2022 AFL Coach Quotes: Round 19

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FREMANTLE

Justin Longmuir on:

Nat Fyfe

“We’ll get it scanned and give everyone an update (hamstring).”

Rory Lobb

“Not a definite (for next game).”

Alex Pearce

“He rolled that ankle early in the game, it got better and ran it out.”

“We think he should be right (next game).”

Jordan Clark

“He’s been terrific since he’s come to the club.”

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RICHMOND

Damien Hardwick on:

Ivan Soldo

“Soldo was really good early in the ruck.”

“Sold has done reasonable well against Darcy before so we thought we’d give it another look.”

Toby Nankervis

“We needed a contest up forward and that’s what he provided.”

Ben Miller

“I think he had a calf, cramping quite significantly towards the end.”

Dylan Grimes

“I think he was fine (leg), he ended up coming back on.”

Tom Lynch

“We would at this stage (play next game).”

Tyler Sonsie

“Sonsie is very clean around stoppages.”

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NTH MELBOURNE

Leigh Adams on:

Nick Larkey (Late withdrawal)

“Nick was really close to playing this week, so we gave him right up until game day yesterday.”

Ben McKay

“I thought he was quite good.”

“We’re really happy with his game.”

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HAWTHORN

Sam Mitchell on:

Finn Maginness

“Finn did a really good job on (Jy) Simpkin.”

Jack Gunston

“I was really proud of Jack.”

Ned Reeves/Ben McEvoy

“We’re going to continue to explore what that looks like (ruck combination).”

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SYDNEY

John Longmire on:

Lance Franklin

“That first quarter was as good as pressure from a key forward as you’ll see.”

Tom Papley

“His pressure has been enormous.”

Ryan Clarke

“He’s just disciplined, he’ll go and do it (shutdown roles).”

“He knows it’s valued by his teammates.”

Josh Kennedy

“I’m sure there’s a role for him.”

“He’ll be confident in himself to come back in and play what we need him to do.”

“We think we can play him in a number of positions.”

Dylan Stephens

“He’s been building.”

“He was actually pretty good today.”

Tom Hickey

“He had a bit of a sore ankle, his foot is still a little bit sore.”

“He’s had a few little niggles here and there.”

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ADELAIDE

Matthew Nicks on:

Rory Laird and Sam Berry

“He’s been outstanding right throughout the year.”

“He’s now got a wingman alongside him in Berry.”

“That’s really pleasing to see his development as well.”

Jordan Dawson

“He’s got some outstanding attributes.”

“We knew they would come for him.”

Nick Murray

“We’re really pleased with Muzz and his development.”

Shane McAdam

“It was a pretty bad cork just through the upper thigh just under his hip (subbed out).”

Matt Crouch

“He’ll have a scan on Monday and we’ll look into that (Quad).”

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GEELONG

Chris Scott on:

Rhys Stanley

“Some sort of knee issue (subbed out).”

“It’s an injury that’s likely to keep him out for a little bit but it’s medium term.”

Tom Atkins

“He’s been terrific for us without surprising us.”

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PORT ADELAIDE

Ken Hinkley on:

Charlie Dixon

“He’s an outstanding representation of our footy club with the way he goes about things.”

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BRISBANE

Chris Fagan on:

Daniel Rich

“He’s got concussion so he won’t play (next game).” 

Rhys Mathieson

“Rhys again did well tonight.”

“His clearance work was good.”

Keidean Coleman

“It’s a very minor injury (hamstring), but we decided to not play him.”

“Hopefully we will have him back this week.”

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GOLD COAST

Stuart Dew on:

Elijah Hollands

“He was good, some really good moments a couple of quality finishes.”

Charlie Ballard

“I think they’re thinking it’s a medial of some sort (knee).”

Touk Miller

“He was unbelievable.”

“His work rate, his want to win, his ability to influence others.”

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WESTERN BULLDOGS

Luke Beveridge on:

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

“We’ve got to acknowledge his contribution to the win.”

Jack Macrae 

“Jack was a part of that (influence team winning clearances) with his layers and his pressure and his defence.”

“He probably just wasn’t getting as much of the ball.”

Tim English

“I thought Timmy played a pivotal role in the outcome.”

“Timmy was really important as a defensive layer for significant parts of the game.”

Adam Treloar

“He has had a bit of a calf situation going on.”

“He was playing a really important role for us across half-back.”

Caleb Daniel

“He might be available (next game).”

“It’s either this week or the next.”

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MELBOURNE

Simon Goodwin on:

Jake Lever

“We’re really confident that he’ll be right this week (Shoulder).”

James Jordon

“He came off with a knee, we’ll assess that during the week.”

Sam Weideman

“We’ll continue to work with Sam continuing to develop him and continuing to try and be the player that we want him to be.”

Ben Brown

“He’ll be assessed this week (knee).”

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CARLTON

Michael Voss on: 

Sam Walsh (Ankle) and Jacob Weitering (Knee)

“We’re hoping it’s obviously not too bad.”

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GWS GIANTS

Mark McVeigh on:

Tim Taranto

“We’ve been able to manage him with a lot more midfield time in the last few weeks, he played forward for a while there as well.”

“But he got some more time there no doubt (with no Tom Green).”

Tanner Bruhn

“Got a lot more midfield time than potentially what he has in the past, he’s spent a lot of time forward.”

Callum Brown

“We think he can be a very good back.”

Tom Green, Lachie Whitfield, Josh Kelly, Harry Perryman and Jesse Hogan

“All available next week (pending fitness clearance).”

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ESSENDON

Ben Rutten on: 

Sam Draper

“He’s still learning his craft and finding his formula for consistency.”

Mason Redman 

“He’s in hospital now just for some preliminary checks (heavy fall).” 

Ben Hobbs

“I think he just got a bit of a knock during the game (shoulder).”

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COLLINGWOOD

Craig McRae on:

Brayden Maynard

“It just seems like it has agitated or aggravated a previous injury (shoulder).”

Brodie Grundy

“Brodie will make us better, I’m really confident of that.”

Jordan DeGoey

“Jordy will be back next week.”

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ST KILDA

Brett Ratten on: 

Jack Billings

“He had a (back) spasm couldn’t go back on.”

Jade Gresham

“He just copped a knock on the knee, he’s hurt that knee before.”

“I think he’ll be right.”

Marcus Windhager 

“Marcus’ application to the role was first class (Tim Kelly shut down role).”

“He’s had a big impact in his first year at our footy club.”

Dan Hannebery

“Hannebery will be close (to an AFL return).”

Rowan Marshall

“I thought Row was pretty solid, he gave our mids first access.”

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WEST COAST 

Adam Simpson on: 

Tim Kelly

“I reckon he just got beaten on the day.”

“Nothing wrong with Tim.”

“He had a quiet day.”

Josh Rotham

“Rotham we thought was a mini success in particular in the first half.”

Tom Barrass

“He’s really stood up with his leadership.” 

“Really proud of his season so far.”

Jai Culley

“Today was another step forward from last week.”

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