Jimmy. Might need to ask DR. I don't have the info sorry.
JimmyDee : Hi FT, are we taking entries for our site super leagues ie (LoEC) etc
FT : Tom Blamires 99k mid rookie, looks great for North.
FT : Luke Jackson ,stocks up, due to Sean Darcy's absence :~
FT : Lachlan Blackinston $295K Def. putting his hand up today. Should get Ruck Dpp Round 6
FT : Keep an eye GWS rookie Forward Josh Delana. $119.900 may have tackled his way to an opening round spot.
FT : How good Is The Origin
champ : Can I suggest a possible theme for this year's SCTTL is players excepting rookies with 10% or less ownership. In other words a team of what would othe
FT : Team Previews dropping every few days. Keep an eye out for your side.
Freo Tragic : Scobes goes through how the new rules may affect scoring. A must read up now.
Freo Tragic : Brisbane Lions Preview up now.
Freo Tragic : Join my League thread up now.
Freo Tragic : Team Previews coming every few days. Crows up now..
Freo Tragic : SuperCoach 2026 is open.New Rate my Team thread up now. lets goooo
Motts : Congratulations to everyone who won their league title and thanks to our community for being with us again this year! We look forward to doing it all
Gunboat Diplomacy : Captains up soon - apologies for delay!
Chillo : Connor Rozee (PTA) OUT with illness for Rd 21 v Cats
Chillo : Sunday teams updated
Chillo : Hi all, just a quick note that Chaos Theory won't be able to post the regular Latest News updates for a little while. Sorry for any inconvenience, and
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Steven May is facing a ban of at least three matches after he was sent directly to the Tribunal
Chaos Theory : Tom Liberatore $1,875 fine (with an early guilty plea) for his contact with Ashcroft.
Chaos Theory : Connor Rozee Out for Round 19
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Zac Banch ( FWD $99K) will debut Saturday
Chaos Theory : Tristan Xerri's three-match suspension stands after he fails in his appeal.
Chaos Theory : Jesse Hogan won't play in Round 19. Adam Kingsley
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne will challenge Tristan Xerri’s ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Chaos Theory : Brisbane will appeal Zac Bailey's 1 game suspension
Chaos Theory : Tristan Xerri has been handed a three-game ban
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Luke Trainor is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round 18
Chaos Theory : Gold Coast: Touk Miller 3-4 weeks on the sidelines with his hamstring strain
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Connor Rozee will miss this week.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Jason Horne-Francis has suffered a break in his foot. Doubt about playing again this season.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: It’s a confirmed ACL for Nic Martin.
Chaos Theory : Zac Bailey has been ed a one-match ban for his bump on Nick Haynes.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Max Heath (FWD/RUCK $119K) to debut.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Adam Cerra to be sent to Tribunal for umpire contact
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Noah Answerth confirmed torn Achilles
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elliot Yeo is set to miss the entire season after making a slower-than-expected recovery from his second bout of ankle surgery.
Chaos Theory : Bailey Smith a late out. Illness. Jack Bowes comes in
Chaos Theory : WCE: Clay Hall is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round 16
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Harry Sheezel (sore shoulder) is expected to be fit to play on Thursday night, just needs to get through training tomorrow.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Whitfield won't play this weekend.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Jobe Shanahan FWD $113K to debut
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Billy Frampton will miss the next 4-5 weeks with a moderate-grade calf strain.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Charlie West ($113,500 ruck/fwd) to debut this week.
Chaos Theory : I will be updating the latest news in the teams post. Will return to normal schedule next week.
Chillo : nning again and hopefully all of that is behind us now
Chillo : We have been experiencing a few technical issues this week, apologies for the inconvenience! The team have been working hard to get the site up and ru
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Aidan Johnson has been ed a two-match ban for his bump on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Ed Allan is the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 12
Chaos Theory : GWS: Callan Ward has suffered a ruptured ACL and will undergo a knee reconstruction later this month.
