Young Lion Mitch Golby out with a stress fracture in his foot
BRISBANE'S AFL Rising Star nominee Mitch Golby will be sidelined for the next four weeks with a stress fracture in the foot.
BRISBANE'S AFL Rising Star nominee Mitch Golby will be sidelined for the next four weeks with a stress fracture in the foot.
Scans this week revealed the early stages of a stress fracture forcing Golby out of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG.
Ash McGrath (hamstring) and Jared Polec (foot) are the other omissions from the in-form Lions side that thrashed Melbourne last Sunday.
Brisbane has recalled Cheynee Stiller, Patrick Karnezis and Jack Crisp for the trip to the Harbour City.
Stiller will finally play his 100th senior match after being stuck on 99 career games for most of the 2012 season.
Meanwhile, the Gold Coast has recalled the star trio of Michael Rischitelli, Campbell Brown and Jarrod Harbrow from injury for Sunday's showdown with reigning premiers Geelong at Metricon Stadium.
The Suns have made four changes to the side humbled by West Coast last Saturday.
Jeremy Taylor (omitted), Taylor Hine (omitted), Alex Sexton (hip) and Steven May (hamstring) have made way for Harbrow, Rischitelli, Brown, Aaron Hall, Maverick Weller, Dion Prestia and Queenslander Jackson Allen.
Three players will be culled from the extended 25-man squad today.
CARLTON ruckman Robert Warnock is one of three players dropped for the Blues' blockbuster with arch-rival Collingwood.
Warnock has struggled in recent weeks as a third tall with Matthew Kreuzer and Shaun Hampson.
David Ellard and young Josh Bootsma also make way for Andrew Collins, Andrew McInnes and Edward Curnow.
COLLINGWOOD has dropped Irishman Caolan Mooney after just one match, with Ben Sinclair coming back into the team for Friday night's blockbuster at the MCG.
WEST Coast defender Will Schofield and Sam Butler return for the Eagles' trip to Hobart.
Mitch Brown and Brad Sheppard (ankle) are out for the sold out North Melbourne home fixture at Blundstone Arena.
North has named an unchanged line up in its bid for a fourth successive victory after wins over Gold Coast, Adelaide and St Kilda.
MELBOURNE midfielder Nathan Jones is back after being a late withdrawal last week.
The Demons have lost Tom McDonald (lung) after the young defender copped a knee to the body in a marking contest against Brisbane.
James Sellar is also out with a thigh injury.
RICHMOND has made seven changes to its team to play Melbourne on Saturday at the MCG.
Luke McGuane, Matthew White, Reece Conca, Jake Batchelor, Tom Derickx, Brett O'Hanlon and Addam Maric all come in for Dustin Martin (club-imposed suspension), Daniel Connors, Jake King, Dylan Grimes, Brad Miller, Todd Elton and Daniel Jackson.
ST KILDA midfielder Clinton Jones has been recalled after missing the Saints' shock loss to North Melbourne.
Young defender Tom Simpkin is also back for the Saints who go into Saturday night's clash with Essendon missing Brendan Goddard (suspension), Jason Blake (ankle), Rhys Stanley and Terry Milera.
ESSENDON excitement machine Alwyn Davey has been named to play along with Ricky Dyson.
But the Bombers have lost Stewart Crameri (suspension) and dropped Cory Dell'Olio.
HAWTHORN star Lance Franklin has been named in the Hawks' 25-man squad despite straining his hamstring against Carlton.
Franklin trained strongly during the week and is expected to line up against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.
The Hawks will trim squad which includes Kyle Cheney, Derick Wanganeen and Bradley Hill top 22 players when final teams are announced tomorrow at 4.30pm.
GREATER Western Sydney midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a hand injury and will play against the Hawks.
The Giants have lost co-captain Luke Power (ribs) and Dylan Shiel (foot) for the match at the MCG.
Young ruckman Andrew Phillips joins Sam Darley and Taylor Adams in the 25-man squad.
GEELONG veterans Paul Chapman, Josh Hunt and David Wojcinski will return for the Cats' match with Gold Coast.
