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Barometer: Who’s hurt and who’s pushing for selection at every club after Round 12
He made a strong return in the VFL last weekend, but when will Dan Hannebery play his first game for St Kilda? INJURY NEWS.
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North Melbourne star Shaun Higgins faces more time on the sidelines after he was crunched in a bruising tackle against Gold Coast.
Touk Miller drove Higgins into the turf at Metricon Stadium and the dual best-and-fairest winner was ruled out of the game with an AC joint injury.
“We did everything we could to be able to get back out tonight and address what we need to during the week, but unfortunately we couldn’t stabilise it,” he told Fox Footy at halftime.
Jack Martin was reported in the same game after crashing into Jack Ziebell as both players competed for a loose ball.
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Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall was stunned by the umpire’s decision to put Martin’s name in his notebook.
“I’m a bit horrified if he gets rubbed out for that because he gets to the ball first and he turns sideways, which is what they’re asked to do … I’m not sure what else you can expect from him.”
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Meanwhile, Damien Hardwick says Richmond’s injury issues show no signs of abating after a horror 67-point loss to Geelong.
Not only did the Tigers lose valuable percentage, they will go into Thursday night’s away clash against Adelaide with several stars banged up.
Dustin Martin should play despite hobbling around with a heavily corked leg against Geelong, with Nick Vlastuin also battling a hip injury.
Hardwick admitted David Astbury (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (achilles) would likely not be back because the club has the bye after the Adelaide clash.
Dustin Martin is under an injury cloud. Picture: Michael KleinADELAIDE
INJURIES
Tom Doedee (knee) season
BRISBANE LIONS
INJURIES
Marcus Adams (knee) 3 weeks
Zac Bailey (hamstring) 1-3 weeks
Jarrod Berry (knee) 5-7 weeks
Ryan Lester (groin) test
Ely Smith (foot) 5 weeks
Carlton hopes Marc Murphy could be back for Round 13 after recovering from a rib injury. Picture: Phil Hillyard.
CARLTON
“It’s a good question. I probably should know that, shouldn’t I?”
Don’t expect David Teague to play doctor in his time in charge of Carlton.
Understandably, the Blues’ caretaker coach has enough on his plate as he embarks on a three-month stint in the top job.
Teague admitted he didn’t know what Lochie O’Brien’s exact problem was after he limped to the bench in the last quarter against the Brisbane Lions and sat out the rest of the game.
“That’s probably one of my growth areas, to bring this time of information to these meetings,” he joked.
Marc Murphy? “I think Murph’s close.”
Liam Jones? “I’m not sure where Liam is.”
“This week was just such a whirlwind week, I just said: ‘Who’s available?’.
“To be honest, going forward I’ll be a bit that way. I know our medical and high-performance staff are excellent and when they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go.”
— Sam Edmund
INJURIES
Lochie O’Brien (leg) TBC
Liam Stocker (foot) TBC
Tom De Koning (knee) 2-3 weeks
Sam Docherty (knee) indefinite
Liam Jones (concussion) test
Mitch McGovern (ankle) test
Marc Murphy (ribs) test
Jarrod Pickett (knee) indefinite
Tom Williamson (back) 3 weeks
COLLINGWOOD
INJURIES
Taylor Adams (groin) 1-2 weeks
Flynn Appleby (ankle) test
Dayne Beams (hip) 12 weeks
Lynden Dunn (knee) season
Jamie Elliott (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Will Kelly (leg) 6-9 weeks
Tom Langdon (knee) 4 weeks
Nathan Murphy (ankle) indefinite
Sam Murray (provisional suspension) TBC
Daniel Wells (knee) 12 weeks
Jake Stringer could provide a boost for injury-hit Essendon after the byes. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
ESSENDON
The Bombers will hope to regain prime movers Dylan Shiel and Jake Stringer from hamstring injuries when they tackle Hawthorn on Friday night. The key pair were injured during the club’s Dreamtime at the G loss to Richmond in Round 10 and missed their side’s victory over Carlton last weekend. Orazio Fantasia is the other Bomber who the club will assess this week after a quad concern kept him out in recent weeks. James Stewart has been close to returning from a groin injury but is likely to come through the VFL.