Gunboat Diplomacy : SC open
Chillo : All mid-season draftees have been added to Supercoach
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Zak Johnson MID $113K will debut in Round 12
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Callum Mills suspended for 1 week.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Thomson Dow - Dislocated knee. 6-8 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor Hamstring. He will miss the next 4-6 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Brayden Maynard Scans confirmed a plantar fascia rupture. Could be available for King’s Birthday in Rd 13
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Angus Clarke is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round 11
Chaos Theory : Alex Pearce - Suspended for three matches for rough conduct
Gunboat Diplomacy : Captaincy Candidates UP - apologies for the delay
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Will Hayes ($113,500 MID/FWD) will debut on Saturday night.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Sean Darcy pulled up sore after training and won’t play this weekend.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Stewart, Stanley and Clohesy in
Chillo : Angus Clarke ($113,500 def) to debut for Essendon in Rd 11
Chaos Theory : GWS: Finn Callaghan will miss 4-6 weeks after scans confirmed a minor shoulder dislocation No surgery and will be target round 14.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Jack Macrae will miss 2-3 weeks with a punctured lung. Unlikely to play before the Saints’ R13 bye.
Chaos Theory : Gold Coast: Elliott Himmelberg out for season after rupturing his ACL in his right knee at the weekend.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Finn Callaghan will miss 3-4 weeks with a partial shoulder dislocation.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Jason Horne-Francis Is expected to miss 4 weeks with an hamstring injury.
Chaos Theory : Justin McInerney has been suspended for one game for his bump on Carlton's Jack Silvagni
Chaos Theory : Joel Amartey has been ed a three-match ban for his bump on Carlton's Jordan Boyd
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Marc Pittonet will play his first game of the season
Chaos Theory : Carlton has officially ruled Tom De Koning out of tomorrow night’s clash with Sydney due to a larynx injury.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Tom De Koning is in doubt to face Sydney on Friday night due to a larynx injury he sustained this week. Final run tomorrow.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Nate Caddy is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round nine. His second nomination.(Rd 22 last season)
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Nick Blakey passed his HIA . The club will monitor symptoms over the next 24 hours.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Lewis Hayes has ruptured his ACL.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Bailey Williams named to play. Dual rucks.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Cody Angove MID/FWD $113,500 to debut.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Tom Sims RUC/FWD $113,500 to debut.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Toby Bedford will miss game against Geelong this weekend. Adam Kingsley
Chaos Theory : AFL has suspended Willie Rioli for one game (round 9 )
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Tom Barrass will be managed this weekend
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Willie Rioli has withdrawn from Saturday night's game
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Lewis Hayes DEF $119K and Archer Day-Wicks MID/FWD $99K Both to debut.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Lawson Humphries has suffered a delayed concussion and entered protocols.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Hayden Young hamstring out for 4 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Gold Coast: Team Change Out: Ben Long In: David Swallow
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Emergency Toby Travaglia warming up with Phillipou flagged as a likely late out for the Saints.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Jackson Archer ruled out for up to eight weeks due to a hamstring injury.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Josaia Delana MID $99K will make his AFL debut this weekend
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Cam Mackenzie will be withdrawn from Hawthorn’s side to play Richmond on Sunday due to a fractured hand.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Liam Jones has a calf injury - occurred at training, could miss up to a month. Luke Beveridge
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Adam Treloar will play against Port Adelaide in Ballarat
Chaos Theory : WCE: Bo Allen [DEF/MID $136K] will make his debut on Saturday.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Oliver won't play this weekend.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Tom Stewart was absent from their main training on Thursday. [Puts a question mark on Saturday night]
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Lachie Schultz cleared to return on Saturday night. Mason Cox set to replace Dan McStay.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Hugh Boxshall ($113,500, MID) will debut.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Matt Crouch Hip injury will miss 4-6 weeks.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Finnbar Maley (FWD/RUCK - $119,900) To debut.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Mattaes Phillipou suffered a severe corky at training and now is doubtful for a return this week.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Luke Jackson has joined last week’s squad for the flight to Melbourne 24 are on the flight.
Chaos Theory : Mitch Hinge’s ban has been upheld. He will miss this week’s match.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Adam Cerra’s ban has been downgraded to a fine. He is free to play.
Chaos Theory : Paul Curtis failed to have his 3 week suspension overturned at the tribunal.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Nick Murray - (knee soreness) will miss Saturday and likely multiple weeks.
Chillo : Cerra, Hinge and Curtis to challenge their respective suspensions
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round seven.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Jack Silvagni has a break in his hand. Timeline unclear.
