We are still no closer in knowing whether Patrick Dangerfield (Knee) will play in Round 8, with Geelong playing on Sunday there is the very real possibility that he could be named and be a Late Withdrawal.
“I think it will be a late call this week.. We’ll assess it this afternoon once we have our reviews and rehab, but it’s a little bit sore at the moment which is to be expected” Patrick Dangerfield on SEN this morning.
Gary Ablett is clear to play in Round 8 after having his 1 game suspension reduced to a fine.
Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines will be sidelined for 6-7 weeks with a broken foot, half-forward/midfielder Brad Ebert has been ruled out with Concussion this week.
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The news is a little better for those holding GWS half-back/midfielder Lachie Whitfield, he has resumed running but still needs to progress through training on Thursday to be a consideration for Round 8.
“He ran Sunday & ran today, he’ll train on Thursday so he needs to get through that & at this stage it looks likely but not over the line yet” GM of Football Wayne Campbell on Lachie Whitfield.
The Giants play on Sunday which could provide a tricky trade/bench cover scenario if he is not good to go.
GWS midfielder Josh Kelly is clear to play in Round 8 after being a Late Withdrawal last week with groin soreness, Key defender Phil Davis will be a test for Round 8 having missed the last 2 games with an Ankle injury.
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Confirmation from Collingwood today that midfielder Taylor Adams will miss at least 4 weeks with an Adductor injury, expect some changes in the Magpies midfield depth chart in his absence.
Essendon rookie Sam Draper will be sidelined for at least 12 months after rupturing his ACL, half-back/midfielder Andrew McGrath (Knee) is expected to be available for selection this week.
Essendon ruck Tom Bellchambers is questionable for Round 8 after injuring his Ankle last week, Zac Clarke is available if Bellchambers can’t go.
Adelaide ruck Sam Jacobs (Knee) is closing in a return for Adelaide, he is projected to return in 2-3 weeks which will impact Reilly O’Brien.
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West Coast ruck Nic Naitanui will train for the first time on Wednesday & is expected to be available post Round 13 Bye, Tom Hickey (Hamstring) is probable for Round 8 after being a late Withdrawal last week.
“Tom had a very low grade hamstring issue post Geelong.. He’ll go through the normal hamstring protocols tomorrow & we’re pretty confident he’ll come up.” GM of Football, Craig Vozzo on Tom Hickey.
Tom Papley (Ribs) is questionable for Round 8, expect some changes in the Swans backline with Harry Cunningham (Adductor) sidelined for 6-8 weeks.
Hawthorn key defender James Frawley is likely to be available this week after overcoming a hamstring injury, most fantasy coaches will also be sweating a Jack Scrimshaw return.
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Melbourne ruck Braydon Preuss is likely to be available for Round 8 which could impact the game of Max Gawn & selection of Declan Keilty, Preuss missed the last 2 weeks due to a Shoulder injury.
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster will line-up in Round 8 after injuring his Hand last week, scans were all clear & he is good to go this week.
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