{"id":695130,"date":"2026-05-26T06:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/695130\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T06:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:45:10","slug":"afl-2026-round-12-team-tips-predicted-sides-and-squads-ins-and-outs-team-changes-injuries-latest-team-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/695130\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL 2026: Round 12 Team Tips, predicted sides and squads, ins and outs, team changes, injuries, latest team news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Craig McRae has an array of options to ponder over as he\u2019s tasked with replacing three injured Magpies, while Essendon \u2014 now led by interim coach Dean Solomon \u2014 reels from injury damage of its own. <\/p>\n<p>All the latest team and injury news ahead of Round 12 in Team Tips!<\/p>\n<p>Watch every match of every round of the AFL Premiership Season LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports | <a href=\"https:\/\/kayosports.com.au\/en-AU\/welcome\/afl?pg=default&amp;extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkafl-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-afl-kyo&amp;channel=fsa&amp;campaign=fsacontra&amp;voucher=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779017096_680_poster-fallback.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ROUND 12 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (all times AEST)<\/p>\n<p>ST KILDA vs. HAWTHORN<\/p>\n<p>Thursday May 28, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Saints\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie &#8211; C, A.Caminiti<\/p>\n<p>HB: L.Stocker, B.Hill, L.O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n<p>C: M.Windhager, M.Hall, D.Wilson<\/p>\n<p>HF: H.Garcia, M.Phillipou, M.Wood<\/p>\n<p>F: R.Byrnes, C.Sharman, D.Howard<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Flanders, J.Sinclair<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: J.Macrae, J.Carroll, R.Marshall, L.Henry, C.Banfield<\/p>\n<p>EMG: T.Travaglia, A.Hastie, H.Boxshall<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: As well as their loss to ladder-leading Fremantle, the Saints came away with injury concerns to Dougal Howard (calf) and Rowan Marshall (leg). According to AFL Media\u2019s Josh Gabelich, Howard will be shelved until after the club\u2019s Round 16 bye, while Marshall has been cleared to play Hawthorn. Livewire forward Jack Higgins, though, is set to spend another 3-4 weeks out after undergoing minor surgery on his knee last week. Tobie Travaglia was among St Kilda\u2019s emergencies last Friday, with the Saints\u2019 VFL side having a bye last weekend. In the loss to the Dockers, Liam Henry committed five clangers in 63 per cent time-on-ground, while Jack Macrae played the least game time (59 per cent) of any Saint outside of the injured Howard, while youngster Charlie Banfield played 64 per cent of the match. The Saints gave the Dockers a good run, though, so you wouldn\u2019t expect Ross to make sweeping changes. <\/p>\n<p>Hawks\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: J.Sicily, J.Battle, J.Impey<\/p>\n<p>HB: K.Amon, B.Hardwick, B.Ryan<\/p>\n<p>C: C.Macdonald, J.Ward, J.Weddle<\/p>\n<p>HF: D.Moore, M.Chol, J.Ginnivan<\/p>\n<p>F: C.Nairn, M.Lewis, N.Watson<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe &#8211; C, C.Mackenzie<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: B.Macdonald, C.Nash, L.Meek, M.D\u2019Ambrosio, F.Maginness<\/p>\n<p>EMG: M.Ramsden, J.Dalton, F.Perez<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: There\u2019ll again be a watch on Jack Gunston\u2019s progress as he continues to recover from a foot sprain, ahead of another Thursday night clash. After Sam Mitchell made four axings at selection last Wednesday, it\u2019s likely a more settled week upcoming after a hard-fought win over the Crows. Cam Nairn was quiet in his debut game but held his own. Flynn Perez, an emergency last week, had a day out in the VFL at the weekend to press his case for a recall, collecting 34 disposals, kicking a goal and taking seven marks in the tight win over Williamstown, while Harry Morrison tallied 32 possessions in response to his omission. Jack Dalton kicked a goal from 23 possessions as he continues to be in the selection frame. Tom Barrass is still at least a week away with his hamstring injury. <\/p>\n<p>CARLTON vs. GEELONG<\/p>\n<p>Friday May 29, 7:40pm at the