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Carlton is already without several stars. and is now sweating on the scans of one of its absolute big guns. Plus Sydney could be set for several huge ins, while a forgotten Lion could play his first game for the reigning premiers .
Carlton is already without several stars... and is now sweating on the scans of one of its absolute big guns. Plus Sydney could be set for several huge ins, while a forgotten Lion could play his first game for the reigning premiers.FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo?IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Dockers walked into their Round 14 clash with North Melbourne unchanged for a tight one-goal win, but that looks unlikely to be the case again this Thursday night.walked away from the clash with a hamstring injury, and spent the last half an hour of the match sidelined. While his short-term availability remains to be seen, it looks unlikely at this stage he’ll face Essendon. It could pave the way forto return to the team, after missing Fremantle’s game before their mid-season bye for personal reasons. He kicked 1.3 from 15 disposals for Peel Thunder last Saturday afternoon, and would be a like-for-like replacement of Switkowski. In the same WAFL game,collected over 30 touches for the second game straight — still yet to play at the top level since Round 7 of 2023 over two years ago.Despite the brutal 95-point loss to Geelong last Saturday evening, there won’t be any senior reinforcements returning from injury for at least another fortnight.there were no injuries to come out of the thumping however, meaning any changes Brad Scott makes will be unforced... to a certain extent. It’s already been confirmedkicked 4.2 from his nine touches, and will be a serious consideration to play in what would remarkably be the Bombers’ 11th debut for the season. Veteran was also was among the best in the twos and could be in contention for a recall., who was ‘managed’ then kicked two goals form 15 touches in the VFL, could also come in and they could reshuffle/play smaller. You sense that’ll be the main point of discussion at selection committee. Hard to see the in-form Cats making any other changes or getting too cute given the stakes of top four showdown with Brisbane.mightn’t be far away from a debut though after picking p 30 disposals with seven tackles in the VFL.season is likely over after the premiership defender ruptured his patella tendon against the Giants. It leaves a big void in Chris Fagan’s back six as it looks to bounce back from consecutive losses ahead of one of footy’s hardest road trips down at the Cattery., who’s been an emergency for a fourth-straight week while he manages an undisclosed injury, returned via the VFL last weekend and had 17 disposals with 45 hit-outs as he closes in on his AFL comeback. also threw their names in the mix for a recall, but hard to say if Fagan and company would be ready to make too many bold changes ... yet.meanwhile suffered a hamstring injury in that win over the Eagles as Carlton could be turning to key position reinforcements for the six-day turnaround against North Melbourne, withstill sidelined with a knee problem. Lewis Young would be at the front of the queue to come in, while: The Roos nearly beat Fremantle in Perth and won’t necessarily feel hard pressed to make many changes after getting through the honourable loss unscathed. Don’t underestimate the value of continuity! could also be in the mix after a solid performances at the lower level. But there’s not many clear openings in Alastair Clarkson’s side right now.The Power continued their winning ways with a comfortable victory over the Demons, but two of their big guns in, who played forward and kicked two goals in the SANFL, could also be a contender. Port interestingly went with two rucks on the weekend, but that could’ve just been to tag team Max Gawn. If it’s not Horne-Francis, someone will come out forThe Swans could be set for several big boosts on the other side of their mid-season bye as they get closer to full strength. are closing in on their returns from lengthy stints on the sidelines. If not this week, Gulden and Papley should be back for Round 16 as Dean Cox’s side attempts to keep its faint finals hopes alive. From the side that defeated Richmond a fortnight ago, you sense eitherIt was another disenchanting Saints loss; this time at the hands of the Bulldogs as Ross Lyon’s side saw seven players record fewer than four ratings points. There will be changes made, particularly as flag-favourite Collingwood awaits this Saturday night.appears poised to finally make his AFL debut after starring in the VFL at the weekend — posting 16 disposals and 12 marks; eight of which were intercept marks — whilecould return from a plantar fascia rupture on the other side of the bye for the ladder-leading Pies. If Maynard is available, one ofprobably make way. If it’s Hoskin-Elliott, either Allan or Hayes might cop the sub vest. There remains uncertainty aroundremain chances to debut, but it’d be a surprise if the Pies didn’t play their best team possible after their bye.has also been pressing his case to come into the side, but hard to say if Craig McRae will want to tinker with his midfield mix. It might take an injury for Mitchell to break in.was removed from the side less than 24 hours before the Giants’ win over the Lions due to the glute injury he picked up the week previous, but he should return to play the Suns provided he passes all testing.was his replacement in the side and named the substitute, but in 47 per cent time on ground he was the Giants’ lowest-rated player. The sour note from the win was another abdomen setback for, whom Adam Kingsley expects to miss a month — though he added on SEN on Monday it was initially feared to have been of worse severity.was monstrous in the VFL with three goals from 21 disposals and 10 marks, and he could be considered for a senior recall afterhad 30 disposals and six clearances and could be in calculations to replace Harvey Thomas; the third-lowest rated Giant at the Gabba.With both the senior and reserves sides coming off byes, the Suns should be refreshed ahead of this Sunday’s Expansion Cup. Captainwas sent to hospital for scans on his chest following a brutal but fair hit from Tom Stewart in Round 13, but thankfully he’ll be fine to face the Giants. Ruck-forwardwas a late out for the Cats game, with the reason listed as tactical — as it was a cold and wet Saturday in Geelong. In terms of those potentially in selection strife,was substituted out in the third quarter of the Suns’ Round 13 loss to Geelong after two disposals in 52 per cent game-time, whilecontinues to struggle playing a forward-half role; the lowest-rated Sun against Geelong after seven disposals in 81 per cent time-on-ground. Elsewhere,Team Tips: It’s a very difficult Dogs team to break into at the moment, and after an absolute belting of St Kilda, it’s hard to see many unforced changes made.was the lowest-rated Bulldog on Thursday night, managing one effective kick in 79 per cent game-time, and could be expendable at selection. Swingmanonly played 53 per cent time-on-ground and was seventh-lowest rated, deployed forward by Luke Beveridge before being subbed out tactically. There were no injuries to come from Thursday night. In the VFL,recently returned from a knee injury and went ballistic for Footscray, notching 39 disposals and 11 clearances, while out-of-favour key defenderWith both the senior and reserves sides coming off the bye, everyone at Tigerland should be refreshed and ready to attack the back half of the season.will put his hand up for a return after dealing with a complex calf injury, in what would be a welcome boost of experience for Adem Yze’s fledgling brigade. He’d likely replace young reboundercontinues to press for an AFL debut, having slotted three goals from 16 disposals in the VFL in Round 11, withposes as next-in-line in terms of key defensive depth. The heartbreaking news from last week was the repeat ACL injury suffered bywill soon be in the frame for a return following his hamstring setback, but that still won’t be for at least a week.
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