AFL: Bombers coach Brad Scott has explained his plan to implement long term success at Essendon.
Adem Yze has quickly swung the changes at Richmond, dropping four players to allow a quartet to return from injury for his side’s home opener to begin Round 1.
The Tigers regain Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch, Toby Nankervis and Rhyan Mansell after the disappointing loss to Gold Coast last Saturday, making conservative calls on the big-name players due to the short turnaround between then and Thursday night. Recruits Jacob Koschitzke and Sam Naismith have both been dropped after just one game in the yellow and black along with Sam Banks and Samson Ryan.
Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo?Meanwhile despite suggestions Carlton would hand a debut to Ashton Moir, based on a big hug from an assistant for the 2023 draftee at training on Wednesday, he is listed as an emergency for the MCG clash.
Instead Michael Voss has kept things simple with Corey Durdin replacing Sam Docherty after the veteran’s heartbreaking ACL injury, for the only change.CARLTON v RICHMOND
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