— Tim Michell
INJURIES
Joe Daniher (groin) season
Sam Draper (knee) season
Orazio Fantasia (quad) test
Kobe Mutch (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Dylan Shiel (hamstring) test
Devon Smith (knee) season
James Stewart (groin) 1-2 weeks
Jake Stringer (hamstring) test
He made a strong return in the VFL last weekend, but when will Dan Hannebery play his first game for St Kilda? INJURY NEWS.
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June 9, 2019 4:24pm
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Jack Martin put on report
AFL: Gold Coast's Jack Martin has been reported for a bump on North Melbourne captain Jack Zieb...
North Melbourne star Shaun Higgins faces more time on the sidelines after he was crunched in a bruising tackle against Gold Coast.
Touk Miller drove Higgins into the turf at Metricon Stadium and the dual best-and-fairest winner was ruled out of the game with an AC joint injury.
“We did everything we could to be able to get back out tonight and address what we need to during the week, but unfortunately we couldn’t stabilise it,” he told Fox Footy at halftime.
Jack Martin was reported in the same game after crashing into Jack Ziebell as both players competed for a loose ball.
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Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall was stunned by the umpire’s decision to put Martin’s name in his notebook.
“I’m a bit horrified if he gets rubbed out for that because he gets to the ball first and he turns sideways, which is what they’re asked to do … I’m not sure what else you can expect from him.”
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Meanwhile, Damien Hardwick says Richmond’s injury issues show no signs of abating after a horror 67-point loss to Geelong.
Not only did the Tigers lose valuable percentage, they will go into Thursday night’s away clash against Adelaide with several stars banged up.
Dustin Martin should play despite hobbling around with a heavily corked leg against Geelong, with Nick Vlastuin also battling a hip injury.
Hardwick admitted David Astbury (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (achilles) would likely not be back because the club has the bye after the Adelaide clash.
Dustin Martin is under an injury cloud. Picture: Michael KleinADELAIDE
INJURIES
Tom Doedee (knee) season
BRISBANE LIONS
INJURIES
Marcus Adams (knee) 3 weeks
Zac Bailey (hamstring) 1-3 weeks
Jarrod Berry (knee) 5-7 weeks
Ryan Lester (groin) test
Ely Smith (foot) 5 weeks
Carlton hopes Marc Murphy could be back for Round 13 after recovering from a rib injury. Picture: Phil Hillyard.
CARLTON
“It’s a good question. I probably should know that, shouldn’t I?”
Don’t expect David Teague to play doctor in his time in charge of Carlton.
Understandably, the Blues’ caretaker coach has enough on his plate as he embarks on a three-month stint in the top job.
Teague admitted he didn’t know what Lochie O’Brien’s exact problem was after he limped to the bench in the last quarter against the Brisbane Lions and sat out the rest of the game.
“That’s probably one of my growth areas, to bring this time of information to these meetings,” he joked.
Marc Murphy? “I think Murph’s close.”
Liam Jones? “I’m not sure where Liam is.”
“This week was just such a whirlwind week, I just said: ‘Who’s available?’.
“To be honest, going forward I’ll be a bit that way. I know our medical and high-performance staff are excellent and when they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go.”
— Sam Edmund
INJURIES
Lochie O’Brien (leg) TBC
Liam Stocker (foot) TBC
Tom De Koning (knee) 2-3 weeks
Sam Docherty (knee) indefinite
Liam Jones (concussion) test
Mitch McGovern (ankle) test
Marc Murphy (ribs) test
Jarrod Pickett (knee) indefinite
Tom Williamson (back) 3 weeks
COLLINGWOOD
INJURIES
Taylor Adams (groin) 1-2 weeks
Flynn Appleby (ankle) test
Dayne Beams (hip) 12 weeks
Lynden Dunn (knee) season
Jamie Elliott (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Will Kelly (leg) 6-9 weeks
Tom Langdon (knee) 4 weeks
Nathan Murphy (ankle) indefinite
Sam Murray (provisional suspension) TBC
Daniel Wells (knee) 12 weeks
Jake Stringer could provide a boost for injury-hit Essendon after the byes. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images.
ESSENDON
The Bombers will hope to regain prime movers Dylan Shiel and Jake Stringer from hamstring injuries when they tackle Hawthorn on Friday night. The key pair were injured during the club’s Dreamtime at the G loss to Richmond in Round 10 and missed their side’s victory over Carlton last weekend. Orazio Fantasia is the other Bomber who the club will assess this week after a quad concern kept him out in recent weeks. James Stewart has been close to returning from a groin injury but is likely to come through the VFL.
