ROUND 9
Friday May 13
Collingwood v Western Bulldogs, Marvel Stadium, 7:50pm
Saturday May 14
Hawthorn v Richmond, MCG, 1:45pm
North Melbourne v Port Adelaide, Blundstone Arena, 2:10pm
St Kilda v Geelong Cats, Marvel Stadium, 4:35pm
Sydney Swans v Essendon, SCG, 7:25pm
Adelaide Crows v Brisbane Lions, Adelaide Oval, 7:40pm
Sunday May 15
Gold Coast Suns v Fremantle, Metricon Stadium, 1:40pm
GWS Giants v Carlton, Giants Stadium, 3:20pm
West Coast Eagles v Melbourne, Optus Stadium, 5:20pm
AFL ROUND 9 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
COLLINGWOOD v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Friday May 13, 7:50pm at Marvel Stadium
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore, J.Howe
HB: S.Pendlebury, I.Quaynor, J.Noble
C: S.Sidebottom, T.Adams, J.Daicos
HF: T.Brown, B.Mihocek, N.Daicos
F: W.Hoskin-Elliott, J.De Goey, B.McCreery
FOLL: D.Cameron, P.Lipinski, J.Crisp
I/C: A.Begg, C.Poulter, J.Madgen, O.Henry
EMG: F.Macrae, M.Cox, T.Bianco, C.Brown
IN: C.Poulter
OUT: T.Bianco (omitted), J.Ginnivan (illness)
BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.Duryea
HB: C.Daniel, A.Keath, B.Dale
C: L.McNeil, J.Macrae, A.Scott
HF: B.Smith, Z.Cordy, T.Liberatore
F: M.Bontempelli, A.Naughton, B.Khamis
FOLL: J.Sweet, J.Dunkley, A.Treloar
I/C: R.McComb, L.Cleary, R.West, B.Williams
EMG: J.Schache, R.Smith, H.Crozier, A.Jones
IN: A.Keath, M.Bontempelli, J.Sweet, L.Cleary, R.West
OUT: R.Smith (omitted), T.O’Brien, L.Vanderemeer, C.Weightman (all injured), S.Martin (managed), H.Crozier (sub)
HAWTHORN v RICHMOND
Saturday May 14, 1:45pm at MCG
HAWKS
B: J.Sicily, S.Frost, W.Day
HB: J.Impey, J.Scrimshaw, B.Hardwick
C: C.Nash, J.Newcombe, H.Morrison
HF: J.O’Meara, J.Gunston, L.Breust
F: C.Wingard, M.Lewis, S.Butler
FOLL: M.Lynch, L.Bramble, J.Worpel
I/C: D.Grainger-Barras, J.Koschitzke, F.Maginness, D.Moore
EMG: L.Shiels, K.Hartigan, C.Macdonald, D.Howe
IN: C.Nash, C.Wingard, M.Lewis, S.Butler
OUT: J.Callow, J.Ward (both omitted), T.Mitchell, C.Macdonald (both managed), L.Shiels (sub)
TIGERS
B: B.Nyuon, N.Balta, D.Grimes
HB: D.Rioli, N.Broad, L.Baker
C: K.McIntosh, J.Short, M.Pickett
HF: J.Castagna, K.Lambert, S.Bolton
F: T.Lynch, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Cotchin
I/C: N.Vlastuin, I.Soldo, J.Graham, M.Rioli
EMG: W.Martyn, T.Sonsie, S.Edwards, J.Aarts
IN: B.Nyuon, D.Prestia, N.Vlastuin
OUT: R.Mansell (suspended), S.Edwards (managed), S.Stack (sub), J.Gibcus (HS Protocol)
NORTH MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday May 14, 2:10pm at Blundstone Arena
KANGAROOS
B: K.Turner, A.Corr, J.Walker
HB: B.Scott, L.McDonald, La.Young
C: C.Taylor, L.Davies-Uniacke, F.Perez
HF: J.Stephenson, N.Larkey, P.Curtis
F: J.Ziebell, C.Zurhaar, J.Anderson
FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Simpkin, T.Thomas
I/C: J.Mahony, A.Bosenavulagi, C.Coleman-Jones, T.Powell
EMG: J.Archer, C.Lazzaro, K.Hayden, M.McGuinness
IN: N.Larkey, T.Powell
OUT: B.McKay, J.Horne-Francis (both injured), H.Greenwood (HS Protocol)
POWER
B: R.Burton, A.Aliir, T.Clurey
