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WESTERN BULLDOGS
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Luke Beveridge indicates pre-game that Ed Richards will play midfield.
Late Changes: –
Sub: Daniel
(Sub last game: Buku Khamis)
Key players missing: Alex Keath, Lachlan McNeil, Riley Garcia, James Harmes, Nick Coffield, Aaron Naughton, Jason Johannisen, Alex Keath, Ryan Gardner, Bailey Smith.Â
Injury List: Western Bulldogs
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Ed Richards returns this week and could see strong midfield usage, Marcus Bontempelli has been dealing with illness this week but is expected to play after missing multiple training sessions. Bontempelli has been spending time forward which may increase with Liberatore and now Richards back in the team. The Bulldogs are averaging 25.1 scores per game this season (Rank 3), they are averaging 377.2 disposals per game this season (Rank 2).Â
FREMANTLE
Late Changes: Out: Chapman In: Worner
Sub: Johnson
(Sub last game: Corey Wagner)
Key players missing: Matt Taberner, Brennan Cox, Nathan O’Driscoll, Oscar McDonald, Neil Erasmus.
Injury List: Fremantle
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Dockers return from their bye with just the one change. Andrew Brayshaw was used at 78.8% of team centre bounces last game (Season: 68.4%). Luke Ryan was used at 28.6% of team kick-ins last game (2), he has been used at 61.9% of team kick-ins this season. The Dockers are averaging 93.1 uncontested marks this season (Rank 2), they are conceding 91.7 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 16).Â
RICHMOND
Late Changes: –
Sub: McAuliffe
(Sub last game: Kane McAuliffe)
Key players missing: Samson Ryan, Dion Prestia, Jacob Hopper, Marlion Pickett, Maurice Rioli, Jack Ross, Mykelti Lefau, Josh Gibcus, Sam Naismith, Dylan Grimes.Â
Injury List: Richmond
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Richmond celebrate Dustin Martin’s 300th game on Saturday, it is possible his teammates will look for him more than usual. Tom Lynch returns from injury this week and could be on limited minutes. No Dion Prestia this week due to injury, Liam Baker and Shai Bolton could see a spike in midfield usage which includes centre bounces. The Tigers conceded 46 inside 50s last week to the Crows (Season Ave AGA: 60.0), they have conceded an average of 85.3pts from their last 3 games (Season Ave AGA: 100.0, Rank 17).Â
HAWTHORN
Late Changes: –
Sub: Breust
(Sub last game: Luke Breust)
Key players missing: Ned Reeves, Mitch Lewis, Ned Reeves, Chad Wingard, James Blanck.Â
Injury List: Hawthorn
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Lloyd Meek replaces Ned Reeves at the ruck position this week, Nick Watson makes his return to the team. Dylan Moore was used at 44.4% of team centre bounces last week, Karl Amon has been used at 45.0% of team kick-ins this season. The Hawks are averaging 340.9 disposals per game this season (Rank 16), they have averaged 55.3 inside 50s from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 52.0).Â
ADELAIDE
Late Changes: –
Sub: Berry
(Sub last game: Ned McHenry)
Key players missing: Brodie Smith, Ned McHenry, Taylor Walker, Riley Thilthorpe, Elliott Himmelberg, Josh Worrell, Wayne Milera, Patrick Parnell, Matt Crouch.Â
Injury List: Adelaide
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Crows have averaged 101.0 uncontested marks from their last 4 games (Season Ave: 84.5), they are conceding 9.7 marks inside D50 this season (Rank 3). Nick Murray returns from injury this week, no Brodie Smith this week. Rory Laird was used at 76.9% of team centre bounces last week, he was assessed for a knee concern at training this week. With no Matt Crouch Jake Soligo was used at 84.6% in the same game, Jordan Dawson 84.6% usage. Kieran Strachan was subbed out last week due to a groin concern, he has been named this week and is expected to play.Â
SYDNEY
Late Changes: –
Sub: Roberts
(Sub last game: Braeden Campbell)
Key players missing: Callum Mills, Luke Parker, Robbie Fox, Angus Sheldrick.Â
Injury List: Sydney
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Swans are averaging 103.7pts per game this season (Rank 1), they are averaging 91.2 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). No changes for Sydney this week, with a relatively quiet injury list despite the absence of Callum Mills and Luke Parker the team has been quite settled for most of the season which includes the centre bounce rotation. Nick Blakey was subbed out of the game last week due to a leg concern, he has been named and is expected to play.Â
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