Richmond: Shai Bolton has formally told the Tigers he wants to be traded away from the club, meaning he could play his final game for Richmond this week.
His Manager has backed peddled in the wording, saying he has had talks with Richmond saying he’s interested in returning home to Western Australia. No doubt he wants to go home.
He is contracted until the end of 2028 on a deal worth up to an estimated $6 million.
As a Eagles fan, Fremantle are welcome to him.
With only picks 3 and 23 in the top 50 we would be better going for youth than giving them up for an inconsistent player. My supercoach bias showing there.
Him and English are not the moves for us rn. Don’t fit with our profile.
Re SC, he’s too volatile. Certainly wouldn’t see MID time at Freo and won’t get enough supply at West Coast or Richmond. Not a good enough kick to score like Moore either.
S Pendlebury 403rd game – draw level K Bartlett 4th spot VFL/AFL history
250 games – O Wines
200 – J Daniher, L Hunter
150 – B Williams
150 club – R Stanley
100 – L Ash, T Rivers, Z Guthrie
100 club – D Butler
50 – H Ralphsmith, J Amartey, L Meek
Western Bulldogs: Tim English remains an outside chance to face the Giants in the final home-and-away game this season, recovering from an ankle injury.
“Tim continues to recover from his ankle injury in line with our expectation,” Bell said.
Although he is still more unlikely than likely for this weekend, we will give him every opportunity to prove his fitness and decide on his availability following our main training session on Friday.
North Melbourne:
Harry Sheezel will take no further part in the 2024 season after being ruled out for a second consecutive week due to an ankle issue he picked up against West Coast in Round 22.
“Although he’s tracking more positively today (Tuesday), he is still in a moonboot this week to look after that ankle, but he’ll run out of time to pass through clearance to play this weekend.”
WCE: Rhett Bazzo, Jack Hutchinson, Clay Hall, Ryan Maric, Loch Rawlinson and Campbell Chesser were all on the flight to Melbourne today as West Coast prepare to finish their season against Geelong.
SATURDAY’S round 24 fixture has had a reshuffle, with the clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne brought forward to an earlier afternoon start while the Richmond and Gold Coast match has been pushed back to a later start time.
The changes were made because of electricity concerns at UTAS Stadium, where the Hawks and Roos were due to meet in the twilight slot.
However, the clash will now kick off at 12.30pm AEST to eliminate the requirement for light towers during the game, while the Tigers and Suns match at the MCG will kick-off at 3.20pm AEST.
Launceston has been impacted by industrial action form electrical workers, with the decision to move the start time forward ensuring lighting won’t be a factor during the game.
Western Bulldogs: Tim English has committed to another 5 more years.
Melbourne: Max Gawn has signed a two year contract extension until the end of 2027.
Hawthorn: Will Day. X-rays have shown no collarbone break.
He’ll need more assessment tomorrow to determine how the rest of his season looks
Dan Houston has been sent straight to the Tribunal.
The Match Review Officer graded the incident as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact, sending Houston straight to the Tribunal
Such a classification carries a ban of three or more matches, while a classification of intentional would have been a ban of four or more games.
GWS: Lachie Ash suspended for 1 game for his tackle on Hayden Young .
GWS confirmed on Monday that they will challenge the ruling.
Richmond: Shai Bolton has formally told the Tigers he wants to be traded away from the club, meaning he could play his final game for Richmond this week.
2025 watchlist?
His Manager has backed peddled in the wording, saying he has had talks with Richmond saying he’s interested in returning home to Western Australia. No doubt he wants to go home.
He is contracted until the end of 2028 on a deal worth up to an estimated $6 million.
As a Eagles fan, Fremantle are welcome to him.
With only picks 3 and 23 in the top 50 we would be better going for youth than giving them up for an inconsistent player. My supercoach bias showing there.
Yeah, I’m with CT – well said.
Him and English are not the moves for us rn. Don’t fit with our profile.
Re SC, he’s too volatile. Certainly wouldn’t see MID time at Freo and won’t get enough supply at West Coast or Richmond. Not a good enough kick to score like Moore either.
Bombers
Would you let stringer go for him Wighty? Can only have one of those type of players imo
Are Essendon going to relocate to WA?
As Bolton wants to go home.
They could become the Esperance bombers!
Or the Albany Asses…
Melbourne: Ben Brown has announced his retirement following a decorated 11-year AFL career.
Will always be remembered for his set shot routine
Damn…..I always used to get a beer when he lined up.
Hawthorn: Will Day has been ruled of this weekend.
After undergoing further testing on Monday, Day has suffered a partially dislocated collarbone where it connects to the sternum.
Day will meet with another specialist on Tuesday to determine if he can play a role in September
Hawthorn: Calsher Dear is round 23 Rising Star nomination.
Geelong:
Jack Henry has re-signed until the end of 2029.