HB: L.Jones, T.Jonas, D.Byrne-Jones
C: K.Amon, W.Drew, D.Houston
HF: Z.Butters, M.Georgiades, C.Rozee
F: R.Gray, T.Marshall, S.Powell-Pepper
FOLL: S.Hayes, O.Wines, T.Boak
I/C: S.Motlop, X.Duursma, J.Finlayson, K.Farrell
EMG: O.Fantasia, O.Lord, M.Frederick, T.Schofield
IN: K.Farrell
OUT: R.Bonner (injured), T.Dumont (HS Protocol)
ST KILDA v GEELONG CATS
Saturday May 14, 4:35pm at Marvel Stadium
SAINTS
B: C.Wilkie, D.Howard, B.Paton
HB: J.Battle, J.Sinclair, B.Long
C: D.McKenzie, S.Ross, C.Sharman
HF: B.Hill, M.Wood, J.Higgins
F: M.King, T.Membrey, R.Marshall
FOLL: P.Ryder, Z.Jones, J.Steele
I/C: J.Webster, B.Crouch, J.Billings, J.Gresham
EMG: J.Geary, M.Windhager, J.Lienert, R.Byrnes
IN: C.Sharman, J.Billings
OUT: N.Wanganeen-Milera (managed), M.Windhager (omitted), D.Butler (injured)
CATS
B: M.Blicavs, S.De Koning, Z.Guthrie
HB: J.Kolodjashnij, T.Stewart, T.Atkins
C: M.Duncan, P.Dangerfield, Z.Tuohy
HF: I.Smith, J.Cameron, G.Miers
F: B.Close, T.Hawkins, T.Stengle
FOLL: R.Stanley, B.Parfitt, J.Selwood
I/C: M.O’Connor, C.Guthrie, M.Knevitt, Q.Narkle
EMG: C.Stephens, O.Dempsey, F.Evans, L.Dahlhaus
IN: R.Stanley, J.Selwood
OUT: J.Bews (injured), C.Stephens, F.Evans (both omitted)
SYDNEY SWANS v ESSENDON
Saturday May 14, 7:25pm at SCG
SWANS
B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, J.McInerney
HB: J.Lloyd, P.McCartin, N.Blakey
C: J.Rowbottom, J.Kennedy, C.Warner
HF: E.Gulden, L.McDonald, L.Parker
F: P.Ladhams, L.Franklin, T.Papley
FOLL: T.Hickey, C.Mills, I.Heeney
I/C: O.Florent, W.Hayward, S.Wicks, J.Bell
EMG: W.Gould, R.Clarke, H.McLean, D.Stephens
IN: T.Hickey, S.Wicks, J.Bell
OUT: B.Ronke, H.McLean (both omitted), B.Campbell (managed), R.Clarke (sub)
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, J.Ridley, J.Kelly
HB: D.Heppell, N.Hind, M.Redman
C: A.McGrath, Z.Merrett, T.Cutler
HF: D.Shiel, A.Francis, B.Hobbs
F: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, N.Martin
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, J.Caldwell
I/C: Z.Reid, S.Durham, A.Perkins, N.Bryan
EMG: A.Waterman, N.Cox, K.Baldwin, B.Ham
IN: J.Ridley, J.Kelly, M.Guelfi, S.Durham
OUT: B.Ham, K.Baldwin (both omitted), D.Smith (illness), B.Zerk-Thatcher (injured), A.Lord (sub)
ADELAIDE CROWS v BRISBANE LIONS
Saturday May 14, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
B: M.Hinge, J.Butts, L.Brown
HB: C.Jones, T.Doedee, B.Smith
C: J.Dawson, B.Keays, L.Sholl
HF: N.McHenry, E.Himmelberg, J.Rowe
F: S.McAdam, T.Walker, J.Rachele
FOLL: K.Starchan, R.Laird, S.Berry
I/C: D.Fogarty, J.Soligo, J.Hately, W.Hamill
EMG: T.Newchurch, N.Murray, L.Pedlar, P.Parnell
IN: B.Smith, N.McHenry, K.Starchan, D.Fogarty, J.Soligo
OUT: B.Cook, R.O’Brien, B.Frampton, H.Schoenberg, L.Gollant (all omitted), L.Murphy (injured)
LIONS
B: D.Gardiner, J.Payne, M.Adams
HB: B.Starcevich, D.Rich, D.Zorko
C: N.Answerth, J.Berry, H.McCluggage
HF: Z.Bailey, E.Hipwood, L.McCarthy
F: C.Rayner, H.Andrews, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, L.Neale
I/C: C.Ah Chee, K.Coleman, J.Prior, D.Fort
EMG: D.Robertson, T.Berry, J.Madden, T.Fullarton