Chapman and Hunt withdrew last Friday with soft tissue injuries.
Mitch Duncan (knee) and forward James Podsiadly (ankle) are out.
THE Western Bulldogs will travel to Perth without the services of Adam Cooney (soreness), Robert Murphy (hip) and young forward Liam Jones.
Lindsay Gilbee returns for the Dogs along with Ayce Cordy and Mitch Wallis.
-- Gilbert Gardiner
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
Collingwood
B: Heritier O'Brien, Nathan Brown, Marley Williams
HB: Nick Maxwell, Ben Reid, Alan Toovey
C: Simon Buckley, Dale Thomas, Jarryd Blair
HF: Ben Sinclair, Chris Dawes, Heath Shaw
F: Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Tyson Goldsack
Foll: Darren Jolly, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Sharrod Wellingham, Alex Fasolo, Jamie Elliott, Jackson Paine
Emg: Martin Clarke, Paul Seedsman, Caolan Mooney
In: Ben Sinclair
Out: Caolan Mooney
Carlton
B: Matthew Watson, Michael Jamison, Aaron Joseph
HB: Bryce Gibbs, Nick Duigan, Zach Tuohy
C: Heath Scotland, Mitch Robinson, Dennis Armfield
HF: Kade Simpson, Andrew Walker, Andrew Collins
F: Jeffrey Garlett, Shaun Hampson, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Andrew Carrazzo
I/C: Christopher Yarran, Brock McLean, Andrew McInnes, Edward Curnow
Emg: Paul Bower, David Ellard, Robert Warnock
In: Andrew Collins, Andrew McInnes, Edward Curnow
Out: David Ellard, Robert Warnock, Joshua Bootsma
New: Andrew McInnes (Dandenong Stingrays / Devon Meadows)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Scott Pendlebury was well held when these sides last met in Round 3, finishing with only 15 disposals and 62 points. His main opponent for the night Andrew Carrazzo worked well off him collecting 29 disposals and 123 points.
NORTH MELBOURNE v WEST COAST
North Melbourne
B: Luke Delaney, Scott McMahon, Michael Firrito
HB: Shaun Atley, Nathan Grima, Sam Gibson
C: Ryan Bastinac, Daniel Wells, Samuel Wright
HF: Liam Anthony, Robert Tarrant, Brent Harvey
F: Lachlan Hansen, Drew Petrie, Matt Campbell
Foll: Todd Goldstein, Andrew Swallow, Jack Ziebell
I/C: Lindsay Thomas, Leigh Adams, Jamie Macmillan, Kieran Harper
Emg: Cruize Garlett, Will Sierakowski, Cameron Pederson
West Coast Eagles
B: Beau Waters, Darren Glass, Will Schofield
HB: Shannon Hurn, Eric Mackenzie, Sam Butler
C: Matthew Rosa, Matthew Priddis, Andrew Gaff
HF: Ashton Hams, Quinten Lynch, Chris Masten
F: Nic Naitanui, Jack Darling, Daniel Kerr
Foll: Dean Cox, Scott Selwood, Luke Shuey
I/C: Patrick McGinnity, Jacob Brennan, Josh Hill, Murray Newman
Emg: Mitch Brown, Thomas Swift, Koby Stevens
In: Sam Butler, Will Schofield
Out: Mitch Brown, Brad Sheppard (Ankle)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Since Round 10, Todd Goldstein has averaged 111 points per match – the fifth-most of any ruckman in the league. Nic Naitanui has dominated in this period, averaging 121 per outing – ranked second overall.