Chillo : Adam Cerra suspended for one week for striking Jack Bowes
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Knevitt, now listed as an out (injured) on the team sheet.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Oliver Wiltshire FWD/ MID $119K to debut Sunday
Chaos Theory : WCE: Sandy Brock and Tom Gross playing WAFL today
Chaos Theory : Harry Sheezel: “He just got a knock in a nerve in his leg. He’s OK. That caused a bit of tingling in his foot. Alastair Clarkson
Chaos Theory : WCE: Tim Kelly won’t play this weekend. Toe issue
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Henry Hustwaite MID $121K to play round 7.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Jedd Busslinger ( DEF $119K) will debut in Round 7
Chaos Theory : Conor Nash has received a four-week suspension at the Tribunal for striking Gryan Miers.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Darcy Moore will miss Friday's game after struggling with vertigo symptoms related to an inner ear issue.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Campbell Gray DEF/FWD 4119K to debut Thursday.
Chaos Theory : Bailey Smith has been cited for misconduct and making an obscene gesture and been fined $3125 for each incident, or $1875 each for an early guilty ple
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Conor Nash has been sent directly to the Tribunal. Has been graded careless, severe impact and high contact.
Chaos Theory : Murphy Reid is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round six
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear. Darcy is still expected to miss a few months with a knee fracture, but should return for the closing two
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Sam Draper -Scans have confirmed an Achilles rupture Out for the season.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Darcy Fogarty has avoided major damage to his shoulder scans have revealed today. Could play this week.
Gunboat Diplomacy : Tigers v Suns: Trainor sub
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Peter Wright has been recalled to face West Coast tomorrow. Todd Goldstein has also travelled to Perth but expected to be an emergency
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Tom De Koning is an option to play more forward this week. Michael Voss.
Chaos Theory : Unlikely to be strong minutes for Marcus Bontempelli this week in his return. He may spend a decent amount of time forward.
Chaos Theory : Marcus Bontempelli. "He should be named in the squad this afternoon & finalised tomorrow" Luke Beveridge
Chaos Theory : "We've tagged (Jordan) Dawson in the past and we've reasonable effect in doing that" Adam Kingsley
Chaos Theory : PortAdelaide: Miles Bergman. "He's ready to go" Josh Carr
Chaos Theory : WCE: Oscar Allen didn't train today and will miss this week. Tim Kelly to play.
Gunboat Diplomacy : SCT Coach of the Week: Desert Kings (James/2385)
Chaos Theory : Patrick Voss has failed in his bid to overturn a three-match suspension
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Brodie Kemp ruptured his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season
Chaos Theory : Jayden Short cleared of umpire contact after the accidental collision that sent the field umpire off for shoulder scans.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Pat Voss 3- game ban for striking Nick Vlastuin. Graded as careless, severe and high.
Chaos Theory : Richmond.: Harry Armstrong (hamstring) is expected to miss 12 weeks
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Bailey Smith Fined $1500 ($1000 fine with an early plea) for an obscene gesture after Thursday night’s match.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: James Peatling has been handed a one-match ban for his dangerous tackle on Oisin Mullin
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Darcy Parish Strained his calf at training and will miss a month.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Stephen Coniglio has failed to recover from a glute injury and will miss this week.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Luke Davies-Uniacke has signed until the end of 2032 on 7-year deal. Worth around $1.3 M a season.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor will not play in Round 5
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Jonty Faull FWD $145K to debut
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Tom Stewart (illness) is expected to be Out for Round 5
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay is good to go. Simon Goodwin
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Cooper Hynes MID $118K to debut
Chaos Theory : Geelong: One-year contract extension for Shaun Mannagh (end 2026) and a two-year deal for Mitch Edwards (2027)
Chaos Theory : West Coast: Tim Kelly dropped this week. He’ll play WAFL on Friday night.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Matthew Carroll (DEF $99K) will debut in Round 5
Terry : Byrne will get Def
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elijah Hewett will miss a week with a low-grade calf strain
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Luke Jackson will miss the next two to three weeks after suffering a low-grade hamstring injury
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Nathan O’Driscoll Scans have confirmed that O’Driscoll will avoid surgery on his ankle, but will miss four to six weeks.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Izak Rankine doubtful. Rankine is dealing with some bleeding in his corked calf, but there is no muscle damage. Will aim to prove fitness i
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Nathan O’Driscoll will miss this week. Still working through the extent of the ankle injury but is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Huttabito : Will Day will miss 3-4 months after scans confirmed a foot stress fracture.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay. Test at main training session on Thursday for availability for Saturday's game.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Jake Lever will undergo surgery on his troublesome ankle. After meeting his surgeon today - he is expected to miss the next eight weeks.
