who\u2019s in demand from multiple rival Victorian clubs<\/a>, could also be handed a lifeline at an opportunistic time in the lead into finals after Hawthorn\u2019s forward line struggled to fire many shots. It included a particularly down showing from Mabior Chol (goalless with three disposals) while Sam Butler also had limited impact. The Hawks could also weigh up whether or not they roll with the two rucks against Darcy Cameron as another selection lever for Mitchell to potentially pull. <\/p>\nMagpies\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Frampton, N.Howes, L.Puncher<\/p>\n
HB: I.Quaynor, J.Daicos, D.Houston<\/p>\n
C: S.Sidebottom, N.Long, J.Crisp<\/p>\n
HF: L.Schultz, D.McStay, B.McCreery<\/p>\n
F: C.West, A.Anderson, T.Membrey<\/p>\n
FOLL: D.Cameron, E.Allan, N.Daicos – C<\/p>\n
I\/C: S.Swadling, L.Sullivan, H.Harrison, W.Hayes, R.Steele <\/p>\n
In: – N.Howes, S.Swadling, L.Sullivan, W.Hayes, R.Steele<\/p>\n
Out: – J.Howe (Injured), H.Perryman (Injured), P.Lipinski (Injured), S.Pendlebury (Injured), J.De Goey (Injured)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Got through a trip west unscathed and could now welcome back a couple of big names for a blockbuster clash with Hawthorn. Jordan De Goey (glute) and Scott Pendlebury (calf) \ufeffare the only two injured Pies stars in the frame to return. The duo both need to get through main training on Thursday, where their availability for Saturday\u2019s game will be determined. They would provide a welcome senior boost to one of the youngest teams the Pies have fielded in recent times. You sense that the likes of Harvey Harrison, Angus Anderson and William Hayes would be most vulnerable at selection as the obvious like-for-likes for De Goey and Pendlebury. Jack Buller kicked four goals in the VFL to put some pressure on Charlie West, though Craig McRae did praise the role the young forward played for the team despite only recording two disposals.<\/p>\n
James Hird’s pitch to Essendon | 01:44<\/p>\n
PORT ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE<\/p>\n
Saturday August 15, 8:10pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
Power\u2019s Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Lai, H.Ramm, M.Bergman<\/p>\n
HB: D.Byrne-Jones, A.Aliir, L.Jones<\/p>\n
C: C.Moraes, J.Horne-Francis, J.Burgoyne<\/p>\n
HF: X.Bamert, T.Marshall, J.Berry<\/p>\n
F: C.Durdin, J.Whitlock, M.Georgiades<\/p>\n
FOLL: J.Sweet, O.Wines, W.Drew – C<\/p>\n
I\/C: T.Anastasopoulos, M.Zadow, W.Lorenz, B.O\u2019Brien, D.Visentini<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Wehr, A.Van Wyk, J.Mead<\/p>\n
In: – T.Anastasopoulos<\/p>\n
Out: – J.Watkins (Injured)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: After moments of panic on Saturday afternoon, scans have cleared star midfielder Jason Horne-Francis of a serious knee injury. Fortunately, it\u2019s just bone bruising for the dynamic ball-winner, who could yet play against Melbourne on Saturday. Horne-Francis, along with Lachie Jones, is listed as a test to face the Demons. Meanwhile, Joe Richards has been cleared to return from a finger injury. Elsewhere, Zak Butters (syndesmosis will again miss this week but is still \u201choping\u201d for a possible round 24 return in what could be his last game for the club. Darcy Byrne-Jones will go out of the side after the Power accepted his one-match suspension. Mitch Georgiades should be able to return from illness, while Xavier Bamert was also withdrawn last week with illness and could come back in.<\/p>\n
Demons\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Bowey, J.Lever, D.Turner<\/p>\n
HB: C.Jiath, C.Salem, T.Rivers<\/p>\n
C: H.Sharp, T.Sparrow, H.Langford<\/p>\n
HF: K.Pickett, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon<\/p>\n