Zach Guthrie has added to the deal he penned earlier this year – now signed until 2028
Fremantle: Josh Treacy and Sean Darcy are doubtful for round 24.
Feels like Darcy has been doubtful every week this year.
Richmond: Dylan Grimes has called time on his 15-year career.
Carlton: Mitch McGovern battling a hamstring problem.
WCE: Liam Ryan will miss Geelong game due to personal reasons.
Upcoming AFL milestones:
S Pendlebury 403rd game – draw level K Bartlett 4th spot VFL/AFL history
250 games – O Wines
200 – J Daniher, L Hunter
150 – B Williams
150 club – R Stanley
100 – L Ash, T Rivers, Z Guthrie
100 club – D Butler
50 – H Ralphsmith, J Amartey, L Meek
Fremantle: Josh Treacy will miss this week with a posterior cruciate ligament injury
Western Bulldogs: Tim English remains an outside chance to face the Giants in the final home-and-away game this season, recovering from an ankle injury.
“Tim continues to recover from his ankle injury in line with our expectation,” Bell said.
Although he is still more unlikely than likely for this weekend, we will give him every opportunity to prove his fitness and decide on his availability following our main training session on Friday.
North Melbourne:
Harry Sheezel will take no further part in the 2024 season after being ruled out for a second consecutive week due to an ankle issue he picked up against West Coast in Round 22.
“Although he’s tracking more positively today (Tuesday), he is still in a moonboot this week to look after that ankle, but he’ll run out of time to pass through clearance to play this weekend.”
North Melbourne: Liam Shiels will retire from the AFL after this weekend’s game against Hawthorn
Rhylee West has undergone surgery to repair a broken jaw and will miss this week.
Jack Viney has re-signed with Melbourne until 2028
Good luck to deetime who I see is ranked 7 overall in the open league. Hope you have a great weekend.
Thanks that’s me!
Got my last boost ready with 3 trades left so it’s gonna be a big decision at the trade table this week!
Greater Western Sydney’s Lachie Ash Will miss this round after failing at the tribunal to have his suspension overturned
Port Adelaide: Dan Houston has been suspended for five games.
The Match Review Officer graded the incident as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact, sending Houston straight to the Tribunal.
WCE: Jeremy McGovern and Tom Barrass out for Saturday’s game.
I hate this week. Every year it feels like half my team gets out on ice….
Put on ice that should read! It’s not the Melbourne midfield!!
Hey Motts, is the edit button and timer returning in the Reno? Asking for a friend:)
Port Adelaide will appeal Dan Houston’s five-match ban.
Sam Naismith has announced his retirement from the AFL
Geelong: Zach Tuohy will retire at the end of the season.
West Coast:
West Coast have locked away Harry Edwards (2027) and Brady Hough (2028) on three-year extensions
WCE: Rhett Bazzo, Jack Hutchinson, Clay Hall, Ryan Maric, Loch Rawlinson and Campbell Chesser were all on the flight to Melbourne today as West Coast prepare to finish their season against Geelong.
Richmond: Marlion Pickett will play his final match this Saturday
Brisbane: Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension for 2025.
His 14th season.
Fremantle: Pat Voss has re-signed for another 2 years, until 2026.
Fremantle: Bailey Banfield has agreed to a new two year contract
The deal includes a trigger for a 3rd season.
Port Adelaide: Dan Houston’s five-match ban, handed down at the Tribunal on Tuesday night, will stand after Houston’s appeal failed tonight.
No captaincy candidates this week?
Last week’s got published at 12.50pm on Friday. It’ll be coming I’m sure, just some patience needed.
I just checked, GD is working on it at this moment.
Should not be too far away.
Carlton: Michael Voss confirms Charlie Curnow won’t play this week.
Game schedule Change
SATURDAY’S round 24 fixture has had a reshuffle, with the clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne brought forward to an earlier afternoon start while the Richmond and Gold Coast match has been pushed back to a later start time.
The changes were made because of electricity concerns at UTAS Stadium, where the Hawks and Roos were due to meet in the twilight slot.
However, the clash will now kick off at 12.30pm AEST to eliminate the requirement for light towers during the game, while the Tigers and Suns match at the MCG will kick-off at 3.20pm AEST.
Launceston has been impacted by industrial action form electrical workers, with the decision to move the start time forward ensuring lighting won’t be a factor during the game.
New fixture is updated.
Hawks vs North 12:30pm
Geelong vs West Coast 1:45pm
Richmond vs GC 3:20pm
All times local for Melbourne
Well that totally ruins my grand final loophole plans using NM players.
Little pissed off at that change to be honest
Melbourne v Collingwood at the MCG, 7.40pm AEST
NO LATE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTES
Melbourne: Bailey Laurie
Collingwood: Finlay Macrae
Melbourne: Kysaiah Pickett offered a three-match ban for his bump on Darcy Moore.
The Match Review Officer graded the incident as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact, leading to a three-match ban.