AFL 2022: Every club’s predicted 22 for Round 11 of the AFL season

Carlton is flying and could easily go into Sunday’s blockbuster against Collingwood unchanged, but could the inclusion of Jack Martin give the Blues the spark they need?

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ADELAIDE

B: M.Hinge, J.Butts, T.Doedee

HB: C.Jones, L.Brown, B.Smith

C: J.Dawson, R.Laird, J.Soligo

HF: L.Murphy, K.Strachan, J.Rowe

F: S.McAdam, T.Walker, R.Thilthorpe

FOLL: R.O’Brien, B.Keays, S.Berry

I/C: M.Crouch, N.McHenry, J.Hately, W.Hamill

IN: J.Butts, R.O’Brien, M.Crouch

OUT: N.Murray (omitted), J.Rachele (inj.), D.Fogarty (omitted)

The Crows have only played two ruckmen once in Matthew Nicks’ time as senior coach but might have to do it again after Reilly O’Brien’s monster game at SANFL level. The Crows leadership group member kicked a goal and had 37 disposals, 11 marks, 13 clearances and 42 hit-outs. Kieran Strachan also played well against St Kilda, meaning the Crows could try a dual-ruck combo against Geelong. Matt Crouch had 35 disposals in the SANFL and would add to a Crows outfit who have been lacking in the contested area of the game recently. Key defender Jordon Butts should return after a stint in Covid-19 protocols. A corked quad to Josh Rachele is set to speed up the Crows’ plans to manage the young gun, while Darcy Fogarty had just the five touches against the Saints.

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

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Could Matt Crouch force his way back into the Crows side? 11 May 2022. Picture Dean Martin

BRISBANE

B: D. Rich , H. Andrews, B. Starcevich

HB: K. Coleman, M. Adams, D. Zorko

C: N. Answerth, J. Berry, J. Prior

HF: Z. Bailey, E. Hipwood, L. McCarthy

F: C. Rayner, J. Payne, C. Cameron

FOLL: O. McInerney, J. Lyons, L. Neale

I/C: M. Robinson, C. Ah Chee, D. Fort, D. Gardiner

IN: M. Adams, M. Robinson

OUT: H.McCluggage (managed), T. Fullarton (omitted)

Hugh McCluggage is still a chance to face the Giants after avoiding a serious hamstring injury but suspect the Lions to play it safe with crunch games against Fremantle and St Kilda to follow. Dan McStay is also an outside chance to return early from his injury but again the Lions don’t need to panic despite a shock loss to Hawthorn last week. Tom Fullarton was great against the Hawks but Marcus Adams looms as a certain starter.

-Will Hogan

CARLTON

B: L.Young, J.Weitering, N.Newman

HB: S.Docherty, L.Plowman, A.Saad

C: L.O’Brien, P.Cripps, S.Walsh

HF: J.Motlop, C.Curnow, C.Durdin

F: M.Owies, J.Silvagni, Z.Fisher

FOLL: T.De Koning, M.Kennedy, G.Hewett

I/C: A.Cerra, L.Stocker, J.Martin, M.Cottrell

IN: J.Martin

OUT: J.Carroll (omit)

The Blues could easily go into Sunday’s clash with the Magpies without any changes. But if Jack Martin proves his fitness, they are likely to bring him in to add some spark. Paddy Dow’s form in the VFL means he isn’t far away from winning a spot back. It would be hard to displace anyone in the team that beat Sydney last week. Jack Carroll is going to be a very good player in the future and he hasn’t done anything wrong. But he may benefit from a break this week.

- Glenn McFarlane

Jack Martin could return for the Blues this week. Picture: Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD

B: B.Maynard, D.Moore, J.Noble

HB: S.Pendlebury, J.Howe, I.Quaynor

C: S.Sidebottom, T.Adams, J.Daicos

HF: N.Daicos, B.Mihocek, O.Henry

F: J.Ginnivan, J.De Goey, J.Elliott

Foll: D.Cameron, P.Lipinski, J.Crisp

Inter: T.Brown, N.Murphy, B.McCreery, W.Hoskin-Elliott

IN: O.Henry

OUT: M.Cox (finger)

Not expecting many changes for the Magpies ahead of a big Sunday clash with Carlton. Ollie Henry is a certainty to come into the starting 22 after his four goals as the medi-sub in the big win over Fremantle. The man he replaced on the field, Mason Cox, will likely miss with his finger injury. Jordan Roughead will be close to returning and there will be consideration given to including Aiden Begg in Cox’s absence. But the Magpies will know the Blues are a little down on big man power with Harry McKay and Marc Pittonet still out. Tyler Brown might be used as the spare parts man in the ruck as he was last week.

