Adelaide defender Luke Brown will miss up to 2 months after sustaining an ankle injury, he was a large part of the kick-in equation for the Crows last season.
Brodie Smith would likely be the preferred option to take take-ins without Brown playing, the second JLT Series game this week should provide further information for the Crows defensive set-up.
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Hawthorn midfielder Jame Worpel was cleared of any knee damage today, he was assessed early in the JLT Series 1 game against the Suns but returned unimpeded.
“Worpel landed awkwardly & hyper-extended his knee in the game (JLT 1).. He has pulled up really well from the game & we expect him to play this weekend” Hawks Physical Performance Manager, Luke Boyd.
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Matthew Kreuzer will likely have opposition to his No.1 Ruck role this season at Carlton according to head coach Brendon Bolton, Kreuzer averaged 13.3 Disposals & 23.0 Hit Outs from 12 games last season.
“I think for the first time at Carlton there’s a fair bit of competition for that Ruck spot if we do go with just the one” Brendon Bolton.
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Shaun Grigg has been ruled out for the start of the season at Richmond needing more recovery time from a knee injury, after a strong JLT Series game 1 Noah Balta could be an option early in the season for the Tigers.
“Shaun has been doing some good running sessions, but he just needs more time for his knee to improve, so that we can progress his training loads” Tigers GM of Football, Neil Balme.
Tom Campbell accepted a 1 game suspension & will miss Round 1 of the H&A season for Nth Melbourne, Todd Goldstein will likely have a free run at solo Ruck for at least one game with no indication at this stage what head coach Brad Scott will settle on.
Emerging Sydney midfielder Oliver Florent could miss the start of the season due to a foot sprain, he was spending time through midfield in the practice game 2 weeks ago and in JLT Series 1.
“He may miss a week or two” Swans Head of Football, Charlie Gardiner.
Jeff Garlett will miss the opening few games of the H&A season for Melbourne, he was injured in JLT Series game 1. Spots are tight at the Demons and this week should provide further information on a possible Round 1 team.
Cale Hooker will miss at least the first 4 games of the season for Essendon after being ruled out with a calf injury, this could open the door for Zac Clarke or Shaun McKernan to play early in the season.
The second JLT Series game should give us a fair understanding of what selection could look like in Round 1.
Zac Smith is expected to miss the opening of the season for Geelong due to an MCL injury, Rhys Stanley likely remains in the No.1 Ruck role and the chances have improved for Darcy Fort to play Round 1.
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