Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell is questionable for Round 19 as a result of continuing foot issues, Heppell missed 2 games but returned last week to record 20 Disposals.
Heppell will continue to manage the foot injury for the remainder of the season and may miss certain games to assist with recovery, Essendon play Gold Coast on Sunday at Metricon Stadium.
“He is every chance to play this week, but he may not & we may not know that until Thursday” – Essendon coach John Worsfold on Dyson Heppell today.
Essendon Ruck Zac Clarke missed Round 18 due to illness, he is available to play this week. Orazio Fantasia (Hip) is questionable for Round 19, Will Snelling owners may need to keep a watch on a Fantasia return.
AFL Fantasy Game Notes: Round 18
Sydney has ruled out Callum Sinclair for the remainder of the season, he injured his shoulder in Round 16 and has undergone surgery.
Sydney Ruck Sam Naismith is set for a return to football via the NEAFL this week, he is returning from an ACL injury.
Hayden McLean was competitive in the Ruck for the Swans in Round 18, he recorded 13 Disposals & 16 Hit Outs against Fremantle.
Jarman Impey will undergo a full knee reconstruction & will likely miss the next 12 months for the Hawks, he averaged a career high 16.6 Disposals & 4.9 Marks in 2019.
Brisbane Defender Harris Andrew was suspended by the MRO for 1 week.
Weather may be an issue for the Friday night Collingwood-Richmond game, check out the Round 19 weather forecast.
Collingwood will likely be without defender Tom Langdon for the remainder of the season after he went in for knee surgery last week, James Aish has been ruled out by the Magpies for Round 19.
Port Adelaide Midfielder Ollie Wines (Thumb) is questionable for Round 19, Brad Ebert (Knee) may struggle to return this season.
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