SuperCoach NBL Late Mail round 3: Matthew Dellavedova out, Ben Henshall confirmed

SuperCoaches are reaching for the “reverse trade” button with Melbourne United star Matthew Dellavedova ruled out against the Perth Wildcats.

Matthew Dellavedova won’t travel to Perth for Melbourne United’s clash with the Wildcats on Friday night.

He is expected to return on Sunday against Cairns.

Dellavedova recently welcomed the birth of a new baby.

Dellavedova has been purchased by almost 500 SuperCoaches this round and those punters are no doubt reaching for the ‘reverse trade’ button.

He will be replaced by Development Player, Joel Foxwell.

Matthew Dellavedova won’t play against the Wildcats. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images

WILDCATS: HENSHALL CONFIRMED TO RETURN

Top SuperCoach cheapie Ben Henshall is back practicing and is right to go for Friday’s clash against Melbourne United.

The young gun is the second most popular player in SuperCoach but was a notable absentee last week due to illness.

Teammate Keanu Pinder isn’t injured - rather game situation dictated limited minutes as he battled against Sydney.

The club says all other Wildcats are good to go against Melbourne United.

There is again a big watch on the Henshall-Pepper-Harris minute distribution.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ben Henshall of the Wildcats stands over Nathan Sobey of the Phoenix during the round one NBL match between Perth Wildcats and South East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, on September 20, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

BULLETS: BANNAN BACK AFTER FALSE START

Josh Bannan was cleared to play by Brisbane’s medical team last round against Illawarra after a hand fracture.

It was the coach’s decision not to play him.

Mitch Norton slipped on the floor where Darius Days fell and was hampered. Both have been cleared to play against Sydney on Saturday night.

TAIPANS: CHEAPIE OPTION BACK

There’s expectation Taran Armstrong will return for Cairns Taipans on Friday night against Tasmania.

It would be the second-year lead guard’s season debut. If not, he’s a big chance to play on Sunday.

Dillon Stith remains out.

Jackson Makoi will return from suspension.

Tanner Groves is fine - limited by foul trouble against the Sixers.

36ERS: TOP IMPORT REMAINS SIDELINED

Clean bill of health out of the Cairns game for Adelaide, who have the double this week and are hot SuperCoach targets.

Jarell Martin remains out with a foot injury as the Sixers play their home opener against South East Melbourne Thursday night.

PHOENIX: KENYON RULED OUT

Matt Kenyon has been ruled out of the trip to Adelaide.

Originally published as SuperCoach NBL Late Mail round 3: Matthew Dellavedova out, Ben Henshall confirmed