Legend\u2019s huge Butters trade call; \u2018growing hope\u2019 of AFL draft backtrack<\/a><\/p>\nCripps optimistic after poor Blues start | 02:39<\/p>\n
ROUND 6 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (all times AEDT)<\/p>\n
CARLTON v COLLINGWOOD<\/p>\n
Thursday April 16, 7.30pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
Blues\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Boyd, L.Young, O.Florent<\/p>\n
HB: L.Cowan, N.Haynes, N.Newman<\/p>\n
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps (c), M.Carroll<\/p>\n
HF: F.Evans, M.McGovern, B.Ainsworth<\/p>\n
F: E.Hollands, H.McKay, B.Kemp<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Pittonet, J.Smith, S.Walsh<\/p>\n
I\/C: W.Derksen, A.Cerra, Z.Williams, T.Byrne, H.O\u2019Keeffe<\/p>\n
EMG: F.Young, G.Hewett, B.Acres<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Reinforcements are on the way to help the Blues as they eye their second win of 2026 against their arch rivals. Particularly in the back half, with Jacob Weitering and Harry Dean set to return from concussion, while Cooper Lord (illness) and Will Hayward (suspension) are also due back. So who comes out of Michael Voss\u2019 side after a relatively encouraging performance against Adelaide? Given there\u2019s two key backs coming in, Wade Derksen and Nick Haynes are the two obvious names to make way. Unless they change their structure up. Hudson O\u2019Keeffe and Talor Byrne were quiet against the Crows, though O\u2019Keeffe was playing as a backup ruck. With the VFL bye, unfortunately George Hewett didn\u2019t get a chance to respond to his shock axing on field.<\/p>\n
Magpies\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Frampton, J.Howe, B.Maynard<\/p>\n
HB: D.Houston, J.Daicos, H.Perryman<\/p>\n
C: R.Steele, A.Anderson, S.Sidebottom<\/p>\n
HF: B.McCreery, J.De Goey, L.Schultz<\/p>\n
F: J.Elliott, T.Membrey, D.McStay<\/p>\n
FOLL: O.Steene, N.Daicos (c), N.Long<\/p>\n
I\/C: P.Lipinski, I.Quaynor, S.Pendlebury, D.Cameron, J.Crisp<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Parker, J.Buller, W.Hayes<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Back to the drawing board for Craig McRae and company after they just came up short against Fremantle. One man who will definitely hold his spot is Angus Anderson, who impressed on debut. Jordan De Goey, however, will be forced out by concussion. Steele Sidebottom will also be sidelined for the match, McRae revealed on Tuesday. \u201cHe\u2019s got a knock in the hip-pointer,\u201d McRae told reporters at his weekly press conference. \u201cWe have a six-day break, and there\u2019s actually quite a lot of bleeding there, so he won\u2019t play.\u201d McRae added that the injury occurred in a knock to the back just before half-time of the Fremantle game. The absences pave the way for the likes of Will Hayes, Lachie Sullivan or Ed Allan to return. Allan was probably the most unlucky to get dropped last week, though Hayes was named an emergency against the Dockers. Might be their only change, unless they looked to tinker with their struggling front mix. Jack Buller will get another crack at some stage and fellow key Charlie West is waiting in the wings too, while Oscar Steene has been quiet since that brilliant debut against GWS and played near exclusively as a forward last weekend.<\/p>\n
Butters referred to Tribunal | 02:02<\/p>\n
GEELONG CATS v WESTERN BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
Friday April 17, 7.20pm at GMHBA Stadium<\/p>\n
Cats\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: S.De Koning, Z.Guthrie, C.O\u2019Sullivan<\/p>\n
HB: L.Humphries, T.Stewart (c), O.Mullin<\/p>\n
C: J.Bowes, B.Smith, O.Dempsey<\/p>\n
HF: S.Mannagh, S.Neale, B.Close<\/p>\n
F: O.Wiltshire, J.Cameron, O.Henry<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Edwards, T.Atkins, M.Holmes<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Kolodjashnij, M.O\u2019Connor, T.Bruhn, G.Miers, J.Worpel<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Henry, M.Knevitt, J.Martin<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Set for a triple veteran boost after Mark Blicavs, Jack Henry and Jack Martin were all rested for Gather Round. Mark O\u2019Connor is set to be the only forced omission after the Irishman copped a one-match ban for a bump on Willem Duursma. Otherwise, Jake Kolodjashnij would be an obvious name to come out of the team that defeated West Coast by 46 points to make way for the defensive reinforcements. Meanwhile pressure is building on Shaun Mannagh, who was quiet again with just eight disposals, while Oliver Wiltshire is another Cat on the fringes at risk of being a victim of the selection squeeze.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: C.Budarick, B.Khamis, R.Lobb<\/p>\n
