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AFL Round 16 Team Changes

NTH MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Stephens
(Sub last game: Dylan Stephens)

Key players missing: George Wardlaw, Josh Goater, Jaidyn Stephenson, Callum Coleman-Jones. 

Injury List: Nth Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: George Wardlaw is unavailable due to concussion, midfield opportunities are available. Tom Powell, Jy Simpkin and Harry Sheezel could all see a bump in usage this week. Will Phillips has been used in a tagging role in his last 2 games, senior coach Alastair Clarkson played down the prospects of another tag this week just like he did last week before implementing a tag on Clayton Oliver. The Kangaroos have conceded an average of 47.5 inside 50s from their last 2 games (Rounds 1-13: 62.1, Rank 18), they have conceded 54.7 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Rounds 1-11 AGA: 87.9). 

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WESTERN BULLDOGS

Late Changes: –

Sub: Baker
(Sub last game: Caleb Daniel)

Key players missing: Caleb Daniel, Buku Khamis, Anthony Scott, James Harmes, Nick Coffield, Jason Johannisen, Alex Keath, Ryan Gardner, Bailey Smith. 

Injury List: Western Bulldogs

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Marcus Bontempelli was assessed for a back concern throughout the week and is likely to be a game-time decision even after final teams have been announced. Aaron Naughton returns along with Sam Darcy, Rory Lobb holds his spot which may result in a very tall forward line or a switch to defence for possibly Sam Darcy. The Bulldogs are averaging 377.1 disposals per game this season (Rank 2), they have scored 100pts or more in 6 of 14 games this season.

SYDNEY

Late Changes: –

Sub: Cleary
(Sub last game: Caiden Cleary)

Key players missing: Callum Mills, Luke Parker.

Injury List: Sydney

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Swans are undefeated at the SCG this season, they are conceding 69.9pts per game this season (Rank 1). Settled team with no changes again this week, Isaac Heeney had his left shoulder strapped last week after a knock in Round 14 and is fine to play according to senior coach John Longmire earlier this week. James Jordon may be used in a tagging role on Jordan Clark. 

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FREMANTLE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Aish
(Sub last game: Karl Worner)

Key players missing: Alex Pearce, Neil Erasmus, Michael Walters, Oscar McDonald, Nathan O’Driscoll.

Injury List: Fremantle

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Alex Pearce for the Dockers due to an arm injury. Freo has averaged 68.5 uncontested marks from their last 2 games (Rounds 1-12: 93.1), they are conceding 73.1pts per game this season (Rank 2). Nat Fyfe was used at 38.5% of team centre bounces last week, he may see a bump in usage this week with the importance of centre clearances at the SCG. 

GOLD COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Humphrey
(Sub last game: Brandon Ellis)

Key players missing: Lachie Weller, Brandon Ellis, Brayden Fiorini.

Injury List: Gold Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Ben King returns from a knee injury this week. Damien Hardwick has discussed the need to develop the second-tier inside mids, one player he has mentioned twice this week is Sam Flanders who was used through the midfield late last week. Flanders is expected to start across half-back this week according to GM of Football Wayne Campbell throughout the week. Still expecting strong usage for Touk Miller, Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell this week. 

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COLLINGWOOD

Late Changes: –

Sub: Richards
(Sub last game: Reef McInnes)

Key players missing: Mason Cox, Jamie Elliott, Tom Mitchell, Dan McStay. 

Injury List: Collingwood

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: A stack of senior players return for the Magpies this week including Jordan DeGoey and Scott Pendlebury through the midfield, DeGoey was used forward in his last game before being injured. Expect Nick Daicos to shift roles if he receives attention this week through the midfield. The Magpies are averaging 72.5 uncontested marks this season (Rank 17), they are averaging 368.5 disposals per game this season (Rank 1). 

ADELAIDE

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zac Taylor will debut in Round 16.

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Chayce Jones (back) is a late withdrawal.

Late Changes: Out: Jones In: Taylor

Sub: Taylor
(Sub last game: Sam Berry)

Key players missing: James Borlase, Kieran Strachan, Harry Schoenberg, Matt Crouch, Brodie Smith, Riley Thilthorpe, Josh Worrell, Patrick Parnell. 

Injury List: Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Taylor Walker returns this week from a back issue, Reilly O’Brien also returns at the no.1 ruck position. Rory Laird could see a split role across half-back and through the midfield, he did state that he was set to play across half-back throughout the week. The Crows have averaged 40.7 inside 50s from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 50.2), they have averaged 102.3 uncontested marks from their last 4 games (Season Ave: 85.0).

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GWS GIANTS

Late Changes: –

Sub: McMullin
(Sub last game: James Peatling)

Key players missing: James Peatling, Ryan Angwin, Xavier O’Halloran, Sam Taylor, Nick Haynes.

Injury List: GWS Giants

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Stephen Coniglio returns from a shoulder injury this week, Isaac Cumming and Harry Perryman also return. Senior coach Adam Kingsley indicated throughout the week Toby Bedford will be used to target an opposition player, Izak Rankine may be a suitable option for Kingsley. The Giants have averaged 55.5 inside 50s from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 51.9), they are averaging 371.9 disposals per game this season (Rank 3). 

GEELONG

Late Changes: –

Sub: O’Connor
(Sub last game: Gary Rohan)

Key players missing: Tom Hawkins, Tanner Bruhn, Cam Guthrie, Oliver Henry, Rhys Stanley, Brandan Parfitt, Toby Conway. 

Injury List: Geelong

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Tom Hawkins due to a foot injury while Oliver Henry is unavailable, Shannon Neale returns to the team likely to be used as a key forward. Still no Rhys Stanley (named Emg) and Toby Conway, Sam DeKoning was used at the ruck position last week along with Mark Blicavs. Lawson Humphries will make his AFL debut and will start in the 22 according to senior coach Chris Scott throughout the week. The Cats are averaging 71.4 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 18), they have conceded 15.0 marks inside D50 from their last 2 games (Season Ave AGA: 12.0). Chris Scott also mentioned this week they won’t let Zach Merrett go without attention, Mark O’Connor is a potential option to be used in a tag role if required. 

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ESSENDON

Late Changes: –

Sub: Cox
(Sub last game: Jye Menzie)

Key players missing: Darcy Parish, Zach Reid, Ben Hobbs, Nate Caddy, Elijah Tsatas, Will Setterfield.

Injury List: Essendon

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Jake Kelly was a late team change on Friday with Jye Menzie returning to the team, Menzie was the starting sub last week while he played behind the ball a couple of weeks ago with Mason Redman unavailable. Todd Goldstein has been named, he has been a late withdrawal a couple of times over the last few weeks. Matt Guelfi may be used to target Tom Stewart this week. The Bombers are averaging 377.9 disposals per game this season (Rank 1), they are averaging 56.4 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 2). 

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