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Levi Ashcroft is the round four Rising Star nominee
Chaos Theory : Latest DPP update in Latest News - Round 5
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Lachie Schultz injured his hamstring at training on Sunday - he’s out for 2-3 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Jordan De Goey is out with ankle/achilles inflammation - club is hopeful it’ll just be one week.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Jack Henry is set to miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring strain.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Lachie Cowan is expected to miss the next four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Gunboat Diplomacy : SC open
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Dan Houston 2 week suspension for rough play.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Jack Steele (knee) OUT and has been replaced by Arie Schoenmaker.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Finn O'Sullivan (illness) has been replaced in the selected side by Riley Hardeman
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Tom Stewart and Shaun Mannagh for Mitch Knevitt (foot) and Jhye Clark.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Zak Butters will be named for Round 4
Chaos Theory : WCE: Hamish Davis MID/FWD $113K to debut.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Sandy Brock (DEF $99K) and Tom Gross (MID $113K) Both to debut
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Nat Fyfe unavailable this weekend after pulling up sore after WAFL game.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Matt Whitlock 113k DEF/FWD to debut.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Matt Crouch is expected to be managed this week
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Mitch Knevitt (plantar fascia) to miss this week.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Tom Papley Scans have revealed he has a bone fracture in his heel. 6-8 weeks.
Gunboat Diplomacy : Trade Cases, Reserves Rookie Review and fresh Trade Talk up
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Will White (FWD $99K) is debuting tomorrow night.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Jye Caldwell Hamstring strain. Out for 2 matches (plus the bye).
Chaos Theory : Rhyan Mansell’s appeal has failed. He will miss the next three matches.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Jeremy McGovern received good news from his scan. “Gov’ suffered an adductor strain" 2-4 weeks
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Zak Butters got through all of the club’s main session today, including match sim. Big tick in his bid to make an early return on S
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Tom Edwards suffered a suspected ACL at training today. He’ll get scans but there is little doubt on the initial diagnosis.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli 3-5 weeks away
Chaos Theory : Opps!!
Chaos Theory : Opps!!
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Marcus Bontempelli 3-5 weeks away
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Harvey Langford is the the Round 3 AFL Rising Star nomination
Chaos Theory : Essendon is challenging Ben Hobbs' staging fine from the MRO.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Josh Rachele will miss the next 4-6 weeks after further scans today confirmed he has suffered 3 broken ribs. No other internal injuries.
Gunboat Diplomacy : SC is open
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Rhyan Mansell has copped a three-match suspension
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Xavier Lindsay has been cleared of serious knee damage. He’s unlikely to be fit to play next week.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Bo Allan won’t make play in the Derby. Andrew McQualter
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Jake Lever will miss tomorrow's match, with Blakes Howes coming into the side as his replacement.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Nick Murray out for the next 2-3 weeks after he hyperextended his knee at training yesterday .
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Errol Gulden probable return in 12 weeks. He meets with his surgeon in coming weeks which will provide a more definitive time frame.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Tobie Travaglia ( DEF/MID $172k)will debut against Richmond on Saturday
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Tom Cochrane MID $99K to debut.
Huttabito : Essendon: Saad El-Hawli DEF/MID $119.9k to debut
Gunboat Diplomacy : SCT Coach of the Week: Fraanje’s Flops (Matt)
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Connor O'Sullivan is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round two
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Tom Stewart Scans have revealed low grade PCL damage and he remains an outside chance to play Saturday night against Brisbane.
Huttabito : Essendon confirm Elijah Tsatas has broken his hand and will miss this Thursday's clash with Port Adelaide
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Jack Lukosius. Fractured kneecap. Out for an extended period.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Reef McInnes confirmed ruptured ACL
Chaos Theory : Harry Perryman. % of game time in the midfield: Rnd 0 - 87% Rnd 1 - 53% Rnd 2 - 2%
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Toby Conway has signed on for another 2 years, until 2027.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Bailey Smith will be a late out for Geelong tomorrow night against St Kilda. He has picked up a calf injury. Didn’t train today. Mitch Cle
Kicking Behinds : Matt Flynn dropped
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Will McLachlan FWD $119k to debut.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Bo Allan is not on the flight to Brisbane.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Boyd dropped
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Isaac Keeler FWD $119k to debut
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Liam Fawcett (FWD, $119.9K) debut
Gunboat Diplomacy : SCT #5 needs filling: 747656
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Tom Edwards FWD $99K to debut
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Isaac Kako sent for precautionary scans on a calf. Club expect he will be fine.
