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NTH MELBOURNE
Late Changes: –
Sub: Ford
(Sub last game: Liam Shiels)
Key players missing: Griffin Logue, Josh Goater.
Injury List: Nth Melbourne
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Several players were held away from main training as a precaution this week dealing with illness. Senior coach Alastair Clarkson was clear on Friday that the issue was more related to last week with those impacted able to play on Saturday. George Wardlaw was a notable player impacted with illness. Jy Simpkin returns and has the flexibility to play inside or outside midfield along with a half-forward role. Luke McDonald returns from injury into a defensive role.Â
FREMANTLE
Late Changes: –
Sub: O’Meara
(Sub last game: Neil Erasmus)
Key players missing: Sean Darcy, Nathan O’Driscoll, Heath Chapman, Brennan Cox, Oscar McDonald.
Injury List: Fremantle
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Expect a few adjustments to the Fremantle team dealing with injuries from last week. Senior coach Justin Longmuir was clear on keeping the midfield stable, that could be decent news for Hayden Young but be aware he has the flexibility to play across half-back. Luke Jackson should remain as a clear No.1 ruck.Â
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HAWTHORN
Late Changes: –
Sub: Gunston
(Sub last game: Finn Maginness)
Key players missing: Changkuoth Jiath, Will Day, Chad Wingard, James Blanck.Â
Injury List: Hawthorn
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: James Sicily was targeted by the Bombers last week along with his increased defensive role, senior coach Sam Mitchell indicated recently that Sicily can still have a strong impact for the team without the disposal numbers. Blake Hardwick also played in defence last week but senior coach Sam Mitchell reiterated during the week that his role was a discussion point against Melbourne. Finn Maginness was used as the starting sub last week. Despite a poor fantasy outing last week Jai Newcombe was used at 83.9% of team CBAs.Â
MELBOURNE
Late Changes: –
Sub: Hore
(Sub last game: Taj Woewodin)
Key players missing: Lachie Hunter, Jake Bowey, Shane McAdam.Â
Injury List: Melbourne
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Melbourne implemented an uncontested mark game last week against the Bulldogs which inflated fantasy scores for several players. Clayton Oliver was used at 69.0% of team centre bounces last week (Season: 66.0%), his usage is likely to increase over the coming weeks as he improves his fitness following an interrupted pre-season. Christian Salem was used at 75.9% of team CBAs last week.Â
SYDNEY
Late Changes: –
Sub: Co. Warner
(Sub last game: Sam Wicks)
Key players missing: Luke Parker, Taylor Adams, Callum Mills.Â
Injury List: Sydney
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Isaac Heeney was used at 64.3% of team CBAs last week, senior coach John Longmire continues to voice his preference that Heeney will be used where the team needs him. Errol Gulden did see a decline in CBA usage last week at the MCG to 32.1%.Â
ESSENDON
Late Changes: Out: Kelly In: A.Davey Jnr
Sub: A.Davey Jnr
(Sub last game: Elijah Tsatas)
Key players missing: Darcy Parish, Jordan Ridley, Zach Reid, Matt Guelfi.Â
Injury List: Essendon
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Archie Perkins was used at 87.1% of team CBAs last week, with no Darcy Parish his strong usage may continue on Saturday night. Sam Draper and Todd Goldstein have both been named to oppose Brodie Grundy in the ruck.Â
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