SuperCoach AFL 2024: Injury news, teams whispers for round 23
Harry Sheezel is one of the most popular picks in SuperCoach – and he’s in doubt for prelim final week. And so are Tim English and Charlie Curnow. Get the latest here.
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August 13, 2024 - 11:10AM
North Melbourne and more than 110,000 SuperCoaches are sweating on the fitness of Harry Sheezel ahead of round 23.
The Kangaroos star, who is yet to miss a game since making his AFL debut in round 1, 2023, pulled up sore following the Roos’ loss to West Coast. He is set to be rested for most of the week before a decision is made on his fitness to face the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Sheezel, who is the third-most popular player in SuperCoach and the fifth-top scorer in the game in just his second season, appeared hampered by a leg issue for much of the second half against the Eagles.
Coach Alastair Clarkson said after the game: “He got a bit of an ankle, he got stomped on or something. He was a little bit sore in the second half … Hopefully it’s just a knock. We’ll get it assessed during the week and he’s good to go again.”
Fox Footy’s Drew Jones reported that scans on Monday revealed no serious injury, but a decision won’t be made on Sheezel’s availability until later in the week.
ENGLISH PATIENT IN DOUBT
Bulldogs ruckman Tim English is “borderline” to face the Kangaroos after picking up his own ankle injury.
Coach Luke Beveridge confirmed on AFL 360 on Monday night that the 2023 All-Australian ruckman was hurt in Sunday’s loss to Adelaide – in which he lost the hitouts to Reilly O’Brien 58-16.
“He hurt his ankle yesterday ... he had a scan and it’s come up with the fact that he’s got an injury there. So he’ll be touch and go this week,” Beveridge said.
Asked if it was a serious injury, Beveridge said: “Don’t think so. He’ll be boderline, I think, on selection this week.”
English features in more than 55,000 SuperCoach teams.
If he misses, the ruck duties will likely tall to 25-gamer Sam Darcy against Tristan Xerri, who is making a strong case to be this year’s All-Australian ruck – in his past three games he has had 75 disposals, 30 tackles and scored 151, 144 and 185 SuperCoach points.
CURNOW CURSE
Charlie Curnow’s season is in doubt with an ankle problem, but Carlton is yet to rule him out of Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
The star goalkicker had to be helped from the field after collapsing while trying to make a lead against Hawthorn on Sunday.
Curnow was in doubt to play against Hawthorn after rolling his ankle the week before, but coach Michael Voss dismissed any question the club took a risk in playing the full-forward.
He said after the game: “Unfortunately it’s just a niggle players get at this part of the year. It is one of those we are going to have to manage ... we’ll just take 24 hours and make sure we get the right assessment.”
Curnow, who is part of more than 34,000 SuperCoach teams, scored 178 and 186 in his two games against West Coast in 2023, kicking a combined 19 goals.
Carlton’s injury woes also include Adam Saad (hamstring) and Harry McKay (leg). The Blues are expected to release an updated injury list late on Tuesday.
GAWN POWERS HOME
Max Gawn may not be100 per cent fit, but the Demons captain is planning to finish the year strong, even if Melbourne can’t make the finals.
In his regular appearance on Triple M, Gawn rejected the idea he could be put in cotton wool to prepare for 2025.
“If I got injured I would rest, but ... there’s a lot of pride in the jumper and you can’t turn culture on and off,” he said.
“If we, let’s say, threw the towel in the next two, that is hard to get back over the pre-season and next year.”
Gawn, who scored 177 SuperCoach points last weekend, said there was still plenty to play for in the final two rounds against Gold Coast and Collingwood.
The clash against the Magpies has been scheduled for Friday night in round 24.
“Hopefully they are in finals contention and we can spoil it for them,” Gawn said.
Harry Sheezel is one of the most popular picks in SuperCoach – and he’s in doubt for prelim final week. And so are Tim English and Charlie Curnow. Get the latest here.
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August 13, 2024 - 11:10AM
North Melbourne and more than 110,000 SuperCoaches are sweating on the fitness of Harry Sheezel ahead of round 23.
The Kangaroos star, who is yet to miss a game since making his AFL debut in round 1, 2023, pulled up sore following the Roos’ loss to West Coast. He is set to be rested for most of the week before a decision is made on his fitness to face the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Sheezel, who is the third-most popular player in SuperCoach and the fifth-top scorer in the game in just his second season, appeared hampered by a leg issue for much of the second half against the Eagles.
Coach Alastair Clarkson said after the game: “He got a bit of an ankle, he got stomped on or something. He was a little bit sore in the second half … Hopefully it’s just a knock. We’ll get it assessed during the week and he’s good to go again.”
Fox Footy’s Drew Jones reported that scans on Monday revealed no serious injury, but a decision won’t be made on Sheezel’s availability until later in the week.
ENGLISH PATIENT IN DOUBT
Bulldogs ruckman Tim English is “borderline” to face the Kangaroos after picking up his own ankle injury.
Coach Luke Beveridge confirmed on AFL 360 on Monday night that the 2023 All-Australian ruckman was hurt in Sunday’s loss to Adelaide – in which he lost the hitouts to Reilly O’Brien 58-16.
“He hurt his ankle yesterday ... he had a scan and it’s come up with the fact that he’s got an injury there. So he’ll be touch and go this week,” Beveridge said.
Asked if it was a serious injury, Beveridge said: “Don’t think so. He’ll be boderline, I think, on selection this week.”
English features in more than 55,000 SuperCoach teams.
If he misses, the ruck duties will likely tall to 25-gamer Sam Darcy against Tristan Xerri, who is making a strong case to be this year’s All-Australian ruck – in his past three games he has had 75 disposals, 30 tackles and scored 151, 144 and 185 SuperCoach points.
CURNOW CURSE
Charlie Curnow’s season is in doubt with an ankle problem, but Carlton is yet to rule him out of Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
The star goalkicker had to be helped from the field after collapsing while trying to make a lead against Hawthorn on Sunday.
Curnow was in doubt to play against Hawthorn after rolling his ankle the week before, but coach Michael Voss dismissed any question the club took a risk in playing the full-forward.
He said after the game: “Unfortunately it’s just a niggle players get at this part of the year. It is one of those we are going to have to manage ... we’ll just take 24 hours and make sure we get the right assessment.”
Curnow, who is part of more than 34,000 SuperCoach teams, scored 178 and 186 in his two games against West Coast in 2023, kicking a combined 19 goals.
Carlton’s injury woes also include Adam Saad (hamstring) and Harry McKay (leg). The Blues are expected to release an updated injury list late on Tuesday.
GAWN POWERS HOME
Max Gawn may not be100 per cent fit, but the Demons captain is planning to finish the year strong, even if Melbourne can’t make the finals.
In his regular appearance on Triple M, Gawn rejected the idea he could be put in cotton wool to prepare for 2025.
“If I got injured I would rest, but ... there’s a lot of pride in the jumper and you can’t turn culture on and off,” he said.
“If we, let’s say, threw the towel in the next two, that is hard to get back over the pre-season and next year.”
Gawn, who scored 177 SuperCoach points last weekend, said there was still plenty to play for in the final two rounds against Gold Coast and Collingwood.
The clash against the Magpies has been scheduled for Friday night in round 24.
“Hopefully they are in finals contention and we can spoil it for them,” Gawn said.
