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AFL Round 23 Team Changes

GOLD COAST

Late Changes: –

Sub: Swallow
(Sub last game: David Swallow)

Key players missing: Ben Ainsworth, Jack Lukosius, Ned Moyle, Alex Sexton.

Injury List: Gold Coast

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Touk Miller returns this week and should see decent midfield usage, he was used in a split mid/fwd role prior to his injury. Alex Davies was used at 71.4% of team centre bounces last week, Will Graham was used at 78.6% in the same game. The Suns have averaged 51.3 inside 50s from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 56.8, Rank 2), they have conceded an average of 94.7 uncontested marks from their last 6 games (Season Ave AGA: 82.2). 

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MELBOURNE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Melksham
(Sub last game: Jake Melksham)

Key players missing: Steven May, Clayton Oliver, Taj Woewodin, Caleb Windsor, Charlie Spargo, Christian Petracca.

Injury List: Melbourne

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Clayton Oliver for the remainder of the season, midfield opportunities will be available which includes centre bounces, Jack Bowey returns to the team and should play in defence. Judd McVee could see an increase in midfield and centre bounce usage this week after seeing some action in recent weeks, Koltyn Tholstrup may also see an increase. Tom Sparrow, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers could be the main 3 on Saturday. The Demons have a -12.7 average inside 50 differential from their last 3 games (Season: -3.7), they have conceded an average of 16.0 marks inside D50 from their last 7 games (Season Ave AGA: 13.0).

GWS GIANTS

Late Changes: –

Sub: Stone
(Sub last game: Conor Stone)

Key players missing: Harvey Thomas, Xavier O’Halloran, Max Gruzewski, Jake Riccardi, Isaac Cumming. 

Injury List: GWS Giants

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Kieren Briggs returns this week from a shoulder concern, Stephen Coniglio also returns and should see decent midfield usage. Toby Bedford could be used more as a half-back tagging option against a Jordan Clark type, Harvey Thomas has not been named this week. If Bedford is used through the midfield specifically then he’s likely to target a Fremantle inside mid. The Giants are averaging 13.4 marks inside F50 this season (Rank 2), they have a -8.4 average inside 50 differential from their last 5 games (Season: -3.0). 

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FREMANTLE

Late Changes: –

Sub: O’Driscoll
(Sub last game: Karl Worner)

Key players missing: Karl Worner, Josh Treacy, Season Darcy, James Aish, Neil Erasmus, Michael Walters. 

Injury List: Fremantle

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Josh Treacy and Sean Darcy again this week, Luke Jackson is likely to take most of the ruck duties while Liam Reidy makes his AFL debut. The Dockers have averaged 75.1 uncontested marks from their last 7 games (Rounds 1-15 Ave: 91.6), they have conceded an average of 10.4 marks inside D50 this season (Rank 3). 

COLLINGWOOD

Late Changes: –

Sub: Long
(Sub last game: Joe Richards)

Key players missing: Joe Richards, Tom Mitchell, Jordan DeGoey, Brody Mihocek. 

Injury List: Collingwood

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Just the 1 change this week for the Magpies in what appears to be a settled line-up following multiple injury concerns this season. Steele Sidebottom was used to target Errol Gulden last week, senior coach Craig McRae has indicated a willingness to target Lachie Neale this week. The Magpies have averaged 58.6 uncontested marks from their last 5 games (Season Ave: 69.4, Rank 18), they have conceded an average of 8.3 marks inside D50 from their last 4 games (Season Ave AGA: 11.2). 

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BRISBANE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Sharp
(Sub last game: Jaxon Prior)

Key players missing: Bruce Reville, Jack Payne, Darcy Gardiner, Lincoln McCarthy, Tom Doedee, Kiedean Coleman. 

Injury List: Brisbane

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Eric Hipwood returns this week and is likely to play as a key forward role with Henry Smith named out of the team, Joe Daniher may also now spend time as ruck support for Oscar McInerney. The Lions are conceding 76.2pts per game this season (Rank 3), they are averaging 100.9 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 1). 

PORT ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Narkle
(Sub last game: Quinton Narkle)

Key players missing: Todd Marshall, Mitch Georgiades, Ivan Soldo, Dante Visentini, Jeremy Finlayson, Sam Powell-Pepper. 

Injury List: Port Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: No Todd Marshall this week due to concussion, Ryan Burton has been named and could play as a forward but also has the flexibility to be used in defence if required. Ollie Wines was used at 44.4% of team centre bounces last week, Jason Horne-Francis was used at 33.3% in the same game. The Power are conceding 71.7 uncontested marks per game this season (Rank 1), they are conceding an average of 9.2 marks inside D50 this season (Rank 1). 

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ADELAIDE

Late Changes: –

Sub: Taylor
(Sub last game: Zac Taylor)

Key players missing: Taylor Walker, Billy Dowling, Chayce Jones, Wayne Milera, Jordan Butts, Patrick Parnell. 

Injury List: Adelaide

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Taylor Walker is unavailable this week due to an eye concern, Lachie Gollant will come into the team as a key forward. Dan Curtin was used at 46.4% of centre bounces last week, he did move forward late in the game and hit the scoreboard. Jake Soligo was used at 10.7% of centre bounces last week. The Crows are conceding 10.3 marks inside D50 this season (Rank 2), they have a -14.0 average inside 50 differential from their last 4 games (Season: -3.7). 

ST KILDA

Late Changes: –

Sub: Garcia
(Sub last game: Jimmy Webster)

Key players missing: Angus McLennan, Brad Crouch, Mattaes Phillipou, Seb Ross, Marcus Windhager, Liam Henry, Max King. 

Injury List: St Kilda

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Just the 1 change for the Saints this week with Hugo Garcia named, still no Mattaes Phillipou due to illness. Paddy Dow was used at 73.1% of team centre bounces last week, Zak Jones was used at 80.8% in the same game. The Saints have recorded an average of 44.3 inside 50s from their last 3 games (Season Ave: 49.0), they are averaging 125.0 uncontested marks from their last 4 games (Season 93.4, Rank 2). 

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GEELONG

Late Changes: –

Sub: Duncan
(Sub last game: Oisin Mullin)

Key players missing: Sam DeKoning, Tom Hawkins, Toby Conway, Cam Guthrie, Tanner Bruhn, Zach Tuohy, Jed Bews. 

Injury List: Geelong

AFLRATINGS Fantasy Notes: Gary Rohan returns to the team this week along with Mitch Knevitt, Tanner Bruhn misses with concussion while Zach Tuohy has been managed. Tom Akins was used at 78.3% of team centre bounces last week, Max Holmes was used at 8.7% in the same game and could see more usage this week. The Cats conceded 111 uncontested marks against Fremantle last week (Season Ave AGA: 80.1), they are averaging 9.8 marks inside F50 from their last 4 games (Season Ave: 12.7). 

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