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English’s injury timeline unclear | 00:24<\/p>\n
ROUND 5 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (all times AEST)<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE CROWS v CARLTON<\/p>\n
Thursday April 9, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Crows\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Borlase, N.Murray, M.Michalanney<\/p>\n
HB: H.Bond, J.Worrell, W.Milera<\/p>\n
C: I.Rankine, J.Dawson (c), C.Jones<\/p>\n
HF: B.Keays, T.Walker, L.Pedlar<\/p>\n
F: J.Soligo, R.Thilthorpe, F.Maley<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.McAndrew, S.Berry, J.Rachele<\/p>\n
I\/C: R.O\u2019Brien, A.Neal-Bullen, J.Peatling, B.Cook, Z.Taylor<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Nankervis<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Both Isaac Cumming (illness) and Darcy Fogarty (back) were late outs in their two-point Good Friday loss to Fremantle, and only the former will return. 9News\u2019 Braden Ingram reported the Crows are adamant Fogarty\u2019s disc-related back issue flared up at a captain\u2019s run last Thursday, not while he was playing in a golf tournament the day before. It saw Finnbar Maley and Chayce Jones take the field in their place, and you\u2019d suspect Jones \u2014 fresh off his 100th AFL game \u2014 will make way for Cumming. While he didn\u2019t get much of the ball himself, James Borlase held star Fremantle forward Josh Treacy to just two goals and was honourable. Expect him to keep his spot another week, given Jordan Butts will remain in concussion protocols after his delayed diagnosis, while Luke Pedlar enters protocols and subsequently won\u2019t be available to play against Carlton. In a boost, Rory Laird is available for selection after overcoming a minor soleus strain. In the SANFL side\u2019s 17-point loss to Woodville-West Torrens last Thursday, Billy Dowling again put his hand up for senior duties with 30 disposals, seven clearances and two goals, while the uncapped Charlie Edwards had similar numbers minus the majors. The duo of Mitch Hinge and Toby Murray also made successful returns from injury, while emergency Luke Nankervis didn\u2019t play after being held over as back-up for the AFL side.<\/p>\n
Blues\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: L.Cowan, J.Weitering, N.Newman<\/p>\n
HB: O.Florent, W.Derksen, J.Boyd<\/p>\n
C: E.Hollands, P.Cripps (c), M.Carroll<\/p>\n
HF: W.Hayward, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth<\/p>\n
F: T.Byrne, B.Kemp, J.Smith<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, S.Walsh<\/p>\n
I\/C: L.Young, O.Hollands, A.Cerra, F.Evans, M.McGovern<\/p>\n
EMG: F.Young, A.Saad, B.Acres<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Michael Voss has a massive Jacob Weitering void to fill after the star Blues defensive stopper was struck down with concussion. Not ideal timing against Adelaide\u2019s triple-headed forward monster of Riley Thilthorpe, Darcy Fogarty and Taylor Walker. And the 1-3 Blues might need to replace Will Hayward too if the recruit can\u2019t overturn his suspension at the tribunal. With regards to defensive coverage, \ufeffHarry Dean is still another week away from his own concussion injury. So if they want to replace Weitering with a like-for-like, Nick Haynes should be in the frame to return to the senior side. Elsewhere, Flynn Young, after being listed as an emergency last week, should also come into senior calculations after a three-goal, 18-disposal effort in the VFL, while Jack Ison kicked three majors himself in the twos. Adam Saad and Blake Acres continue to toil in the VFL as other options to earn a recall, while Lachie Fogarty and Matt Cottrell also remain outside the senior team. Talor Byrne was quiet against North in his second game and could come under selection pressure. One who won\u2019t be back at AFL level is Liam Reidy after the ruckman copped a one-game ban for a rough conduct charge in the VFL.<\/p>\n
