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AFL Round 21 Team Changes

NTH MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Hansen Jr
(Sub last game: Zane Duursma)

Key players missing: Griffin Logue, George Wardlaw, Liam Shiels, Miller Bergman, Zac Fisher, Curtis Taylor, Josh Goater, Callum-Coleman-Jones.

Injury List: Nth Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Colby McKercher returns this week and is likely to be used across half-back, Tom Powell was used across half-back last week and could be moved into a midfield role with no George Wardlaw this week. Jy Simpkin was used at 62.1% of team centre bounces last week, he could again see decent usage. The Kangaroos have a -11.5 average score per game differential this season, they are -10.2 over their last 5 games. 

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RICHMOND

Late Changes: –

Sub: McIntosh
(Sub last game: Thomson Dow)

Key players missing: Samson Ryan, Thomson Dow, Jack Ross, Tom Lynch, Dylan Grimes, Mykelti Lefau, Tylar Young, Sam Naismith, Josh Gibcus. 

Injury List: Richmond

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Several experienced players return for the Tigers this week which includes Dustin Martin, Toby Nankervis and Jack Graham. Tim Taranto was subbed out last week with a back concern, he has trained this week and is expected to play. Shai Bolton may be used more forward against the Kangaroos with the return of Jack Graham. Bolton was used at 70.7% of team centre bounces over the last 2 games. The Tigers have a -10.9 average inside 50 differential this season (Rank 17), they are +9.6 over their last 5 games. 

GEELONG

Late Changes: –

Sub: Bowes
(Sub last game: Ted Clohesy)

Key players missing: Mitch Duncan, Mitch Knevitt, Gary Rohan, Tom Hawkins, Toby Conway, Cam Guthrie. 

Injury List: Geelong

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: The Cats have conceded an average of 70.2pts from their last 5 games (Season Ave: 84.2), they have averaged 98.0 uncontested marks over the same period (Season Ave: 78.4). Rhys Stanley returns this week and is expected to be used at the ruck position, Sam DeKoning is expected to move to a defensive role however senior coach Chris Scott indicated throughout the week he will be used further up the ground at times to finish the season. Tom Atkins returns this week, no Mitch Duncan which may push Max Holmes or Jack Bowes to a half-back role. Tom Stewart may continue his starting role at centre bounces then drift to a defensive role. 

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ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Curtin
(Sub last game: Dan Curtin)

Key players missing: James Borlase, Elliott Himmelberg, Brayden Cook, Chayce Jones, Brodie Smith, Luke Pedlar, Wayne Milera, Patrick Parnell, Jordon Butts.

Injury List: Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Jordan Dawson and Matt Crouch return this week, both are expected to see solid midfield and centre bounce usage. Dan Curtin may get the start in the 22 this week. Expected some changes through the midfield with the return of Crouch and Dawson, Jake Soligo may be pushed more to an outside role along with Zac Taylor. The Crows have conceded an average of 118.5pts from their last 2 games (Season Ave AGA: 82.1), they have conceded an average of 59.0 inside 50s over the same period. 

COLLINGWOOD

Late Changes: –

Sub: Lipinski
(Sub last game: Lachie Sullivan)

Key players missing: Harvey Harrison, Lachlan Sullivan, Nathan Kreuger, Brody Mihocek, Tom Mitchell. 

Injury List: Collingwood

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Jordan DeGoey returns this week from a groin complaint, Beau McCreery also returns and should be used in a pressure forward role. Jack Crisp could see a decline in centre bounce usage with the return of DeGoey, expect Nick Daicos to shift roles in general play and at stoppage situations if he is targeted by Carlton. The Magpies recorded a -1 inside 50 differential last week against the Tigers, they averaged -18.5 the previous 4 games.  

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CARLTON

Late Changes: –

Sub: Kennedy
(Sub last game: Jack Carroll)

Key players missing: Lachlan Cowan, Jack Carroll, Lewis Young, David Cuningham, Orazio Fantasia, Zac Williams, Sam Durdin, Jack Silvagni, Tom DeKoning, Sam Docherty.

Injury List: Carlton

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Multiple changes for the Blues this week, Harry McKay return from illness while Blake Acres also returns. Alex Cincotta may be set for a role on Nick Daicos, George Hewett may also be used. The Blues have a -8.3 average inside 50 differential from their last 4 games (Season Ave AGA: -1.3), they have averaged 64.0 uncontested marks over the same period (Season Ave: 77.6). 

PORT ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Narkle
(Sub last game: Quinton Narkle)

Key players missing: Jed McEntee, Ryan Burton, Ivan Soldo, Dante Visentini, Todd Marshall, Jeremy Finlayson, Sam Powell-Pepper. 

Injury List: Port Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No changes for Port Adelaide this week, Jordon Sweet continues to hold down the no.1 ruck position. Zak Butters was used at 25.0% of team centre bounces last week after being targeted by Carlton for most of the game, expect an increase this week. The Power have averaged 94.8pts from their last 4 games (Season Ave: 86.5). 

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SYDNEY

Late Changes: Out: Amartey In: Ladhams

Sub: Parker
(Sub last game: Luke Parker)

Key players missing: Braeden Campbell, Lewis Melican, Dane Rampe, Justin McInerney, Tom Papley

Injury List: Sydney

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: James Rowbottom returns from a cheek injury this week and should see decent midfield usage, this may result in a decline for Taylor Adams after being used at 43.8% of team centre bounces in the last 2 games without Rowbottom. Callum Mills was used at 34.8% of team centre bounces last week, his usage to finish the H&A season may start to increase. The Swans have a -11.0 average inside 50 differential over the last 2 weeks (Season: +5.5). 

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