MELBOURNE v RICHMOND
Melbourne
B: Daniel Nicholson, James Frawley, Jared Rivers
HB: Joel Macdonald, Jack Watts, Jack Grimes
C: Jack Trengove, Jordie McKenzie, Jeremy Howe
HF: Colin Sylvia, Stefan Martin, Sam Blease
F: James Magner, Colin Garland, Luke Tapscott
Foll: Jake Spencer, Brent Moloney, Nathan Jones
I/C: Matthew Bate, Lynden Dunn, Jamie Bennell, Rohan Bail
Emg: Ricky Petterd, James Strauss, Lucas Cook
In: Nathan Jones, Jamie Bennell
Out: Tom McDonald (Lung), James Sellar (Thigh)
Richmond
B: Steven Morris, Alex Rance, Chris Newman
HB: Bachar Houli, Ben Griffiths, Matt Dea
C: Shaun Grigg, Trent Cotchin, Brandon Ellis
HF: Matthew White, Brett Deledio, Shane Edwards
F: Addam Maric, Jack Riewoldt, Robin Nahas
Foll: Ivan Maric, Reece Conca, Shane Tuck
I/C: Luke McGuane, Jake Batchelor, Tom Derickx, Brett O'Hanlon
Emg: Brad Miller, Todd Elton, Matthew Arnot
In: Luke McGuane, Matthew White, Reece Conca, Jake Batchelor, Tom Derickx, Brett O'Hanlon, Addam Maric
Out: Daniel Jackson (Suspension), Daniel Connors, Jake King (Knee), Dustin Martin (Club Suspension), Dylan Grimes (Hamstring), Brad Miller, Todd Elton
New: Tom Derickx (Claremont)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Colin Sylvia has really struggled at the MCG this season, averaging 11 disposals and 63 points per match. Robin Nahas has also been poor at the venue, averaging 68 points per game.
SYDNEY v BRISBANE
Sydney
B: Rhyce Shaw, Heath Grundy, Alex Johnson
HB: Nicholas Smith, Ted Richards, Jarrad McVeigh
C: Martin Mattner, Jude Bolton, Lewis Jetta
HF: Daniel Hannebery, Sam Reid, Ben McGlynn
F: Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Adam Goodes, Ryan O'Keefe
Foll: Shane Mumford, Josh P. Kennedy, Kieren Jack
I/C: Craig Bird, Mike Pyke, Andrejs Everitt, Tony Armstrong
Emg: Nick Malceski, Jesse White, Trent Dennis-Lane
Brisbane
B: Josh Drummond, Joel Patfull, Ryan Harwood
HB: Pearce Hanley, Niall McKeever, Jed Adcock
C: Ryan Lester, Daniel Rich, Cheynee Stiller
HF: Simon Black, Jonathan Brown, Dayne Zorko
F: James Polkinghorne, Daniel Merrett, Jack Redden
Foll: Ben Hudson, Tom Rockliff, Andrew Raines
I/C: Patrick Karnezis, Joshua Green, Rohan Bewick, Jack Crisp
Emg: Aaron Cornelius, Claye Beams, Elliot Yeo
In: Cheynee Stiller, Patrick Karnezis, Jack Crisp
Out: Ashley McGrath (Leg), Mitchell Golby (Foot), Jared Polec (Foot)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Kieren Jack’s recent form has been outstanding, leading the competition for points scored since Round 8 with an average of 135 per match. Jack Redden has been Brisbane’s most prolific player in this period, averaging 114 points.
PORT ADELAIDE v ADELAIDE
Port Adelaide
B: Jacob Surjan, Alipate Carlile, Paul Stewart
HB: Tom Logan, Troy Chaplin, Darren Pfeiffer
C: Kane Cornes, Travis Boak, Bradley Ebert
HF: Danyle Pearce, Justin Westhoff, John McCarthy
F: Chad Wingard, John Butcher, Brett Ebert
Foll: Matthew Lobbe, Matthew Broadbent, David Rodan
I/C: Andrew Moore, Ben Jacobs, Aaron Young, Thomas Jonas
Emg: Jackson Trengove, Jarrad Redden, Daniel Stewart
In: Jacob Surjan, Travis Boak
Out: Cameron O'Shea, Brent Renouf (Knee)
Adelaide
B: Daniel Talia, Ben Rutten, Michael Doughty
HB: Brodie Smith, Sam Shaw, Brent Reilly
C: David Mackay, Patrick Dangerfield, Bernie Vince
HF: Richard Douglas, Shaun McKernan, Rory Sloane
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Matthew Wright
Foll: Sam Jacobs, Scott Thompson, Nathan van Berlo
I/C: Chris Knights, Brodie Martin, Ricky Henderson, Tim McIntyre
Emg: Richard Tambling, Tom Lynch, Luke Brown
In: Shaun McKernan, Ricky Henderson, Tim McIntyre
Out: Taylor Walker (Suspension), Jared Petrenko (Foot), Ian Callinan (Calf)
New: Tim McIntyre (Sturt)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Troy Chaplin was Port Adelaide’s top ranked player in the most recent Showdown in Round 5, collecting 121 points. Patrick Dangerfield was the Crows most effective player with 141 points.