- Glenn McFarlane

ESSENDON

B: J.Laverde, Z.Reid, J.Kelly

HB: D.Heppell, J.Ridley, N.Hind

C: N.Martin, Z.Merrett, J.Caldwell

HF: S.Durham, A.Francis, B.Hobbs

F: A.Waterman, P.Wright, D.Smith

FOLL: S.Draper, A.McGrath, D.Parish

INT: A.Perkins, D.Shiel, T.Cutler, N.Bryan

IN: J.Ridley, J.Caldwell

OUT: M.Guelfi (Inj), M. Redman (Susp)

Forward Matt Guelfi was subbed out of the loss to Richmond on Saturday night with a suspected hamstring injury in the last quarter, while defender Mason Redman was offered a one-match suspension for striking Tiger Dion Prestia. Fellow defender Jordan Ridley will be in the mix to return after missing the clash with the Tigers under AFL Health and Safety protocols. Midfielder Jye Caldwell didn’t quite prove his fitness last week after a shoulder complaint, but is a good chance to return against the Power. Key forward Harrison Jones returned from an ankle injury in the VFL on the weekend but might need another run in the seconds before returning to AFL level.

-Chris Cavanagh

Jye Caldwell hurt his shoulder in this clash against Tom McCartin against Sydney in round 9 (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

FREMANTLE

B: H.Young, A.Pearce, G.Logue

HB: B.Cox, L.Ryan, J.Aish

C: B.Acres, A.Brayshaw, J.Clark

HF: M.Frederick, M.Taberner, B.Banfield

F: M.Walters, R.Lobb, L.Schultz

FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong

I/C: D.Tucker, D.Mundy, H.Chapman, T.Colyer

IN: D.Tucker

OUT: S.Switkowski (suspended)

Superstar captain Nat Fyfe is still not yet ready to return for the Dockers, who will be looking to rebound after a couple of down weeks. Sam Switkowski is in trouble with the tribunal after a chicken wing tackle on Jack Ginnivan. Darcy Tucker had 28 disposals and five tackles in the WAFL.

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

GEELONG

B: De Koning, Blicavs, Tuohy

HB: Atkins, Stewart, Kolodjashnij

C: Duncan, C. Guthrie, Smith

HF: Miers, Cameron, Rohan

F: Stengle, Hawkins, Close

FOLL: Stanley, Selwood, Parfitt

I/C: Bews, O’Connor, Stephens, Z. Guthrie

EMG: Knevitt, Evans, Dempsey, Neale

IN: Stanley, Miers

OUT: Dangerfield (calf), Evans (omitted)

With Patrick Dangerfield set for a stint on the sidelines to mend his troublesome calf, Cats fans should be set to see highly-touted youngster Cooper Stephens get a crack at earning regular senior selection. Chris Scott labelled ruck Rhys Stanley and midfielder Quinton Narkle (both ankle) as “close” to playing last weekend and Stanley will be welcomed back once fit. Gryan Miers and his new haircut was the latest Cat to be “managed” as the medical-sub and a return beckons in place of Francis Evans, who was quiet against Port Adelaide.

-Josh Barnes

Geelong’s Rhys Stanley has been an interrupted start to the season. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

GOLD COAST

B: C. Graham, S. Collins, S. Lemmens

HB: W. Powell, C. Ballard, J. Farrar

C: L. Weller, T. Miller, B. Ellis

HF: B. Ainsworth, L. Casboult, I. Rankine

F: D. Swallow, M. Chol, N. Holman

FOLL: J. Witts, M. Rowell, N. Anderson

I/C: E. Hollands, C. Budarick, J. Jeffrey, M. Rosas

IN: C. Graham, E. Hollands

OUT: R. Thompson (inj.), B. Fiorini

It’s time for Stuart Dew to unleash youngster Elijah Hollands after he produced a 25 disposal-two goal performance in the VFL. The former top ten draft pick has yet to play a game after an injury-plagued start to his career but a solid base of football this year opens the door for him to make his debut.

-Will Hogan

Elijah Hollands had a stand out performance in the VFL last week. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos)

GWS

B: A. Kennedy, H. Himmelberg, I. Cumming

HB: C. Idun, S. Taylor, N. Haynes

C: H. Perryman, T. Green, J. Kelly

HF: J. Peatling, Z. Sproule, L. Whitfield

F: J. Brander, J. Hogan, T. Greene

FOLL: B.Preuss, S. Coniglio, C. Ward

I/C: X. O’Halloran, J. Riccardi, M. Flynn, T. Bruhn

IN: L. Whitfield, B. Preuss, N. Haynes

OUT: X. O’Halloran (omitted), B. Hill (omitted), J. Wehr (omitted)

The Giants made a raft of changes last week and there’s still a bit of uncertainty about a few players. Tim Taranto has a back issue and teammate Jacob Hopper indicated on Sunday: “he will have to have some time off to get that right.” Braydon Preuss and Nick Haynes should come back in but it will be a difficult selection meeting as most the Giants players were solid against the lowly-placed Eagles.

