AFL Round 9 teams: Heath Shaw misses Collingwood's clash against Sydney
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JACK Watts will return to Melbourne's side to face Fremantle in Perth on Sunday.
Watts and Shannon Byrnes have been added to the Dees' side at the expense of Jimmy Toumpas (ankle) and James Strauss.
First-round pick Hayden Crozier returned for the Dockers after goalsneak Michael Walters was ruled out with injury.
Hawthorn opted against resting any stars against Gold Coast, but did axe veteran Michael Osborne.
Meanwhile, Heath Shaw will miss the Magpies' clash against Sydney, but Bryce Gibbs and Stevie J are back.
Collingwood says Shaw, who has served a one-match suspension, could not be considered due to a "minor lower back complaint".
The Pies made one change, bringing in Marty Clarke and dropping Josh Thomas.
Sydney also made just one change for the Friday night blockbuster, recalling Jed Lamb and axing Tommy Walsh.
In other selection news:
BRYCE Gibbs returns for Carlton after missing three weeks with a hamstring injury. He replaces Troy Menzel.
STEVE Johnson returns for Geelong after a week off with a calf injury.
PORT Adelaide has made four changes, with Jake Neade and Lewis Stevenson among the outs and Sam Colquhoun one of the inclusions.
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ST KILDA has named Lenny Hayes to return from a calf injury.
THE Bulldogs have lost Adam Cooney to a hamstring injury and dropped veteran Daniel Cross. Tom Williams returns from injury.
ESSENDON has named indigenous stars Courtenay Dempsey and Leroy Jetta for its Dreamtime clash against Richmond. Michael Hurley was named after suffering concussion last week.
FORMER Bomber Sam Lonergan will make his Richmond debut against his old club. The Tigers also regain Ivan Maric and Chris Newman.
MELBOURNE named four ins for its clash against Fremantle including Jack Watts.
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Collingwood v Sydney
Collingwood
B: N.Brown, B.Reid, H.O'Brien
HB: J.Russell, N.Maxwell, M.Williams
C: S.Sidebottom, D.Swan, L.Ball
HF: J.Elliott, Q.Lynch, B.Macaffer
F: B.Kennedy, T.Cloke, S.Dwyer
Foll: D.Jolly, S.Pendlebury, J.Blair
Int: A.Krakouer, M.Clarke, J.Witts, P.Seedsman
Emg: A.Didak, J.Thomas, B.Sinclair
In: M.Clarke
Out: J.Thomas (Omitted)
Sydney
B: N.Malceski, T.Richards, N.Smith
HB: J.McVeigh, H.Grundy, D.Rampe
C: L.Jetta, R.O'Keefe, D.Hannebery
HF: M.Morton, S.Reid, J.Bolton
F: L.Parker, A.Goodes, B.McGlynn
Foll: M.Pyke, J.Kennedy, K.Jack
Int: C.Bird, A.Everitt, J.Lamb, S.Mumford
Emg: T.Armstrong, T.Mitchell, T.Walsh
In: J.Lamb
Out: T.Walsh (Omitted)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Josh Kennedy leads the way for Sydney with an average of 120 points a match – ranked No.1 at the club.
Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats
Port Adelaide
B: C.O'Shea, A.Carlile, C.Heath
HB: Bra.Ebert, T.Jonas, T.Logan
C: K.Cornes, T.Boak, M.Broadbent
HF: A.Moore, J.Westhoff, A.Monfries
F: C.Wingard, J.Schulz, R.Gray
Foll: J.Redden, H.Hartlett, O.Wines
Int: K.Mitchell, S.Colquhoun, J Butcher, M.Thomas
Emg: C.Hitchcock, L.Stevenson, T.Clurey
In: T.Logan, M.Thomas, C.Heath, S.Colquhoun, J Butcher
Out: D.Cassisi (Hamstring), P.Stewart (Omitted), L.Stevenson (Omitted), J.Neade (Rested), M Lobbe (ankle)
Geelong
B: A.Mackie, T.Lonergan, C.Enright
HB: C.Guthrie, H.Taylor, J.Thurlow
C: M.Duncan, J.Bartel, S.Motlop
HF: M.Stokes, S.Johnson, G.Burbury
F: A.Christensen, T.Hawkins, J.Podsiadly
Foll: T.West, J.Selwood, J.Corey
Int: M Brown, J.Hunt, J. Schroder, M.Blicavs
Emg: J Stringer, J Murdoch, S.Kersten
In: S.Johnson, G.Burbury, J Schroder, M Brown
Out: J.Schroder (Omitted), G.Horlin-Smith (Soreness), B Smedts (ankle), J Caddy (soreness)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Chad Wingard finished with a season-low 71 points last week against Carlton, dropping in value by 14,200. Mitchell Duncan also recorded his lowest tally for the year (53) – suffering a $13,600 price drop.
GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles
GWS Giants
Backs: J.Bruce, S.Gilham, T.Mohr
HB: M.Buntine, A.Corr, A.Miles
C: D.Smith, T.Greene, R.Palmer
HF: A.Treloar, J.Cameron, L.Whitfield
F: T.Adams, A.Tomlinson, C.Ward
Foll: D.Brogan, T.Scully, S.Coniglio
Int: C.Hampton, D.Shiel, J.Giles, A.Kennedy
Emg: J.Townsend, S.O'hAilpin, T.Downie
In: C.Hampton , A.Treloar , M.Buntine
Out: T.Bugg (Illness), T.Golds (Omitted), M.Whiley (Omitted)
West Coast Eagles
B: J.Brennan, D.Glass, M.Brown
HB: S.Hurn, E.Mackenzie, S.Butler
C: A.Gaff, S.Selwood, B.Dalziell
HF: M.LeCras, J.Darling, C.Masten
F: D.Cox, JJ.Kennedy, D.Kerr
Foll: N.Naitanui, M.Priddis, L.Shuey
Int: M.Rosa, J.Hill, B.Sheppard, M.Hutchings
Emg: A.Embley, A.Hams, B.Wilson
In: S.Butler, M.Brown, B.Dalziell, M.Hutchings
Out: A.Selwood (Quad), B.Waters (Quad), W.Schofield (finger), S.Wellingham (Ankle)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Callan Ward finished with a team-high 36 disposals and 130 points when these sides last met in Round 3 last season. Scott Selwood led the way for the Eagles, racking up 31 disposals and 145 points of his own.
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St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
B: R.Stanley, J.Gwilt, J.Newnes
HB: S.Dempster, S.Fisher, J.Webster
C: F.Ray, L.Hayes, D.Roberton
HF: N.Dal Santo, B.Maister, J.Geary
F: T.Hickey, N.Riewoldt, S.Milne
Foll: B.McEvoy, L.Montagna, J.Steven
Int: S.Ross, A.Siposs, D.Armitage, A.Saad
Emg: C.Jones, T.Milera, J.Saunders
In: L.Hayes
Out: T.Milera (Omitted)
Western Bulldogs
B: L.Picken, J.Roughead, J.Johannisen
HB: T.Young, D.Morris, B.Goodes
C: M.Boyd, R.Griffen, R.Murphy
HF: L.Dahlhaus, L.Jones, J.Stringer
F: D.Addison, T.Williams, D.Giansiracusa
Foll: W.Minson, C.Smith, T.Liberatore
Int: J.Macrae, N.Hrovat, K.Stevens, N.Lower
Emg: M.Wallis, D.Cross, L.Markovic
In: D.Addison , T.Williams , N.Hrovat
Out: D.Cross (Omitted), A.Cooney (Hamstring), L.Markovic (Omitted)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Since Round 5, Leigh Montagna has averaged 114 points a game – ranked second at the Saints. Ryan Griffen has been prolific in this period, averaging 136 points a game – ranked No.1 at the club.
Richmond v Essendon
Richmond
B: S.Morris, A.Rance, T.Chaplin
HB: C.Newman, B.Ellis, B.Houli
C: S. Grigg, T.Cotchin, D.Jackson
HF: B.Deledio, S.Edwards, J.King
F: T.Vickery, J.Riewoldt, D.Martin
Foll: I.Maric, N.Foley, N.Vlastuin
Int: M.White, J.Batchelor, L.McGuane, S.Lonergan
Emg: A.Edwards, R.Nahas, M.Dea
In: C.Newman, S.Lonergan, I.Maric
Out: R.Nahas (Omitted), O.Stephenson (Omitted), M.Dea (Omitted)
Essendon
B: J.Carlisle, D.Fletcher, C.Dempsey
HB: D.Heppell, C.Hooker, M.Hibberd
C: B.Stanton, J.Watson, J.Melksham
HF: J.Winderlich, S.Crameri, B.Goddard
F: D.Zaharakis, T.Bellchambers, M.Hurley
Foll: P.Ryder, H.Hocking, B.Howlett
Int: M.Baguley, D.Myers, N.Kommer, L.Jetta
Emg: J.Ashby, E.Kavanagh, S.Gumbleton
In: C.Dempsey , L.Jetta
Out: E.Kavanagh (Omitted) , J.Merrett (Omitted)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Trent Cotchin dominated in last year’s Dreamtime clash in Round 8, collecting 128 points – the second-most of any Tigers player. Brent Stanton was prolific for the Bombers, racking up a team-high 142 points.
Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Brisbane
B: J.Adcock, J.Patfull, A.McGrath
HB: E.Yeo, R.Lester, B.Staker
C: A.Raines, S.Black, J.Polkinghorne
HF: R.Bewick, J.Brown, P.Hanley
F: D.Zorko, J.Lisle, T.Rockliff
Foll: M.Leuenberger, B.Moloney, J.Redden
Int: J.Green, S.Mayes, M.Golby, S.Michael
Emg: S.Docherty, T.Banfield, P.Karnezis
In: J.Green, S.Michael
Out: D.Merrett (Suspension), J.Clarke (Suspension)
Carlton
B: M.Robinson, M.Jamison, L.Henderson
HB: Z.Tuohy, D.Armfield, S.White
C: K.Lucas, C.Judd, K.Simpson
HF: E.Curnow, A.Walker, J.Garlett
F: B.McLean, J.Waite, M.Kreuzer
Foll: R.Warnock, M.Murphy, H.Scotland
Int: T.Bell, J.Bootsma, J.Cachia, B.Gibbs
Emg: T.Menzel, L.Casboult, J.Laidler
In: B.Gibbs
Out: T.Menzel (Omitted)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Tom Rockliff has scored 44 more points than any other Brisbane player at the Gabba this season, averaging 125 points a game. Chris Judd was Carlton’s top ranked player when it last travelled there in Round 2 in 2011, finishing with 150 points.
