AFL 2022: Every club’s predicted 22 for Round 10 of the AFL season

Michael Voss has reinvented several of Carlton’s fringe players already — is Paddy Dow next? He features in our predicted teams for Round 10.

How will your club line up this week?

The SuperFooty experts have gone through all 18 teams and picked the best available 22 for Round 9.

Did we get it right? Check out every team and let us know your changes in the comments section.

ADELAIDE

B: M.Hinge, N.Murray, L.Brown

HB: C.Jones, T.Doedee, B.Smith

C: J.Dawson, B.Keays, L.Sholl

HF: N.McHenry, E.Himmelberg, J.Rowe

F: S.McAdam, T.Walker, L.Murphy

FOLL: K.Strachan, R.Laird, S.Berry

I/C: R.Thilthorpe, J.Soligo, J.Hately, W.Hamill

IN: R.Thilthorpe, L.Murphy

OUT: D.Fogarty (omitted), J.Rachele (managed)

Is it the time for the Crows to return Riley Thilthorpe to AFL level? The No. 2 pick has been building up his fitness after a knee injury and then Covid but a call-up to the senior side is close. Darcy Fogarty was goalless against Brisbane and had nine touches. Jordon Butts will get out of Covid-19 protocols ahead of the clash against St Kilda on Saturday night but will he have enough time to prove his fitness? Does Josh Rachele get a rest after a couple of quiet weeks.

– Simeon Thomas-Wilson

A call up to the Crows senior side is not too far away for Riley Thilthorpe Picture: Getty Images

BRISBANE

FB: R. Lester, D. Gardiner, M. Adams

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

C: N. Answerth, J. Berry, H. McCluggage

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

FF: C. Rayner, D. Fort, C. Cameron

FOLL: O. McInerney, L. Neale, J. Lyons, C. Ah Chee

I/C: D. Zorko, J. Prior, K. Coleman.

IN: R. Lester

OUT: J. Payne (omitted)

Limited changes for the Lions who finally went a game without any major injuries. The VFL side had a week off but Mitch Robinson, Rhys Mathieson and Deven Robertson has all been impressing at the reserves level.

– Will Hogan

CARLTON

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

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

C: J.Newnes, P.Cripps, S.Walsh

HF: L.O’Brien, C.Curnow, M.Kennedy

F: J.Motlop, J.Silvagni, C.Durdin

FOLL: T. De Koning, G.Hewett, A.Cerra

I/C: M.Owies, P.Dow, J.Carroll, Z.Fisher

In: L.Young, P.Dow

Out: Z.Williams (calf), B.Kemp (omit)

Hard to see too many changes for the Blues following one of the best wins of the season. Lewis Young will be monitored throughout the week to ensure he has recovered after missing last week due to AFL health and safety protocols. Zac Williams is out for the next 10 weeks with his calf injury, but as bad as that is, it could have been worse. Brodie Kemp hasn’t done a lot wrong, but Paddy Dow and Lachie Fogarty are pushing hard with consistent VFL form.

-Glenn McFarlane

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, J.De Goey

F: J.Ginnivan, M.Cox, J.Elliott

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

Inter: N.Murphy, C.Poulter, O.Henry, W.Hoskin-Elliott

In: S.Pendlebury, J.Elliott, J.Ginnivan, M.Cox, N.Murphy

Out: J.Madgen (shoulder), C.Brown (omit), B.McCreery (omit), A.Begg (omit), T.Brown (omit)

Expect plenty of changes for the Pies after their poor performance against the Bulldogs. All eyes will be on whether Jamie Elliott can prove his fitness after a long injury lay-off. Jordan Roughead might still be an extra week out. Scott Pendlebury and Jack Ginnivan should be back from illness and return. Depending on the weather, Craig McRae will consider bringing back Mason Cox and resting Aiden Begg, while it might be one week too early but Nathan Murphy might be needed as cover in Jack Madgen’s absence.

-Glenn McFarlane

ESSENDON

FB: J.Laverde, J.Ridley, J.Kelly

HB: D.Heppell, N.Hind, M.Redman

C: A.McGrath, Z.Merrett, T.Cutler

HF: D.Shiel, A.Francis, B.Hobbs

FF: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, K Baldwin

FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, N Martin.

