HAWTHORN
B: J. Scrimshaw, S. Frost, B. Hardwick
HB:
C. Jiath, J. Sicily, W. Day
C:
H. Morrison, T. Mitchell, L.Shiels
HF: J. Koschitzke,
M. Lewis, L.Breust
FF: D. Moore, J. Gunston, C. Wingard
FOLL: M. Lynch, J. Newcombe, J. Worpel
I/C: J. O’Meara, J. Impey,
D. Grainger-Barras,
J. Ward
IN: J. Ward, D. Grainger-Barras, C. Jiath, M. Lewis, H. Morrison
OUT: C. Nash (injured), L. Bramble (omitted), F. Maginness (omitted), J. Callow (omitted), C. MacDonald (managed)
The Hawks could recall youngsters Josh Ward and Denver Grainger-Barras who were both managed against the Dees. While they’ll be hopeful Changkuoth Jiath and Mitch Lewis will be fit to take on the Bombers but it could be a nervous wait all round on the medical front with the extent of the injuries to Harry Morrison and Connor Nash yet to be revealed.
-Will Hogan
MELBOURNE
B: J.Hunt, S.May, J.Lever
HB: A.Brayshaw,
H.Petty, J.Bowey
C: J.Jordon, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: C.Spargo, T.McDonald,
A.Neal-Bullen
F: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, T.Bedford
FOLL: M.Gawn, J.Viney, C.Oliver
INT: J.Harmes,
T.Sparrow, L.Jackson, K.Pickett
OUT: J.Smith (Injured), J.Melksham, L.Dunstan, S.Weiderman, T.Rivers
IN: L.Jackson, A.Neal-Bullen, H.Petty, K.Pickett, T.Sparrow
Joel Smith was subbed out of the win over Hawthorn with an ankle injury. The Demons should get back a raft of players who missed the clash against the Hawks after going into Health and Safety Protocols last Wednesday and Thursday.
- Chris Cavanagh
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: J.Walker,
B.McKay, L.Young
HB: B.Scott, L.McDonald, K.Turner
C: F.Perez, H.Greenwood, C.Taylor
HF: L.Davies-Uniakce, C.Zuhaar, T.Thomas
F: J.Ziebell, C.Coleman-Jones, P.Curtis
FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Simpkin, J.Horne-Francis
INT: J.Stephenson, J.Mahony, A.Bonar,
W.Phillips
OUT: M.Bergman (Injured), N.Larkey (Suspended)
IN: B.McKay, W.Phillips
The Roos are set to loose key forward Nick Larkey to suspension, but regain key defender Ben McKay from a suspension of his own. First-gamer Miller Bergman hurt his shoulder in his debut match against Carlton on Saturday night. Midfielder Will Phillips shapes as a possible inclusion, having played three games back in the VFL after battling glandular fever during pre-season.
- Chris Cavanagh
PORT ADELAIDE
B: R.Burton, A.Aliir, T.Clurey
HB: D.Houston, T.Jonas, D.Byrne-Jones
C: K.Amon, W.Drew, R.Bonner
HF: Z.Butters, M.Georgiades, C.Rozee
F: R.Gray, T.Marshall, S.Powell-Pepper
FOLL: S.Hayes, O.Wines, T.Boak
I/C: S.Motlop, J.Finlayson, K.Farrell, T.Dumont
NO CHANGE
If Mitch Georgiades is passed fit to play after a calf issue forced him off against St Kilda in Cairns then expect the Power to again go in unchanged to take on the Western Bulldogs as they try and keep their winning run going. Charlie Dixon could play SANFL this weekend if he gets through training OK.
- Simeon Thomas-Wilson
RICHMOND
B: J. Gibcus, N.Balta, D.Grimes
HB: L.Baker, N.Vlastuin, D.Rioli
C: K.McIntosh, J.Short, S.Edwards
HF: J.Castagna, T.Lynch, K.Lambert
F:
D.Martin, J.Riewoldt, S.Bolton
Foll: T. Nankervis, J.Graham,
T.Cotchin
Inter: N.Broad,
M.Pickett, I.Soldo, M.Rioli
In: T.Cotchin, D.Martin, M.Pickett
Out: Prestia (Achilles), R.Collier-Dawkins, S.Stack
The Tigers look set to welcome back Dustin Martin for his first game since Round 1 and Trent Cotchin back after a week’s rest. Marlion Pickett is a chance to return as well. Robbie Tarrant also had the week off and will come under consideration, though Collingwood’s smaller forward line might see him reserved for the following week. All eyes will be on Dion Prestia’s Achilles issue that saw him subbed out for Jack Ross last Friday. You wouldn’t think they would take any chances with such an important player. Riley Collier-Dawkins and Sydney Stack could be the ones to make way.