-Will Hogan

HAWTHORN

B: J.Sicily, S.Frost, C.Jiath

HB: J.Impey, C.Nash, B.Hardwick

C: L.Bramble, J.Newcombe, L.Shiels

HF: H.Morrison, L.Breust, D.Grainger-Barras

F: D.Moore, M.Lewis, S. Butler

FOLL: J.Koschitzke, T.Mitchell, C.Wingard

INT: J.O’Meara, J. Callow, N.Long, D.Howe

IN: N.Long, J. Callow

OUT: W.Day (Inj), M. Lynch (concussion)

Young defender Will Day was subbed out of Sunday’s win over Brisbane with an ankle injury, putting him in doubt. Box Hill had a week off in the VFL on the weekend, but first-year midfielder Ned Long was an emergency for the AFL side and would be in the mix to replace Day. Jackson Callow might be requried to share ruck load with Jacob Koschitzke

-Chris Cavanagh

MELBOURNE

B: J. Hunt, H. Petty, T. Rivers

HB: J. Lever, S. May, J. Jordon

C: T. Sparrow, J. Viney, E. Langdon

HF: A. Neal-Bullen, B. Brown, C. Petracca

F: T. McDonald, L. Jackson, B. Fritsch

Foll: M. Gawn, C. Oliver, K. Pickett

Int: C. Spargo, A. Brayshaw, J. Bowey, J. Melksham

IN: J. Viney

OUT: L. Dunstan (omitted)

James Harmes is still at least a week away while Jack Viney is in line to return after being a late out against North Melbourne. Toby Bedford showed some positive signs when subbed on for Ed Langdon. Langdon remains a chance to play after being cleared of internal damage. Jake Melksham was quiet but Simon Goodwin might back the veteran in another week. Christian Salem and Michael Hibberd won’t be far away from being available for AFL selection.

-Rebecca Williams

Jack Viney was a late out last week. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

NORTH MELBOURNE

B: K. Turner, A. Corr, L. McDonald

HB: B. Scott, J. Walker, L. Young

C: H. Greenwood, L. Davies-Uniacke, F. Perez

HF: J. Horne-Francis, N. Larkey, P. Curtis

F: J. Ziebell, C. Zurhaar, J. Anderson

Foll: T. Goldstein, J. Simpkin, T. Thomas

Int: A. Bosenavulagi, T. Powell, K. Hayden, T. Xerri

IN: A. Bosenavulagi

OUT: C. Taylor (inj)

The Roos are yet to reveal the extent of Curtis Taylor’s injury to his ribs but Atu Bosenavulagi looms as a likely replacement given the VFL side had a bye last weekend. Coach David Noble indicated in his post-match press conference that Callum Coleman-Jones and Jaidyn Stephenson still had work to do at the reserve level: “They’ve got to go back to work, they’ve got to get on the training track, put some performances in at VFL, and they have to vie for their spot back again.”

-Rebecca Williams

PORT ADELAIDE

B: T.Jonas, A.Aliir, D.Houston

HB: R.Burton, T.Clurey, D.Byrne-Jones

C: K.Amon, W.Drew, T.Dumont

HF: Z.Butters, M.Georgiades, C.Rozee

F: R.Gray, C.Dixon, S.Powell-Pepper

FOLL: S.Hayes, O.Wines, T.Boak

I/C: S.Motlop, T.Marshall, K.Farrell, X.Duursma

EMG: M.Frederick, X.Duursma, O.Lord, T.Schofield

IN: C.Dixon, X.Duursma

OUT: J.Finlayson, L.Jones

Charlie Dixon is set to make his first appearance of the season after a solid outing at SANFL level. Power assistant coach Chad Cornes says their spearhead looks to be in good enough shape to play at AFL level. Conditions will likely mean the Power don’t play four tall forwards against Essendon. Xavier Duursma should also return to the AFL side after an outstanding game at SANFL level

Simeon Thomas-Wilson

RICHMOND

B: J.Gibcus, R.Tarrant, D.Grimes

HB: D.Rioli, N.Vlastuin, L.Baker

C: S.Edwards, J.Short, K.McIntosh

HF: M.Rioli, S.Bolton, M.Pickett

F: J.Castagna, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt

FOLL: T.Nankervis, T.Cotchin, D.Prestia

INT: J.Ross, I.Soldo, N.Broad, J.Graham

IN: J.Graham, M.Pickett

OUT: T.Lynch (Inj), K.Lambert (Inj)

The Tigers scored a fourth-straight win against Essendon on Saturday night, but it came at a cost with forwards Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) suffering injuries. Midfielder Jack Graham missed with a toe injury but should be right to return against Sydney, while wingman Marlion Pickett is available to return after missing against the Bombers due to suspension.

