55 thoughts on “Latest News – Round 16”

  1. Melbourne: Christian Salem suffered a knock to his knee and was subbed out. Even though the club said that it was tactical.

    Goodwin said he is confident that Salem will play this week.

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  2. Richmond: Tom Lynch has suffered a fresh hamstring strain, albeit minor. Came from the ground with general soreness late against Hawthorn, scans have confirmed the injury. Expected to miss the next two weeks. Opposite leg to his previous injury.

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  3. Western Bulldogs: Sam Darcy is available after serving a two-game suspension prior to the bye for a late hit on Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard in round 12.

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  4. Fremantle: Alex Pearce remains doubtful for Saturday’s clash with Sydney. He had scans today but will be sent for additional scans on his forearm – club remains hopeful injury is on minor end.

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  5. Collingwood: Pendlebury has overcome his bicep injury suffered in Round 11 and will be available for this weekend’s clash.

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  6. Collingwood: Joe Richards (foot)

    “Has cleared his rehab program. Has completed high end running & kicking movements separately. He’ll move into contact drills this week & be assessed to determine his availability for Saturday’s game.”

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  7. Adelaide: Taylor Walker is no certainty to return from back issues for Saturday nights clash against Giants.

    They’ll consider bringing Riley Thilthorpe straight back in.

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  8. Collingwood:

    Brody Mihocek available this week against Gold Coast provided he completes training this week.

    Jordan De Goey a test – needs to pass contact training at the main session Thursday

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  9. Collingwood: Oleg Markov hampered by a back spasm prior to the Pies’ Round 14 win over the North Melbourne, has recovered from his ailment to be available to play against the Suns.

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  10. Geelong: Tom Hawkins (foot) Despite having scans on Saturday, Geelong has not yet confirmed Hawkins injury?

    Geelong have been seeking second and third opinions.

    Will update when a decision is known.

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  11. Sydney: Isaac Heeney

    The club has confirmed that Isaac Heeney is “fine” after speculations of a shoulder concern.

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  12. Fremantle: Alex Pearce – Update

    Follow-up scans have revealed a minor fracture in the forearm expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

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  13. Sydney: Callum Mills expected to return against North Melbourne on July 13 for what would be his first game of the season.

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  14. Hawthorn:

    Chad Wingard to play VFL on the weekend.

    Mitch Lewis. To play either AFL or VFL this weekend. A decision to made later in the week.

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  15. Melbourne: Christian Salem

    “He’s good to go. He’ll train today & we’re really confident he’ll be right to go. He had a bit of knee soreness last week but he’s progressing pretty well. We’re pretty confident he’ll be available.”

    Simon Goodwin

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  16. Melbourne: Trent Rivers

    “He’ll be going through the midfield again this week”

    Simon Goodwin

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  17. WCE: Elliot Yeo

    “The West Coast Eagles send their heartfelt condolences to Elliot Yeo and his family following the passing of his father, Craig, on Monday night.”

    “The Club will provide support to Elliot during this difficult time and requests that his family’s privacy is respected.”

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  18. Western Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli left the track early at today’s main session with a back spasm. Appeared quite proppy. In some doubt for Saturday

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  19. Fremantle: Andrew Brayshaw.

    Has left the training track twice due to massive bruise on his right quad.

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  20. Gold Coast:

    Former Melbourne Renegades bowler Zak Evans will join Gold Coast as a Category B rookie.
    The 24-year-old hasn’t played footy competitively since 2018 at school/U18 level but had interest from more than half a dozen AFL clubs

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  21. Adelaide: – Match sim:
    As – ROB, Himmelberg
    Bs – Keane, Strachan, Berry, Smith
    – Thilthorpe will play SANFL
    – Sounds like Michalanney will return to defence to play on Greene

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  22. Western Bulldogs:

    Club still confident Marcus Bontempelli will play on Saturday against North Melbourne, despite leaving the track with a back concern… it’s understood the issue isn’t serious. Will have a fitness test Friday at the captain’s run

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  23. Fremantle: Andy Brayshaw

    Fremantle are saying he is good to go for the weekend.
    He had a toenail removed, hence the lighter training load today. (!)

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  24. On that note.
    I am signing out for the rest of the week.
    I am having minor surgery in the morning and will be unavailable. I hope to see you all next week.

    The rest of the outstanding crew will keep you informed and the community will help as well. (Please post source)

    Have a great weekend.
    Cheers
    CT.

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    1. What do you mean “hope to see you next week “of course you will..hope everything goes well for you and look forward to all your excellent work to make supercoach such a enjoyable experience.

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    2. Anyone else’s brain think “I wonder if CT will need a CT scan?” 🙂

      Hope everything went to plan and you get to rest up and watch the footy in comfort this weekend. Looking forward to your return.

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  25. Oh man CT – hope all is good and no problems mate and nothing too serious? Fingers crossed for you that all goes well …

    I myself am recovering after surgery yesterday …

    Thanks for all your tireless work mate!

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  26. BRISBANE coach Chris Fagan has confirmed Will Ashcroft will return at AFL level on Friday night.

    What does everyone think of sneaking this gun into their midfield?

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    1. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is subbed out for a few weeks as he builds fitness. Personally, I wouldn’t go near him this season.

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  27. Don’t hold me to this but I’m hearing that Lachie Shultz has gastro so won’t play this weekend and young Joe Richards will be his replacement.

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  28. Bevo on Bont (WBD): “From the probability point of view, he is more above 50 per cent, but I can’t tell you if he is going to play or not, in total honesty.”

    Still not cleared.

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  29. Hey CT. I heard some audio of Barrett stating that LDU has verbally committed to the Roos, wants to be a one club player.
    I can’t find any original articles though.
    Have you heard anything?
    Cheers

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      1. From SEN:
        Speaking with Mitch Cleary on Seven News, Davies-Uniacke said that he sees himself continuing to play for the Roos and that he’d like to repay the club for drafting him with pick No. 4 in the 2017 Draft.

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