F: M.Jefferson, J.van Rooyen, B.Laurie<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Steele, C.Windsor<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Tholstrup, T.McDonald, H.Petty, K.Chandler, J.Fitzgerald<\/p>\n
EMG: X.Taylor, M.Heath, P.Cross<\/p>\n
In: – D.Turner, K.Chandler<\/p>\n
Out: – B.Howes (Injured), P.Cross (Omitted)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: If it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it. Don\u2019t expect Steven King to make many, if any, changes to the team that knocked off the ladder-leading Dockers in the game of the season and Melbourne\u2019s best showing under its coach. If any Demons need a rest, Latrelle Pickett may be called upon after missing time with a concussion, while Xavier Lindsay could also come into consideration and Max Heath is waiting in the wings if Max Gawn needs a chop out. Christian Salem (43 per cent game time against Fremantle is basically being used as a pseudo sub in managed minutes upon returning from injury, though King is clearly keen for the halfback to be in the 23. Still no official timeline on Jack Viney, with time running out for him to play in 2026.<\/p>\n
“Will we know if other clubs do this?” | 02:31<\/p>\n
GWS GIANTS v WEST COAST<\/p>\n
Sunday August 16, 1:40pm at ENGIE Stadium<\/p>\n
Giants\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: J.Laverde, S.Taylor, C.Idun<\/p>\n
HB: L.Whitfield, H.Himmelberg, L.Ash<\/p>\n
C: R.Angwin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n
HF: S.Coniglio, M.Gruzewski, T.Bedford<\/p>\n
F: J.Stringer, A.Cadman, C.Brown<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Madden, T.Greene -C, H.Rowston<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Delana, X O\u2019Halloran, J.Fonti, R.Hamilton, K.Briggs<\/p>\n
In: – T.Greene<\/p>\n
Out: – J.Ough (Omitted)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: The Giants\u2019 season is on life support after an inexplicable loss to Gold Coast, and they also lost two key players in wet Canberra conditions. Jayden Laverde exited after copping a knock to the ribs, while Toby Bedford left the game with a back injury. Toby Greene came in for Jack Ough after making a quick recovery from his quad injury, and not only got through but played a key role. Adam Kingsley will make more changes for what\u2019ll be a deflating last fortnight of the season, and a few players put their hands up in the VFL. Conor Stone kicked a goal from 27 disposals and nine clearances, Oskar Taylor tallied 28 possessions and a goal, Toby McMullin kicked 2.1 from 22 disposals and eight clearances, and Jake Riccardi kicked 1.1 from 16 possessions and four marks.<\/p>\n
Eagles\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: B.Starcevich, R.Bazzo, B.Hough<\/p>\n
HB: L.Baker – C, T.Young, M.Herbert<\/p>\n
C: L.Duggan, E.Yeo, B.Allan<\/p>\n
HF: W.Duursma, J.Shanahan, J.Graham<\/p>\n
F: M.Murdock, J.Waterman, C.Duff-Tytler<\/p>\n
FOLL: B.Williams, H.Reid, T.Kelly<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Lindsay, T.McCarthy, T.Gross, T.Cole, J.Williams<\/p>\n
In: \u2014 L.Baker, J.Lindsay, T.Gross<\/p>\n
Out: – S.Brock (Omitted), H.Johnston (Omitted), R.Maric (Omitted)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Young gun Harley Reid was bothered by a corked thigh in Sunday\u2019s loss to Collingwood, but you wouldn\u2019t think that\u2019d impact his playing status for this week\u2019s clash with the Giants. And there mightn\u2019t be too much unforced change from Andrew McQualter after a spirited, high-scoring effort against the Magpies. There\u2019ll be a watch on Jack Hutchinson after he was listed as a test last week with a hamstring injury but didn\u2019t play at either level. Fin Macrae, who hasn\u2019t played an AFL game for West Coast since crossing over from Collingwood last off-season, was the WAFL side\u2019s major ball-winner with 31 disposals and eight inside-50s. Second-year midfielder Lucca Grego had 21 disposals, while ruckman Matt Flynn had 19 possessions, 43 hit-outs and kicked two goals. Hamish Davis had 19 possessions after being dropped a couple of weeks back, while Elijah Hewett was on track for a best-on-ground showing before a bad corky in the second term ended his day. Malakai Champion returned from a hand injury.<\/p>\n