MCG<\/p>\n<p>Blues\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: O.Florent, W.Derksen, L.Cowan<\/p>\n<p>HB: N.Newman, H.Dean, B.Wilson<\/p>\n<p>C: A.Cerra, S.Walsh, M.Carroll<\/p>\n<p>HF: W.Hayward, B.Kemp, J.Ison<\/p>\n<p>F: T.Byrne, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: M.Pittonet, J.Smith, P.Cripps &#8211; C<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: N.Haynes, G.Hewett, F.Young, M.McGovern, F.Evans<\/p>\n<p>EMG: L.Reidy, L.Young, B.Acres<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: The lone sour note to come from Carlton\u2019s second-straight win was Matt Carroll\u2019s devastating ruptured ACL, with the young runner set to miss the rest of the season. Out-of-favour veteran Blake Acres could be in the mix to make a senior return in his place, having been named among the emergencies for the Port Adelaide game. You wouldn\u2019t expect interim coach Josh Fraser to make too many unforced changes off the back of two-straight wins to begin his time in charge, particularly given the dominant fashion in which the Blues beat the Power. Ben Camporeale had 31 disposals, seven clearances and a goal as a standout performer in the reserves, while Lewis Young &#8211; an emergency last week &#8211; took 15 marks and had 24 possessions. Meanwhile, the Blues could soon regain Adam Saad from his hamstring injury. <\/p>\n<p>Cats\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: M.O\u2019Connor, C.O\u2019Sullivan, T.Stewart<\/p>\n<p>HB: S.De Koning, Z.Guthrie, J.Henry<\/p>\n<p>C: M.Blicavs, B.Smith, O.Dempsey<\/p>\n<p>HF: J.Cameron, S.Mannagh, B.Close<\/p>\n<p>F: P.Dangerfield &#8211; C, S.Neale, J.Martin<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: M.Edwards, M.Holmes, T.Atkins<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: L.Humphries, T.Bruhn, G.Miers, O.Mullin, O.Henry<\/p>\n<p>EMG: R.Stanley, J.Kolodjashnij, O.Wiltshire<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: Geelong is absolutely rolling at the moment, and so ahead of a Friday night meeting with Carlton, there\u2019s little reason to expect much unforced change from Chris Scott. The only likely change is Tanner Bruhn\u2019s return after being withdrawn (managed) an hour before the game last Saturday, with Jake Kolodjashnij the man who replaced him. The Cats are in a good position in terms of the health of their list, and Tyson Stengle, who\u2019s been on an individualised program, has reportedly returned to the club as of Monday and could soon be in the picture to play VFL games. Speaking of the VFL side, James Worpel &#8211; who\u2019s being kept out of the senior side &#8211; starred with 39 disposals, 11 clearances, seven marks and three tackles, while Jack Bowes also exploded in its win over the Swans in the AFL curtain-raiser, collecting 39 disposals, seven clearances, eight marks and a goal. Rhys Stanley and Oli Wiltshire were Scott\u2019s other emergencies against the Swans. <\/p>\n<p>SYDNEY SWANS vs. RICHMOND<\/p>\n<p>Saturday May 30, 1:15pm at the SCG<\/p>\n<p>Swans\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: W.Edwards, T.McCartin, L.Melican<\/p>\n<p>HB: S.Wicks, N.Blakey, C.Mills &#8211; C<\/p>\n<p>C: J.Serong, Ch.Warner, J.Rowbottom<\/p>\n<p>HF: M.Rosas, J.Jordon, J.Lloyd<\/p>\n<p>F: J.Amartey, C.Curnow, T.Papley<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.McInerney<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: R.Bice, A.Sheldrick, C.Cleary, T.Hanily, L.McDonald<\/p>\n<p>EMG: H.Cunningham, H.McLean, P.Ladhams<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: In addition to the loss to Geelong, Tom Papley (calf tightness) and Malcolm Rosas (ankle) were the injury concerns to come from last Saturday. Dean Cox will ponder a change or two after his side dropped its first game since Round 2, as Tom Hanily and Caiden Cleary, who were inclusions last week for the dropped Harry Cunningham and Billy Cootee, combined for two effective kicks against the Cats. Something Cox will continue to consider in the coming weeks is whether to give Brodie Grundy a chop-out in the ruck, with Pete Ladhams putting in another big VFL effort &#8211; 23 disposals, 11 clearances, seven marks, a goal and 25 hitouts. Cunningham responded to his omission with 29 possessions and four tackles, while Cootee snagged a goal from 21 touches and five marks. The Swans don\u2019t have any returnees from injury, but Matt Roberts is nearing fitness from a groin issue. <\/p>\n<p>Tigers\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: N.Broad, B.Miller, L.Trainor<\/p>\n<p>HB: N.Vlastuin, J.Short, S.Grlj<\/p>\n<p>C: P.Retschko, T.Taranto &#8211; C, T.Sonsie<\/p>\n<p>HF: N.Roberts-Thomson, S.Campbell, S.Green<\/p>\n<p>F: J.Faull, T.Lynch, M.Lefau<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: N.Balta, J.Ross, S.Cumming<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: O.Hayes-Brown, J.Alger, J.Trezise, J.Hopper, T.Burton<\/p>\n<p>EMG: S.Ryan, K.Smith, L.Fawcett<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: Despite claiming its second win of the season, Richmond encountered more injury trouble on Friday night when Jonty Faull was ruled out with a concussion and Tom Lynch sustained a larynx injury. Then, in the VFL side\u2019s Saturday morning clash, second-year tall utility Tom Sims went down with a serious knee injury. Thankfully, though, it\u2019s believed Sims avoided the dreaded ACL tear, but will still miss an extended period with what\u2019s thought to be an MCL worry. Despite a quiet performance at VFL level, Liam Fawcett is the frontrunner to replace Faull when the Tigers and Swans clash on Saturday, while Adem Yze could opt to give Samson Ryan a reprieve to replace Lynch, who will miss at least this Saturday and potentially longer, per Seven\u2019s Mitch Cleary. Ryan kicked two goals from 17 disposals in the reserves. And while two Tigers were added to the club\u2019s injury list, the cavalry of returnees is coming. Maurice Rioli and Sam Banks will be back in the mix, as will Dion Prestia, depending on how he pulls up from yet another calf injury. <\/p>\n<p>BRISBANE LIONS vs. FREMANTLE<\/p>\n<p>Saturday May 30, 4:15pm at the Gabba<\/p>\n<p>Lions\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: K.Coleman, H.Andrews &#8211; C, D.Gardiner<\/p>\n<p>HB: D.Wilmot, T.Gallop, B.Reville<\/p>\n<p>C: H.McCluggage, W.Ashcroft, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n<p>HF: C.Cameron, L.Morris, L.Ashcroft<\/p>\n<p>F: S.Draper, C.Rayner, K.Lohmann<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.Neale<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: J.Fletcher, S.Marshall, C.McKenna, W.McLachlan, J.Tunstill<\/p>\n<p>EMG: L.Beecken, Z.Zakostelsky, S.Brain<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: Is this the week Chris Fagan makes a selection statement? It certainly looms as a fascinating selection week for the Lions after a second-straight blowout loss in an ugly 78-point defeat to GWS. In a boost, Brisbane is set to regain Noah Answerth (concussion) and Jarrod Berry (calf) for Saturday\u2019s crucial clash with the Dockers, provided they get through main training. But in a negative, Dayne Zorko (quad tightness) \u201chas not been able to tick the boxes required to return\u201d, with the Lions subsequently listing the veteran as two weeks away. In terms of potential exclusions at selection, Will McLachlan struggled in his first game of 2026 and would figure to be the first one out. The likes of James Tunstill, Conor McKenna and Sam Marshall have typically been on the fringe of selection, but this could be the week Fagan looks to make a ruthless call on a bigger name. Meanwhile, Cody Curtin put his name up for reprieve after kicking 4.3 from 17 touches in the VFL. <\/p>\n<p>Dockers\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: O.McDonald, B.Cox, H.Chapman<\/p>\n<p>HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, J.McVee<\/p>\n<p>C: N.O\u2019Driscoll, A.Brayshaw &#8211; C, M.Johnson<\/p>\n<p>HF: M.Reid, J.Treacy, S.Switkowski<\/p>\n<p>F: P.Voss, J.Amiss, C.Scerri<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: L.Jackson, S.Bolton, N.Erasmus<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: I.Dudley, M.Cox, C.Wagner, M.Frederick, K.Worner<\/p>\n<p>EMG: J.O\u2019Meara, B.Banfield, H.Davies<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: Hard to see Justin Longmuir tinkering with his mix too much after a 10th-straight win that catapulted Freo to the top of the ladder. The Dockers should welcome back Hayden Young from concussion protocols as a big boost, but Caleb Serong (calf) may require another week or two on the sidelines. Alex Pearce (knee) and Sean Darcy (calf) would also be closing in on their returns from injury, but Darcy\u2019s will likely come through the WAFL. Young\u2019s magnet might force out Chris Scerri\u2019s, while Oscar McDonald probably makes way for Pearce whenever the skipper is ready. <\/p>\n<p>WESTERN BULLDOGS vs. COLLINGWOOD<\/p>\n<p>Saturday May 30, 7:35pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Bulldogs\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: L.Cleary, B.Khamis, M.Sellwood<\/p>\n<p>HB: C.Budarick, J.O\u2019Donnell, B.Dale<\/p>\n<p>C: J.Freijah, M.Bontempelli &#8211; C, L.Jaques<\/p>\n<p>HF: R.Sanders, J.Croft, A.Jones<\/p>\n<p>F: W.Lewis, A.Naughton, R.West<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: R.Lobb, M.Kennedy, E.Richards<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: N.Coffield, A.Treloar, L.Bramble, L.McNeil, C.Hynes<\/p>\n<p>EMG: L.Emmett, O.Baker, S.Davidson<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: Might finally start welcoming back a few stars. There\u2019s been chatter that the club could pull a selection shock and recall Cody Weightman straight to the AFL side after 20 months on the sidelines due to complications with a knee injury. But it\u2019s still seen as more likely that the gun forward, who hasn\u2019t played since the 2024 Elimination Final loss to Hawthorn, will play at least one VFL game and return against the Hawks the following week. Meanwhile, Tim English remains in concussion protocols, but could yet clear them for Saturday\u2019s meeting with Collingwood. Luke Beveridge will be forced into at least one change after Luke Cleary suffered a concussion in his first AFL game this year. English could come in for Cleary and shift Rory Lobb back to defence after Lobb\u2019s been the Dogs\u2019 number one ruck the past fortnight. Lachlan Smith (25 disposals, one goal, 40 hit-outs), Harvey Gallagher (one goal from 26 touches) and Oskar Baker (28 disposals) also put their hands up for a recall after strong VFL showings. <\/p>\n<p>Magpies\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: B.Maynard, J.Howe, D.Moore &#8211; C<\/p>\n<p>HB: I.Quaynor, J.Daicos, D.Houston<\/p>\n<p>C: P.Lipinski, S.Pendlebury, S.Sidebottom<\/p>\n<p>HF: L.Schultz, W.Hayes, B.McCreery<\/p>\n<p>F: C.West, J.Elliott, D.McStay<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: D.Cameron, J.Crisp, N.Daicos<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: J.De Goey, E.Allan, B.Frampton, N.Long, R.Steele<\/p>\n<p>EMG: S.Swadling, J.Buller, A.Anderson<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: After arguably their hardest selection week of the season, Collingwood will be forced to call on at least three reinforcements after injury blows to Jamie Elliott (ACL), Darcy Moore (hamstring) and Will Hayes (shoulder). Angus Anderson was probably the unluckiest omission last week and should slot straight in. One of Jack Buller, who responded to his axing with three goals in the VFL, and Tim Membrey, who just returned from his own injury in the twos, should also get recalled. And Harvey Harrison (two goals from 24 disposals in the VFL) might also be in line for his first AFL game since 2024 after an ACL injury stalled the forward\u2019s career. But Sam Swadling, named an emergency on the weekend, should also come into consideration for his AFL debut after a run of promising VFL form, while Tew Jiath and Wil Parker would also be in the frame. <\/p>\n<p>MELBOURNE vs. GWS GIANTS<\/p>\n<p>Sunday May 31, 3:15pm at Traeger Park<\/p>\n<p>Demons\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: J.Bowey, D.Turner, J.Lever<\/p>\n<p>HB: B.Howes, H.Petty, C.Jiath<\/p>\n<p>C: E.Langdon, H.Langford, K.Tholstrup<\/p>\n<p>HF: K.Pickett, M.Jefferson, P.Cross<\/p>\n<p>F: K.Chandler, J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: M.Gawn &#8211; C, J.Steele, T.Sparrow<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: C.Windsor, B.Laurie, T.Rivers, M.Heath, H.Sharp<\/p>\n<p>EMG: L.Pickett, J.Henderson, A.Moniz-Wakefield<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: In addition to the agonising loss, the sour note to come out of Sunday was the concussion suffered by crucial defender Jake Lever, who\u2019ll miss against the Giants after being placed in protocols. As a result, Tom McDonald shapes as a likely inclusion candidate, coming off a dominant 29-disposal, 10-mark display in Casey\u2019s VFL win against the Dogs. Youngster Xavier Taylor could also come back into consideration after 16 disposals and seven marks in the VFL. Jake Melksham pressed his case for a recall up forward, kicking 4.3 from 18 touches and eight marks, but Andy Moniz-Wakefield was the standout performer, totalling 32 disposals and 3.2, as well as 10 marks, seven tackles and five clearances. He was an emergency for the Dogs clash, as was Latrelle Pickett, who was managed last Sunday &#8211; not playing in the reserves &#8211; and could come back in