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Fremantle v Melbourne
Fremantle
B: L.Spurr, Z.Dawson, M.Johnson
HB: G.Ibbotson, L.McPharlin, A.Silvagni
C: C.Sutcliffe, R.Crowley, P.Duffield
HF: M.Barlow, C.Mayne, N.Fyfe
F: M.de Boer, Z.Clarke, H.Ballantyne
Foll: J.Hannath, D.Mundy, C.Pearce
Int: N.Suban, D.Pearce, T.Mzungu, M.Taberner, H.Crozier, J.Simpson, V.Michie
EMG: M.Taberner, J.Simpson, V Michie
In: V.Michie, H.Crozier
Out: M.Walters (Ankle)
Melbourne
B: L.Dunn, J.Frawley, D.Terlich
HB: J.Watts, J.Sellar, C.Garland
C: J.Trengove, M.Evans, M.Jones
HF: L.Tapscott, J.Howe, N.Jetta
F: M.Gawn, C.Dawes, A.Davey
Foll: M.Jamar, N.Jones, J.Magner
Int: S.Byrnes, J.McKenzie, D.Nicholson, T.Gillies, R.Bail, J.Spencer
EMG: J Spencer, T Gillies, J Strauss
In: S.Byrnes, J.Watts
Out: J.Toumpas (Ankle), J Strauss
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Nathan Fyfe didn’t miss a beat in his return from suspension last round, scoring 111 points. Dean Terlich continued his recent good form against Richmond, cracking the ton for the second week in succession, finishing with a season-high 110 points.
Hawthorn v Gold Coast Suns
Hawthorn
B: B.Stratton, B.Lake, B.Guerra
HB: S.Mitchell, J.Gibson, G.Birchall
C: I.Smith, L.Hodge, L.Shiels
HF: P.Puopolo, L.Franklin, J.Lewis
F: J.Gunston, J.Roughead, L.Breust
Foll: M.Bailey, B.Sewell, S.Burgoyne
Int: J.Simpkin, S.Grimley, B.Hill, T.Duryea
EMG: J. Anderson, K.Cheney, M.Osborne
In: J.Gibson, S.Grimley, B.Hill
Out: D.Hale (Ankle), M Spangher, M Osborne
Gold Coast Suns
B: T.McKenzie, J.Hutchins, D.Stanley
HB: D.Swallow, R.Thompson, T.Murphy
C: M.Shaw, G.Ablett, J.Harbrow
HF: G.Broughton, TJ.Lynch, J.Lonergan
F: C.Brown, S.May, A.Hall
Foll: S.Day, J.O'Meara, D.Prestia
Int: D.Gorringe, B.Matera, J.Brennan, L.Russell
EMG: K.Horsley, J.Wilkinson, T.Nicholls
In: T.Murphy, D.Gorringe
Out: Z.Smith (Knee), H.Bennell (Hamstring)
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Lance Franklin’s value fell by $16,400 last week despite scoring 107 points against Gold Coast. Jaeger O’Meara’s price headed in the opposite direction, increasing by $22,800 after his 109 points against Western Bulldogs.
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North Melbourne v Adelaide
North Melbourne
B: A.Mullett, S.Thompson, J.Macmillan
HB: D.Wells, N.Grima, M.Firrito
C: S.Gibson, S.Atley, R.Bastinac
HF: B.Cunnington, D.Petrie, B.Harvey
F: L.Thomas, M.Daw, L.Adams
Foll: T.Goldstein, A.Swallow, J.Ziebell
Int: L.Hansen, S.Wright, A.Black, S.McMahon
EMG: J.Gysberts, T.Hine, W.Sierakowski,
NO CHANGE
Adelaide
B: L.Brown, B.Rutten, A.Otten
HB: B.Reilly, D.Talia, B.Smith
C: B.Vince, P.Dangerfield, D.Mackay
HF: R.Sloane, J.Jenkins, J.Lyons
F: S.Kerridge, T.Lynch, R.Douglas
Foll: S.Jacobs, S.Thompson, N.van Berlo
Int: J.Petrenko, S.McKernan,J.Porplyzia, R.Laird
EMG: I.Callinan, R.Henderson,M.Wright,
In: J.Petrenko
Outs: M Wright
SUPERCOACH NOTES
Andrew Swallow has averaged 147 points a match against the Crows since 2010 – clearly ranked No.1 at the club. Rory Sloane has been one of Adelaide’s better players, averaging 101 points a game – ranked second at the club.
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