— Tim Michell
INJURIES
Joe Daniher (groin) season
Sam Draper (knee) season
Orazio Fantasia (quad) test
Kobe Mutch (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Dylan Shiel (hamstring) test
Devon Smith (knee) season
James Stewart (groin) 1-2 weeks
Jake Stringer (hamstring) test
FREMANTLE
Fremantle has suffered a massive blow with ruckman Rory Lobb in danger of missing the rest of the AFL season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot.
Just days after ruling out key defender Alex Pearce for the remainder of the campaign, the Dockers revealed Lobb would miss “an extended period” after injuring his right foot in last week’s win over Collingwood at the MCG.
The Dockers have notset a timeline for Lobb’s return but the injury is notoriously slow to heal.
Stephen Hill (quad) is the key Docker who has been on the sidelines set for a welcome return in coming weeks. The dashing wingman is yet to play a game this year due to calf and quad issues. Pearce (ankle) and fringe midfielder Stefan Giro (knee) have been ruled out for the season, along with key forward Matt Taberner (foot). In positive news, No. 17 draft pick Sam Sturt is close to playing again after battling concussion following a heavy collision in the WAFL in late April.
— Tim Michell, AAP
INJURIES
Sean Darcy (ankle) test
Hugh Dixon (hamstring) 2 weeks
Stefan Giro (knee) season
Stephen Hill (quad) 1-2 weeks
Shane Kersten (foot) TBC
Rory Lobb (foot) TBC
Alex Pearce (ankle) season
Aaron Sandilands (calf) TBC
Sam Sturt (concussion) 1 week
Matt Taberner (foot) season
Luke Valente (groin) 2 weeks
Esava Ratugolea hurt his hamstring in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith.GEELONG
Patrick Dangerfield is convinced Geelong’s recent hoodoo after the bye weekend holds no relevance this year given the restructuring of the Cats’ team.
The Cats head to the break at 11-1 after an extraordinary start to the season.
“We understand it is there (the past history), we are not naive enough to just bury our heads in the sand,” Dangerfield said.
“But it’s just a different team we have this year. I look at that and say it might historically have happened, but this is a totally new unit, and that give me confidence.
“We’ve got to confront that (the bye), the only way to confront it is to prepare as best as we can.”
The Cats are confident forward Esava Ratugolea (hamstring tightness) will be right to play immediately after the break.
— Glenn McFarlane
INJURIES
Esava Ratugolea (hamstring) TBC
Nakia Cockatoo (knee) 6-8 weeks
Jordan Cunico (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Lachie Henderson (plantar fascia) 1-2 weeks
Sam Menegola (knee) 2-3 weeks
Quinton Narkle (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
GOLD COAST
INJURIES
Ben Ainsworth (foot) 5-7 weeks
Josh Schoenfeld (knee soreness) test
Jack Bowes (quad) 8 weeks
Sam Collins (hip) 4 weeks
Pearce Hanley (quad) 3-4 weeks
Jarrod Harbrow (groin) test
Sean Lemmens (ankle) 5 weeks
Izak Rankine (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Brad Scheer (hand) 1-3 weeks
Rory Thompson (knee) season
Harrison Wigg (knee) season
Aaron Young (knee) 2 weeks
GWS GIANTS
INJURIES
Jye Caldwell (calf) 3 weeks
Aidan Corr (calf) 3 weeks
Jonathon Patton (knee) TBC
Tommy Sheridan (calf) 2 weeks
Zac Sproule (knee) 6-8 weeks
Callan Ward (knee) season
Lachie Whitfield (collarbone) 4 weeks
Chad Wingard has endured a frustrating first season at Hawthorn. Picture: Albert Perez/Getty Images.HAWTHORN
The Hawks shape as one of the most intriguing teams to watch in the run home. Are they trying to rebuild on the run or will they bottom out? Al Clarkson unashamedly is looking to the future but wins against Essendon and Sydney in the next two weeks would probably put Hawthorn back in the eight. Chad Wingard won’t feature in either clash — he’s still listed as “TBC” on the club injury list after suffering a second hamstring injury, but Jarryd Roughead is available and willing if needed.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Grant Birchall (calf/knee) indefinite
Ben McEvoy (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Darren Minchington (hamstring) test
Tom Mitchell (broken leg) indefinite
Tim Mohr (dislocated knee/ACL) season
Ryan Schoenmakers (calf) test
Jack Scrimshaw (knee) 3-5 weeks
Chad Wingard (hamstring) TBC
MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Neville Jetta (knee) 6-8 weeks
Corey Maynard (concussion) 1 week
Jake Melksham (foot) 4-6 weeks
Aaron Nietschke (nee) season
Harry Petty (knee) test
Joel Smith (groin) 4-6 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Guy Walker (shoulder) indefinite
Fremantle has suffered a massive blow with ruckman Rory Lobb in danger of missing the rest of the AFL season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot.
