We are fewer than 48 hours away from the opening of the 2019 H&A season, fantasy coaches are applying final touches to Round 1 teams and the expected news for each AFL debut is upon us.
Chayce Jones looks likely to debut in Round 1 for Adelaide, he completed a solid pre-season with 9 Disposals, 5 Tackles & 2 Goals against GWS in JLT 2.
I think Chayce Jones will play (Round 1) – Josh Jenkins via @1629senSA.
Fantasy News Today: 18 March, 2019
Fantasy coaches are looking for clarity surrounding the Bulldogs midfield set-up, Luke Beveridge has been known to throw the magnets around quite often but he did provide some words today on Josh Dunkley & Aaron Naughton.
“Josh (Dunkley) had an outstanding second half of the year (in ’18).. playing Midfield.. Josh will be Mid & bit Forward & that’s how we’ll start” Luke Beveridge via @1116sen.
“We see Aaron at the moment as a promising key forward.. so we’d like to persist with that.. we’ve got to find a way to score” Luke Beveridge on Aaron Naughton playing forward via @1116sen.
Follow on Game Day
Game Day News, Notes & Injuries.. Follow on Twitter @aflratings_Live
Bailey Smith will debut in Round 1, he averaged 25 disposals for Vic Metro in the 2018 U18 Championships.
Marcus Bontempelli will again split his time in the middle & up forward for the Bulldogs in 2019, there are plenty of midfield options at the Bulldogs again this season.
“.. at the minute it’s looking pretty much like.. years gone by.. a bit of both of splitting time.. Mid/Fwd” Marcus Bontempelli via @1116sen.
AFL Fantasy: Round 1 Reliable Rookies
Dan Hannebery appears likely to be further delayed to his 2019 campaign at the Saints, Alan Richardson provided an update today.
“He hasn’t quite responded the way we’d like” Alan Richardson on Dan Hannebery.
2019 Injury Report: Round 1
Keep in mind the likely rest for Gary Ablett during the season if he obtains Forward status, Geelong coach Chris Scott made mention of Ablett missing games this season.
“.. it’s very unlikely he’s going to play every game & he’s going to be a little bit more of a role player for us” Chris Scott on Gary Ablett.
Jordan Clark looks set to debut for the Cats on Friday night, Chris Scott was in no doubt where he stood today.
“It’d be a brave coaching group not to pick him” Chris Scott.
Willem Drew, Connor Rozee, Xavier Duursma & Zak Butters will all debut in Round 1 for Port Adelaide, the Power have thankfully provided some rookie relief to begin 2019.
Port Adelaide Forward/Ruck Paddy Ryder will likely play in Round 1, he suffered a cracked cheekbone in JLT 2 and subsequently underwent surgery.
“.. at this stage, he’s playing this weekend” Ken Hinkley on Paddy Ryder playing in Round 1.
Power Rankings: March, 2019
Jack Lukosius will likely make his debut in Round 1 for Gold Coast, Chris Burgess will make his debut for the Suns.
GWS Giants rookie Jye Caldwell is out of action for a few weeks, he has groin soreness and will miss at least 2-3 weeks.
GWS coach Leon Cameron described Jackson Hately “definitely a chance” to debut in Round 1, he recorded 12 Disposals & 2 Tackles in JLT 2 against the Crows.
Brad Sheppard will likely play in Round 1 which will limit an rookie opportunities, however Josh Kennedy still is Questionable.
By The Numbers: Disposals Per Inside 50 JLT Series 2