I/C: Z.Reid, S.Durham, A.Perkins, A Waterman

IN: K Baldwin, A Waterman

OUT: J Caldwell (injury) N Bryan

Gutsy midfielder Jay Caldwell was cleared of major damage to his shoulder but is unlikely to come up for Dreamtime at the ‘G’ while youngster Nik Cox hurt his foot in the reserves and is looking at a lengthy stint on the sidelines. It will be interesting to see if coach Ben Rutten wields the axe but there isn’t a lot pressing from underneath.

-Scott Gullan

Jye Caldwell was cleared of major damage to his shoulder but is unlikely to come up this weekend Picture: Getty Images

FREMANTLE

FB: H.Young, A.Pearce, H.Chapman

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

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

HF: T.Colyer, S.Switkowski, M.Walters

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

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

I/C: J.Treacy, D.Mundy, G.Logue, N.Erasmus

IN: M.Walters, S.Switkowski

OUT: D.Tucker (omitted), B.Banfield (omitted)

The Dockers should get Michael Walters and Sam Switkowski back as they look to respond following the shock loss to Gold Coast. Fremantle is also hopeful that Matt Taberner could be available but the clash against Collingwood could come a little too early for the key forward.

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

GEELONG

FB: De Koning, Blicavs, Tuohy

HB: Atkins, Stewart, Kolodjashnij

C: Duncan, C. Guthrie, Smith

HF: Miers, Cameron, Narkle

FF: Stengle, Hawkins, Close

FOLL: Stanley, Dangerfield, Parfitt

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

EMG: Knevitt, Dahlhaus, Dempsey, Stephens

IN: Bews

OUT: Knevitt (omitted)

Geelong expects defender Jed Bews to clear his concussion protocols and return to face Port Adelaide but the bigger – literally – question will be around Rhys Stanley’s ankle. The ruck has battled ankle issues the last few weeks and the Cats likely need his big body after Paddy Ryder led the Saints past the Cats last weekend. With Jonathon Ceglar (foot) slowly making his way back to fitness and teen Toby Conway (hip) due to play VFL for the first time this weekend and Esava Ratugolea (ankle) out until at least the bye, Geelong is short on talls. Each of Sam Menegola (knee), Shaun Higgins (soreness) and Jack Henry (foot) remain weeks away. The Cats may be tempted to call again on Cooper Stephens after being beaten up on the inside by St Kilda in a telling third quarter.

-Josh Barnes

GOLD COAST

FB: R. Thompson, S. Collins, S. Lemmens

HB: W. Powell, C. Ballard, D. Swallow

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

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

FF: C. Budarick, M. Chol, N. Holman

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

I/C: B. Fiorini, A. Davies, M. Rosas, J. Farrar

IN: A. Davies

OUT: J. Jeffrey (omitted)

The Suns won’t tinker too much after a gritty win over the Dockers in the wet on Sunday. Youngster Alex Davies should come back in after he was managed last week while Jack Lukosius is still a few weeks away.

-Will Hogan

GWS

FB: L. Keeffe, S. Taylor, I. Cumming

HB: L. Whitfield, N. Haynes, C. Hamilton

C: F. Callaghan, H. Perryman, L. Ash

HF: T. Taranto, H. Himmelberg, S. Coniglio

FF: B. Hill, J. Hogan, T. Greene

FOLL: B. Preuss, J. Kelly, T. Green

I/C: A. Kennedy, C. Ward, J. Riccardi, C. Idun

IN: J. Hogan, B. Hill

OUT: C. Stone (omitted), M. de Boer (omitted)

There won’t be wholesale changes at the Gaints under interim coach Mark McVeigh but we could see more positional movements. Suspect Tim Taranto and Stephen Coniglio might spend more time around the ball while Lachie Whitfield could find a more settled position. Brent Daniels and Daniel Lloyd aren’t far off from returning to the senior side but both might need a week in the reserves.