Just days after ruling out key defender Alex Pearce for the remainder of the campaign, the Dockers revealed Lobb would miss “an extended period” after injuring his right foot in last week’s win over Collingwood at the MCG.
The Dockers have notset a timeline for Lobb’s return but the injury is notoriously slow to heal.
Stephen Hill (quad) is the key Docker who has been on the sidelines set for a welcome return in coming weeks. The dashing wingman is yet to play a game this year due to calf and quad issues. Pearce (ankle) and fringe midfielder Stefan Giro (knee) have been ruled out for the season, along with key forward Matt Taberner (foot). In positive news, No. 17 draft pick Sam Sturt is close to playing again after battling concussion following a heavy collision in the WAFL in late April.
— Tim Michell, AAP
INJURIES
Sean Darcy (ankle) test
Hugh Dixon (hamstring) 2 weeks
Stefan Giro (knee) season
Stephen Hill (quad) 1-2 weeks
Shane Kersten (foot) TBC
Rory Lobb (foot) TBC
Alex Pearce (ankle) season
Aaron Sandilands (calf) TBC
Sam Sturt (concussion) 1 week
Matt Taberner (foot) season
Luke Valente (groin) 2 weeks
Esava Ratugolea hurt his hamstring in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith.GEELONG
Patrick Dangerfield is convinced Geelong’s recent hoodoo after the bye weekend holds no relevance this year given the restructuring of the Cats’ team.
The Cats head to the break at 11-1 after an extraordinary start to the season.
“We understand it is there (the past history), we are not naive enough to just bury our heads in the sand,” Dangerfield said.
“But it’s just a different team we have this year. I look at that and say it might historically have happened, but this is a totally new unit, and that give me confidence.
“We’ve got to confront that (the bye), the only way to confront it is to prepare as best as we can.”
The Cats are confident forward Esava Ratugolea (hamstring tightness) will be right to play immediately after the break.
— Glenn McFarlane
INJURIES
Esava Ratugolea (hamstring) TBC
Nakia Cockatoo (knee) 6-8 weeks
Jordan Cunico (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Lachie Henderson (plantar fascia) 1-2 weeks
Sam Menegola (knee) 2-3 weeks
Quinton Narkle (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
GOLD COAST
INJURIES
Ben Ainsworth (foot) 5-7 weeks
Josh Schoenfeld (knee soreness) test
Jack Bowes (quad) 8 weeks
Sam Collins (hip) 4 weeks
Pearce Hanley (quad) 3-4 weeks
Jarrod Harbrow (groin) test
Sean Lemmens (ankle) 5 weeks
Izak Rankine (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Brad Scheer (hand) 1-3 weeks
Rory Thompson (knee) season
Harrison Wigg (knee) season
Aaron Young (knee) 2 weeks
GWS GIANTS
INJURIES
Jye Caldwell (calf) 3 weeks
Aidan Corr (calf) 3 weeks
Jonathon Patton (knee) TBC
Tommy Sheridan (calf) 2 weeks
Zac Sproule (knee) 6-8 weeks
Callan Ward (knee) season
Lachie Whitfield (collarbone) 4 weeks
Chad Wingard has endured a frustrating first season at Hawthorn. Picture: Albert Perez/Getty Images.HAWTHORN
The Hawks shape as one of the most intriguing teams to watch in the run home. Are they trying to rebuild on the run or will they bottom out? Al Clarkson unashamedly is looking to the future but wins against Essendon and Sydney in the next two weeks would probably put Hawthorn back in the eight. Chad Wingard won’t feature in either clash — he’s still listed as “TBC” on the club injury list after suffering a second hamstring injury, but Jarryd Roughead is available and willing if needed.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Grant Birchall (calf/knee) indefinite
Ben McEvoy (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Darren Minchington (hamstring) test
Tom Mitchell (broken leg) indefinite
Tim Mohr (dislocated knee/ACL) season
Ryan Schoenmakers (calf) test
Jack Scrimshaw (knee) 3-5 weeks
Chad Wingard (hamstring) TBC
MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Neville Jetta (knee) 6-8 weeks