‘I speak my mind’ Scott lashes wild card | 00:34<\/p>\n
COLLINGWOOD v FREMANTLE<\/p>\n
Friday April 10, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Magpies\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Frampton, J.Howe, B.Maynard (c)<\/p>\n
HB: D.Houston, J.Daicos, H.Perryman<\/p>\n
C: J.Crisp, L.Sullivan, S.Sidebottom<\/p>\n
HF: L.Schultz, J.De Goey, B.McCreery<\/p>\n
F: J.Elliott, T.Membrey, D.McStay<\/p>\n
FOLL: O.Steene, N.Long, P.Lipinski<\/p>\n
I\/C: I.Quaynor, D.Cameron, L.Sullivan, W.Hayes, R.Steele<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Buller, A.Anderson<\/p>\n
Team Tips: All eyes are on how Nick Daicos after a corked calf forced the superstar to be a late withdrawal against Brisbane. According to Collingwood\u2019s injury update on Tuesday, Daicos \u201chas progressed well over the weekend and resumed training with the team\u201d. His availability will be determined after Wednesday\u2019s main training, with AFL Media earlier reporting that Collingwood expects Daicos to face Fremantle in Gather Round. Meanwhile, Scott Pendlebury is expected to return from an Achilles injury in a welcome boost, having returned to main training. His availability will also be decided post-Wednesday\u2019s session. Will Hayes was quiet in his first game of 2026 against Brisbane and got the second-least amount of game time of any Magpie as the most likely to cop the axe. As questions come on Collingwood\u2019s midfield depth, mature-aged draftee Angus Anderson (28 disposals, eight tackles, one goal) put his hand up for a debut with a strong showing in the VFL, while \ufeffJack Buller booted three four goals in the twos to stake his claim for a recall and Charlie West added three majors. Even though they lost to Brisbane by 54 points, feels like a relatively settled team … for now. <\/p>\n
Dockers\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Cox, A.Pearce (c), H.Chapman<\/p>\n
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, J.McVee<\/p>\n
C: J.O\u2019Meara, A.Brayshaw, M.Johnson<\/p>\n
HF: S.Bolton, P.Voss, S.Switkowski<\/p>\n
F: J.Amiss, J.Treacy, M.Reid<\/p>\n
FOLL: S.Darcy, L.Jackson, C.Serong<\/p>\n
I\/C: C.Scerri, I.Dudley, N.Erasmus, C.Wagner, K.Worner<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Cox, B.Banfield, N.O\u2019Driscoll<\/p>\n
Team Tips: One of the more settled line-ups, even if they only edged past Adelaide. Justin Longmuir has confirmed Hayden Young (hamstring) and Michael Frederick (ankle) are still at least another week away. In Young\u2019s case specifically, the Dockers would be reluctant to rush him back, particularly for a road trip to Adelaide. Mason Cox starred in the WAFL with 23 disposals, 45 hit-outs and a goal. If there was even a week to give Sean Darcy a rest and bring in Cox, it\u2019d be this week against the American ruckman\u2019s former side! Darcy played just 43 per cent game time against Adelaide, too. Chris Scerri could find himself vulnerable at selection after a quiet showing against the Crows, with the likes of Nathan O\u2019Driscoll, Jeremy Sharp and Brandon Walker waiting in the wings if required.<\/p>\n
Is Neale the answer for Reid mentor? | 03:17<\/p>\n
NORTH MELBOURNE v BRISBANE LIONS<\/p>\n
Saturday April 11, 12:35pm at Barossa Park<\/p>\n
Kangaroos\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: L.McDonald, T.Pink, C.Comben<\/p>\n
HB: F.O\u2019Sullivan, C.Daniel, T.Blamires<\/p>\n
C: J.Simpkin, T.Powell, D.Stephens<\/p>\n
HF: P.Curtis, C.Trembath, C.McKercher<\/p>\n
F: C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey (c), J.Darling<\/p>\n
FOLL: C.Coleman-Jones, L.Davies-Uniacke, H.Sheezel<\/p>\n