HB: L.Bramble, J.O\u2019Donnell, B.Dale<\/p>\n
C: O.Baker, M.Bontempelli (c), B.Williams<\/p>\n
HF: R.Sanders, S.Darcy, J.Freijah<\/p>\n
F: J.Croft, A.Naughton, R.West<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Emmett, M.Kennedy, E.Richards<\/p>\n
I\/C: C.Hynes, J.Dolan, M.Sellwood, S.Davidson, H.Gallagher<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Lewis, L.McNeil, L.Jaques<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Can\u2019t take a trick on the injury front at the moment. Ed Richards (ankle), Aaron Naughton (hand)and Connor Budarick (lower log) are all under injury clouds going into Friday night\u2019s game.The Richards injury looked much worse, so the fact he\u2019s a test after being cleared of structural damage is a win in the bigger picture. In more wins, Tom Liberatore is likely to return from a hamstring strain and Tim English is surprisingly in the mix after missing just one game with an MCL injury. You\u2019d expect Lachie Jaques to slot straight back into the back six after the defender was rested in their 40-point loss to Hawthorn in Gather Round. Lot of moving parts.<\/p>\n
Lyon calls from improvement despite win | 09:26<\/p>\n
SYDNEY SWANS v GWS GIANTS<\/p>\n
Friday April 17, 7.50pm at the SCG<\/p>\n
Swans\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Hamling, 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.Jordon<\/p>\n
F: J.Amartey, C.Curnow, J.Lloyd<\/p>\n
FOLL: B.Grundy, Ch.Warner, J.McInerney<\/p>\n
I\/C: S.Wicks, M.Rosas, J.Rowbottom, H.Cunningham, L.McDonald<\/p>\n
EMG: P.Ladhams, T.Hanily, H.McLean<\/p>\n
Team Tips: If it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it. Hard to see Sydney making too many changes after a resounding 32-point win over Gold Coast. Angus Sheldrick is eligible to return from suspension and could come into the side for Corey Warner. Other than missing Errol Gulden, however, Sydney is at full strength and arguably the form team of the competition.<\/p>\n
Giants\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Laverde, C.Idun, J.Buckley<\/p>\n
HB: L.Ash, L.Whitfield, J.Fonti<\/p>\n
C: R.Angwin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n
HF: P.Gothard, B.Daniels, T.Bedford<\/p>\n
F: J.Hogan, J.Stringer, A.Cadman<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Madden, T.Greene (c), F.Callaghan<\/p>\n
I\/C: H.Himmelberg, S.Coniglio, X.O\u2019Halloran, J.Riccardi, O.Hannaford<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Leake, L.Aleer, J.Delana<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Can\u2019t seem to go a week without getting multiple injuries. Add Stephen Coniglio and Aaron Cadman to that list of casualties after the pair suffered concussion setbacks against Richmond, with Cadman only just returning from a pelvic injury. Max Gruzewski or Callum Brown likely get a reprieve for Cadman. As for Coniglio, it could open the door for Harry Rowston to return to the side, while James Leake and Josaia Delana should also be in the mix. Nick Madden will keep his hold on the number ruck spot after an impressive return to the senior side for Kieren Briggs.<\/p>\n
Saints spoil Port at Gather Round | 02:06<\/p>\n
GOLD COAST SUNS v ESSENDON<\/p>\n
Saturday April 18, 1.15pm at People First Stadium<\/p>\n
Suns\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Uwland, S.Collins, M.Andrew<\/p>\n
HB: J.Noble, C.Ballard, D.Rioli<\/p>\n
C: L.Weller, W.Powell, Z.Uwland<\/p>\n
HF: T.Miller, J.Walter, 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: A.Davies, J.Jeffrey, B.Long, S.Clohesy, L.Gulbin<\/p>\n
EMG: N.Moyle, B.Jepson, O.Adams<\/p>\n