Corey Maynard (concussion) 1 week
Jake Melksham (foot) 4-6 weeks
Aaron Nietschke (nee) season
Harry Petty (knee) test
Joel Smith (groin) 4-6 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Guy Walker (shoulder) indefinite
NORTH MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Shaun Higgins (AC joint) TBC
Aaron Hall (knee) TBC
Majak Daw (pelvis/hips) indefinite
Ben Jacobs (head/neck) indefinite
Jamie Macmillan (calf) 1 week
Tom McKenzie (back) TBC
Dom Tyson (calf) 1-2 weeks
Ed Vickers-Willis (knee) season
Will Walker (knee) indefinite
Tom Wilkinson (ankle) 4-5 weeks
Sam Wright (ankle) 2-3 weeks
Shaun Higgins was ruled out of North Melbourne’s clash against Gold Coast before halftime.PORT ADELAIDE
While most AFL clubs’ VFL affiliates matched their bye, Port was fortunate to play a SANFL game against Sturt — the perfect vehicle for Ollie Wines and Charlie Dixon to make their returns from injury. Both shone, with Wines picking up 32 disposals and 10 tackles and Dixon kicking five goals in his first game for nine months. Will he come straight into the senior line-up? Willem Drew (29 disposals) Peter Ladhams (46 hit-outs) also impressed while Tom Rockliff is expected to be available for Port’s clash against Fremantle, a game that will be crucial in deciding placings at the bottom end of the top eight — something we didn’t expect to be saying at the start of the season.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Brad Ebert (concussion) 1-2 weeks
Sam Hayes (glandular fever) 2-3 weeks
Jake Patmore (knee) season
Tom Rockliff (hamstring) test
Jack Trengove (leg) 2-3 weeks
Jack Watts (leg) indefinite
Richmond is facing more time without key defender David Astbury. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith.RICHMOND
Can Richmond hang around the top eight long enough to stay in touching distance of the top four until a final seven-match stretch of matches at the MCG?
Right now it needs to stem the bleeding against Adelaide away next Thursday night with the reality its injury list might get longer rather than shorter.
Dustin Martin should play despite a corked leg, but there is an injury cloud over Nick Vlastuin (hip) and Damien Hardwick suggested on Friday night David Astbury (hamstring) and Brandon Ellis (groin) might only return after the Round 14 bye.
In the VFL on Saturday Shai Bolton had 12 tackles and Nathan Broad performed strongly, so they will both come into the mix against the Crows.
But can the Tigers eke out enough wins until Jack Riewoldt, Toby Nankervis and Kane Lambert return after that bye?
Given the way Geelong taught them a football lesson in the last three quarters on Friday night with little resistance, that is a valid question.
— Jon Ralph
INJURIES
Nick Vlastuin (hip) test
Dustin Martin (corked leg) test
David Astbury (hamstring) test
Brandon Ellis (groin) test
Luke English (shoulder) 4-6 weeks
Kane Lambert (achilles) 2-3 weeks
Oleg Markov (illness) test
Callum Moore (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Toby Nankervis (adductor) 4-6 weeks
Marlion Pickett (finger) 8-10 weeks
Alex Rance (knee) season
Jack Riewoldt (PCL) 4-5 weeks
Jack Ross (ankle) 4-6 weeks
Jayden Short (elbow) 3-4 weeks
ST KILDA
The Saints gave their players some time off after the Shanghai disaster, and fixtures against Gold Coast (away) and Brisbane (hope) give them the chance to reboot a stalled season. Skipper Jarryn Geary won’t be back for a while, but Blake Acres should be available and top draft pick Max King is closing on an AFL debut after building form in the VFL. Dan Hannebery played his first game of the year for Sandringham last week (the VFL side also had the bye this weekend) and picked up 24 disposals in three quarters. “I’ll get a solid week of training in and reassess in the next week or two,” Hannebery told the Saints website. “My gut feel is at least another one or so games in the VFL, but we’ll wait and see.”