I\/C: A.Corr, G.Wardlaw, Z.Duursma, L.Parker, Z.Banch<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Dovaston, W.Dawson, J.Konstanty<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Don\u2019t expect many unforced changes after arguably the club\u2019s most spirited win yet under Alastair Clarkson over Carlton on Good Friday. However, there\u2019s a growing chance they\u2019ll have to replace young gun Finn O\u2019Sullivan, who underwent surgery on his jaw on Tuesday. The Roos said in their injury update that he \u201ccould\u201d miss, and while a prognosis on O\u2019Sullivan remains unclear at this stage, it\u2019s highly unlikely he\u2019ll face Brisbane. Lachy Dovaston was technically rested against the Blues, but the first-year player doesn\u2019t feel like an absolute lock to come straight back in. Zac Banch is probably the one who would make way if the Roos did recall Dovaston. \ufeff\ufeffRobert Hansen Jr (26 disposals), Zac Fisher (27 touches) and Jacob Konstanty (two goals from 17 touches) are other options to come into the mix for North after encouraging VFL performances, while Griffin Logue (hamstring) remains at least another week away. <\/p>\n
Lions\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: K.Coleman, D.Joyce, R.Lester<\/p>\n
HB: D.Wilmot, J.Fletcher, D.Zorko<\/p>\n
C: B.Reville, W.Ashcroft, J.Berry<\/p>\n
HF: C.Cameron, O.Allen, L.Ashcroft<\/p>\n
F: S.Draper, C.Rayner, T.Gallop<\/p>\n
FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley (c), L.Neale<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Lohmann, L.McCarthy, L.Morris, J.Tunstill, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n
EMG: Z.Zakostelsky, S.Brain, R.Torrent<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Set for one huge reinforcement, and maybe more, from the side that decimated Collingwood last Thursday night. Co-captain and star defender Harris Andrews is due to return from suspension in a big boost for the Lions\u2019 back six. Meanwhile, fellow co-captain Hugh McCluggage could be back from a calf issue and get the Lions close enough to their optimal mix in a scary prospect for the rest of the league. He\u2019s a test for Gather Round. So, who comes out? The two players who just came in, James Tunstill and Darragh Joyce, are the most obvious options. Zane Zakostelsky (17 disposals, seven marks, 28 hit-outs) and Will McLachlan (two goals from 23 touches) and Sam Marshall (26 disposals) all played well in the VFL, too, but this is a tough side to crack into. Noah Answerth\u2019s return from a concussion is meanwhile up in the air. <\/p>\n
Hawks claim MCG thriller against rivals | 03:21<\/p>\n
ESSENDON v MELBOURNE<\/p>\n
Saturday April 11, 1:15pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Bombers\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Prior, B.McKay, A.McGrath (c)<\/p>\n
HB: A.Roberts, Z.Reid, J.Farrow<\/p>\n
C: X.Duursma, J.Caldwell, A.Day-Wicks<\/p>\n
HF: J.Gresham, A.May, A.Perkins<\/p>\n
F: I.Kako, P.Wright, K.Langford<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Blakiston, S.Durham, Z.Merrett<\/p>\n
I\/C: D.Parish, M.Guelfi, Z.Johnson, S.El-Hawli, T.Edwards<\/p>\n
EMG: N.Cox, K.Gerreyn, J.Nguyen<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Granted he clears concussion protocols, \ufeffNate Caddy would be a welcome return for the Bombers\u2019 Gather Round clash after missing the loss to the Bulldogs. Jordan Ridley (18 disposals, 10 marks against Footscray) is also set to return after getting through his second VFL game, while Dyson Sharp (ankle) would also be in the mix if fit. But Brayden Fiorini (back) remains out of action for now. It\u2019s unlikely the Bombers would make too many unforced changes, although Archie Perkins had eight touches and went at 20 per cent efficiency by foot from just 69 per cent game time and Matt Guelfi kicked 0.1 from five disposals and one tackle in the loss to the Dogs. Could they turn back to Elijah Tsatas? He\u2019s had 68 disposals and 18 clearances combined across his past two VFL games \u2013 so he\u2019s getting hard to ignore. Nick Bryan (10 disposals, 3 clearances, 27 hit-outs) was strong in his comeback from an ACL rupture but might be given more time at VFL level.<\/p>\n
