The AFL is considering moving its AFL Awards night from the Wednesday of the pre-finals bye week to the Thursday, opening up Wednesday night for the rescheduled Gold Coast and Essendon game to be played after Round 24.
Tristan Xerri’s second half: 14 disposals, 11 clearances (second most in a half *ever*), 19 hit outs (9 to advantage), 6 score launches. 18.8 on the player ratings and 143 ranking points.
Hawthorn: Jack Gunston hasn’t travelled to Darwin. Will be managed after big seven weeks to start 2025. Luke Breust + Lloyd Meek also set to be rested vs Gold Coast on Thursday night in the NT
Collingwood: Darcy Moore has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against Adelaide with a shoulder injury. Jordan De Goey sidelined with another Achilles tendon issue
I read online somewhere today that Justin Longmuir has said that Andrew Brayshaw will be rested this week?? Truly hoping that report was wrong! Brayshaw is about my only good player and about the only player decision I made at the start of the season that was a good one.
Zach Reid has sent a scare through the Essendon camp, walking off the training track with a back injury after he appeared to cop a knee from Kyle Langford.
The club is confiden that he is fine and in no doubt to face the Dogs on Sat
Carlton: Tom De Koning is in doubt to face Sydney on Friday night due to a larynx injury he sustained this week.
The Blues will have their final run in Melbourne tomorrow morning before flying north
Jy Simpkin missed training today – unfortunately has had a family bereavement. Expected back at the club over the next few days, Alastair Clarkson hopeful he’ll still be able to play.
The Western Bulldogs and AFL have moved the Dogs’ Round 18 Ballarat game vs Adelaide to Marvel Stadium to maximise attendance.
Only 4,814 fans could attend the Dogs’ first Ballarat game this year against Port Adelaide due to redevelopment works.
Saints-Swans and Blues-Lions already scheduled at Marvel in R18
Jordan Boyd returns to the senior team and will be in Carlton’s 23 to play Sydney tomorrow night.
Mitch McGovern is also good to go.
Tom De Koning replacement –
Marc Pittonet copped a heavy hit which ended his night early in the VFL last Sat but wasn’t on Carlton’s injury list.
No.3 Hudson O’Keeffe has also been in solid VFL form.
Jason Horne-Francis missed his second-straight session with illness this morning. Club still hopes he’ll be okay to face the Cats tomorrow. Emergencies Travis Boak and Jed McEntee were at captain’s run today
Hawthorn: James Worpel charged with rough contact against Noah Anderson in the third quarter. Careless conduct, low impact and High contact resulting in $3,000 fine, reduced to $2,000 with an early plea.
West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has died, aged 41, three months after the tragic passing of his identical twin and fellow former player, Troy.
Adam Selwood played 187 games for West Coast, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from football in 2013.
I might take an opportunity here to share a little bit. The death of these two brothers has hit me really hard.. In my life I have a business that goes well, many people that I love dearly and that love me back. I have dealt with being suicidal for many years,there are coping strategies that work most of time and the people around me recognise when I’m not doing well and act. I just want to say that checking in on people that you care about who are struggling,who deal with huge expectations and pressure from a wider group that have to be met no matter what the cost,or not and even people that you aren’t close to but obviously need a hand is the way to go. You will make a difference.Peace…
Adam Kingsley: “I haven’t spoken to our medicos. I think he’s going for a scan tomorrow. He played out the game but in a fair bit of pain. Fingers crossed that’s OK.”
Scans have confirmed a minor shoulder dislocation for Finn Callaghan. A return to play timeline will be confirmed tomorrow following consultation with the club medical team. At this stage it is not deemed to be long term.
Western Bulldogs: Adam Treloar set for 1-2 weeks out with his fresh calf concern.
Not a strain but precautionary steps.
Richmond: Jayden Short has knee soreness and is a test for this week.
The AFL is considering moving its AFL Awards night from the Wednesday of the pre-finals bye week to the Thursday, opening up Wednesday night for the rescheduled Gold Coast and Essendon game to be played after Round 24.
This game won’t count for Supercoach as they both have games in the final round so NOT a “double game round”
Tristan Xerri’s second half: 14 disposals, 11 clearances (second most in a half *ever*), 19 hit outs (9 to advantage), 6 score launches. 18.8 on the player ratings and 143 ranking points.
Luke McDonald cleared by the MRO
Fremantle: Quinton Narkle will miss the next 6-8 weeks of football following a knee injury sustained in the WAFL.
Port Adelaide: Kane Farrell will spend the next four to six weeks on the sidelines after scans revealed he required knee surgery.”
