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AFL Round 17 Team Changes

NTH MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Taylor
(Sub last game: Dylan Stephens)

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

Injury List: Nth Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Zac Fisher for the Kangaroos this week due to a foot issue, Colby McKercher returns and is expected to resume his role in defence. George Wardlaw remains unavailable due to concussion, Jy Simpkin was used at 91.7% of team centre bounces last week. The Kangaroos have a +8.8 contested possession differential from their last 5 games (Rounds 1-10: -17.7), they have conceded an average of 10.3 marks inside D50 from their last 4 games (Rounds 1-11: 17.9). Will Phillips may be set for a Noah Anderson type tag through the midfield. 

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GOLD COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Humphrey
(Sub last game: Bailey Humphrey)

Key players missing: Jarrod Witts, Lachie Weller, Brayden Fiorini. 

Injury List: Gold Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Ned Moyle will take control of the no.1 ruck position with Jarrod Witts sidelined due to a back injury. Sam Flanders was used at 87.1% of team centre bounces last week, Touk Miller was used at 32.3% while spending time forward in a restricting role against opposition HB’s. The Suns are averaging 10.1 marks inside F50 this season (Rank Eq.16), they are averaging 56.7 Inside 50s per game this season (Rank 1). 

PORT ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: F.Evans
(Sub last game: Will Lorenz)

Key players missing: Willie Rioli, Josh Sinn, Dante Visentini, Ivan Soldo, Lachie jones, Esava Ratugolea, Ryan Burton, Sam Powell-Pepper. 

Injury List: Port Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Ollie Wines was used at 70.0% of team centre bounces last week, Willem Drew has been going to players on the outside at times in recent games but may attempt to quell the influence of Marcus Bontempelli on Saturday. The Power have averaged 64.3pts from their last 4 games (Season: 84.3), they are conceding 73.0 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). 

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WESTERN BULLDOGS

Late Changes: –

Sub:  Freijah
(Sub last game: Oskar Baker)

Key players missing: Liam Jones, Cody Weightman, Oskar Baker, Caleb Daniel, Jason Johannisen.

Injury List: Western Bulldogs

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Liam Jones in defence this week, Rory Lobb played back last week and may be joined by Sam Darcy on Saturday. Nick Coffield returns this week and can also play as a tall defender. No Cody Weightman due to a groin injury, senior coach Luke Beveridge indicated Rhylee West may spend more time closer to goal this week. The Bulldogs are averaging 377.5 disposals per game this season (Rank 1), they are averaging 92.0 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 2). 

GEELONG

Late Changes: Out: Knevitt In: Clark

Sub: O.Henry
(Sub last game: Mark O’Connor)

Key players missing: Tanner Bruhn, Tom Hawkins, Cam Guthrie, Rhys Stanley, Jhye Clark, Mark O’Connor.

Injury List: Geelong

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Oliver Henry returns this week which may allow Jeremy Cameron to float more outside F50, it also may allow Patrick Dangerfield to spend more time through the midfield. Dangerfield has been used at 56.3% of team centre bounces in the last 2 weeks.  Sam DeKoning was used at 72.4% of team centre bounces last week at the ruck position, Mark Blicavs will again be used at times at the ruck position. Tom Stewart was pushed into the middle of the ground last week to avoid a constant tag, he was used at 82.8% of team centre bounces. Max Holmes did see a significant decline to just 3.4% in the same game. The Cats are conceding 367.5 disposals per game this season (Rank 16), they are conceding 54.5 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 16). 

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HAWTHORN

Late Changes: –

Sub: Morrison
(Sub last game: Harry Morrison)

Key players missing: James Sicily, Jack Ginnivan, Finn Maginness, Ned Reeves, Chad Wingard, James Blanck. 

Injury List: Hawthorn

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Mitch Lewis returns to the team this week along with Luke Breust, no James Sicily which mat require Josh Weddle to play as a tall defender. Changkuoth Jiath can also move back to defence while Blake Hardwick is an option to provide support on smaller type forwards if he moves back. Jack Ginnivan is also not available due to a leg injury. The Hawks are averaging 56.0 inside 50s from their last 5 games (Rounds 1-10: 51.0), the Hawks have conceded 7.8 marks inside D50 from their last 4 games (Rank 1). 

GWS GIANTS

Late Changes: –

Sub: Peatling
(Sub last game: Toby McMullin)

Key players missing: Callum Brown, Josh Kelly, Lachie Ash, Xavier O’Halloran, Sam Taylor.

Injury List: GWS Giants

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Giants have averaged 69.6pts from their last 9 games (Rounds 0-7: 107.3), they are averaging 11.6 marks inside F50 over the same period (Rounds 0-7: 15.4). No Josh Kelly due to a calf injury, James Peatling returns to the team and could see decent midfield usage which includes centre bounces. Lachie Ash is a late withdrawal from the team, Joe Fonti makes his AFL debut as a half-back. Stephen Coniglio hurt his shoulder last week and is expected to play, Toby Bedford may be sent to a Sam Walsh midfielder type this week. Still no Sam Taylor for the Giants in defence. 

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CARLTON

Late Changes: –

Sub: Owies
(Sub last game: George Hewett)

Key players missing: Marc Pittonet, George Hewett, Jack Martin, Corey Durdin, Jack Silvagni, Sam Docherty. 

Injury List: Carlton

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Matthew Kennedy was a test throughout the week with a knee concern, Tom DeKoning returns to the team this week in the no.1 ruck position after being managed last week. Alex Cincotta could be used to shutdown multiple options including a half-back or midfielder type in general play. The Blues have averaged 13.6 marks inside F50 from their last 5 games (Rank Eq.3), they are conceding 72.6 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 2). 

FREMANTLE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Walters
(Sub last game: James Aish)

Key players missing: Hugh Davies, Brandon Walker, Alex Pearce, Oscar McDonald. 

Injury List: Fremantle

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Dockers are conceding 74.8pts per game this season (Rank 2), they are conceding 48.5 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 3). Brennan Cox returns to the team this week. Nat Fyfe was used at 75.8% of team centre bounces last week at the SCG, he may see a decline in centre bounce usage this week and possibly a reduction in games minutes. Hayden Young could see an increase in centre bounce usage this week after being used at 51.5% of team centre bounces last week. 

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RICHMOND

Late Changes: –

Sub: Banks
(Sub last game: Sam Banks)

Key players missing: Dustin Martin, Samson Ryan, Dion Prestia, Tom Lynch, Marlion Pickett, Maurice Rioli, Jack ross, Dylan Grimes, Mykelti Lefau, Sam Naismith, Josh Gibcus, Thomson Dow.

Injury List: Richmond

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Tigers conceded 131pts last week against Carlton, they are conceding 101.9pts per game this season (Rank 17). The Tigers are conceding 102.5 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 18). No Dustin Martin this week with Noah Cumberland getting an opportunity as a forward. Kan McAuliffe was used at 52.9% of team centre bounces last week, Jacob Hopper was used at 67.6% in his return in the same game. 

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