Team Tips: The Suns have been dealt a considerable blow four days out from their Saturday afternoon bout with the Bombers, with captain Noah Anderson ruled out due to appendix removal surgery. He\u2019ll miss at least this weekend, with his status beyond that uncertain. \u201cNoah is now recovering following a successful operation on Monday to remove his appendix. He won\u2019t be available for selection this weekend, and we will continue to monitor his progress over the coming weeks,\u201d GC SUNS Head Physiotherapist Andrew Weller said on Tuesday. Otherwise, does Damien Hardwick make a statement at selection after a two-game slump? Jarrod Witts has had a rough fortnight against Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn and the Suns have looked better when Mac Andrew has played in the ruck, while Ned Moyle is waiting in the wings, if required. The Suns are set for two big ins, with Bailey Humphrey due back from suspension and Christian Petracca cleared to return from a hamstring issue. Lachlan Gulbin was quiet against Sydney but very impressive the week prior, while Leo Lombard and Alex Davies could also come under pressure. Jake Rogers could also make his return from concussion. <\/p>\n
Bombers\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Ridley, 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: S.Durham, N.Caddy, K.Langford<\/p>\n
F: I.Kako, P.Wright, A.May<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Blakiston, D.Parish, Z.Merrett<\/p>\n
I\/C: E.Tsatas, S.Robey, J.Gresham, J.Prior, T.Edwards<\/p>\n
EMG: N.Cox, Z.Johnson, S.El-Hawli<\/p>\n
Team Tips: The Bombers have gone from having selection pressure for the first time in a long time, according to Brad Scott, to now feeling settled after their first win of 2026! Shouldn\u2019t make many, if any changes, from that victory over the Demons. The only potential one to watch is whether they\u2019re ready to bring back Nick Bryan in his road back from an ACL injury. Bryan will replace Lachie Blakiston as the number one ruck at some stage. But no VFL game on the weekend combined with Essendon winning complicates that.<\/p>\n
“SA tourism are gonna sign you up” | 00:51<\/p>\n
HAWTHORN v PORT ADELAIDE<\/p>\n
Saturday April 18, 4.15pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
Hawks\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Weddle, T.Barrass, J.Impey<\/p>\n
HB: J.Battle, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick<\/p>\n
C: M.D\u2019Ambrosio, C.Mackenzie, F.Perez<\/p>\n
HF: S.Butler, M.Lewis, N.Watson<\/p>\n
F: D.Moore, M.Chol, J.Gunston<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe (c), J.Ward<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Amon, C.Macdonald, J.Ginnivan, C.Nash, L.Meek<\/p>\n
EMG: W.McCabe, J.Scrimshaw, J.Dalton<\/p>\n
Team Tips: A hamstring injury to Mabior Chol the only dampener on Saturday night\u2019s huge victory over the Bulldogs. It opens the door for draftee Aiden Schubert to make his debut, or the Hawks could look to recall Calsher Dear. Though Schubert has seemingly been ahead in the pecking order all year and had better VFL form, by all reports. Jack Scrimshaw was managed over Gather Round and should come back into the side. Don\u2019t be surprised if they again opt to rest one of their other key players. <\/p>\n
Power\u2019s Round 5 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, T.Marshall, J.Lai<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Zadow, B.Zerk-Thatcher, D.Visentini<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Plenty of focus on Zak Butters in the fallout from the incident with umpire Nick Foot. But attention will soon need to turn to selection and Saturday\u2019s clash with St Kilda. Josh Carr\u2019s team looks relatively settled though and they were right in Sunday\u2019s loss to St Kilda including a particularly strong second half. Jack Watkins and Josh Lai were quiet in that game and could come under selection pressure. Though there\u2019s not necessarily a long list of Port players on the outer pressing to come back in, with the likes of Mitch Zadow, Jackson Mead, Will Lorenz and Christian Moraes to potentially come into consideration.<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE CROWS v ST KILDA<\/p>\n
Saturday April 18, 7.35pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Crows\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Borlase, N.Murray, M.Michalanney<\/p>\n
HB: R.Laird, J.Worrell, W.Milera<\/p>\n
C: I.Cumming, J.Dawson (c), B.Cook<\/p>\n
HF: B.Keays, T.Walker, Z.Taylor<\/p>\n