Hawthorn: Jack Gunston hasn’t travelled to Darwin. Will be managed after big seven weeks to start 2025. Luke Breust + Lloyd Meek also set to be rested vs Gold Coast on Thursday night in the NT
Fremantle: No sign of Sean Darcy training this morning.
Justin Longmuir says they’ll test his knee out later this week. Team travels Thursday.
“if he does miss this week he’ll be right for next week”
Fremantle: No return for Nathan O’Driscoll. Has pulled up sore from WAFL with a flare up of the ankle injury
DDP % up to round 9
Rozee 57% DEF
Merrett 29% FWD
W Ashcroft 31% FWD is
Bont 24% FWD
Touk Miller 23% FWD
Based on current averages, Rozee would be the sixth highest scoring defender
Geelong’s heading of their injury list!!! Released today
“New updates since conclusion AFL Round 10”
No comment needed.
Collingwood: Darcy Moore has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against Adelaide with a shoulder injury. Jordan De Goey sidelined with another Achilles tendon issue
Sydney: Callum Mills is a test for this week.
I read online somewhere today that Justin Longmuir has said that Andrew Brayshaw will be rested this week?? Truly hoping that report was wrong! Brayshaw is about my only good player and about the only player decision I made at the start of the season that was a good one.
I haven’t heard that, Lisa.
Longmuir didn’t mention anything about Brayshaw at his Tuesday morning media conference.
I wouldn’t put much credence on what you read online unless it is from a trusted and legitimate source.
Brayshaw wasn’t at main training today.
No other word or talk of rest but definitely a no show today.
Thanks for the update. GD.
Fremantle said that Bradshaw was just being managed.
Western Bulldogs: Rory Lobb has had his contract extended until the end of 2027
Sydney:
Sam Wicks has signed a three-year contract extension while Ned Bowman and Jesse Dattoli have signed until 2027
Zach Reid has sent a scare through the Essendon camp, walking off the training track with a back injury after he appeared to cop a knee from Kyle Langford.
The club is confiden that he is fine and in no doubt to face the Dogs on Sat
Port Adelaide training notes:
Miles Bergman training with the midfielders today.
Visentini looks set to hold his ruck spot.
Boak, Zerk-Thatcher, Evans, Moraes, Evans and Lorenz all trained with the 2s.
Horne-Francis was sent home sick
Geelong:
Two-year contract extension for Gryan Miers.
This new deal takes him until the end of 2028.
Carlton: Tom De Koning is in doubt to face Sydney on Friday night due to a larynx injury he sustained this week.
The Blues will have their final run in Melbourne tomorrow morning before flying north
Matthew Nicks says he’s “tempted” to tag Nick Daicos this week.
Vale Robert Walls
A true Carlton Champion 🙁
North Melbourne Training today
Harry Sheezel was starting at half-forward in some of the match sim. Next drill, setting up as a midfielder.
Jy Simpkin missed training today – unfortunately has had a family bereavement. Expected back at the club over the next few days, Alastair Clarkson hopeful he’ll still be able to play.
Geelong Training today
Toby Conway is involved in some mini-match sim.
Cam Guthrie and Jack Martin involved in a kicking drill.
Tom Stewart, Jack Henry, Lawson Humphries all moving freely.
About 40 players on track.
Carlton has officially ruled Tom De Koning out of tomorrow night’s clash with Sydney due to a larynx injury.
The Western Bulldogs and AFL have moved the Dogs’ Round 18 Ballarat game vs Adelaide to Marvel Stadium to maximise attendance.
Only 4,814 fans could attend the Dogs’ first Ballarat game this year against Port Adelaide due to redevelopment works.
Saints-Swans and Blues-Lions already scheduled at Marvel in R18
I would have thought 4,800 would be enough
Carlton:
Jordan Boyd returns to the senior team and will be in Carlton’s 23 to play Sydney tomorrow night.
Mitch McGovern is also good to go.
Tom De Koning replacement –
Marc Pittonet copped a heavy hit which ended his night early in the VFL last Sat but wasn’t on Carlton’s injury list.
No.3 Hudson O’Keeffe has also been in solid VFL form.
Sydney: Callum Mills will play VFL,tomorrow, his first game in 251 days.
He’s slated to play roughly a half.
WCE: Tom Gross
“The sub role is tricky. I’d rather not have the sub at all and just play him.
Playing full Midfield minutes as an 18 year old is a difficult task”
Andrew McQualter
Tim Kelly set to remain up forward for the Eagles. Gives the likes of Gross, Ryan and Brockman more of a run in the middle.
Gold Coast:
Leo Lombard is set to return in the VFL this Saturday after recovering from shoulder surgery.
Will Graham is facing three months on the sidelines after undergo surgery this week after subluxing his shoulder.
