We know
Jon Patton will be out and
Shaun Burgoyne will come back in.
Harry Jones is another likely inclusion. Beyond that, there is intrigue in what Alastair Clarkson does. The twist is
Mitch Lewis (hip) could be available if he negotiates training – and looms as Patton's replacement. Lewis' status may impact on ruckman
Jon Ceglar, who's had a tough season in the No.1 role. The Hawks may opt to switch Ben McEvoy into the ruck full-time again, which would release him from the defensive role he's already played less in the past fortnight. That could see Ceglar dropped and possibly open the door for ex-Bombers defender
Michael Hartley to play.
Jarman Impey (knee) is set to play another scratch match in his recovery. Elsewhere, Tom Scully's had a lean month and is vulnerable. They also haven't sorted out their small forward dynamic, with Paul Puopolo and Josh Morris tried last week. Could
Darren Minchington or
Dylan Moore be next – with
Conor Nash injured – and how far away is
Finn Maginness?
Verdict: Lewis, Jones, Burgoyne and Hartley in, and Patton, Scully, Morris and Ceglar out. -
Marc McGowan
Simon Goodwin spoke about wanting to settle the line-up a fortnight ago but was effectively forced into change last week after a disappointing showing against Richmond. Recruit
Adam Tomlinson was the highest-profile casualty of that and it'll be interesting to see whether he comes back this week.
Jay Lockhart is under pressure to keep his spot, while
Angus Brayshaw might be nervous if Goodwin wants to make another statement. Draftee
Trent Rivers did little wrong in his stint in the seniors, while
Nathan Jones missed the club's scratch match two weekends ago with soreness and is still trying to get back in.
Mitch Brown is the likeliest option if
Tom McDonald (eye) can't play, but
Luke Jackson may also be considered.
Verdict: Not like-for-like, but Tomlinson in for Lockhart, or possibly unchanged. -
Marc McGowan
Captain
Jack Ziebell (hamstring) is on track to be available and
Jed Anderson (quad) hopes to return after being a late withdrawal on Saturday night.
Ben Cunnington (back) is unlikely, and
Nick Larkey (foot) and
Luke Davies-Uniacke (groin) will probably play another scratch match.
Tarryn Thomas (ankle) looks set to miss some time, while
Marley Williams,
Tom Campbell and
Paul Ahern are vulnerable.
Mason Wood put his hand up with four goals, and
Majak Daw is also pushing for selection.
Aiden Bonar – in a new defensive role – and key backs
Ben McKay and
Sam Durdin continue to receive praise.
Kayne Turner's not ready yet after only a couple of scratch matches post-injury.
Verdict: Ziebell, Anderson and Daw in; Thomas, Williams and Campbell out. -
Marc McGowan
There will be a couple of enforced changes for Port Adelaide this weekend, with
Brad Ebert's one-match suspension and
Cam Sutcliffe's hamstring injury leaving Ken Hinkley with no option but to tinker with a winning formula.
Xavier Duursma is set to return imminently from a hamstring setback, but could the loss of two tough midfielders put
Tom Rockliff back in the frame? The experienced midfielder was sensationally axed for last weekend's victory over Greater Western Sydney due to a run of poor form.
Steven Motlop could also miss the clash with Carlton due to a concussion, with
Riley Bonner and
Sam Mayes likely on standby.
Verdict: At least two changes, with Duursma and Rockliff to return for Sutcliffe and Ebert. Put Mayes on standby, depending on how Motlop recovers this week.
- Riley Beveridge
Skipper
Trent Cotchin looks likely to miss another week with his hamstring injury, but
David Astbury is a sneaky chance of returning despite undergoing knee surgery just two weeks ago.
Riley Collier-Dawkins will be in the frame for his debut, while
Jack Ross and
Sydney Stack remain on the fringe.
Daniel Rioli was quiet against the Swans and
Marlion Pickett again struggled to make an impact.
Verdict: Collier-Dawkins to replace Pickett and, if fit, Astbury to replace
Noah Balta. -
Ben Sutton
Brett Ratten forecast change in a strong post-match press conference following the collapse against Fremantle.
Ben Long will miss through suspension, while
Jonathon Marsh (three disposals) and
Dean Kent (seven) were quiet.
Josh Battle was last man in and was serviceable but could be looked at. Potential debutant
Ryan Byrnes is edging closer to selection,
Nick Hind and
Matthew Parker are in the frame, while
Jack Sinclair can't be far from his first game of 2020.
Paddy Ryder has missed three matches and will be considered.
Jimmy Webster or
Shane Savage are the like-for-like replacements for Long.
Verdict: Ryder, Sinclair and Byrnes in for Marsh, Kent and Long. Clark to move back and Byrnes to take his midfield minutes.
- Mitch Cleary
There are a lot of moving parts at the Swans, with
Isaac Heeney (ankle) and
Josh Kennedy (knee) ruled out for the season and the next month respectively. Experienced talls
Callum Sinclair (knee) and
Sam Reid (calf) could both return this week, while
Tom McCartin (concussion) is edging closer.
Lewis Taylor and
Justin McInerney have each played four times in 2020, while swingman
Aliir Aliir came out late at the weekend. Much will depend on how young Sydney wants to go.
Zac Foot and
Elijah Taylor (four goals in scratch match) are showing promise at the lower level.
Sam Gray was quiet again and could be feeling the heat.
Verdict: Sinclair, Taylor and McInerney replace Heeney, Kennedy and Gray. -
Marc McGowan
All the focus will centre on whether
Luke Shuey is fit to return from his hamstring. Should that be the case, last week's inclusion
Brayden Ainsworth is the likely man to fall out.
Jarrod Cameron (five disposals) was quiet on his return last week, but the Eagles are expected to stick with him as he builds to full match fitness.
Brendon Ah Chee (six disposals) and
Jake Waterman (seven) also had little impact.
Lewis Jetta can't be forgotten after two weeks out, while rookie signing
Nic Reid could be a left-field option after
Jack Petruccelle's hamstring injury. If Shuey doesn't get up,
Hamish Brayshaw could be another midfielder considered.
Verdict: Hard to see many changes off an eight-day break following a comprehensive win. If fit, Shuey in for Ainsworth.
- Mitch Cleary
Hayden Crozier has served his one-match ban and should slot straight back into the side.
Louis Butler found plenty of the footy, but his ball use was a little below where he may have liked.
Josh Schache needs to really show something with
Aaron Naughton out, but he managed just two disposals against the Blues.
Lewis Young could slot in up forward but Beveridge might give Schache another chance.
Sam Lloyd is also a chance to return earlier than expected from his collarbone injury.
Verdict: Crozier replaces Butler -
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