Chaos Theory : Tom Lynch Will miss Saturday's game after failing at the tribunal to have his suspension overturned
Chaos Theory : Jackson Archer’s suspension has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal, he will miss the next three games.
Chaos Theory : Jack Scrimshaw’s suspension has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal, he will miss the next three games.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Jake Waterman (1-2 weeks) and Jack Hutchinson (3-4 weeks)
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round one
Chaos Theory : Match review: Jack Scrimshaw has been suspended for three matches for striking Essendon's Jordan Ridley. careless conduct, severe impact and high cont
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Kyle Langford hamstring injury. scans on Saturday revealing a strain. 6 weeks
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Ash Johnson fractured fibula. He will now undergo surgery, with no timeline set for his return.
Chaos Theory : Sydney : Sub - Bice
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Late out Charlie Cameron hamstring. Levi Ashcroft to debut in the 22, not as the sub. Conor McKenna sub
Gunboat Diplomacy : Confirmed & Viable Rookies updated
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Sam Frost has been named as sub for tonight's game.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Gresham has been named as sub for tonight's game.
Chaos Theory : Match review: Adam Cerra $5000 fine ($3125 with an early plea) for a third offence for careless contact with an umpire.
Chaos Theory : Match review: Tom Lynch 1 week for a high bump on Tom De Koning. careless conduct, medium impact, high contact
Chaos Theory : WCE: Bo Allan is expected to play a WAFL practice match this weekend for the Eagles.
Chaos Theory : Teams are in
Chaos Theory : WCE: Archer Reid (FWD/RUCK $119k) to debut.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Sid Draper Part 2 Or do you just let him loose & if he does tire, maybe the possibility (of subbing him)."Matthew Nicks
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Sid Draper A young guy coming in, the experience of playing on a big stage for the first time, a sub role might be appropriate.
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Levi Ashcroft. The plan is for him to be the sub, although that won’t be confirmed until Sat.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Josh Dolan FWD $113k to debut.
Motts : SCT Open League - 326215. Get involved.
Gunboat Diplomacy : Mega Poll, Table For Two, Rookie Guide, Captains and fresh RMT all up
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Elijah Hollands has made the decision to take a period of leave due to personal reasons.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Esava Ratugolea will be assessed this week ahead of Round 1. Ratugolea underwent a knee arthroscopy last month.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Taylor Adams update. Will miss up to four weeks with a hamstring injury.
Chaos Theory : Brisbane: Lincoln McCarthy has ruptured his ACL in his right knee.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: have confirmed debuts for – Isaac Kako 149.5k MID/FWD Jaxon Prior 169.2k DEF
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Finn O’Sullivan (199k MID) to debut
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: James Worpel ankle. No surgery required but expected to miss 4 weeks.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Alix Tauru has returned to full training but is 4-6 weeks away from playing
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Max King to miss but is Expected to be available by Rd 3.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Taylor Adams. Scans have cleared Adams of any significant damage to his hamstring.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor, Harry Armstrong and Luke Trainor. will all debut.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Lucas Camporeale (MID $113k) to debut next Thursday
Chaos Theory : GWS: Tom Green - "We were expecting to see him after the bye. Now it’s looks more likely that he’ll be right next week. Clearly there’s a bit of
Chaos Theory : GWS: James Leake will make his debut against Collingwood on Sunday
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elijah Hewett. Quad injury and unlikely to be available for round one.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Two debutants - Tom Hanily MID $119k, Ben Paton DEF/FWD $133k.
Gunboat Diplomacy : SCT League codes sent
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Andrew Brayshaw has signed a six-year contract extension. 2031.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Jesse Hogan Broken thumb. He jammed his thumb in a door and is expected to miss 2 weeks.
Chaos Theory : The two Opening Round games in Queensland have been postponed due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Chaos Theory : GWS: Jake Stringer suffered a low-grade hamstring strain in a VFL practice match on Saturday morning.