Demons\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: H.Petty, J.Lever, B.Howes<\/p>\n
HB: X.Lindsay, T.McDonald, C.Salem<\/p>\n
C: H.Sharp, J.Steele, C.Windsor<\/p>\n
HF: L.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, E.Langdon<\/p>\n
F: B.Fritsch, B.Mihocek, K.Pickett<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Gawn (c), T.Sparrow, J.Culley<\/p>\n
I\/C: H.Langford, D.Turner, K.Tholstrup, J.Melksham, K.Chandler<\/p>\n
EMG: B.Laurie, M.Heath, L.Kentfield<\/p>\n
Team Tips:Bayley Fritsch missed on the weekend with foot soreness. If he\u2019s right to play, he\u2019ll be a walk-up return. While the Demons are unlikely to make unforced changes after such an impressive win over the Suns, there were great signs in the VFL, with Aidan Johnson (4.3), Luker Kentfield (4.0) and Matthew Jefferson (3.2) all impressing for Casey Demons, while Max Heath monstered Box Hill\u2019s rucks. And keep an eye on Xavier Taylor (15 disposals, 9 intercepts), who\u2019s building nicely into his season. Elsewhere, Trent Rivers appears a chance to return. Coach Steven King told ABC Sport Rivers had \u201ccarried a grumbly knee\u201d for a while and had been left out of the team as a result, but King insisted he wanted Rivers \u201cback in this team as quickly as possible\u201d.<\/p>\n
Why Blues should trade Patrick Cripps | 02:01<\/p>\n
SYDNEY SWANS v GOLD COAST SUNS<\/p>\n
Saturday April 11, 4:15pm at Norwood Oval<\/p>\n
Swans\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: L.Melican, T.McCartin, C.Mills (c)<\/p>\n
HB: R.Bice, N.Blakey, D.Rampe<\/p>\n
C: J.Serong, I.Heeney, M.Roberts<\/p>\n
HF: Co.Warner, T.Papley, J.Rowbottom<\/p>\n
F: J.Amartey, C.Curnow, J.Lloyd<\/p>\n
FOLL: B.Grundy, Ch.Warner, A.Sheldrick<\/p>\n
I\/C: S.Wicks, J.Jordon, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, L.McDonald<\/p>\n
EMG: T.Hanily, H.McLean<\/p>\n
Team Tips: You wouldn\u2019t imagine there\u2019ll be many changes following a 128-point win, but that could be determined by a small forward\u2019s fitness. Malcolm Rosas was a very late change ahead of the West Coast clash with a calf injury, and he\u2019ll be monitored throughout the week to determine if he can return against Gold Coast. Harry Cunningham was the late inclusion. Caiden Cleary was omitted to accommodate Isaac Heeney\u2019s return from a hamstring injury, and he looked like his normal self in what was a best-on-ground performance. The Swans\u2019 side is pretty set, but there were a few standout performers in the VFL side\u2019s win over Port Melbourne on Saturday. Jesse Dattoli popped up frequently, kicking two goals from 16 touches. Billy Cootee looked promising in his first VFL match of the season, notching 20 disposals \u2014 and as a mature-aged draftee, he might get an AFL look-in sooner rather than later. Joel Hamling, meanwhile, kicked three goals in a swingman role, while Patrick Snell had 15 intercepts as a key-position prospect. <\/p>\n
Suns\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: C.Ballard, S.Collins, M.Andrew<\/p>\n
HB: J.Noble, B.Uwland, D.Rioli<\/p>\n
C: L.Weller, W.Powell, S.Clohesy<\/p>\n
HF: B.Long, T.Miller, W.Graham<\/p>\n
F: E.Read, B.King, L.Lombard<\/p>\n
FOLL: J.Witts, N.Anderson (c), M.Rowell<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Walter, J.Jeffrey, J.Rogers, Z.Uwland, L.Gulbin<\/p>\n
EMG: A.Davies, O.Adams, J.Farrar<\/p>\n
Team Tips: After his side\u2019s first loss of the season, Damien Hardwick could swing a couple of changes ahead of a Gather Round grudge match against Sydney, which is coming off a 21-goal win. Christian Petracca, who was last week listed as 1-3 weeks away with his hamstring injury, shapes as an outside chance to return for Gather Round. He\u2019s been listed by the club as a test to play the Swans, but Jon Ralph believes it\u2019s more likely he\u2019ll be given another week on the sidelines to recover. One forced change, though, is Jake Rogers\u2019 exit from the side, entering concussion protocols after reporting post-game symptoms. Ben Jepson kicked two goals from 29 disposals in the VFL as a potential Rogers replacement, while midfielder Alex Davies had 22 disposals and a major after getting dropped to the twos. Bailey Humphrey will spend another week on the sidelines due to suspension, while Jamarra Ugle-Hagan remains out of action after a meniscus procedure. <\/p>\n
