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AFL Round 11 Team Changes

HAWTHORN

Late Changes: –

Sub: Breust
(Sub last game: Luke Breust)

Key players missing: James Blanck, Mitch Lewis, Nick Watson.

Injury List: Hawthorn

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Nick Watson this week due to a hamstring issue, James Sicily returns to the team this week. The Hawks have averaged 46.8 inside 50s from their last 4 games (Season: 51.0), they are averaging 338.5 disposal per game this season (Rank 16). Will Day was used at 66.7% of team centre bounces last week, he was pushed behind the ball late in the game. Blake Hardwick played Q4 in defence last week after starting the game as a forward. 

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BRISBANE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Sharp
(Sub last game: Shadeau Brain)

Key players missing: Eric Hipwood, Brandon Stracevich, Will Ashcroft, Lincoln McCarthy, Darcy Gardiner, Keidean Coleman, Tom Doedee. 

Injury List: Brisbane

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Eric Hipwood this week due to suspension, Brandon Ryan makes his club debut. Zac Bailey returns from injury this week, he was used at team centre bounces earlier this season. Hugh McCluggage was used at 38.9% of team centre bounces last week, he was subbed out of the game at 3QT due to a calf concern (managed). The Lions are conceding 337.4 disposals per game this season (Rank 2), they are averaging 96.8 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 1). 

MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Woewodin
(Sub last game: Taj Woewodin)

Key players missing: Jake Lever, Blake Howes, Ben Brown, Jack Billings, Charlie Spargo, Marty Hore, Jake Melksham. 

Injury List: Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Ed Langdon returns to the team this week, Lachie Hunter comes into the team for the first time this season which may impact Caleb Windsor. Senior coach Simon Goodwin indicated during the pre-season Hunter may spend time forward and on a wing as part of his role this season. The Demons are conceding 71.2pts per game this season (Rank 3), they conceded 100pts for the first time in 2024 last week against the Eagles. 

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ST KILDA

Late Changes: –

Sub: Sharman
(Sub last game: Zak Jones)

Key players missing: Brad Crouch, Zak Jones, Ryan Byrnes, Ben Paton, Mattaes Phillipou.

Injury List: St Kilda

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Saints have averaged 54.0pts from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 72.2), they are averaging 92.6 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). Multiple changes for the Saints again this week, Jack Higgins returns from suspension while Mattaes Phillipou and Zak Jones have been omitted. Paddy Dow was used at 47.6% of team centre bounces last week, Jack Sinclair was moved behind the ball after being used in the midfield early. 

ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Berry
(Sub last game: Ned McHenry)

Key players missing: Luke Pedlar, Nick Murray, Izak Rankine, Riley Thilthorpe,. Josh worrell, Wayne Milera, Patrick Parnell, Elliott Himmelberg, Will Hamill, Ned McHenry.

Injury List: Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Izak Rankine this week, Sam Berry has been named while the coaching staff at the Crows this week indicated Josh Rachele may get a look at increased midfield usage. The Crows have scored 100pts or more in 2 of 10 games this season (Season Ave: 78.3), they are conceding 73.8 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). 

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WEST COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Dewar
(Sub last game: Tyrell Dewar)

Key players missing: Matt Flynn, Callum Jamieson, Jack Petruccelle, Oscar Allen, Rhett Bazzo, Noah Long, Elijah Hewett, Luke Edwards, Andrew Gaff, Harry Edwards. 

Injury List: West Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Elliot Yeo returns this week, expected solid centre bounce usage which could impact the usage for Reuben Ginbey. Dom Sheed was used at times last week to target Nick Daicos. Jeremy McGovern was used at 90.0% of team kick-ins last week. the Eagles have averaged 94.5 uncontested marks from their last 2 games (Season: 76.3), they are conceding 14.2 marks inside F50 this season (Rank 16) which includes an average of 11.4 from their last 5 games. 

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