Chaos Theory : The AFL is expected to postpone both Opening Round matches scheduled for Queensland due to Cyclone Alfred..
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Josh Smillie hamstring. To miss early rounds.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne says Harry Petty will be right to go for round one against GWS. He missed Sunday due to personal reasons
Chaos Theory : The AFL could decide as early as tomorrow to postpone Thursday’s season opener due to the impending tropical cyclone.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: update: "In positive news, Rowan Marshall and Jack Sinclair completed a strong session yesterday and will be back in full training this week
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Mitch Owens has received "promising" scan results on his injured shoulder but will need further assessment to determine when he'll be fit to
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Errol Gulden. Scans have revealed a fractured ankle and will have surgery tomorrow. No return date is known.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli out for at least the next six weeks with a complex calf injury.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli out for at least the next six weeks with a complex calf injury.
Gunboat Diplomacy : Port: PORT Adelaide will be without star midfielder Zak Butters for about six weeks following minor knee surgery.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli has been ruled out for the remainder of this evening's clash, citing calf soreness.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Max King arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Doubtful early rounds.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Brodie Grundy knee "No serious structural damage" Won't play against Gold Coast, with an exact time frame still to be determined.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Hayden Young will miss Round 1 clash with Geelong after re-injuring his hamstring at training on Saturday.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Marc Pittonet Calf strain. Expected return rounds 4-5
Chaos Theory : Carlton : Marc Pittonet. Calf.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Corey Durdin (CON) still be out of action for at least the first couple of rounds.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Corey Durdin has suffered a syndesmosis injury. Fortunately has avoided surgery, but will likely still be out of action for at least the fi
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Wayne Milera (quad) and Max Michalanney (thumb), as well as forward Josh Rachele (corked thigh) will miss Adelaide’s final practice match
Chaos Theory : Teams available for Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs. Pre-Season News – February
Chaos Theory : Tim English will assume the number one ruck role against Hawthorn, tomorrow evening.
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Massimo D’Ambrosio and Nick Watson to play in Launceston. Luke Breust to play for Box Hill on Friday night
Chaos Theory : Hawthorn: Changkuoth Jiath has an hip injury and won't play against Western Bulldogs
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elijah Hewett (update) pulled up sore after intraclub and will be managed throughout the week.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elijah Hewett on light duties at training today.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Bailey Dale is racing to be fit for Rd 1. Won’t face Hawthorn tomorrow night due to a quad strain. Ed Richards to miss.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Rowan Marshall won’t play against Port Adelaide this weekend, but he has resumed full training and heading towards round one.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Brodie Grundy left training early this morning with an knee injury.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Zak Butters is expected to have a knee arthroscope in coming days. It will likely rule him out of at least round 1
Chaos Theory : WCE: Campbell Chesser has undergone a minor ankle surgery.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Callum Mills is set to be sidelined until Round 4 (after Sydney's early-season bye), with scans revealing a tear in his plantar fascia.
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: Zane Duursma Scans have revealed a low-grade quad strain. Doubtful for Rd 1.
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Bailey Smith wont play tomorrow night after a light week with a strapped knee after a knock against Hawthorn
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Dion Prestia Achilles. Will miss early rounds of the season.
Chaos Theory : Gold Coast: Leo Lombard. Minor shoulder surgery. Will spend some time on the sidelines
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Marty Hore to undergo hand surgery for a fracture.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Andy Moniz-Wakefield. Scans have confirmed a torn ACL for Melbourne defender Andy Moniz-Wakefield.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Josh Draper did not finish intraclub - confirmed hamstring awareness and will have it scanned.
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Jagga Smith ACL injury. Scans have confirmed. Will miss entire season.