F: A.Neal-Bullen, R.Thilthorpe, I.Rankine<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.McAndrew, S.Berry, J.Peatling<\/p>\n
I\/C: M.Hinge, J.Soligo, L.Nankervis, J.Rachele, F.Maley<\/p>\n
EMG: H.Bond, T.Murray, B.Dowling<\/p>\n
Team Tips:Mitch Hinge was the only casualty from last Thursday\u2019s win over Carlton, just as the utility made his return to the side. If Jordon Butts is cleared from concussion protocols, he should slot straight back in, while Luke Pedlar has also been in concussion protocols. Depending on Butts\u2019 status, Hugh Bond should also press his case for a recall as arguably the most unlucky omission at last week\u2019s selection. Meanwhile the club is still working through a timeline for Darcy Fogarty (back), with his status up in the air. <\/p>\n
Saints\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie (c), A.Tauru<\/p>\n
HB: J.Sinclair, B.Hill, N.Wanganeen-Milera<\/p>\n
C: H.Boxshall, M.Hall, D.Wilson<\/p>\n
HF: M.Wood, L.Ryan, M.Owens<\/p>\n
F: J.Higgins, C.Sharman, R.Marshall<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Flanders, M.Windhager<\/p>\n
I\/C: H.Clark, D.Butler, J.Carroll, M.Phillipou, H.Garcia<\/p>\n
EMG: D.Howard, A.Hastie, L.O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Getting close to having a healthy list to choose from, with Jack Macrae, Liam Henry and Paddy Dow all tracking towards being available. Not too many obvious openings in Ross Lyon\u2019s side, however, with Hugh Boxshall and Hunter Clark both solid enough in their returns. Max King remains a few weeks off yet as the big one they\u2019ll be hoping to re-inject into their forward mix. <\/p>\n
Candid Carr rues Power’s slow start | 06:57<\/p>\n
NORTH MELBOURNE v RICHMOND<\/p>\n
Sunday April 19, 1.10pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
Kangaroos\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: L.McDonald, G.Logue, C.Comben<\/p>\n
HB: C.McKercher, C.Daniel, T.Blamires<\/p>\n
C: J.Simpkin, T.Powell, D.Stephens<\/p>\n
HF: P.Curtis, C.Trembath, Z.Duursma<\/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, C.Spargo, L.Parker, Z.Banch<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Dawson, T.Pink, J.Konstanty<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Had a fair old crack at the Lions in an overall promising showdown from the improved Kangaroos. Callum Coleman-Jones hasn\u2019t been overly impressive as the number one ruck. It could create an opening for Will Dawson, with Tristan Xerri still another week off from suspension. Lachy Dovaston has suddenly found himself outside the senior team after being managed a fortnight ago, but he and Jacob Konstanty could come into the frame to replace Charlie Spargo or Zac Banch.<\/p>\n
Tigers\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: N.Vlastuin, B.Miller, N.Balta<\/p>\n
HB: N.Broad, J.Short, S.Grlj<\/p>\n
C: S.Banks, D.Prestia, T.Sonsie<\/p>\n
HF: S.Campbell, J.Ross, S.Green<\/p>\n
F: J.Faull, L.Fawcett, M.Lefau<\/p>\n
FOLL: O.Hayes-Brown, T.Taranto (c), S.Lalor<\/p>\n
I\/C: T.Brown, L.Trainor, M.Rioli, C.Gray, J.Hopper<\/p>\n
EMG: K.McAuliffe, P.Retschko, Z.Peucker<\/p>\n
Team Tips: A bit for Adem Yze and the Tigers to ponder after a heavy loss to GWS. Samson Ryan could well slot straight back in for Oliver Hayes-Brown after the debutant was pretty well beaten by Nick Madden on debut last week. Hard to see Richmond going to two rucks given the Roos won\u2019t have Tristan Xerri. Luke Trainor, Campbell Gray and Jonty Faull were all quiet against the Giants and could come under scrutiny, with Kane McAuliffe, Patrick Retschko and Zane Peucker waiting in the wings. Josh Gibcus could also come into the frame for his first game since Round 1 after being sidelined with soreness. But veterans Toby Nankervis (hamstring) and Tom Lynch (hamstring) remain several weeks away yet to continue to make life tough for the winless Tigers.<\/p>\n
Saints sink Port in Gather Round closer | 01:51<\/p>\n
MELBOURNE v BRISBANE LIONS<\/p>\n
Sunday April 19, 3.15pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
Demons\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: H.Petty, J.Lever, C.Salem<\/p>\n
HB: C.Windsor, T.McDonald, B.Howes<\/p>\n
C: H.Langford, J.Steele, X.Lindsay<\/p>\n
HF: B.Fritsch, J.van Rooyen, K.Chandler<\/p>\n