Port Adelaide:
Jason Horne-Francis missed his second-straight session with illness this morning. Club still hopes he’ll be okay to face the Cats tomorrow. Emergencies Travis Boak and Jed McEntee were at captain’s run today
Richmond: Jayden Short (knee) has been replaced in the squad of 26 by Kaleb Smith.
If he wasn’t there already, I think Shorty just made a few never again lists
Can FRO for the rest of time.
Sydney VFL match report: First quarter
Callum Mills
Big 1st quarter for the skipper:
– 12 disposals (game-high)
– 2 clearances
– 5 marks
– 2 intercept possessions
– Had a late score involvement to set up the last goal
Some really strong touches around the contest and broke a couple of tackles for good measure.
Mills
19 disposals , 6 marks , 3 tackles , 1 goal
80 Fantasy points
Match Review of Game 1 Round 10
Hawthorn: James Worpel charged with rough contact against Noah Anderson in the third quarter. Careless conduct, low impact and High contact resulting in $3,000 fine, reduced to $2,000 with an early plea.
St Kilda: Anthony Caminiti at match sim.
He limped off after a knee clash – called for the team doctor before leaving the ground early.
Club says he’s fine and will fly to Perth today. He’s listed to play on Sunday against West Coast.
West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has died, aged 41, three months after the tragic passing of his identical twin and fellow former player, Troy.
Adam Selwood played 187 games for West Coast, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from football in 2013.
He died in Perth on Saturday morning.
I might take an opportunity here to share a little bit. The death of these two brothers has hit me really hard.. In my life I have a business that goes well, many people that I love dearly and that love me back. I have dealt with being suicidal for many years,there are coping strategies that work most of time and the people around me recognise when I’m not doing well and act. I just want to say that checking in on people that you care about who are struggling,who deal with huge expectations and pressure from a wider group that have to be met no matter what the cost,or not and even people that you aren’t close to but obviously need a hand is the way to go. You will make a difference.Peace…
Thank you for your bravery, and salient words.
Peace
Zak Butters
Price: $691,600
Last 3 Scores: 162, 109, 117
Breakeven: 183
Round 10 Score: 52
New Price: $633,960 (-$57,640)
New BE: 206
Projected Score #1: 120
New Price: $596,120 (-$37,840)
New BE: 181
Projected Score #2: 120
New Price: $569,280 (-$26,840)
New BE: 97
Butters price looking juicy in a few weeks time
Best time should be a week or two after his round 12 bye
PRESCALING
Angus Sheldrick will be priced at 189.3k with a BE of -16.
Riley Bice will be priced at 355.9k with a BE of 81.
Caiden Cleary will be priced at 260.1k with a BE of 62.
Chad Warner will be priced at 539.5k with a BE of 102.
Isaac Heeney will be priced at 521.8k with a BE of 72.
Matty Roberts will be priced at 466.6k with a BE of 121.
Adam Cerra will be priced at 486.6k with a BE of 68.
Matty Carroll will be priced at 187.3k with a BE of 44.
Jaxon Binns will be priced at 171k with a BE of -18.
Patrick Cripps will be priced at 524.4k with a BE of 102.
George Hewett will be priced at 587.8k with a BE of 130.
Ned Long will be priced at 405k with a BE of 80.
Nick Daicos will be priced at 561.1k with a BE of 162.
Izak Rankine will be priced at 543.6k with a BE of 134.
Jordan Dawson will be priced at 545.5k with a BE of 117.
James Peatling will be priced at 476k with a BE of 72.
Dan Houston will be priced at 471.8k with a BE of 121.
#SuperCoach PRESCALING
Bailey Dale will be priced at 537.8k with a BE of 51.
Marcus Bontempelli will be priced at 664.7k with a BE of 158.
Tim English will be priced at 582.5k with a BE of 134.
Saad El-Hawli will be priced at 168k with a BE of -16.
Zach Reid will be priced at 418.1k with a BE of 41.
Zach Merrett will be priced at 574k with a BE of 198.
Nic Martin will be priced at 530.5k with a BE of 75.
Isaac Kako will be priced at 227k with a BE of 67.
Archer Day-Wicks will be priced at 99.1k with a BE of -11.
Finn Callaghan – shoulder
Adam Kingsley: “I haven’t spoken to our medicos. I think he’s going for a scan tomorrow. He played out the game but in a fair bit of pain. Fingers crossed that’s OK.”
Scans have confirmed a minor shoulder dislocation for Finn Callaghan. A return to play timeline will be confirmed tomorrow following consultation with the club medical team. At this stage it is not deemed to be long term.
Port Adelaide: JHF
Minor hammy for JHF. He could miss 3 weeks but there is a chance he returns round 13 after Port’s bye so likely 2-3 weeks.