Game Chat – Hawthorn v Melbourne

August 16, 2025 by Motts

Time: 4:15pm

Venue: MCG

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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.
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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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