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Blake Acres (ill) test
Logan Austin (shoulder) indefinite
Jack Bytel (back) season
Jake Carlisle (back) 3-5 weeks
Jarryn Geary (leg) 8-10 weeks
Jack Lonie (knee) 3-5 weeks
Jonathon Marsh (ill) test
Paddy McCartin (concussion) season
Daniel McKenzie (ill) test
Lewis Pierce (concussion) test
Dylan Roberton (heart) season
Sam Rowe (shoulder) test
Jack Steven (mental health) indefinite
Jimmy Webster (hand) 2-3 weeks
Dan Hannebery makes a successful comeback from injury in the VFL.SYDNEY
INJURIES
Harry Cunningham (quad) 3-5 weeks
Robbie Fox (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Kieren Jack (hip) 2-3 weeks
Zak Jones (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Josh Kennedy (knee) 2-3 weeks
Matthew Ling (foot) 4-6 weeks
Jack Maibaum (knee) season
Sam Naismith (knee) TBC
Nick Smith (hamstring) TBC
Durak Tucker (knee) indefinite
WEST COAST
INJURIES
Shannon Hurn (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Oscar Allen (ankle) TBC
Tom Barrass (foot) 3-4 weeks
Patrick Bines (hernia) TBC
Hamish Brayshaw (toe) test
Harry Edwards (foot) TBC
Fraser McInnes (shoulder) 1 week
Nic Naitanui (knee) indefinite
Daniel Venables (concussion) TBC
Francis Watson (shoulder) test
High-flying Hayden Crozier could return from a toe injury in Round 13 after Western Bulldogs bye. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images.WESTERN BULLDOGS
Can the Dogs make a late-season push for the finals? The bottom end of the eight is incredibly tight and the talent is there, but a percentage of 88.7 is going to make it tough unless they can get on a serious roll. A date with the buoyant Blues isn’t as clear-cut as they might have thought, with the Dogs well aware of the impact of a coach sacking bounce after copping the Kangaroos in Brad Scott’s last game in charge. At least they’re a chance to get a few players back including Hayden Crozier and Taylor Duryea.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Hayden Crozier (toe) test
Taylor Duryea (hip) test
Dale Morris (knee) test
Fergus Greene (shoulder) TBC
Mitch Wallis (ankle) TBC
Josh Schache (concussion) test
Lukas Webb (ankle) 6-8 weeks
INJURIES
Shaun Higgins (AC joint) TBC
Aaron Hall (knee) TBC
Majak Daw (pelvis/hips) indefinite
Ben Jacobs (head/neck) indefinite
Jamie Macmillan (calf) 1 week
Tom McKenzie (back) TBC
Dom Tyson (calf) 1-2 weeks
Ed Vickers-Willis (knee) season
Will Walker (knee) indefinite
Tom Wilkinson (ankle) 4-5 weeks
Sam Wright (ankle) 2-3 weeks
Shaun Higgins was ruled out of North Melbourne’s clash against Gold Coast before halftime.PORT ADELAIDE
While most AFL clubs’ VFL affiliates matched their bye, Port was fortunate to play a SANFL game against Sturt — the perfect vehicle for Ollie Wines and Charlie Dixon to make their returns from injury. Both shone, with Wines picking up 32 disposals and 10 tackles and Dixon kicking five goals in his first game for nine months. Will he come straight into the senior line-up? Willem Drew (29 disposals) Peter Ladhams (46 hit-outs) also impressed while Tom Rockliff is expected to be available for Port’s clash against Fremantle, a game that will be crucial in deciding placings at the bottom end of the top eight — something we didn’t expect to be saying at the start of the season.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Brad Ebert (concussion) 1-2 weeks
Sam Hayes (glandular fever) 2-3 weeks
Jake Patmore (knee) season
Tom Rockliff (hamstring) test
Jack Trengove (leg) 2-3 weeks
Jack Watts (leg) indefinite
Richmond is facing more time without key defender David Astbury. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith.RICHMOND
Can Richmond hang around the top eight long enough to stay in touching distance of the top four until a final seven-match stretch of matches at the MCG?
Right now it needs to stem the bleeding against Adelaide away next Thursday night with the reality its injury list might get longer rather than shorter.
Dustin Martin should play despite a corked leg, but there is an injury cloud over Nick Vlastuin (hip) and Damien Hardwick suggested on Friday night David Astbury (hamstring) and Brandon Ellis (groin) might only return after the Round 14 bye.
