Brodie Grundy is back in training after a short recovery from a toe injury, Jack Crisp was also back in action today at Magpies training.
Spots in the Collingwood team will be at a premium this season, fantasy coaches will be watching every piece of injury news at Collingwood to see if Isaac Quaynor can fit in & debut in Round 1.
Will Hoskin-Elliot has been sidelined in the short term by a leg surgery, he remains a chance to play in Round 1 at this stage.
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Melbourne rookie Aaron Nietschke has been ruled out for the 2019 season, he ruptured his ACL at training on Friday.
Harley Bennell suffered a further set-back injuring his calf again, he will almost certainly miss Round 1 with a return to football at AFL level now put into serious question.
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Leon Cameron has forecast a return to football by Rounds 8-10 for Jon Patton, he is returning from an ACL injury.
Patton could be utilised as a back-up Ruck to either Shane Mumford or Dawson Simpson when he plays according to Cameron today.
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Despite the likely loss of Hit Outs to new arrival Scott Lycett the role for Justin Westhoff could be similar in 2019 to that of last season, he averaged 19.9 Disposals & 8.3 Hit Outs in 2018.
“I think.. we’ll look at starting him there (Forward).. but let’s face it, Westy plays everywhere” Michael Voss on Justin Westhoff in 2019 on Friday night.
Westhoff averaged 101.9pts in AFL Fantasy & 101.2pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Willem Drew has impressed this pre-season at Port Adelaide, he is worth a look at over the pre-season games for role & likely job security.
“Everything we’ve seen in pre-season since he’s been back.. he’s been one of our better players through the Midfield” Michael Voss on Willem Drew on Friday night.
Josh Caddy is set to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks on a modified program due to an ankle injury, in better news at Richmond Jack Graham has resumed full training.
“My shoulder is coming along nicely, I did my first bit of contact skills on Thursday” Jack Graham via AFL.com.au.
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Jack Ross is worth a look at over the pre-season, he averaged 22 Possessions & 5 Clearances for Oakleigh in the TAC Cup last season.
“The same goes for the young kid Jackie Ross, he’s in the midfield, and he’s training really well. He’s got a big body already, he’s going to be exciting to watch this year and see where he goes with his footy.” Jack Graham on Jack Ross via AFL.com.au.
Joel Selwood has completed a nearly flawless pre-season, he is expected to play in both JLT Series games.
Tim Kelly could see an increase in midfield usage this season, he averaged 22.9 Disposals & 3.3 Mark in his first season at Geelong in 2018.
“There will be very few players who will be prioritised above him in the midfield mix” Chris Scott on Tim Kelly via @cleary_mitch.
Kelly averaged 86.5pts in AFL Fantasy & 93.2pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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