for the trip to Alice Springs. <\/p>\n<p>Giants\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: J.Laverde, J.Buckley, C.Idun<\/p>\n<p>HB: J.Fonti, L.Whitfield, L.Ash<\/p>\n<p>C: C.Stone, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n<p>HF: T.Greene &#8211; C, P.Gothard, J.Stringer<\/p>\n<p>F: T.Bedford, A.Cadman, J.Riccardi<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: K.Briggs, B.Daniels, F.Callaghan<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: H.Himmelberg, S.Coniglio, T.McMullin, C.Brown, M.Gruzewski<\/p>\n<p>EMG: H.Oliver, J.Leake, O.Hannaford<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: How could Adam Kingsley want to change anything after that historic drubbing of the Lions? There\u2019s more than a decent chance he won\u2019t. He will, however, likely have to replace Jack Buckley after the gun defender injured his hamstring and was ruled out before quarter-time. Kingsley might have to get creative there, though, with Sam Taylor and Leek Aleer still sidelined by respective injuries. Meanwhile, there\u2019ll be a watch over Lachie Whitfield\u2019s health this week after the star rebounder was a late withdrawal on Sunday due to hamstring awareness. And while unforced changes seem unlikely, it\u2019ll be hard to keep Jack Ough out much longer after his most recent VFL domination, tallying 40 disposals, eight clearances, 11 marks and a goal. <\/p>\n<p>WEST COAST EAGLES vs. ESSENDON<\/p>\n<p>Sunday May 31, 7:20pm at Optus Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Eagles\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: L.Duggan, R.Ginbey, B.Hough<\/p>\n<p>HB: T.McCarthy, T.Young, L.Baker &#8211; C<\/p>\n<p>C: H.Davis, E.Yeo, R.Maric<\/p>\n<p>HF: W.Duursma, J.Shanahan, H.Johnston<\/p>\n<p>F: M.Champion, J.Waterman, M.Murdock<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: B.Williams, H.Reid, T.Kelly<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: J.Lindsay, B.Allan, T.Cole, R.Bazzo, J.Williams<\/p>\n<p>EMG: C.Duff-Tytler, T.Gross, H.Schoenberg<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: After a hearty performance against Collingwood last Saturday, Andrew McQualter might not opt to change much ahead of a clash with Essendon, for which the Eagles will enter as favourites. West Coast didn\u2019t pick up any injuries from Round 11, but if McQualter wants options, he has a few at WAFL level. Cooper Duff-Tytler missed out on selection last week and could be considered for a return, having kicked two goals from 15 disposals and 20 hitouts in the reserves. He, along with out-of-favour midfielders Elijah Hewett and Tom Gross, was among the Eagles\u2019 best, while hampered recruit Brandon Starcevich made a successful return to play from a nagging calf injury. <\/p>\n<p>Bombers\u2019 Round 11 side<\/p>\n<p>B: B.McKay, Z.Reid, A.McGrath &#8211; C<\/p>\n<p>HB: A.Roberts, M.Redman, J.Farrow<\/p>\n<p>C: X.Duursma, D.Parish, A.Day-Wicks<\/p>\n<p>HF: J.Caldwell, N.Caddy, S.Robey<\/p>\n<p>F: A.May, K.Langford, A.Perkins<\/p>\n<p>FOLL: N.Bryan, Z.Merrett, S.Durham<\/p>\n<p>I\/C: J.Gresham, J.Prior, M.Guelfi, T.Edwards, L.Blakiston<\/p>\n<p>EMG: E.Tsatas, W.Setterfield, N.Cox<\/p>\n<p>Team Tips: It was absolute carnage for Essendon at the MCG last Friday night, and it\u2019s now interim coach Dean Solomon\u2019s job to sort through following Brad Scott\u2019s sacking on Tuesday morning. Sam Durham (concussion), Andy McGrath (broken jaw), Matt Guelfi (hamstring), Archer May (ribs) and Jye Caldwell (ankle) were all ruled out in the Richmond game. McGrath and Guelfi have both been ruled out until at least the club\u2019s midseason bye, while May has thankfully been cleared to play West Coast. In terms of potential recalls, Will Setterfield and Elijah Tsatas were withdrawn from last Saturday\u2019s VFL clash as a precaution, shaping as inclusions this Thursday. Meanwhile, Nik Cox was among the better performers in the VFL at the weekend, responding to his omission with 2.2 from 21 disposals and 11 marks, while Huss El Achkar kicked 3.2 from 12 touches and four clearances. Jayden Nguyen kicked two goals and had 14 disposals and four tackles. In terms of injury returns, Jordan Ridley, Lewis Hayes and Saad El-Hawli are set to come back into calculations imminently. <\/p>\n<p>Bye: Adelaide Crows, Gold Coast Suns, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Craig McRae has an array of options to ponder over as he\u2019s tasked with replacing three injured 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