F: J.Melksham, B.Mihocek, K.Pickett<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Gawn (c), E.Langdon, T.Sparrow<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Tholstrup, D.Turner, J.Culley, L.Pickett, H.Sharp<\/p>\n
EMG: B.Laurie, M.Heath, J.Henderson<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Steven King said he was excited to see how his team responds to a shock loss to Essendon. But how does he first respond at selection? Christian Salem (ankle) is the only forced out from the weekend to leave a void in Melbourne\u2019s defence. \ufeffBailey Laurie might be the first one in and they reshuffle elsewhere. Changkuoth Jiath (calf) would\u2019ve been the ideal replacement but he\u2019s at least another week or two away, while Jake Bowey (foot) isn\u2019t too far off either from his longer-term setback. <\/p>\n
Lions\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: K.Coleman, H.Andrews, 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, H.McCluggage, L.McCarthy, L.Morris, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Tunstill, S.Brain, D.Joyce<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Just as the reigning back-to-back premiers were getting to full strength, they\u2019ve lost one of their most important soldiers. Dayne Zorko will miss a few weeks with a calf issue in an untimely blow for the 37-year old veteran, who\u2019s body has held up remarkably will in recent seasons. Noah Answerth should be ready to return from concussion in the ideal replacement for Zorko. If Answerth doesn\u2019t get up, Darragh Joyce, James Tunstill or Sam Marshall loom as the most obvious ins.<\/p>\n
‘Does he know the song here or not?’ | 01:10<\/p>\n
FREMANTLE v WEST COAST EAGLES<\/p>\n
Sunday April 19, 5.10pm at Optus Stadium<\/p>\n
Dockers\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Cox, A.Pearce (c), H.Chapman<\/p>\n
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, K.Worner<\/p>\n
C: J.O\u2019Meara, A.Brayshaw, C.Wagner<\/p>\n
HF: S.Bolton, M.Reid, S.Switkowski<\/p>\n
F: J.Amiss, J.Treacy, P.Voss<\/p>\n
FOLL: S.Darcy, L.Jackson, C.Serong<\/p>\n
I\/C: C.Scerri, I.Dudley, N.Erasmus, M.Johnson, J.McVee<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Cox, B.Banfield, N.O\u2019Driscoll<\/p>\n
Team Tips: They got out of jail against Collingwood. But they\u2019ll be forced to make at least one change after Sean Darcy got struck down with concussion. All signs point to Mason Cox making his Dockers debut, with the former Magpie already pressing to come into the side after strong WAFL form. But the Dockers also have Hayden Young (hamstring) and Michael Frederick (ankle) set to return from injury in a healthy selection headache for Justin Longmuir and company. Longmuir said on Fox Footy\u2019s \ufeffAFL 360 that Cox was \u201cdefinitely a chance\u201d to play and allow them to stick to the two-ruck \u201cmodel we\u2019ve gone with for a while now\u201d. But Longmuir said they\u2019d weigh up team structure with \u201chopefully a couple of players returning.\u201d Chris Scerri seems the most likely Docker to make way after a quiet fortnight. If Cox does come in and the Dockers stick with the two ruck-setup, picking the other omission is tricky. <\/p>\n
Eagles\u2019 Round 5 side<\/p>\n
B: L.Duggan (c), T.Young, R.Ginbey<\/p>\n
HB: B.Hough, S.Brock, L.Baker<\/p>\n
C: W.Duursma, J.Graham, B.Allan<\/p>\n
HF: T.Kelly, A.Reid, E.Hewett<\/p>\n
F: H.Schoenberg, J.Waterman, J.Shanahan<\/p>\n
FOLL: C.Duff-Tytler, H.Reid, D.Robertson<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Lindsay, M.Owies, T.McCarthy, B.Williams, H.Davis<\/p>\n
EMG: R.Maric, M.Flynn, M.Champion<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Recruit Deven Robertson\u2019s season is over in a cruel ACL setback just four games into his Eagles career. West Coast does have some reinforcements on the way though, with potentially Elliot Yeo (adductor), Milan Murdock (hamstring) and Harry Edwards (concussion) all set to return from injury, while Jamie Cripps was managed against Geelong. Sandy Brock probably makes way for Edwards, if he\u2019s ready. Bo Allan and \ufeffCooper Duff-Tytler could meanwhile benefit from having a rest after a quiet fortnight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gold Coast has been dealt a big blow ahead of its clash with Essendon, while help is 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