IN: D.Gardiner, E.Hipwood
OUT: R.Lester (managed), D.McStay (injured), T.Berry (sub)
GOLD COAST SUNS v FREMANTLE
Sunday May 15, 1:40pm at Metricon Stadium
SUNS
B: R.Thompson, S.Collins, S.Lemmens
HB: W.Powell, C.Ballard, J.Farrar
C: L.Weller, T.Miller, B.Ellis
HF: B.Ainsworth, L.Casboult, I.Rankine
F: M.Rosas, M.Chol, N.Holman
FOLL: J.Witts, M.Rowell, N.Anderson
I/C: C.Budarick, B.Fiorini, J.Jeffrey, D.Swallow
EMG: C.Constable, S.Day, S.Flanders, D.Macpherson
IN: N.Anderson, J.Jeffrey
OUT: J.Lukosius (injured), A.Davies (managed), D.Macpherson (omitted)
DOCKERS
B: H.Young, A.Pearce, H.Chapman
HB: B.Cox, L.Ryan, J.Aish
C: B.Acres, A.Brayshaw, J.Clark
HF: T.Colyer, B.Banfield, D.Tucker
F: M.Frederick, R.Lobb, L.Schultz
FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong
I/C: J.Treacy, D.Mundy, G.Logue, N.Erasmus
EMG: B.Walker, L.Henry, E.Hughes, J.Amiss
IN: B.Acres, T.Colyer, M.Frederick, R.Lobb, G.Logue
OUT: N.O’Driscoll, S.Switkowski (both injured), M.Walters (HS Protocol), J.Amiss, L.Henry, B.Walker (all omitted)
GWS GIANTS v CARLTON
Sunday May 15, 3:20pm at GIANTS Stadium
GIANTS
B: L.Keefe, S.Taylor, I.Cumming
HB: A.Kennedy, N.Haynes, C.Hamilton
C: C.Ward, H.Perryman, L.Ash
HF: T.Taranto, H.Himmelberg, S.Coniglio
F: L.Whitfield, J.Hogan, T.Greene
FOLL: B.Preuss, J.Kelly, T.Green
I/C: C.Stone, M.de Boer, C.Idun, F.Callaghan
EMG: J.Riccardi, M.Flynn, B.Hill, T.Bruhn
IN: C.Stone
OUT: B.Hill, M.Flynn (both omitted)
BLUES
B: N.Newman, J.Weitering, L.Plowman
HB: S.Docherty, Z.Williams, A.Saad
C: J.Newnes, P.Cripps, S.Walsh
HF: L.O’Brien, C.Curnow, J.Carroll
F: JMotlop, J.Silvagni, C.Durdin
FOLL: T.De Koning, G.Hewett, A.Cerra
I/C: M.Owies, B.Kemp, M.Kennedy, Z.Fisher
EMG: M.Cottrell, J.Boyd, P.Dow, L.Fogarty
IN: L.Plowman, J.Motlop, G.Hewett, B.Kemp
OUT: Le.Young (HS Protocol), J.Martin, H.McKay (both injured), J.Boyd (omitted), M.Cottrell (Medi-Sub)
WEST COAST EAGLES v MELBOURNE
Sunday May 15, 5:20pm at Optus Stadium
EAGLES
B: J.Rotham, T.Barrass, J.Nelson
HB: J.Jones, J.McGovern, A.Witherden
C: G.Clark, T.Kelly, L.Duggan
HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, S.Petrevski-Seton
F: C.Jamieson, J.Kennedy, L.Ryan
FOLL: B.Williams, C.West, J.Redden
I/C: J.Waterman, I.Winder, L.Foley, H.Edwards
EMG: H.Dixon, P.Naish, T.Blechynden, S.Fisher
IN: J.Nelson, A.Witherden, G.Clark, B.Williams
OUT: P.Naish, J.Florenca (both omitted), S.Hurn, A.Gaff (both injured), D.Mountford (Medi-Sub)
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, H.Petty, J.Hunt
HB: J.Lever, S.May, T.Rivers
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: C.Spargo, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, T.Sparrow
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, A.Neal-Bullen
I/C (from): J.Harmes, L.Jackson, J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, J.Jordon, K.Pickett, K.Chandler, M.Brown
IN: J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, K.Chandler, M.Brown
OUT: T.Bedford
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Reserved for debutantes.
