SuperCoach NBL Late Mail round 6: Good news on top trade Matthew Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova is the sixth most purchased SuperCoach NBL player this week and he has received positive news on an ankle injury, plus the latest on Bryce Cotton.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Matthew Dellavedova of United passes during the round five NBL match between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at John Cain Arena, on October 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Good news on the sixth most purchased player this week with Melbourne United’s Matthew Dellavedova expected to play despite an ankle injury.

However, Shea Ili will miss both Melbourne United games this week with a calf injury and the impending arrival of a new bundle of joy.

WILDCATS: COTTON UNLIKELY

Perth is yet to give an update on Bryce Cotton’s injury prognosis but reports out of WA have suggested there’s no break.

He’s reportedly sore and, while he was cleared to fly back from NZ with the team, he’s unlikely to play.

Bryce Cotton has a rib injury. Emily Barker/Getty Images)

PHOENIX: WALTON JR RULED OUT

South East Melbourne Phoenix point guard Derrick Walton Jr is expected to miss at least the next few games with the hamstring injury suffered against Melbourne United.

It’s unclear, yet, how severe the injury is.

Originally published as SuperCoach NBL Late Mail round 6: Good news on top trade Matthew Dellavedova