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AFL Round 19 Team Changes

GWS GIANTS

Late Changes: –

Sub: O’Halloran
(Sub last game: James Peatling)

Key players missing: Stephen Coniglio, Sam Taylor, Josh Kelly.

Injury List: GWS Giants

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Giants have conceded 54.3 inside 50s from their last 4 games, they have conceded an average of 53.7 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 16). The Giants are averaging 13.8 marks inside F50 this season (Rank 3). No Stephen Coniglio this week due to a shoulder injury, James Peatling could see decent midfield usage. Toby Bedford was used at 90.6% of team CBAs last week, he may be used to target a Noah Anderson type midfielder. 

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GOLD COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Graham
(Sub last game: Will Graham)

Key players missing:  Rory Atkins, Brayden Fiorini, Thomas Berry, Ben Ainsworth, Alex Davies, Malcolm Rosas, Jarrod Witts, Brandon Ellis, Jake Rogers, Touk Miller, Sam Day, Ethan Read. 

Injury List: Gold Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Suns are averaging 57.2 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 2), they are averaging 10.4 marks inside F50 this season (Rank 16). The Suns conceded 120 uncontested marks last week against Port Adelaide (Season Ave AGA: 80.1), only the 3rd time this season they have conceded 100 or more uncontested marks in a game. Ben Ainsworth will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury while Malcolm Rosas and Alex Davies will miss through suspension, Lachie Weller returns to the team while David Swallow and/or Will Graham may see decent midfield usage. Alex Sexton has the flexibility to play forward if required. 

ST KILDA

Late Changes: –

Sub: Garcia
(Sub last game: Ben Paton)

Key players missing: Mattaes Phillipou, Arie Schoenmaker, Paddy Dow, Marcus Windhager, Max King, Brad Crouch, Jack Hayes. 

Injury List: St Kilda

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Saints have averaged 65.8pts from their last 9 games (Season Ave: 70.9), they are averaging 48.8 inside 50s per game this season (Rank 15). No Mattaes Phillipou due to a hip injury, centre bounce opportunities are available. Jack Sinclair was used at 84.2% of team centre bounces last week. Hugo Garcia has been named and can be used as an inside mid. 

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WEST COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Rotham
(Sub last game: Tyler Brockman)

Key players missing: Liam Duggan, Jake Waterman, Elliot Yeo, Tyler Brockman, Dom Sheed, Matt Flynn, Jeremy McGovern, Noah Long, Elijah Hewett.

Injury List: West Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Multiple changes for the Eagles this week with several experienced players unavailable, midfield opportunities are available with the absence of Elliot Yeo. Zane Trew was used at 45.5% of team centre bounces last week, that usage may increase this week. Rueben Ginbey could see decent usage as an inside mid. The Eagles have conceded an average of 108.5pts from their last 4 games (Season Ave AGA: 97.9). 

HAWTHORN

Late Changes: –

Sub: Maginness
(Sub last game: Harry Morrison)

Key players missing: Cam Mackenzie, Harry Morrison, Chad Wingard, Mitch Lewis, Jack Gunston.

Injury List: Hawthorn

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Hawks have averaged 41.0 inside 50s from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 51.3), they are averaging 82.0 uncontested marks per game this season. Finn Maginness has been named and will likely go to Nick Daicos with a strong tag. James Sicily was moved forward late last week and did have an impact hitting the scoreboard, he has been managing a shoulder injury in recent weeks.  

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COLLINGWOOD

Late Changes: –

Sub: Sullivan
(Sub last game: )

Key players missing: Harvey Harrison, Lachie Schultz, Mason Cox, Beau McCreery, Brody Mihocek, Tom Mitchell. 

Injury List: Collingwood

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Dan McStay returns to the team this week, Jeremy Howe also returns and has the flexibility to play at either end of the ground. No Billy Frampton this week which may suggest Howe returns to defence. Lachie Schultz is unavailable this week, Lachie Sullivan returns to the team and can be used through the midfield. Ned Long was used at 55.6% of team centre bounces last week. The Magpies have conceded an average of 133.5 uncontested marks from their last 2 games (Season Ave AGA: 91.7, Rank 16). 

GEELONG

Late Changes: Out: Atkins, Neale In: Parfitt, Clohesy

Sub: Clohesy
(Sub last game: Oliver Henry)

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

Injury List: Geelong

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Mitch Knevitt returns to the team this week while Jhye Clark has been omitted, senior coach Chris Scott has declared Oliver Henry won’t start as sub again this week. Sam DeKoning is set to continue his role at the ruck position. Max Holmes has been used at 9.4% of team centre bounces in the last 3 games. The Cats have averaged 111.3 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 78.5) they have conceded an average of 63.3pts over the same period (Season Ave AGA: 84.6). 

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WESTERN BULLDOGS

Late Changes: –

Sub: Macrae
(Sub last game: Riley Garcia)

Key players missing: Riley Garcia, Alex Keath, Harvey Gallagher, Liam Jones, James O’Donnell, James Harmes, Jason Johannisen, Bailey Smith. 

Injury List: Western Bulldogs

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Adam Treloar was a late withdrawal after final teams were announced last week, he has been named to play this week. Aaron Naughton returns to the team this week, Rory Lobb is set to continue his role as a key defender. Ed Richards was used at 90.0% of team centre bounces last week, that usage may decline with the return of Treloar. Sam Darcy is expected to provide ruck support for Tim English. The Bulldogs have averaged 69.5 uncontested marks from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 89.4, Rank 3). 

PORT ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Narkle
(Sub last game: Francis Evans)

Key players missing: Lachie Jones, Kane Farrell, Todd Marshall, Jeremy Finlayson, Josh Sinn, Ryan Burton, Ivan Soldo, Sam Powell-Pepper. 

Injury List: Port Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Jeremy Finlayson will miss the remainder of the season while Todd Marshall is unavailable this week, Mitch Georgiades returns from suspension while Esava Ratugolea may be used forward if required. Senior coach Ken Hinkley has indicated in recent weeks Ratugolea has the flexibility to be moved forward. Zak Butters has been used at 40.7% of team centre bounces in the last 2 weeks, Ollie Wines has been used at 85.0% of team centre bounces over the same period. No Kane Farrell this week, Dylan Williams has been named and is likely to play across half-back. The Power are conceding an average of 73.1 uncontested marks this season (Rank 2). 

Weather may impact this game.

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RICHMOND

Late Changes: –

Sub: Sonsie
(Sub last game: James Trezise)

Key players missing: Nick Vlastuin, Tim Taranto, Jack Graham, Maurice Rioli, Marlion Pickett, Tom Lynch, Jack Ross, Mykelti Lefau, Sam Naismith, Josh Gibcus. 

Injury List: Richmond

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Several experienced players are unavailable this week including Tim Taranto, Jack Graham and Nick Vlastuin. Thomson Dow returns to the team and could see decent inside midfield usage. Dion Prestia and Jacob Hopper should see significant inside midfield usage, Shai Bolton was used at 43.8% of team centre bounces last week. The Tigers are conceding 380.7 disposals per game this season (Rank 18), they are averaging 64.8pts per game this season (Rank 18). 

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