-Will Hogan

Jesse Hogan is fit and should return to the Giants team under yet another senior coach Picture: Getty Images

HAWTHORN

FB: J.Sicily, S.Frost, W.Day

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

C: C.Nash, J.Newcombe, H.Morrison

HF: J.O’Meara, J.Kosichitzke, L.Breust

FF: C.Wingard, M.Lewis, S.Butler

FOLL: D.Moore, M.Lynch, D.Grainger-Barrass

INT: T.Mitchell, F.Maginness, L.Bramble, J.Scrimshaw

IN: C.Jiath, T.Mitchell

OUT: J.Gunston (injured), J.Worpel (omitted)

Key forward Jack Gunston is under a cloud after failing to finish the game against Richmond with an ankle injury. Defender Changkutoth Jiath should be ready to return from a hamstring injury which has seen him miss the past four matches. Midfielder Tom Mitchell was managed last week but could return for James Worpel, who has been struggling for form this season. Worpel has averaged just 15.6 disposals and 59 KFC SuperCoach ranking points this season.

– Chris Cavanagh

MELBOURNE

FB: J.Hunt, S.May, J.Lever

HB: A.Brayshaw, H.Petty, J.Bowey

C: J.Jordon, C.Petracca, E.Langdon

HF: C.Spargo, T.McDonald, A.Neal-Bullen

FF: B.Fritsch, B.Brown, K.Pickett

FOLL: M.Gawn, J.Viney, C.Oliver

INT: T.Sparrow, T.Rivers, L.Jackson, L.Dunstan

IN: L.Dunstan

OUT: J.Harmes (injured)

James Harmes suffered some hamstring tightness against the Eagles on Sunday night, which the Demons said was not a major concern and he could still face North Melbourne this week. However, if Harmes is out, Luke Dunstan would be in the mix to replace him after logging 31 disposals and kicking three goals in the VFL on Sunday. Sam Weideman (19 disposals, 6 goals) and Adam Tomlinson (27 disposals, six marks) were also good in that VFL match, in what was a 110-point win over North Melbourne.

– Chris Cavanagh

Former Saint Luke Dunstan looks to be a ready-made replacement for the injured James Harmes this weekend Picture: Getty Images

NORTH MELBOURNE

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

HB: A. Hall, J. Walker, La. Young

C: C.Taylor, L.Davies-Uniacke, J Horne-Francis

HF: H Greenwood, N.Larkey, P.Curtis

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

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

I/C: J Stephenson, B. Scott, C.Coleman-Jones, T.Powell

IN: J Horne-Francis, H Greenwood, A. Hall, J. Simpkin

OUT: A Bosenavulagi (omitted), J Mahony (omitted), F. Perez (omitted), K. Hayden (omitted)

Again you could drop 15 players if you wanted to but David Noble doesn’t have much option than to stick to what he’s got given North’s VFL side lost by 110-points on the weekend. At least three of his best players return in young gun Jason Horne-Francis, ex-Sun Hugh Greenwood and the rebounding Aaron Hall if fit from a hamstring injury.

-Scott Gullan

PORT ADELAIDE

FB: R.Burton, A.Aliir, T.Clurey

HB: D.Houston, T.Jonas, D.Byrne-Jones

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

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

FF: R.Gray, T.Marshall, S.Powell-Pepper

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

I/C: S.Motlop, O.Fantasia, J.Finlayson, K.Farrell

IN: T.Jonas, T.Dumont, O.Fantasia

OUT: M.Frederick (omitted), L.Jones (omitted), X.Duursma (omitted)

Do the Power bring back Charlie Dixon for their huge clash against Geelong at the Cattery? As important as Dixon is for the Power, he might benefit from one more week in the SANFL. Providing he gets through all the tests the Power should get captain Tom Jonas back from Covid-19 protocols. Trent Dumont is another who will come back from protocols and he has carved out a role on the wing for the Power. After being the unused medical sub against North Melbourne Orazio Fantasia should play his first game of the season.

