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COLLINGWOOD
Late Changes: Out: Richards In: SullivanÂ
Sub: SullivanÂ
(Sub last game: Lachie Sullivan)
Key players missing: Nathan Kreuger, Oleg Markov, Jordan De Goey, Beau McCreery, Brody Mihocek, Tom Mitchell.Â
Injury List: Collingwood
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Jordan DeGoey is a late withdrawal from the squad due to a groin injury, Mason Cox returns this week and will provide a tall option in the forward line. Expect Jack Crisp to see strong inside midfield usage without DeGoey. The Magpies have averaged 318.6 disposals from their last 5 games (Season Ave: 341.7, Rank 16), they have a -26.5 average inside 50 differential from their last 2 games (Season Ave AGA: -3.7).Â
RICHMOND
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Adem Yze says Samson Ryan, Noah Balta and Jacob Koschitzke will share the ruck role (via Fox).Â
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Adem Yze says they won’t start with a tag on Nick Daicos but if he gets out of control Liam Baker will be an option to play a shutdown role (via Fox).Â
Late Changes: –
Sub: Dow
(Sub last game: Tyler Sonsie)
Key players missing: Toby Nankervis, Tyler Sonsie, Dustin Martin, Maurice Rioli, Marlion Pickett, Jack Graham, Jack Ross, Tom Lynch, Dylan Grimes, Mykelti Lefau, Josh Gibcus.Â
Injury List: Richmond
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Toby Nankervis this week due to concussion, Samson Ryan will take over the no.1 ruck position. Ryan was assessed for an ankle concern last week and completed the game. Tim Taranto returns this week, the Tigers have a solid core of Prestia, Hopper and Taranto in a decent midfield match up against Collingwood. Shai Bolton was used at 74.2% of team centre bounces last week, he may see more forward usage this week with the return of Taranto and with the Magpies conceding high inside 50s. The Tigers have conceded an average of 16.0 marks inside D50 from their last 4 games (Season Ave AGA: 14.6, Rank 16).
SYDNEY
Late Changes: –
Sub: Parker
(Sub last game: Corey Warner)
Key players missing: Dane Rampe, Tom Papley, Justin McInerney.Â
Injury List: Sydney
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Dane Rampe has been sidelined with a calf injury while Tom Papley will miss the next 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury. Will Hayward was assessed for an ankle concern last week and completed the game, he has been named this week. Callum Mills returns this week and could be used in multiple roles including inside/outside midfield or half-back without Dane Rampe. Taylor Adams was used at 48.0% of team centre bounces last week, Luke Parker may play mostly forward without Tom Papley. The Swans have averaged 93.0 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 87.1).Â
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Late Changes: –
Sub: Daniel
(Sub last game: Jack Macrae)
Key players missing: Ryley Sanders, Jack Macrae, Joel Freijah, Bailey Smith, Ryan Gardner, Jason Johannisen, James Harmes, James O’Donnell.Â
Injury List: Western Bulldogs
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Liam Jones returns for the Bulldogs this week, Ryley Sanders, Joel Freijah and Jack Macrae have been managed. Sanders was used at 31.8% of team centre bounces last week, Ed Richards was used at 31.8% in the same game and may see extra opportunities this week. The Bulldogs have conceded an average of 45.4 inside 50s from their last 5 games (Season Ave AGA: 48.0, Rank 2).Â
ADELAIDE
Late Changes: Out: Smith IN: Curtin
Sub: Curtin
(Sub last game: Brayden Cook)
Key players missing: Nick Murray, Jordon Butts, Jordan Dawson, Matt Crouch, Josh Worrell, Will Hamill, Dan Curtin, Wayne Milera, Patrick Parnell.Â
Injury List: Adelaide
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Jordan Dawson for the Crows this week due to concussion, Nick Murray has been sidelined while Jordon Butts will miss the reminder of the season. Ben Keays may see some time through the middle of the ground including centre bounces, Jake Soligo was used at 34.2% of team centre bounces last week and may be another that does see an increase without Dawson. Expect strong inside midfield usage for Rory Laird & Sam Berry. The Crows have averaged 7.0 marks inside F50 from their last 2 games (Season Ave: 10.8), they have averaged 54.7 uncontested marks from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 79.8).Â
HAWTHORN
Late Changes: –
Sub: Maginness
(Sub last game: Finn Maginness)
Key players missing: Chad Wingard, Mitch Lewis, James Blanck, Cam Mackenzie, Jack Gunston, Harry Morrison.Â
Injury List: Hawthorn
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No change for the Hawks this week and a relatively healthy team injury list. The Hawks have conceded an average of 16.7 marks inside D50 from their last 3 games, they have conceded 318.8 disposals from their last 4 games (Season Ave AGA: 350.1). The Hawthorn centre bounce rotation has been quite consistent across the season.Â
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