Hawthorn: Sam Butler(MID/FWD $117K)
Pick 23 in 2021 AFL Draft. The half-forward has averaged 11.6 disposals and kicked five goals across five VFL matches this year.
Several strong outings for Box Hill, punctuated by his three-goal, 15-disposal outing against Essendon’s VFL team.
“A few minor injuries in the pre-season has meant that Sam has had to wait a little longer for his opportunity to make his AFL debut,” Hawks football boss Rob McCartney said.
“With some playing continuity over the past month at Box Hill he has continued to improve, this culminated in a strong performance against Essendon in the VFL game at Windy Hill on Sunday.
“Sam is a player with genuine leg speed, who has a good balance between being a dangerous forward who can kick goals and a pressure player who can help create turnovers for others to capitalise on.”
Western Bulldogs : Luke Cleary (117k DEF).
To debut. Pick 61 in 2021 AFL Draft. 190cm defender. Cleary has impressed for Footscray at VFL level, averaging 19 disposals and five marks per game. He gets his chance this week after an impressive 27-disposal outing against Essendon’s VFL side.
“It still hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Cleary said. “It was a pretty cool moment, all the boys jumped on me.”
“Reflecting on it now, it‘s something you have thought about your whole life and I cannot wait for Friday night.”
“For a period, I didn’t quite think I would get to this moment, so to finally get here is pretty awesome.”
“Hopefully I can take the opportunity and play my role for the team.”
Richmond: Bigoa Nyuon ($123k DEF)
Pick 54 in 2019 AFL Draft. Athletic key position player, likely to play in defence. Had 18 disposals, 7 marks and 6 spoils in VFL last weekend.
“He was a vital contributor in last Saturday’s VFL win over Port Melbourne with 18 disposals, seven marks and six spoils.”
“He continues to show great form and promise,” VFL coach Steve Morris said of Nyuon’s performance.
“He had some really good moments… His intercept marking was a feature.”
Carlton: Jesse Motlop (FWD $117K)
Pick 27 in the 2021 AFL Draft. 176cm small forward, kicked 6 goals at VFL level and averaging just under 4 tackles per game.
Perfect! About time a rookie came on the radar! Noice!
I wouldn’t bother putting Butler on the radar. He’s a small fwd who only ave 11 touches at vfl level against really poor teams, 5 goals in 5 games but 3 of those were against the worst team in the comp and the hawks kicked 23 that day. His selection is more of an indictment of Hawthorns depth than an acknowledgement of Butlers ability.