ST KILDA v ESSENDON
St Kilda
B: Jarryn Geary, Tom Simpkin, James Gwilt
HB: Sean Dempster, Sam Fisher, Sam Gilbert
C: Nick Dal Santo, David Armitage, Jason Gram
HF: Arryn Siposs, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Schneider
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Jack Steven
Foll: Ben McEvoy, Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Clinton Jones, Farren Ray, Ahmed Saad, Beau Wilkes
Emg: Terry Milera, Daniel Markworth, Jack Newnes
In: Clinton Jones, Farren Ray, Tom Simpkin, Arryn Siposs, Beau Wilkes
Out: Jason Blake (Ankle), Raphael Clarke, Brendon Goddard (Suspension), Rhys Stanley (Hamstring), Terry Milera
Essendon
B: Kyle Hardingham, Dustin Fletcher, Cale Hooker
HB: Ricky Dyson, Jake Carlisle, Courtenay Dempsey
C: Brent Stanton, Ben Howlett, David Myers
HF: Alwyn Davey, Michael Hurley, Michael Hibberd
F: Sam Lonergan, Patrick Ryder, Leroy Jetta
Foll: David Hille, Jobe Watson, Heath Hocking
I/C: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Kyle Reimers, Jake Melksham, Dyson Heppell
Emg: Tom Bellchambers, Travis Colyer, Elliott Kavanagh
In: Ricky Dyson, Alwyn Davey
Out: Stewart Crameri (Suspension), Cory Dell'Olio
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Jack Steven’s consistency has been outstanding, recording at least 80 points in all but two games, to rank fifth at the club for points scored. Ben Howlett has also been a solid performer, reaching or exceeding that mark on nine occasions.
HAWTHORN v GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Hawthorn
B: Brendan Whitecross, Josh Gibson, Benjamin Stratton
HB: Grant Birchall, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Suckling
C: Bradley Hill, Sam Mitchell, Isaac Smith
HF: Cyril Rioli, Lance Franklin, Jack Gunston
F: Paul Puopolo, Jarryd Roughead, Luke Breust
Foll: David Hale, Brad Sewell, Jordan Lewis
I/C: Clinton Young, Liam Shiels, Luke Lowden, Shane Savage, Thomas Murphy, Kyle Cheney, Derick Wanganeen
In: Luke Lowden, Thomas Murphy, Kyle Cheney, Derick Wanganeen, Bradley Hill
Out: Brent Guerra (Suspension), Shaun Burgoyne (corked thigh)
New: Luke Lowden (Sandringham Dragons / Caulfield Grammar), Derick Wanganeen (Port Magpies)
GWS Giants
B: Adam Kennedy, Tim Mohr, Shaun Edwards
HB: Curtly Hampton, Phil Davis, Tomas Bugg
C: Rhys Palmer, Callan Ward, Adam Treloar
HF: Toby Greene, Jeremy Cameron, Adam Tomlinson
F: Nathan Wilson, Jonathon Patton, Chad Cornes
Foll: Jonathan Giles, James McDonald, Taylor Adams
I/C: Sam Darley, Andrew Phillips, Tom Scully, Stephen Coniglio, Nick Haynes, Devon Smith, Dean Brogan
In: Sam Darley, Andrew Phillips, Stephen Coniglio, Nick Haynes, Taylor Adams
Out: Dylan Shiel (Foot), Luke Power (Ribs)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Grant Birchall enjoyed a minor price rise this week after his 112 points against Carlton – his second-best score for the year. Tom Scully also recorded a minor jump in value after his 97 points against Sydney.