- Glenn McFarlane
ST KILDA
B: C.Wilkie, D.Howard, D.McKenzie
HB: B.Paton, J.Battle, J.Sinclair
C: B.Hill, J.Gresham, S.Ross
HF:
J.Billings, T.Membrey, M.Wood
F: J.Higgins, M.King, D.Butler
FOLL:
R.Marshall, J.Steele, B.Crouch
INT: N.Wanganeen-Milera, J.Webster, P.Ryder, B.Long
IN: J. Billings, R.Marshall
OUT: T. Campbell, M.Windhager
St Kilda will be buoyed by the return of Jack Billings and Rowan Marshall this week as they look to put behind them the Cairns’ near-miss from last week. Keep an eye on Zak Jones. He was solid in the VFL last week but might need one more week to get his fitness levels to the required level. He should be back next week. This looks a better balanced team to tackle the all-conquering Demons on Mother’s Day.
- Glenn McFarlane
SYDNEY
FB: D. Rampe,
P. McCartin, N. Blakey
HB: J. Lloyd, T. McCartin, J. McInerney
C: O. Florent, C. Mills, E. Gulden
HF: L. Parker, H. McLean, W. Hayward
FF: T. Papley, L. Franklin, P. Ladhams
FOL:
T. Hickey, I. Heeney, J. Rowbottom
I/C: C. Warner, J. Kennedy,
L. McDonald, B. Campbell
IN: L. McDonald, P. McCartin, T. Hickey
OUT: H. Cunningham (injured), B. Ronke (omitted), S. Reid (omitted)
The Swans will look at bringing key stocks Logan McDonald and Paddy McCartin straight back in after missing against Birsbane, while Tom Hickey is poised to make a miraculous return from a knee injury. Veteran Harry Cunningham was subbed out with a hip flexor and will be assessed this week.
-Will Hogan
WEST COAST
B: S.Hurn,
T.Barrass, H.Edwards
HB:
J.Rotham, J.McGovern, L.Duggan
C:
A.Gaff, T.Kelly, C.West
HF:
J.Jones, J.Darling, J.Cripps
F: J.Waterman, J.Kennedy, L.Ryan
FOLL: H.Dixon, J.Redden, L.Shuey
I/C: X.O’Neill, P.Naish, G.Clark, S.Petrevski-Seton
IN: T.Barrass, J.Rotham, J.Jones, A.Gaff
OUT: A.Witherden (H/S protocols), J.Nelson (H/S protocols), L.Strnadica (H/S protocols), W.Rioli (injured)
Again this could change with the Eagles also dealing with Covid-19 cases at the club. Alex Witherden and Jackson Nelson have already been ruled out and ruckman Luke Strnadica has also been caught up in protocols. Willie Rioli was forced off in the heavy loss to the Tigers with a corked thigh. Tom Barrass will have to prove his fitness after he was a late withdrawal with a hamstring injury, while Andrew Gaff came on as the medical sub.
-Simeon Thomas-Wilson
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.Duryea
HB: C.Daniel, T.O’Brien, B.Dale
C: L.McNeil, L.Vandermeer, A.Scott
HF: B.Smith,
B.Khamis, J.Dunkley
F: T.Liberatore, A.Naughton, C.Weightman
FOLL: S.Martin, A.Treloar, M.Bontempelli
INT: R.McComb, Z.Cordy, J.Macrae,
H.Crozier
OUT: M.Wallis (Injured), B.Williams
IN: H.Crozier, B.Khamis
Mitch Wallis was subbed out of the win over Essendon on Sunday with a foot injury, putting him in doubt to face Port Adelaide. Defender Hayden Crozier impressed in the VFL on Sunday with 27 disposals and seven marks, while 190cm defender-turned-forward Buku Khamis will have to come under consideration after kicking 10 goals from his past three VFL games.
- Chris Cavanagh
Originally published as
Every club’s predicted 22 for Round 8 of the AFL season