The others are worth keeping an eye on though
Friday, May 13
Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
COLLINGWOOD
In: C.Poulter
Out: T.Bianco (omitted), J.Ginnivan (illness)
Last week’s sub: Jack Madgen (unused)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
In: A.Keath, M.Bontempelli, J.Sweet, L.Cleary, R.West
Out: R.Smith (omitted), T.O’Brien (calf), L.Vandermeer (hamstring), C.Weightman (collarbone), S.Martin (managed), H.Crozier (Medi-Sub)
New: Luke Cleary
Last week’s sub: Hayden Crozier (replaced T. O’Brien)
Saturday, May 14
Hawthorn v Richmond at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
HAWTHORN
In: C.Nash, C.Wingard, M.Lewis, S.Butler
Out: J.Callow (omitted), J.Ward (omitted), T.Mitchell (managed), C.Macdonald (managed), L.Shiels (Medi-Sub)
New: Sam Butler
Last week’s sub: Liam Shiels (unused)
RICHMOND
In: B.Nyuon, D.Prestia, N.Vlastuin
Out: R.Mansell (suspension), S.Edwards (managed), S.Stack (Medi-Sub), J.Gibcus (HS Protocol)
New: Bigoa Nyuon
Last week’s sub: Sydney Stack (unused)
North Melbourne v Port Adelaide at Blundstone Arena, 2.10pm AEST
NORTH MELBOURNE
In: N.Larkey, T.Powell
Out: B.McKay (knee), J.Horne-Francis (hamstring), H.Greenwood (HS Protocol)
Last week’s sub: Jack Mahony (replaced B. McKay)
PORT ADELAIDE
In: K.Farrell
Out: R.Bonner (ankle), T.Dumont (HS Protocol)
Last week’s sub: Lachie Jones (replaced R. Bonner)
St Kilda v Geelong at Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
ST KILDA
In: C.Sharman, J.Billings
Out: N.Wanganeen-Milera (managed), M.Windhager (omitted), D.Butler (Achilles)
Last week’s sub: Marcus Windhager (replaced D. Butler)
GEELONG
In: R.Stanley, J.Selwood
Out: J.Bews (concussion), C.Stephens (omitted), F.Evans (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Mitch Knevitt (replaced J.Bews)
Sydney v Essendon at the SCG, 7.25pm AEST
SYDNEY
In: T.Hickey, S.Wicks, J.Bell
Out: B.Ronke (omitted), H.McLean (omitted), B.Campbell (managed), R.Clarke (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s medical sub: Ryan Clarke (unused)
ESSENDON
In: J.Ridley, J.Kelly, M.Guelfi, S.Durham
Out: B.Ham (omitted), K.Baldwin (omitted), D.Smith (illness), B.Zerk-Thatcher (injured), A.Lord (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: Alastair Lord (unused)
Adelaide v Brisbane at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST
ADELAIDE
In: B.Smith, N.McHenry, K.Strachan, D.Fogarty, J.Soligo
Out: B.Cook (omitted), R.O’Brien (omitted), B.Frampton (omitted), H.Schoenberg (omitted), L.Gollant (omitted), L.Murphy (neck)
Last week’s sub: James Rowe (replaced L. Murphy)
BRISBANE
In: D.Gardiner, E.Hipwood
Out: R.Lester (managed), D.McStay (ankle), T.Berry (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: Tom Berry (replaced D. McStay)
Sunday, May 15
Gold Coast v Fremantle at Metricon Stadium, 1.40pm AEST
GOLD COAST
In: N.Anderson, C.Constable, S.Day, J.Jeffrey, S.Flanders
Out: J.Lukosius (knee), A.Davies (managed)
Last week’s sub: Darcy Macpherson (replaced J. Lukosius)
FREMANTLE
In: B.Acres, T.Colyer, M.Frederick, R.Lobb, E.Hughes, G.Logue
Out: N.O’Driscoll (foot), M.Walters (HS Protocol), S.Switkowski (concussion)
Last week’s sub: Neil Erasmus (replaced S. Switkowski)
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton at Giants Stadium, 3.20pm AEST
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
In: C.Stone, J.Riccardi, T.Bruhn
Out: Nil
Last week’s sub: Matt de Boer (unused)
CARLTON
In: B.Kemp, P.Dow, L.Plowman, G.Hewett, J.Motlop, L.Fogarty
Out: Le.Young (HS Protocol), J.Martin (calf), H.McKay (knee)
Last week’s sub: Matt Cottrell (replaced J. Martin)
West Coast v Melbourne at Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST
WEST COAST
In: A.Witherden, B.Williams, J.Nelson, H.Dixon, G.Clark
Out: J.Florenca (omitted), D.Mountford (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: Declan Mountford (unused)
MELBOURNE
In: J.Melksham, A.Tomlinson, K.Chandler, M.Brown
Out: T.Bedford (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: Toby Bedford (unused)
Brodie Kemp ( Def $156.800 ) named in the back pocket for Carlton.