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Papley is managing a low grade ankle sprain and is a test for next week - Cunningham injured a ligament in his left foot and is in a boot for
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Ed Richards Went for scans, but scans were clear. Just tightness. Will have a light couple of weeks, expected for Rd 1
clarrycartel : team structure is 4 backs, 5 centres, 1 Ruck and 4 forwards
clarrycartel : Quick one: in a keeper league, starting off with 1 keeper player from last year - tossing up between a.braywshaw or Dylan Moore
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Callum Mills is currently managing mild plantar fasciitis
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Tom De Koning "I'm happy to play anywhere, been training both forward and ruck. I'm confident in both positions, so whatever the coaches need
Chaos Theory : Supercoach Ownership Swings last week. -5.2% Jack Sinclair -4.6% Sam Lalor -4.5% Keidean Coleman -4.4% Josh Smillie -3.7% Matt Flynn
Chaos Theory : Supercoach Ownership Swings last week. +9.1% Elijah Tsatas +6.9% Mitch Knevitt +5.2% Sam Davidson +5.0% Nathan O'Driscoll +4.1% Will Day
Chaos Theory : Supercoach Ownership Swings.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Fin Macrae will miss the practice matches due to a shoulder injury. Expected to be sidelined for the next month
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Nat Fyfe will miss the opening round of the season according to Perth media.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Dante Visentini has signed until until the end of 2027.
Chaos Theory : GWS: Sam Taylor Concussion protocols expected to be available for Feb 28 against Carlton
Chaos Theory : GWS: Tom Green strained his calf at training last week and will miss 4 - 6 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Max Michalanney dislocated thumb. No surgery required but will miss two pre-season games
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor. Scans have confirmed a fractured jaw
Chaos Theory : Geelong: Cam Guthrie Achilles. Surgery. 4 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Sam Lalor Concussion will enter the AFL's concussion protocols
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Cody Weightman Knee surgery - 12 weeks
Chaos Theory : WCE: Coen Livingstone was taken to hospital with an internal injury after last night’s game.Has been discharged
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Luke Ryan will miss tonight, being managed after a collision at training.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Isaiah Dudley signed via the pre-season al selection period (SSP) to complete its list for 2025.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Shane McAdam will require surgery on an Achilles tendon injury sustained at training on Friday.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Sean Darcy is not expected to play until rounds 3-5 "earliest" as per 6PR
Chaos Theory : Sydney: Callum Mills. "He's had a good pre-season block.He'll be spending some time straight back in the midfield." Dean Cox
Chaos Theory : (2)Ned's got the youthful exuberance. It's gonna be a good race." Damien Hardwick
Chaos Theory : GC: "We're fortunate to have 2 of the best rucks in the AFL. The guy that's in the best form plays. Witta has got the experience but Ned's got the you
Chaos Theory : WCE training notes: Flynn , Owies & Cripps finished session early. (Flynn with some back soreness, Cripps some discussion around right knee)
Chaos Theory : WCE training notes: Oscar Allen continues modified program - light session. So too Duggan.
Chaos Theory : WCE training notes: Harley Reid - managed session but moving well. Jake Waterman full session. Elliot Yeo light handball drills, in moon boot.
Chaos Theory : WB: Training today - JJ, Treloar, Scott and Jones on exercise bikes. Dale confined to running laps
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Darcy Parish is in doubt for the start of Essendon's season with his back injury. Brad Scott
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Josh Smillie still recovering from hamstring strain
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Tom Lynch is ready for a Rd 1. Sam Lalor in Monday's match simulation against West Coast.
Chaos Theory : WB: Marcus Bontempelli and Tom Liberatore won’t play against Essendon on Saturday
Chaos Theory : Adelaide: Isaac Cumming expects to line up in round 1 with his pre-season hamstring issues now all sorted.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Liam Henry knee rehabilitation - 6 weeks.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Jack Sinclair hamstring. expected to return in four weeks.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Max King will return to full training next week and is on track to play in round one
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Rowan Marshall progressing towards round 1.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Esava Ratugolea. pinched medial meniscus. Waiting on specialist’s opinion in the coming days.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Caleb Windsor ( skin infection on his foot.) “At this stage, we expect Caleb to re-join the main training group by the middle of next wee
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Jack Viney will be on a modified training program this week due to injury to his rib.
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Judd McVee will be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks after suffering a high-grade right hamstring injury.
Chaos Theory : WCE (3) Match sim. Jack Hutchinson played inside MID all day. Archer Reid $119k FWD/ RUC was very impressive
Chaos Theory : (2) Harley Reid absent. Elijah Hewett 70/30 MID/FWD split. Jack Graham CBA action. Liam Baker BOG at HB.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Match sim - Bailey Williams played Ruck for the A Team. Matt Flynn lined up for the B Team for the whole game.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Werribee premiership & VFL Grand Final best on ground Jack Henderson has been invited to join West Coast to trial for a list vacancy. Two spots o
Chaos Theory : St K: CONT. avoided serious damage. Max, Mason and Jack will rest over the next few days and we’ll assess their resumption of training next week.
