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AFL Round 18 Team Changes

HAWTHORN

Late Changes: –

Sub: Morrison
(Sub last game: Harry Morrison)

Key players missing: Jack Gunston, Finn Maginness, Mitch Lewis, Jack Ginnivan, James, Blanck. 

Injury List: Hawthorn

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Hawks conceded 22 marks inside D50 last week against Geelong (Season Ave AGA: 11.6), they have conceded an average of 97.3 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 89.3). Still no Jack Ginnivan for the Hawks, Mitch Lewis has been sidelined with an ACL injury. James Sicily returns from a dislocated shoulder while Josh Ward returns to the team. 

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FREMANTLE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Walters
(Sub last game: Michael Walters)

Key players missing: Sean Darcy, Oscar McDonald, Brandon Walker.

Injury List: Fremantle

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Dockers are conceding 73.5pts per game this season (Rank 2), they are averaging 89.6 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). No Sean Darcy this week, Luke Jackson will be used as the no.1 ruck with support likely coming from Josh Treacy. 

SYDNEY

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Wicks has replaced Luke Parker in the VFL game on Saturday morning, Luke Parker was an emergency in the AFL team. 

Late Changes: Out: Wicks In: Parker

Sub: Parker
(Sub last game: Taylor Adams)

Key players missing: Luke Parker, Isaac Heeney, Harry Cunningham. 

Injury List: Sydney

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Isaac Heeney this week due to suspension, Callum Mills makes his first appearance for the season. Senior coach John Longmire wasn’t willing to provide details on the specific role for Mills but he has the flexibility to play inside/outside midfield and across half-back. The Swans have conceded an average of 92.8 uncontested marks from their last 4 games (Season Ave: 82.6), they are conceding 72.6pts per game this season (Rank 1). 

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NTH MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Taylor
(Sub last game: Curtis Taylor)

Key players missing: Zac Fisher, Miller Bergman, Will Phillips, Josh Goater, Callum Coleman-Jones. 

Injury List: Nth Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Will Phillips has not been named this week, Zac Fisher also remains out of the team having dealt with a recent foot issue. George Wardlaw returns this week and should see strong inside midfield usage which includes centre bounces, he was used at 72.0% when he last played. The Kangaroos were -17.7 average contested possession differential between Rounds 1-10, they are +6.7 from their last 6 games (Rank 1). 

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Late Changes: Out: Treloar In: Garcia

Sub: Garcia
(Sub last game: Joel Freijah)

Key players missing: James O’Donnell, Aaron Naughton, Liam Jones, James Harmes, Jason Johannisen, Ryan Gardner, Bailey Smith. 

Injury List: Western Bulldogs

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Bulldogs recorded 331 disposals per game last week (Season Ave: 374.6, Rank 3), they are averaging 90.6 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 2). Cody Weightman returns from a groin issue this week, James O’Donnell  and Aaron Naughton will both miss due to concussion. The Bulldogs appear to be thin in defence with several preferred key defenders missing, Rory Lobb will likely remain in defence. Alex Keath has been named as an emergency.  

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CARLTON

Late Changes: –

Sub: Kennedy
(Sub last game: Matt Owies)

Key players missing: Jack Silvagni, Mitch McGovern, Sam Docherty, Corey Durdin, George Hewett, Jesse Motlop. 

Injury List: Carlton

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Charlie Curnow was assessed for an ankle concern last week and has trained throughout the week, Tom DeKoning was listed as a test for this week with an ankle concern. Marc Pittonet has been named and if there’s no change to the listed team will share the ruck position with Tom DeKoning. Mitch McGovern has been sidelined with a hip issue. Adam Cerra was used at 63.2% of team centre bounces last week. The Blues recorded 8 marks inside F50 last week (Season Ave: 11.5), they are conceding 73.4 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 3). Alex Cincotta may be used as a tag on a Marcus Bontempelli type. 

ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Thilthorpe
(Sub last game: Zac Taylor)

Key players missing: Mitchell Hinge, Izak Rankine, James Borlase, Chayce Jones, Harry Schoenberg, Will Hamill, Josh Worrell, Wayne Milera, Patrick Parnell, Matt Crouch. 

Injury List: Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Mitch Hinge has been sidelined with an adductor issue while Izak Rankine is currently suspended, Hugh Bond makes his AFL debut. Jordan Dawson was used at 41.9% of team centre bounces last week, he may see an increase this week with Rankine unavailable. The Crows are conceding 10.1 marks inside D50 this season (Rank 2), they are averaging 45.2 inside 50s from their last 5 games (Rank Eq.17). 

Weather may impact this game.

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ST KILDA

Late Changes: –

Sub: Paton
(Sub last game: Ben Paton)

Key players missing: Bradley Hill, Marcus Windhager, Tom Campbell, Max King, Paddy Dow, Brad Crouch. 

Injury List: St Kilda

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Marcus Windhager this week due to a hamstring injury, Bradley Hill is also unavailable. Mattaes Phillipou was used at 63.0% of team centre bounces last week, Jack Sinclair was used at 77.8% in the same game and may see decent usage again this week with Riley Bonner named. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera may be used in a wing role with no Hill this week. The Saints are conceding 93.4 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 17), they are conceding 72.9pts per game this season (Rank 4). 

MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Woewodin
(Sub last game: Taj Woewodin)

Key players missing: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Charlie Spargo, Tom Fullarton, Adam Tomlinson. 

Injury List: Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Max Gawn this week due to injury, the Demons opted not to name a replacement ruck with Tom Fullarton named emergency. Harrison Petty and Jacob van Rooyen may share the ruck position. Clayton Oliver was used at 79.3% of team centre bounces last week and may see a lot of Sam Durham at stoppage situations. The Demons have averaged 18.0 F50 marks from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 11.6), they have conceded an average of 17.5 marks inside D50 over the same period (Season Ave AGA: 12.3).  

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ESSENDON

Late Changes: –

Sub: Hind
(Sub last game: Nick Hind)

Key players missing: Jayden Laverde, Will Setterfield, Todd Goldstein, Darcy Parish, Zach Reid. 

Injury List: Essendon

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Bombers are averaging 56.1 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 3), they are averaging 377.4 disposals per game this season (Rank 1). Dyson Heppell returns to the team this week, Jayden Laverde has been managed this week. Jye Caldwell has been used at 80.6% of team centre bounces over the last 3 games. 

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