He played 2 games last year , could be an interesting down grade option if he hold his spot.
Good call FT.
Well worth Watching.
He was in one of my early pre-season teams.
He’s really only there because Young, McGovern & McDonald are missing. As soon as Young is back (next week) and Marchbank has 3 games under his belt Kemp will spend the rest of the season in the case at Princes Park that says “Break glass in case of backline Disaster”
A few rookie defenders finally! Let’s hope they keep their spot!
What happened to strnadica?
Had planned on bringing him in this week was all
Not sure, Pumba.
Might not have recovered sufficiently or he could need more experience in the WAFL.
He was rushed into the side because of lack of players due to Covid and injuries. He is a raw talent, underdeveloped and made his debut earlier than anticipated. The experience would have certainly aided his development.
Will he return soon, unknown?
I agree CT.
Really hard to pick any of those WC rookies atm .
Who really knows what their best 22 looks like. Except for Greg Clark, he seemed destined for a game even before R1 , I would be steering clear.
Cheers lads. Still keen to wait for Clark to be on the bubble so I’ll save the boost for another week.
In the meantime, welcome to the squad Touk and Rioli!
Tom Mitchell : On being managed –
Head of Football Rob McCartney: “Tom has been unwell for the past week and as a result was unable to train for parts of this week.”
Hey CT.
I don’t discount he’s unwell but..I have a funny feeling about Tom Mitchell. I think the Hawks / Sam Mitchell don’t want him (or O’Meara) long term. I think they’re squeezing him out of the midfield so he requests a trade next year. They tried to farm him out last year for draft picks.
I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t play a Brownlow medallist in his best position? I’m not sure who would have the cap space to fit someone like him in.
Maybe Geelong if Selwood retires ?
Might be a Neale like bargain next year if he moves clubs.
You could be right FT.
Sound logic.
I only post factual news and that was the statement from Hawthorn.
I usually ignore rumours and speculations.
I leave that up to others. Not saying that is wrong.
It is just that I trying to have a reputation of reporting news that is correct and I don’t give my own personel opinions or interpretation. Unless ask a question and opinion in a post.
Do I think Mitchell will be at Hawthorn next year? I wouldn’t put money on it.
Yeah I totally understand.
There’s just something off with Mitchell atm.
I could be totally off and he could just be caring an injury we don’t know about. I guess time will tell.
I agree with your original point FT, but I can’t understand it from Hawthorn’s point of view. Why not playing him the guts, where he belongs, with support of the hopefully next gen, Ward, Newcombe, Bramble, Day, Nash, am sure they’ll walk taller having him (and O’Meara) next to them. i don’t understand why we would let him go, or push him out, the guys uber professional, treat him like an on field mid coach. This obsession with what a player can’t do, not what they can really annoys me. As for Shiels treatment, from a fans POV. I’m embarrassed.
I agree. With all the recent retirements we are fielding plenty of youth and we could do with strong leadership from Shiels and Mitchell in the guts. It might have prevented some recent fadeout!
Even if Hawthorn’s plan is to trade him, why force him out of his best role so he has a down year? That would tank his trade value, wouldn’t it???
OMG, Cooper Stephen’s dropped….why? He must be under 30!!
He didn’t wear his head band !
Or have a ‘man bun’!
Maybe too many Man-Buns in the team…
C stephens dropped wtf
You can just about guarantee Billings is going to knock out a couple of 120 plus scores, to tempt any coaches new to SC.
Just checked the Teams and the lineup under Injuries….not as bad as I thought…will actually have six players on the field this weekend.
Carlton: Jesse Motlop (FWD $117K)will debut in Round 9
Anyone have some insight on ROB’s omission? I didn’t see the game, but he scored terribly and now he’s dropped? Are the Crows just sending a message, or should I trade him out?
Hi Daniel,
Just my thoughts,
He was terrible on the weekend and the warning bells sounded on Wednesday. At the main training session, ROB trained with the 2’s and Kieran Strachan trained with the firsts. It was no surprize that he was dropped.
Clearly a message is being sent. Is it for a week or longer? Depends on what the expectations are and if he meets them. If the inexperienced Strachan performs well?
You would expect just the one week but he is out of favour atthe moment.