In the VFL on Saturday Shai Bolton had 12 tackles and Nathan Broad performed strongly, so they will both come into the mix against the Crows.
But can the Tigers eke out enough wins until Jack Riewoldt, Toby Nankervis and Kane Lambert return after that bye?
Given the way Geelong taught them a football lesson in the last three quarters on Friday night with little resistance, that is a valid question.
— Jon Ralph
INJURIES
Nick Vlastuin (hip) test
Dustin Martin (corked leg) test
David Astbury (hamstring) test
Brandon Ellis (groin) test
Luke English (shoulder) 4-6 weeks
Kane Lambert (achilles) 2-3 weeks
Oleg Markov (illness) test
Callum Moore (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Toby Nankervis (adductor) 4-6 weeks
Marlion Pickett (finger) 8-10 weeks
Alex Rance (knee) season
Jack Riewoldt (PCL) 4-5 weeks
Jack Ross (ankle) 4-6 weeks
Jayden Short (elbow) 3-4 weeks
ST KILDA
The Saints gave their players some time off after the Shanghai disaster, and fixtures against Gold Coast (away) and Brisbane (hope) give them the chance to reboot a stalled season. Skipper Jarryn Geary won’t be back for a while, but Blake Acres should be available and top draft pick Max King is closing on an AFL debut after building form in the VFL. Dan Hannebery played his first game of the year for Sandringham last week (the VFL side also had the bye this weekend) and picked up 24 disposals in three quarters. “I’ll get a solid week of training in and reassess in the next week or two,” Hannebery told the Saints website. “My gut feel is at least another one or so games in the VFL, but we’ll wait and see.”
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Blake Acres (ill) test
Logan Austin (shoulder) indefinite
Jack Bytel (back) season
Jake Carlisle (back) 3-5 weeks
Jarryn Geary (leg) 8-10 weeks
Jack Lonie (knee) 3-5 weeks
Jonathon Marsh (ill) test
Paddy McCartin (concussion) season
Daniel McKenzie (ill) test
Lewis Pierce (concussion) test
Dylan Roberton (heart) season
Sam Rowe (shoulder) test
Jack Steven (mental health) indefinite
Jimmy Webster (hand) 2-3 weeks
Dan Hannebery makes a successful comeback from injury in the VFL.SYDNEY
INJURIES
Harry Cunningham (quad) 3-5 weeks
Robbie Fox (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Kieren Jack (hip) 2-3 weeks
Zak Jones (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Josh Kennedy (knee) 2-3 weeks
Matthew Ling (foot) 4-6 weeks
Jack Maibaum (knee) season
Sam Naismith (knee) TBC
Nick Smith (hamstring) TBC
Durak Tucker (knee) indefinite
WEST COAST
INJURIES
Shannon Hurn (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Oscar Allen (ankle) TBC
Tom Barrass (foot) 3-4 weeks
Patrick Bines (hernia) TBC
Hamish Brayshaw (toe) test
Harry Edwards (foot) TBC
Fraser McInnes (shoulder) 1 week
Nic Naitanui (knee) indefinite
Daniel Venables (concussion) TBC
Francis Watson (shoulder) test
High-flying Hayden Crozier could return from a toe injury in Round 13 after Western Bulldogs bye. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images.WESTERN BULLDOGS
Can the Dogs make a late-season push for the finals? The bottom end of the eight is incredibly tight and the talent is there, but a percentage of 88.7 is going to make it tough unless they can get on a serious roll. A date with the buoyant Blues isn’t as clear-cut as they might have thought, with the Dogs well aware of the impact of a coach sacking bounce after copping the Kangaroos in Brad Scott’s last game in charge. At least they’re a chance to get a few players back including Hayden Crozier and Taylor Duryea.
— Al Paton
INJURIES
Hayden Crozier (toe) test
Taylor Duryea (hip) test
Dale Morris (knee) test
Fergus Greene (shoulder) TBC
Mitch Wallis (ankle) TBC
Josh Schache (concussion) test
Lukas Webb (ankle) 6-8 weeks
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I think out of the three of them Clarke is the one more likely to stick longer term, as the Bombers need someone a bit more defensively minded now that Smith is out, but I rank Woosha up there with Rossy when it comes to predictability (and common sense).
Unfortunately I think I'll have to go with Bewley in R13 despite him being a low end / short term cash cow.
Unfortunately I think I'll have to go with Bewley in R13 despite him being a low end / short term cash cow.