Cats prepare concussion waiver response | 04:19<\/p>\n
WESTERN BULLDOGS v CARLTON<\/p>\n
Sunday August 16, 3:15pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
Bulldogs\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: M.Sellwood, B.Khamis, N.Coffield<\/p>\n
HB: L.Bramble, J.O\u2019Donnell, B.Williams<\/p>\n
C: J.Freijah, M.Bontempelli – C, C.Hynes<\/p>\n
HF: C.Weightman, R.Lobb, A.Jones<\/p>\n
F: J.Dolan, A.Naughton, J.Croft<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.English, R.Sanders, E.Richards<\/p>\n
I\/C: S.Davidson, L.Jaques, M.Kennedy, T.Liberatore, R.West<\/p>\n
EMG: O.Baker, J.Busslinger, H.Gallagher<\/p>\n
Team Tips: After a big disappointment against the Kangaroos, Luke Beveridge has decisions to ponder at the selection table. And that\u2019s after forced change, with Tim English every chance to miss the rest of the season with MCL damage to his left knee. Mid-season draftee Caleb May could be his replacement, having totalled 22 hit-outs, 10 disposals and five marks in the VFL at the weekend. Elsewhere, Harvey Gallagher had 27 disposals and nine marks in the reserves to press his case for a recall, having been an emergency last week. Oskar Baker and Jedd Busslinger were also emergencies for the Roos game, with the latter having been dropped the week before.<\/p>\n
Blues\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: H.Dean, N.Haynes, W.Derksen<\/p>\n
HB: L.Cowan, M.McGovern, O.Florent<\/p>\n
C: B.Acres, P.Cripps – C, A.Cerra<\/p>\n
HF: T.Byrne, H.McKay, F.Evans<\/p>\n
F: C.Lord, B.Kemp, B.Ainsworth<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Pittonet, J.Smith, S.Walsh<\/p>\n
I\/C: W.Hayward, M.Cottrell, B.Wilson, G.Hewett, L.Young, <\/p>\n
In: – <\/p>\n
Out: – <\/p>\n
Team Tips: The red-hot Blues have a selection headache on their hands. Jacob Weitering now has VFL minutes under his belt in his bid to return to the senior side. Weitering took 12 marks with six intercept possessions and amassed 19 disposals in his return via the twos on the weekend. The question is, will Josh Fraser tweak a good thing and mess with a winning formula when the current back six has held up so superbly in the All-Australian\u2019s absence? And if he does return, where does the change come? Fraser said Weitering would \u201ccome into consideration\u201d as they assess the \u201cbest approach for the player and team.\u201d Weitering\u2019s quality is unquestioned, but the Blues have done more than OK without him, and the All-Australian might benefit from extended VFL conditioning before an AFL return. But if Fraser believes now is the time to inject the 28-year-old into his purring line-up, it\u2019d surely come at either Wade Derksen or Lewis Young\u2019s expense. Derksen would appear slightly less likely to keep his spot, given the straight swap with Weitering and Young\u2019s adaptability up forward and second-rucking. Would Derksen be as efficient playing Young\u2019s role? Otherwise, there won\u2019t be much unforced change at Carlton from here on out. Ollie Hollands, Adam Saad and Zac Williams remain in the VFL, with seemingly little avenue for any of them to get back into the side before the year\u2019s out.<\/p>\n
‘We buggered up as a club’ | 03:31<\/p>\n
ESSENDON v SYDNEY SWANS<\/p>\n
Sunday August 16, 4:40pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