‘We found unique ways to NOT score’ | 11:51<\/p>\n
HAWTHORN v WESTERN BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
Saturday April 11, 7:35pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Hawks\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Scrimshaw, T.Barrass, J.Impey<\/p>\n
HB: J.Battle, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick<\/p>\n
C: M.D\u2019Ambrossio, J.Dalton, F.Perez<\/p>\n
HF: J.Ginnivan, M.Chol, N.Watson<\/p>\n
F: D.Moore, C.Macdonald, J.Gunston<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe, J.Ward<\/p>\n
INT: J.Weddle, L.Meek, C.Nash, M.Lewis, S.Butler<\/p>\n
EMG: H.Morrison, W.McCabe, M.Ramsen<\/p>\n
Team Tips: <\/p>\n
Team Tips: A tough, team-orientated win from the Hawks over the Cats. Even inclusions Jack Dalton and Flynn Perez were big in crucial moments throughout the game. The duo came in for Karl Amon and Cam Mackenzie, who both missed with knee issues. There were a couple of injury scares throughout the game, with Jack Gunston clutching his right hamstring in the third term \u2013 only to return and kick the match-winning behind \u2013 and captain James Sicily, who went into the rooms with \u201ca stinger\u201d but returned to take a match-winning intercept mark. The Hawks will be hopeful both stars will be right to face the Dogs. One intriguing question mark remains over the two-ruck approach, with Ned Reeves now the clear No.1 ruck over Lloyd Meek. Do the Hawks persist with the approach against a Bulldogs side without \ufeffTim English this weekend? Some strong performances in the VFL, with draftee Aidan Schubert a standout with 5.2 from 12 touches and seven marks. Finn Maginness (31 disposals, 12 clearances) and Henry Hustwaite (28 disposals, 5 clearances) also found plenty of the footy in Box Hill\u2019s tight loss to Casey.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: L.Jaques, B.Khamis, R.Lobb<\/p>\n
HB: C.Budarick, J.O\u2019Donnell, B.Dale<\/p>\n
C: O.Baker, M.Bontempelli (c), B.Williams<\/p>\n
HF: R.West, S.Darcy, J.Freijah<\/p>\n
F: J.Croft, A.Naughton, A.Jones<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.English, R.Sanders, J.Freijah<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Dolan, L.Bramble, M.Sellwood, S.Davidson, L.McNeil<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Lewis, L.Emmett<\/p>\n
Team Tips: The win over Essendon came at a cost, with Tim English (knee), Ed Richards (knee) and Arty Jones (hamstring) all set to spend time on the sidelines. Richards was a late out \u2013 and replaced by Lachie McNeill \u2013 while English and Jones picked up in-game injuries. With English set to miss the game against Hawthorn, the Dogs could turn to impressive draftee Louis Emmett for a debut. Emmett, 200cm, was excellent for Footscray in the VFL win over Essendon, booting 3.1 from 21 disposals, eight marks and eight clearances. The Dogs could take a punt on Emmett \u2013 or back-up ruck Lachlan Smith \u2013 or shift the likes of Rory Lobb and Jordan Croft into the ruck to take on Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek. More ruck time for Croft could bring Will Lewis \u2013 who\u2019s kicked eight goals from two VFL games \u2013 into calculations, while Jedd Busslinger might be a look-in if Lobb needs to play more ruck. Laitham Vandermeer would also be in the mix if deemed fit to return from concussion, along with Cooper Hynes, considering Jones\u2019 absence.<\/p>\n
‘A lot of it was poor execution’ | 10:15<\/p>\n
