GWS midfielder Jackson Hately was named for his 3rd AFL game today, he has averaged 21.5 Disposals in his first 2 games for the Giants.
Nick Haynes & Zac Langdon were also named for GWS in Round 15, Jake Stein, Matt Buntine, Matt de Boer were the 3 outs.
Giants coach Leon Cameron hinted today he wanted to go head to head in a midfield shootout with the Bombers on Thursday night.
We’ll probably go on the angle more of taking their midfield on.. we’ve definitely got some plans in place to look at possibly locking down one or two of their players if clearly they’re out of control. – Leon Cameron on Round 15.
Matt Guelfi was unable to make the Round 15 Essendon team after a knock last week, Marty Gleeson makes his long awaited return for the Bombers.
Willie Rioli will slot straight back into the West Coast team this week according to coach Adam Simpson, this could pose a problem for Jarrod Cameron after he made his AFL debut last week.
Nic Naitanui will also return for the Eagles after recovering from an ACL injury, he will share Ruck duties and could be on limited minutes this week.
“I’m not sure of the exact minutes (he will play)” Adam Simpson.
Weather will likely be an issue for the Hawthorn-West Coast game at the MCG on Saturday, check out the Round 15 weather forecast.
Callum Ah Chee will miss the remainder of the season for Gold Coast after undergoing ankle surgery today, he was injured at training on Tuesday.
There will be at least 2 forced changes for Fremantle this week, Jesse Hogan (Foot) & Stephen Hill (Hamstring) have been sidelined while Nathan Wilson failed to complete training today due to an ankle injury sustained in Round 14.
Cam McCarthy will likely replace Hogan according to coach Ross Lyon, Patrick Cripps may be an opposition target for the Dockers this week.
We haven’t tagged all year.. He’s a great player & it will be a significant challenge on the weekend – Ross Lyon on tagging Patrick Cripps in Round 15.
2019 Injury Report: Round 15
Melbourne new recruit Kyle Dunkley may not be far away from playing, he’s shown some solid form in the VFL since being selected in the mid-season draft.
“He’s been really impressive.. his last 2 games have been exceptional.. he’s really starting to push for selection.. he’s not too far away from selection” Simon Goodwin on Kyle Dunkley via @1116sen.
Matt Scharenberg is unlikely to play this week according to Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley today, Scharenberg is returning from his 3rd ACL injury.
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