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AFL Daily: Live rolling footy news from around Australia for May 30, 2018
ESSENDON will be forced to make at least one change for Saturday night’s blockbuster against Richmond and an All-Australian is ready to return. Top draft pick Aaron Francis is also pushing his case. RECAP ALL TODAY’S FOOTY NEWS
ESSENDON is likely to recall Michael Hurley as it seeks to extend a red-hot run with victory over Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Bombers will be forced to make at least one change for the Dreamtime at the ‘G game, with key defender Patrick Ambrose suffering a calf injury in the 35-point win over Greater Western Sydney. RECAP ALL TODAY’S BREAKING FOOTY NEWS IN THE LIVE BLOG BELOW Two-time All Australian Hurley, who has been sidelined during the past fortnight because of a hamstring injury, looms as the obvious replacement. “If he gets through training, which we fully expect he will, it’s great to have him available to have a look at,” Essendon coach John Worsfold said today. “That’s certainly one option, we’ll work through what our best blend looks like to take on Richmond’s forward line.” HOF RECAP: HOW THE NIGHT PLAYED OUT MARK ROBINSON: HOW SHEEDY BECAME A LEGEND STAR CAT: HOW SCARLO BEGAN A GREAT Young defender Aaron Francis, who returned to the club in March after taking personal leave to deal with a mental-health issue, has impressed in the VFL. “His match fitness, we would suggest, is pretty much ready now. He’ll still get more match-hardened with more games under his belt,” Worsfold said. “Aaron’s worked really hard. “I’ve been watching what he’s been doing and I knew what his program was. We know he’s a really talented young man, so (I’m) not surprised.” LIVE stream every match of every round of the 2018 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on FOX SPORTS. Get your free 2-week trial & start watching in minutes. SIGN UP NOW >
Originally published as AFL Daily: Live rolling footy news from around Australia for May 30, 2018