GEELONG CATS v WEST COAST EAGLES<\/p>\n
Sunday April 12, 12:30pm at Norwood Oval<\/p>\n
Cats\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield \u2013 who\u2019s played just one game so far this season \u2013 is hopeful of returning from a calf injury against West Coast, but is no guarantee to feature at this stage. The Cats managed Mark O\u2019Connor, so he\u2019s a likely inclusion, while Jhye Clark and James Worpel put their hands up for a re-call with 19 and 24 touches respectively in the VFL. In terms of who could go out, Brad Close was serviceable in his return without being outstanding, while Shaun Mannagh post-match admitted to CODE Sports he had a stinker of a day against the Hawks. Would the Cats make a bold call with one of their half-forwards?<\/p>\n
Eagles\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: L.Duggan, T.Young, B.Hough<\/p>\n
HB: J.Lindsay, R.Ginbey, L.Baker (c)<\/p>\n
C: B.Allan, J.Graham, T.McCarthy<\/p>\n
HF: W.Duursma, J.Shanahan, H.Davis<\/p>\n
F: C.Duff-Tytler, J.Waterman, J.Cripps<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Flynn, H.Reid, T.Kelly<\/p>\n
I\/C: M.Owies, A.Reid, M.Champion, S.Brock, H.Schoenberg<\/p>\n
EMG: E.Hewett, T.Cole, B.Williams<\/p>\n
Team Tips: No matter how young or inexperienced you are, after a 128-point loss, there must be change, right? Eight players finished without a single tackle and 11 players failed to reach double digits for disposals. There is pressure on ruck Matt Flynn, who was monstered by Brodie Grundy on Saturday night following lacklustre performances against Jarrod Witts and Tristan Xerri in previous games. The day before, Bailey Williams put together a dominant WAFL display in the ruck, finishing with 11 disposals, 34 hit-outs, five marks and two. In terms of possible inclusions, recruit Deven Robertson will be available for selection after serving his one-match ban, veteran Elliot Yeo is a chance to return this week from a groin issue and Elijah Hewett is in the mix after decent WAFL outing against Perth. But Milan Murdock is still at least a week away from returning.<\/p>\n
‘Stop it already! Back your guy!’ | 03:16<\/p>\n
GWS GIANTS v RICHMOND<\/p>\n
Sunday April 12, 3:15pm at Barossa Park<\/p>\n
Giants\u2019 Round 3 side<\/p>\n
B: H.Himmelberg, C.Idun, J.Laverde<\/p>\n
HB: L.Whitfield, L.Ash, J.Fonti<\/p>\n
C: R.Angwin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n
HF: P.Gothard, J.Riccardi, X.O\u2019Halloran<\/p>\n
F: J.Stringer, J.Hogan, C.Brown<\/p>\n
FOLL: K.Briggs, T.Greene (c), F.Callaghan<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Leake, S.Coniglio, J.Delana, O.Hannaford, M.Gruzewski<\/p>\n
EMG: C.Stone, L.Aleer, H.Rowston<\/p>\n
Team Tips: A few names could return for the Giants ahead of a quietly critical clash for Adam Kingsley\u2019s side, with Toby Bedford, Aaron Cadman and Brent Daniels the big names in with a chance of returning to the fold against Richmond. It comes as Jack Buckley progresses out of concussion protocols, set to return to the senior side. Josiah Delana could be vulnerable at selection after managing one kick in 65 per cent time on ground against the Pies two weeks ago. Like the seniors, the VFL side had a bye at the weekend. The week previous, Harry Rowston responded to his omission with 26 disposals and six clearances, while Toby McMullin kicked a goal from 22 touches. Conor Stone tallied 22 disposals, nine marks and two goals to press his case for a recall, as he, Rowston and Leek Aleer were named emergencies for the Giants in Round 3. <\/p>\n
Tigers\u2019 Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: T.Brown, B.Miller, L.Trainor<\/p>\n
HB: S.Banks, J.Short, N.Vlastuin<\/p>\n
C: K.McAuliffe, D.Prestia, T.Sonsie<\/p>\n
HF: S.Campbell, J.Ross, S.Green<\/p>\n
F: J.Faull, S.Lalor, M.Lefau<\/p>\n
FOLL: S.Ryan, T.Taranto (c), J.Hopper<\/p>\n
I\/C: N.Broad, L.Fawcett, M.Rioli, C.Gray, S.Grlj<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Trezise, P.Retschko, Z.Peucker<\/p>\n