Chaos Theory : St K: Scans have confirmed Max King has avoided any structural damage to his ACL, while Mason Wood (quad) and Jack Sinclair (hamstring) have also avoi
Chaos Theory : Carlton: Charlie Curnow. Scan results on knee have returned no structural damage.
Chaos Theory : Port Adelaide: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is expected to miss the start of the season after sustaining a acute lumbar disc injury.
Chaos Theory : Adelaide intra-club: Riley Thilthorpe 2 goals. Dan Curtin 2 goals. Peatling, Rankine and Soligo all standouts in midfield
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Max King (knee), Mason Wood (quad) and Jack Sinclair (hamstring) have all gone for scans after leaving training today.
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Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Brayden Crossley is set to continue his trial with the Bulldogs ahead of the SSP deadline on February 19.
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Sean Darcy is set to miss the start of the season with surgery for an infection on his ankle
Chaos Theory : Melbourne: Koltyn Tholstrup will miss 10 to 12 weeks after scans revealed early signs of bone stress
Gunboat Diplomacy : STK: Ross Lyon: Marshall to "definitely play round one"
Gunboat Diplomacy : WCE: Dom Sheed ACL
Chaos Theory : Fremantle: Hayden Young minor hamstring and wont play All Stars clash . Shai Bolton calf awareness and will be a test.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs. Liam Jones high-grade hamstring strain. 8-10 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Collingwood: Jordan De Goey has been put on a modified training program due to bone bruising.
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Matt Guelfi Hamstring surgery next week. 10-12 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Gold Coast: Sam Flanders has been dealing with a back complaint, which has limited his training.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs. Liam Jones hamstring concern. Sent for scans after injury during match sim.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Harley Reid lower leg issue in match sim. Left field, returned then forced to finish early. to be updated.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Dougal Howard will missr the next three months. Will undergo shoulder surgery.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Adam Treloar will be sidelined for at least the next 8-10 weeks with calf strain.
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Tom Lynch has entered concussion protocols after a collision during training session on Friday
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: George Wardlaw. Scans have revealed a high-grade hamstring strain. 10-12 weeks.
Chaos Theory : Western Bulldogs: Jason Johannisen Hamstring. Will undergo surgery. 2-3 months.
Chaos Theory : WCE: Liam Baker injured his ankle today during a match sim. To be updated
Chaos Theory : North Melbourne: George Wardlaw injured his hamstring today and sent for scans
Chaos Theory : Richmond: Josh Smillie (hamstring) is currently on a modified training program
Chaos Theory : Essendon: Jordan Ridley hamstring setback. Expected back for Geelong game Feb 25.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Hunter Clark | Groin | 2-3 weeks Liam Henry | Knee | 4-6 weeks Alix Tauru | Back | 4-8 weeks
Chaos Theory : Yeo Cont. “We are working through his rehab program and a return-to-play timeline. “At this stage, we’re hopeful he will be available in the ea
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elliot Yeo. Scans have confirmed an injured medial ligament in his right knee and sustained syndesmosis damage to his right ankle.
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Rowan Marshall Back issue. “Rowan’s going for a CT scan tomorrow to assess the extent of a stress fracture in his pelvis,”
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Dougal Howard dislocated his shoulder during training yesterday. “Dougal is going for scans this morning, so we’ll await those results b
Chaos Theory : St Kilda: Mattaes Phillipou could miss up to 12 weeks with a stress fracture in his leg. Scans confirmed the injury today after being sore after Frida
Gunboat Diplomacy : WBD cont.: He is expected to return to the Club tomorrow on a modified program and will practice non-contact training until symptoms improve.
Gunboat Diplomacy : WBD: Tim English was absent from training today after sustaining some bruising to his abdominal area after suffering a knock at training on Friday. He
Chaos Theory : WCE: Elliot Yeo sent for scans on his knee and ankle after injury forced him from the ground during match simulation training on Friday. To be updated
Motts : CARL: Nick Newman’s done a knee. Out for the year.
Motts : CARL: Sam Walsh has strained a hammy. Out for the next month.
Gunboat Diplomacy : COLL: Nick Daicos on reduced training battling mild plantar fasciitis
Gunboat Diplomacy : MELB: Christian Petracca sustained a cracked rib at training today
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