GOLD COAST v GEELONG
Gold Coast
B: Matt Shaw, Matthew Warnock, Jarrod Harbrow
HB: Daniel Stanley, Jared Brennan, Trent McKenzie
C: Michael Rischitelli, Karmichael Hunt, Joel Wilkinson
HF: Harley Bennell, Charlie Dixon, Liam Patrick
F: Campbell Brown, Sam Day, Brandon Matera
Foll: Tom Hickey, Josh Caddy, Gary Ablett
I/C: Zac Smith, Maverick Weller, Sam Iles, Dion Prestia, Jackson Allen, Aaron Hall, Kyal Horsley
In: Maverick Weller, Jarrod Harbrow, Campbell Brown, Michael Rischitelli, Dion Prestia, Jackson Allen, Aaron Hall
Out: Taylor Hine, Steven May (Hamstring), Jeremy Taylor, Alex Sexton (Hip)
New: Jackson Allen ()
Geelong
B: Tom Lonergan, Matthew Scarlett, Corey Enright
HB: David Wojcinski, Harry Taylor, Josh Hunt
C: Steven Motlop, James Kelly, Allen Christensen
HF: Andrew Mackie, Paul Chapman, Mathew Stokes
F: Joel Corey, Tom Hawkins, Steve Johnson
Foll: Trent West, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
I/C: Dawson Simpson, Mitch Brown, Taylor Hunt, Billie Smedts, Cameron Guthrie, George Horlin-Smith, Jordan Murdoch
In: Paul Chapman, Josh Hunt, David Wojcinski, Dawson Simpson, Mitch Brown
Out: Mitch Duncan (Knee), James Podsiadly (Ankle)
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Harley Bennell ranks second at the Suns for points scored at Metricon Stadium behind Gary Ablett, averaging 98 points per game. Joel Selwood leads the Cats for points scored away from home, recording 57 more than the next best player.
FREMANTLE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Fremantle
B: Antoni Grover, Luke McPharlin, Adam McPhee
HB: Garrick Ibbotson, Michael Johnson, David Mundy
C: Michael Barlow, Ryan Crowley, Clancee Pearce
HF: Tendai Mzungu, Christopher Mayne, Stephen Hill
F: Hayden Ballantyne, Matthew Pavlich, Greg Broughton
Foll: Jonathon Griffin, Matthew de Boer, Nick Lower
I/C: Paul Duffield, Kepler Bradley, Nick Suban, Michael Walters, Dylan Roberton, Lachie Neale, Cameron Sutcliffe
In: Paul Duffield, Antoni Grover, Kepler Bradley, Stephen Hill, Michael Walters, Cameron Sutcliffe
Out: Zachary Clarke, Alex Silvagni, Jayden Pitt
New: Cameron Sutcliffe (Woodville West Torrens)
Western Bulldogs
B: Lukas Markovic, Brian Lake, Christian Howard
HB: Shaun Higgins, Mark Austin, Easton Wood
C: Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Justin Sherman
HF: Clay Smith, Tory Dickson, Mitchell Wallis
F: Luke Dahlhaus, Ayce Cordy, Tom Campbell
Foll: William Minson, Ryan Griffen, Liam Picken
I/C: Lindsay Gilbee, Ryan Hargrave, Jordan Roughead, Jason Tutt, Nathan Djerrkura, Thomas Liberatore, Daniel Pearce
In: Lindsay Gilbee, Ayce Cordy, Jason Tutt, Nathan Djerrkura, Mitchell Wallis, Daniel Pearce, Mark Austin
Out: Dylan Addison (Jaw), Adam Cooney (Soreness), Robert Murphy (Hip), Liam Jones
SUPERCOACH NOTES: Matthew Boyd had a day out against Fremantle in Round 24 last season, amassing 35 disposals and a game-high 160 points. Michael Johnson was the Dockers’ best that day with 30 disposals and 158 points.