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AFL Round 18 Team Changes

GOLD COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Graham
(Sub last game: Bailey Humphrey)

Key players missing: Jarrod Witts, Touk Miller, Sam Day, David Swallow, Alex Sexton, Brandon Ellis, Lachie Weller, Ethan Read. 

Injury List: Gold Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Multiple changes for Gold Coast this week, Touk Miller is unavailable due to a wrist injury which should open up additional centre bounce opportunities. Sam Flanders was used at 62.1% of team centre bounces last week, he could see an increase this week. No Alex Sexton this week , Connor Budarick returns to the team and should play a role in defence. The Suns are averaging 10.3 marks inside F50 per game this season (Rank 16), they are averaging 57.0 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 2). 

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PORT ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: F.Evans
(Sub last game: Francis Evans)

Key players missing: Mitch Georgiades, Will Lorenz, Jed McEntee, Esava Ratugolea, Josh Sinn, Ivan Soldo, Sam Powell-Pepper. 

Injury List: Port Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Power are averaging 14.1 marks inside F50 per game this season (Rank 1), they are conceding 72.8 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 2). Charlie Dixon returns this week to a key forward role, Mitch Georgiades is unavailable due to suspension. Ollie Wines was used at 88.5% of team centre bounces last week, Connor Rozee was also used at 88.5% in the same game. Jason Horne-Francis has been used at 50.6% of team centre bounces in the last 3 games. 

RICHMOND

Late Changes: –

Sub: Trezise
(Sub last game: Sam Banks)

Key players missing: Kane McAuliffe, Seth Campbell, Jacob Blight, Thomson Dow, Dustin Martin, Marlion Pickett, Maurice Rioli, Tom Lynch, Jack Ross, Dylan Grimes, Mykelti Lefau, Sam Naismith, Josh Gibcus. 

Injury List: Richmond

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Dion Prestia returns to the team this week and should see decent midfield usage which includes centre bounces, Samson Ryan also returns providing height in the forward line and ruck support for Toby Nankervis. The Tigers are averaging 63.6pts per game this season (Rank 18), they are conceding 101.4 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 18). Senior coach Adem Yze indicated using a tagging role this week, Jack Graham went to Caleb Serong last week. 

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GWS GIANTS

Late Changes: –

Sub: Peatling
(Sub last game: James Peatling)

Key players missing: Sam Taylor, Josh Kelly, Leek Aleer, Xavier O’Halloran.

Injury List: GWS Giants

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Lachie Ash returns this week and should slot back into a half-back role, Joe Fonti holds his spot after a solid debut last week across half-back. Toby Bedford was used at 81.6% of team centre bounces last week, there is the possibility he may be used forward this week in a negating role on a Dan Rioli half-back type. The Giants are averaging 13.5 marks inside F50 this season (Rank 3), they are averaging 375.3 disposals per game this season (Rank 2). 

WEST COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Brockman
(Sub last game: Jack Williams)

Key players missing: Jeremy McGovern, Campbell Chesser, Jack Darling, Jai Culley, Matt Flynn, Rhett Bazzo, Jack Petruccelle, Noah Long, Elijah Hewett. 

Injury List: West Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Change of senior coach at the Eagles this week which will likely result in a few adjustments in player roles and opportunities, Jack Darling has been omitted which will provide extra minutes for Jack Williams after starting as the sub last week. No Jeremy McGovern due to injury this week, Zane Trew has been named and should see opportunities through the middle of the ground. The Eagles are averaging 67.3pts per game this season (Rank 17), they have conceded an average of 115.7 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Season Ave AGA: 92.1, Rank 16). 

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BRISBANE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Reville
(Sub last game: Logan Morris)

Key players missing: Jack Payne, Brandon Starcevich, Deven Robertson, Darcy Fort, Noah Answerth, Darcy Gardiner, Lincoln McCarthy, Keidean Coleman, Tom Doedee.

Injury List: Brisbane

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Lions are averaging 101.2 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 1), they are averaging 14.0 F50 marks per game this season (Rank 1). The Lions lose two defenders to injury this week, Payne has come back into the team with another adjustment required to cover West Coast forwards. Zac Bailey was used at 38.7% of team centre bounces last week, Jarrod Berry may be used to target a West Coast inside mid type. Dayne Zorko was used at 50.0% of team kick-ins last week. 

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