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Ainsworth is an in and under mid, But we have mentioned several times in the pre-season he will start as a small forward, So he could nab Venables spot. He has been an EMG several times so far this year so should get a gig this week though JS isn't assured with Ah Chee coming back and playing his first game in the WAFL this week. He may only play the 1 week in the WAFL then come straight into the team.
Petruccelle a tall mid coming from a basketball background. Has blistering speed (Fastest player in last years draft). He could come in for Shuey, Though Shuey is not definitely ruled out just yet... And if he is, It will only be the 1 week. So not good JS for Petruccelle either. Our full injury report drops this afternoon.
Rioli & Waterman should keep playing but the boat has passed on Waterman and Rioli will be a slow burn. Ainsworth, Petruccelle, Watson, Brander and maybe Oscar Allen later in the season might all debut this year, But will be hard for them to lock down spots for any significant time to be worthwhile SC picks.
Petruccelle a tall mid coming from a basketball background. Has blistering speed (Fastest player in last years draft). He could come in for Shuey, Though Shuey is not definitely ruled out just yet... And if he is, It will only be the 1 week. So not good JS for Petruccelle either. Our full injury report drops this afternoon.
Rioli & Waterman should keep playing but the boat has passed on Waterman and Rioli will be a slow burn. Ainsworth, Petruccelle, Watson, Brander and maybe Oscar Allen later in the season might all debut this year, But will be hard for them to lock down spots for any significant time to be worthwhile SC picks.
Fantastic new for Giles-Langdon (ZGL) owners, or those looking to bring him in:
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2018-04-17/westfund-rehab-report-round-5
Quote:
"In good news, recently re-signed forward Zac Langdon’s broken hand has progressed ahead of schedule with the small forward in contention to make his return to face St Kilda."
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2018-04-17/westfund-rehab-report-round-5
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"In good news, recently re-signed forward Zac Langdon’s broken hand has progressed ahead of schedule with the small forward in contention to make his return to face St Kilda."
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That's interesting, you would think Ainsworth the likely replacement for Venables this week. But after that and depending on how Ah Chee goes in the WAFL... maybe Ainsworth holds his spot and maybe Redden makes way for AH Chee.
Redden has certainly been very disappointing and not what we had hoped for this season. Maybe the rise of Masten this year has affected Redden.
Edit... and as the Injury report drops, Redden listed as a test with a sore shin. Shuey & Sheppard they say should play against Carlton.
And worst news confirmed for Venables, 10-12 weeks with a similar injury to Ryan.
Redden has certainly been very disappointing and not what we had hoped for this season. Maybe the rise of Masten this year has affected Redden.
Edit... and as the Injury report drops, Redden listed as a test with a sore shin. Shuey & Sheppard they say should play against Carlton.
And worst news confirmed for Venables, 10-12 weeks with a similar injury to Ryan.
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I'm thinking for League games.
GWS being conservative might mean we won't rush Josh Kelly, but when he returns to playing, then he could be a top 8 Midfielder this year. So, be patient, save a trade, and he'll be back in 2 weeks.
OR
GWS are saying, "a week by week proposition", because they are not sure how long the groin healing will take, so it might take 5 weeks or more.
Hmmm, I need more info to make a decision.
GWS being conservative might mean we won't rush Josh Kelly, but when he returns to playing, then he could be a top 8 Midfielder this year. So, be patient, save a trade, and he'll be back in 2 weeks.
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GWS are saying, "a week by week proposition", because they are not sure how long the groin healing will take, so it might take 5 weeks or more.
Hmmm, I need more info to make a decision.
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They also said if he trains tomorrow and gets through it then Kelly is a chance for this weekend. Rory Lobb they said will train tomorrow and is a chance for this weekend if he gets through it.
Looking at the language I would think Kelly 0-25% chance to play this weekend however a good chance for next week. I dont think I could ascertain whether he has been training at all in the last few days, appeared not.
I would wait one more week. Whilst they mentioned it has been an issue in the past I am not aware of him missing any games for it. GWS are travelling well, have an easier game and given injuries are not wanting to take risks.
Good news is ZGL sounds like he is 75% chance to play this weekend.
Looking at the language I would think Kelly 0-25% chance to play this weekend however a good chance for next week. I dont think I could ascertain whether he has been training at all in the last few days, appeared not.
I would wait one more week. Whilst they mentioned it has been an issue in the past I am not aware of him missing any games for it. GWS are travelling well, have an easier game and given injuries are not wanting to take risks.
Good news is ZGL sounds like he is 75% chance to play this weekend.
in the final half hour b4 the gws vs freo game eheheh