-Chris Cavanagh

Marlion Pickett is available after missing the dreamtime clash with suspension (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

ST KILDA

B: C.Wilkie, D.Howard, J.Battle

HB: B.Paton, J.Sinclair, H.Clark

C: D.McKenzie, S.Ross, B.Hill

HF: N.Wanganeen-Milera, M.Wood, T.Membrey

F: M.King, R.Mansell, J.Gresham

FOLL: P.Ryder, B.Crouch, Z.Jones

INT: C.Sharman, M.Windhager, J.Billings, T.Highmore

IN: H.Clark, T.Highmore

OUT: B.Long (omitted), J.Webster (omitted)

Hunter Clark has now had two games back in the VFL after being sidelined for the start of the season with a shoulder injury and was impressive with 31 disposals against Carlton’s reserves on the weekend. Tom Highmore also starred at VFL level with 26 disposals and 17 marks down back to push a strong case for a recall. Forward Jack Higgins will be available to return from concussion protocols, but given his medical history the Saints might put him on ice for another week.

-Chris Cavanagh

Hunter Clark is a genuine chance to return for the Saints. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SYDNEY

B: D. Rampe, P. McCartin, O. Florent

HB: J. Lloyd, T. McCartin, J. McInerney

C: W. Hayward, C. Warner, N. Blakey

HF: L. Parker, L. McDonald, E. Gulden

F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, S. Wicks

FOLL: T. Hickey, C. Mills, I. Heeney

I/C: J. Rowbottom, H. Mclean, J. Bell, B. Campbell

IN: J. Rowbottom, H. McLean, B. Campbell

OUT: J. Kennedy (inj.), P. Ladhams (omitted), C. O’Riordan

The Tom Hickey/Peter Ladhams combo just didn’t seem to click against Carlton so suspect John Longmire to make a change in that area. Joel Amartey had a day out in the VFL with four goals and 18 disposals but Hayden McLean has been impressive at AFL level so he gets the nod. Braeden Campbell was fantastic as sub and deserves his place back in the side. James Rowbottom should be a straight swap for Josh Kennedy who is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

-Will Hogan

WEST COAST

B: A.Witherden, T.Barrass, J.Rotham

HB: L.Duggan, J.McGovern, J.Jones

C: A.Gaff, T.Kelly, C.West

HF: G.Clark, J.Waterman, J.Cripps

F: J.Kennedy, J.Darling, I.Winder

FOLL: B.Williams, J.Redden, L.Shuey

I/C: J.Nelson, H.Dixon, C.Jamieson, S.Petrevski-Seton

IN: J.Kennedy, S.Petrevski-Seton

OUT: H.Edwards (omitted), P.Naish (omitted)

The Eagles should get back Josh Kennedy and maybe even Samo Petrevski-Seton for their Saturday night clash against the Western Bulldogs.

Luke Shuey is also set to play despite coming off against the Giants.

Could Patrick Naish’s streak as the only Eagle to play every game be in trouble?

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

WESTERN BULLDOGS

B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, T.O’Brien

HB: C.Daniel, A.Keath, B.Dale

C: B.Williams, J.Macrae, A.Scott

HF: B.Smith, Z.Cordy, T.Liberatore

F: M.Bontempelli, A.Naughton, B.Khamis

FOLL: T.English, J.Dunkley, A.Treloar

I/C: C.Weightman, L.Cleary, R.West, L.McNeil

IN: English, Weightman

Out: Sweet (omitted), McComb (omitted)

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has flagged that livewire forward Cody Weightman (collarbone) and ruckman Tim English (illness) could return against West Coast. Who makes room for English? It is likely to be Jordon Sweet or Zaine Cordy. Robbie McComb may be the one to make way for Weightman. Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen (calf), Taylor Duryea (illness), Mitch Wallis (foot) will all be tested. Stefan Martin (shoulder) is one to two weeks away.

-Nick Smart

Originally published as AFL 2022: Every club’s predicted 22 for Round 11 of the AFL season