Bombers\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: A.McGrath – C, Z.Reid, Z.Johnson<\/p>\n
HB: J.Prior, A.Roberts, M.Redman<\/p>\n
C: M.Kondogiannis, S.Durham, J.Artemis<\/p>\n
HF: J.Caldwell, N.Caddy, A.Day-Wicks<\/p>\n
F: I.Kako, P.Wright, K.Langford<\/p>\n
FOLL: V.Visentini, Z.Merrett, D.Sharp<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Farrow, W.Setterfield, A.Perkins, H.El Achkar, R.Unwin<\/p>\n
EMG: E.Tsatas, H.Jones, L.Blakiston<\/p>\n
In: – J.Caldwell, V.Visentini, A.Perkins<\/p>\n
Out: – A.Clarke (Injured), N.Bryan (Injured), H.Jones (Omitted)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Dean Solomon may opt to make a few more changes after his Bombers side was easily pushed aside by Geelong last Saturday. Provided he\u2019s ticked all necessary boxes, Angus Clarke could return after a concussion kept him out against the Cats. Darcy Parish will be a watch as he nurses a calf issue, listed last week as a test but not playing at either level. Among those potentially vulnerable, Rhys Unwin didn\u2019t manage a kick in 70 per cent game time, while Zak Johnson managed two effective kicks in 77 per cent time on ground. In the VFL side\u2019s one-point win over Collingwood, Jade Gresham was prolific, kicking 4.3 from 24 disposals, six marks and five clearances. Elijah Tsatas accumulated 31 possessions and eight clearances, and Nik Cox booted 2.2 from 12 disposals and five marks. Ben McKay had 13 disposals and six marks.<\/p>\n
Swans\u2019 Round 22 side<\/p>\n
B: C.Mills – C, T.McCartin, L.Melican<\/p>\n
HB: N.Blakey, R.Bice, S.Wicks<\/p>\n
C: M.Roberts, E.Gulden, J.Serong<\/p>\n
HF: J.Lloyd, L.McDonald, B.Campbell<\/p>\n
F: T.Papley, C.Curnow, B.Cootee<\/p>\n
FOLL: W.Green, I.Heeney, Ch. Warner<\/p>\n
I\/C: H.Kyle, J.Dattoli, J.Jordon, H.McLean, J.Hamling<\/p>\n
EMG: C.Cleary, A.Sheldrick<\/p>\n
In: – W.Green, L.Melican, S.Wicks, J.Dattoli, J.Hamling<\/p>\n
Out: – B.Grundy (personal), W.Edwards (Injured), D.Rampe (Managed), J.Rowbottom (Injured), M.Rosas (Omitted)<\/p>\n
Team Tips: Star ruckman Brodie Grundy is set to return to a raring Swans outfit after missing last Saturday\u2019s 97-point win due to the birth of his child. Will Green had a solid debut, but he\u2019ll be the man to make way. Dane Rampe also missed against the Power and is poised to come back in at the expense of one of Joel Hamling or Lewis Melican. Hamling recorded six intercepts and 11 disposals, while Melican had five intercepts and 12 possessions. Otherwise, don\u2019t expect much unforced change to the second-placed Swans\u2019 line-up. Jesse Dattoli earned a Rising Star nomination after his two-goal, 23-disposal, 10-score-involvement effort against Port Adelaide. This is his opportunity to hold down a place in Dean Cox\u2019s side after Malcolm Rosas was dropped last week. Sydney\u2019s VFL team had a bye last weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hawthorn has put a line through a midfielder for the rest of the season. Plus updates on injured…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":851184,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[43,44,85,41,39,42,40],"class_list":["post-851183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-headlines","tag-headlines","tag-news","tag-sports","tag-top-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topnews","tag-topstories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=851183"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851183\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/851184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=851183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=851183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=851183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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