Zach Merrett continues to progress toward regaining full fitness ahead of the 2019 H&A season, he has been back in training for over a week now after injuring his ankle in mid-January.
Zach Merrett (at training today) showed no signs of an ankle sprain sustained 5 weeks ago – @cleary_mitch.
Joe Daniher has also made strides in his return to football, he missed most of last season with OP.
“We’re really comfortable with how he’s progressing, he’s showing no signs of not doing well with his program that we’ve set out, so he’ll be available to play some of the game in JLT1.” Essendon Physical Performance Manager, Justin Crow on Joe Daniher.
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Matthew Kreuzer is back on the radar for fantasy coaches this season, he will likely play in the JLT Series after undergoing knee surgery in late January.
Matthew Kreuzer “right in the frame to play Thursday night.. he’ll definitely play JLT2” via @Stevo7AFL.
Game Notes: Carlton v Hawthorn
Brodie Grundy will also be available for JLT Series game time, he sounded very confident on his fitness heading into the 2019 H&A season in an interview today.
“I think I’m really well placed.. I think I’m doing that now (playing in the JLT Series)” Brodie Grundy via SEN.
Game Notes: Collingwood v Melbourne
Nth Melbourne have some injury concerns in defence but the news is good in the forward half with Ben Brown all set for the start of the season, he kicked 61 Goals from 22 games last season.
I had a bit of a clean-up on the hip after the season, but I’m all good now – Ben Brown.
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Bayley Fritsch could see an increase in midfield usage this season, he averaged 16.3 Disposals from 23 games in 2019.
“I’ve probably trained the majority of the pre-season in the midfield so I might try to settle on the wing” Bayley Fritsch.
Shane Mumford has been suspended for 1 week by the MRP, he will not be eligible until Round 4 for GWS due to his additional 2 game club suspension.
Game Notes: GWS Giants v Sydney
Keep an eye on Jordan Clark during the JLT Series, he recorded 29 Disposals & 11 rebound 50s in the final game for Western Australia against the Allies in the 2018 U18 National Championships.
“Jordan Clark.. hasn’t done himself any harm with his work through the pre-season” Chris Scott.
Further clarity surrounding the role for Gary Ablett this season by Chris Scott today, after averaging 29.0 Disposals last season Ablett is set for a move to the Forward line but not permanent.
“I don’t think he’ll play as a permanent Forward, it may well work out that way” Chris Scott on Gary Ablett.
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Weekend Notes
St Kilda completed an intra-club on Saturday, Oscar Clavarino & Jack Newnes were injured late in the day.
Game Notes: St Kilda Intra-Club
Adelaide & Port Adelaide completed a practice match on Saturday, the game was filled with mostly Under 23 players with Brad Crouch making quite an impression for the Crows.
Game Notes: Adelaide v Port Adelaide
Gold Coast defeated Brisbane in a practice match at Metricon Stadium on Saturday.
Izak Rankine was a standout in the blustery conditions, turning heads with his sharp performance via @MichaelWhiting.
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Nat Fyfe required surgery on his elbow, he should still be available to play in the JLT Series.
“We’re confident that he’ll be playing a major part in the pre-season games.” Fremantle GM of Football Peter Bell on Nat Fyfe via 6PR Football.
Injury Update: Nat Fyfe
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