The unfortunate part of AFL are the injuries that players encounter, from a fantasy perspective injuries create opportunities. ACL injuries to Alex Rance, Tom Doedee & Ed Vikers-Willis will create openings at their respective clubs for 2019.
Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines could be set for an early return against Carlton this week, he underwent off-season shoulder surgery after a water skiing accident.
When Ollie (Wines) & the high performance team declare he is fit he will play.. He is a chance this week – Power Assistant Coach, Nathan Bassett.
AFL Fantasy Game Notes: Round 1
Dan Menzel is still a few weeks away, this will likely benefit the job security for Nick Blakey.
“We expect him to be back training within 2 weeks.. then a couple of weeks of training after that before he plays” John Longmire on Dan Menzel (Groin).
A little Max Gawn news today, he spent time in hospital to treat a skin condition (above the knee) late last week via @DanielCherny.
Bet Lab: Round 1 Wrap
There were no suspensions from the Round 1 MRO, no forced or trades to be considered as a result.
Richmond defender Ryan Garthwaite likely won’t be considered for Round 2, he was sounded as a possible replacement for Alex Rance by Damien Hardwick last week.
” .. it would be pretty unlikely that we’d pick him this week” Neil Balme on Ryan Garthwaite.
AFL Fantasy Team Points: Round 1