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

After being the unused sub last week against North Melbourne, Orazio Fantasia should return for his first game of the season Picture: Getty Images

RICHMOND

FB: R.Tarrant, D.Grimes, B.Nyuon

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

C: K.McIntosh, J.Short, H.Ralphsmith

HF: J.Castagna, K.Lambert, S.Bolton

F: D.Martin, T.Lynch, J.Riewoldt

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

INT: J.Graham, I.Soldo, M.Rioli, N.Broad

IN: R.Tarrant, H.Ralphsmith

OUT: N.Balta (injured), M.Pickett (suspended)

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick indicated on Saturday that first-gamer Bigoa Nyuon would remain in the team. First-year defender Josh Gicbus is available to return after missing the win over Hawthorn under AFL Health and Safety protocols, but if Nyuon stays in the side the Tigers might prefer to add an experienced head in Robbie Tarrant to replace Noah Balta (hamstring). Hugo Ralphsmith returned from broken ribs in the VFL on the weekend and was solid, putting his hand up for a recall. However, the Tigers have challenged Marlion Pickett’s one-game suspension, with his availability therefore up in the air.

– Chris Cavanagh

ST KILDA

FB: C.Wilkie, D.Howard, B.Paton

HB: J.Battle, J.Sinclair, B.Long

C: D.McKenzie, S.Ross, C.Sharman

HF: B.Hill, M.Wood, J. Billings

FF: M.King, T.Membrey, R.Marshall

FOLL: P.Ryder, Z.Jones, J. Gresham

I/C: J.Webster, B.Crouch, J. Geary, M. Windhager

IN: M Windhager, J. Geary

OUT: J Higgins (concussion), J. Steele (injured)

Saints coach Brett Ratten talked up the progress of Mitchito Owens and Jack Bytel in the VFL but he’s unlikely to tinker much with a team that looked so impressive against the Cats. Jack Higgins is out under concussion protocols with Marcus Windhager doing enough coming on as the medi-sub to earn a full game this week. Jack Steele is the big out with a shoulder injury and while Hunter Clark would be an ideal fit, he’s set for one more week in the VFl after a long lay off.

-Scott Gullan

Former captain, Jarryn Geary is a chance to return for the Saints Picture: Getty Images

SYDNEY

FB: D. Rampe, T. McCartin, J. Lloyd

HB: N. Blakey, P. McCartin, J. McInerney

C: S. Wicks, L. Parker, O. Florent

HF: E. Gulden, L. McDonald, I. Heeney

FF: J. Bell, L. Franklin, T. Papley

FOLL: T. Hickey, C. Mills, J. Kennedy

I/C: C. Warner, W. Hayward, P. Ladhams, C. O’Riordan

IN: C. O’Riordan

OUT: J. Rowbottom (suspended)

The Swans looked like they found their mojo last week with the balance of their side after a few weeks of changes. Suspect John Longmire will look to settle this group for a few weeks. James Rowbottom the only forced change unless he can overturn his one-game suspension for a bump on Zach Merrett.

-Will Hogan

WEST COAST

FB: J.Rotham, T.Barrass, J.Nelson

HB: J.Jones, J.McGovern, A.Witherden

C: G.Clark, T.Kelly, L.Duggan

HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, S.Petrevski-Seton

F: C.Jamieson, J.Kennedy, J.Waterman

FOLL: B.Williams, C.West, J.Redden

I/C: L.Shuey, I.Winder, P.Naish, H.Edwards

IN: J.Kennedy, L.Shuey, P.Naish

OUT: H.Dixon (omitted), L.Foley (concussion), L.Ryan (injured)

The injury problems are continuing to mount for the depleted Eagles. Liam Ryan suffered a hamstring injury in the loss to Melbourne while Luke Foley was concussed following a tackle by Kade Chandler. In good news for the cellar dwellers captain Luke Shuey should return against GWS, as should spearhead Josh Kennedy after he was a late withdrawal.

-Simeon Thomas-Wilson

WESTERN BULLDOGS

FB: E.Richards, R.Gardner, L.Cleary

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

C: L.McNeil, J.Macrae, A.Scott

HF: B.Smith, B.Khamis, T.Liberatore

F: M.Bontempelli, A.Naughton, R.McComb

FOLL: J.Sweet, R.West, J.Dunkley

INT: T.Duryea, A.Treloar, B.Williams, Z.Cordy

NO CHANGE

The Bulldogs got through their clash with Collingwood unscathed last Friday night and got back on the winners’ list. Ruckman Tim English is the one they would like to get back in the side, but is expected to miss the clash with the Suns after dropping weight following a bad bout of the flu last week.

– Chris Cavanagh