I intended to trade him this week, this situation made the decision even easier. GD has indicated that he is trading ROB to Sean Darcy.
Not much help but good luck with your choice and maybe another community member might have insight.
Cheers
CT.
Thanks for the reply CT.
He’s been pretty good up until this past round (I think he was 3rd or 4th best ruck for the year up until then). I’m assuming it’s one week just to send a message, but am a bit hesitant to keep that much cash on my bench. I have Witts and Preuss to cover my rucks this week, and I’m focused on downgrades this week with a couple decent options on the bubble, so I can probably afford to wait a week and see what happens with him next week.
Adelaide:
Reilly O’Brien – “It’s looking at trying to get Reilly back to his best. We had some good pressure below from Strachan. It’s been a conversation for a number of weeks. He’s not at his best.”
Matthew Nicks
I saw you posted that in the coaches’ box – not a good sign for long-term premium status.
Port Adelaide :
Tom Jonas has entered Health and Safety Protocols.
Martin Frederick comes into the side, while Miles Bergman has been added to the emergencies.
TU – Brayshaw and Clark
TD – Laird and Hamilton
WCE: Callum Jamieson – “Jamo will definitely play. It’s. A huge challenge and an opportunity for him to learn from the best. He had a go last week and that was great to see.”Adam Simpson
“Unfortunately we won’t have a full strength side again due to injury. We’ve lost Shannon (Hurn) and (Andrew) Gaff. Takes us down to 23 AFL players available. We’ll draw on two WAFL CCPs to make up our squad, hopefully just as emergencies.”
Adam Simpson
Willie Rioli (hamstring) Will miss up to 6 weeks.
Sunday, May 15
Gold Coast v Fremantle at Metricon Stadium, 1.40pm AEST
GOLD COAST
In: N.Anderson, J.Jeffrey
Out: J.Lukosius (knee), A.Davies (managed), D.Macpherson (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Darcy Macpherson (replaced J. Lukosius)
FREMANTLE
In: B.Acres, T.Colyer, M.Frederick, R.Lobb, G.Logue
Out: N.O’Driscoll (foot), M.Walters (HS Protocol), S.Switkowski (concussion), B.Walker (omitted), L.Henry (omitted), J.Amiss (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Neil Erasmus (replaced S. Switkowski)
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton at Giants Stadium, 3.20pm AEST
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
In: C.Stone
Out: B.Hill (omitted), M.Flynn (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Matt de Boer (unused)
CARLTON
In: B.Kemp, L.Plowman, G.Hewett, J.Motlop
Out: Le.Young (HS Protocol), J.Martin (calf), H.McKay (knee), J.Boyd (omitted), M.Cottrell (Medi-Sub)
New: Jesse Motlop
Last week’s sub: Matt Cottrell (replaced J. Martin)
West Coast v Melbourne at Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST
WEST COAST
In: J.Nelson, A.Witherden, G.Clark, B.Williams
Out: P.Naish (omitted), J.Florenca (omitted), D.Mountford (Medi-Sub), A.Gaff (quad), S.Hurn (calf)
Last week’s sub: Declan Mountford (unused)
MELBOURNE
In: None
Out: T.Bedford (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: Toby Bedford (unused)
Scott Pendlebury is a late out with the flu.
Adelaide: Jordan Butts (currently in health and safety protocols) Out for Round 9
Nick Murray into the 22, Riley Thilthorpe Emg.
Hey Guys,
what do you think of the Preuss captain call? Rucking solo against de Konig. GWS to come out hard. Interesting one.
Dawson
Or
Docherty
Comment any defender better, already have sicily hewett crisp and short
Excited for the rebirth of Jelly today! He’ll be on a mission.
Hogan out with illness, Riccardi in.
G’day Coaches,
TU Doc
TD Cumming
Doubt surrounding Josh Kennedy today for West Coast Eagles. Has been in need of a rest, but unable given inj/COVID toll.
JK will be assessed closer to game, but Hugh Dixon is on standby to come in.
Patrick Naish the other WC player held out of WAFL. Likely sub.
Ryan Daniels
Jack Steele will have surgery tomorrow on his ac joint.
Unfortunately will miss 6-8 weeks.