Team Tips: After a disheartening loss to Port Adelaide, changes are coming at the selection table. And one of them will be forced, with Samson Ryan serving a one-match suspension for striking Jordon Sweet off the ball. And, frankly, even if he was available for selection, he might\u2019ve had trouble keeping his spot after what was a rough showing against the Power. Thus, after he was overlooked for a debut last week, Category B rookie ruckman Ollie Hayes-Brown appears the likely inclusion to face Kieren Briggs as Toby Nankervis remains sidelined for at least another month. Former NBL prospect Hayes-Brown tallied 23 disposals and 10 clearances against St Kilda in a standout VFL performance, while offseason recruit \ufeffPatrick Retschko had 22 possessions and four clearances. Retschko could put pressure on Kane McAuliffe at selection after the left-footer went at 36 per cent by foot against the Power. Otherwise, fellow winger Hugo Ralphsmith (knee) has been listed as a test and could return against GWS. Noah Balta (hamstring tightness) and Josh Gibcus (soreness) are also tests, and if either of them returns to the senior side, Campbell Gray\u2019s spot in the side would become vulnerable. James Trezise and Zane Peucker were the other emergencies last week. Sam Cumming returned to VFL action on managed minutes, a positive sign that he could make his AFL debut in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n
Insane ending decided in dying seconds! | 01:10<\/p>\n
PORT ADELAIDE v ST KILDA<\/p>\n
Sunday April 12, 7:15pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Power\u2019s Round 4 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Burgoyne, L.Jones, M.Bergman<\/p>\n
HB: L.Evans, A.Aliir, K.Farrell<\/p>\n
C: E.Mackinlay, J.Horne-Francis, J.Wehr<\/p>\n
HF: J.Lukosius, M.Georgiades, J.Berry<\/p>\n
F: D.Byrne-Jones, J.Whitlock, J.Richards<\/p>\n
FOLL: J.Sweet, Z.Butters (c), W.Drew<\/p>\n
I\/C: C.Durdin, O.Wines, J.Watkins, M.Zadow, J.Lai<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Brodie, D.Visentini, B.Zerk-Thatcher<\/p>\n
Team Tips: The only concern coming out of the Power\u2019s win over Richmond was an ankle injury to Kane Farrell. He played out the match but could be in doubt to face the Saints this week. Port could be boosted by the return of defender Todd Marshall, who\u2019s been sidelined recently with an ankle issue. In the SANFL, Jackson Mead responded to his demotion with 31 disposals and four clearances for the Magpies, while Will Lorenz had 26 touches and nine clearances.<\/p>\n
Saints\u2019 Round 3 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie, D.Howard<\/p>\n
HB: L.Stocker, B.Hill, N.Wanganeen-Milera<\/p>\n
C: M.Windhager, M.Hall, D.Wilson<\/p>\n
HF: H.Garcia, M.Wood, M.Owens<\/p>\n
F: J.Higgins, C.Sharman, R.Marshall<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Flanders, J.Sinclair (c)<\/p>\n
I\/C: D.Butler, J.Carroll, M.Phillipou, A.Tauru, L.Ryan<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Collard, A.Hastie, H.Boxshall<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Back to the drawing for Ross Lyon and the Saints after a week off as they look to improve on an underwhelming 1-3 start to the season. Hunter Clark (29 disposals, 11 marks) firmly put his hand up for an inclusion to the senior team for the first time in 2026 with a strong VFL outing. Meanwhile Jack Macrae should be ready to return from a knee injury. Cooper Sharman\u2019s status is up in the air after the forward suffered a concussion against Brisbane a fortnight ago. Dan Butler, Liam Stocker and Jack Carroll could also face selection pressure, depending on how many changes Ross Lyon wants to make from a team that was competitive against Brisbane for the majority of the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The latest injury news at the Roos and Crows. 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