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π€ Harry Himmelberg (AF $533k SC $369k D/F)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Adam Kingsley: "We trialed him in the first 10-11 games as a forward. But I think his best position is half-back... He's going to be really special back for us for a long period of time."
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π₯ Stephen Coniglio (AF $704k SC $431k M/F)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Mark McVeigh: "Positional change has helped him too. Deep down he felt like he could play in the midfield⦠For me, I'd like to see our best players in their best positions. I thoroughly believe Cogs is a midfielder."
β Mitchito Owens (AF $281k SC $139k MID)
@stkildafc
Injury Report:
"Owens is putting his hand up for selection after overcoming concussion symptoms"
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π₯ Errol Gulden (AF $735k SC $472k M/F)
@SydneySwans
co-captain Luke Parker on
@heraldsunsport
: "Gulden will definitely be in the middle more, at times we'll probably have that rotation of one of us forward which we basically had last year. He's taken his game to another level."
π€ Lachie Whitfield (AF $804k SC $473k MID)
@GWSGIANTS
utility Whitfield on
@AFLcomau
: "Kingers basically said to me as soon as he got the gig that I'd be playing half-back... It's the position I enjoy playing the most & I think it's my best position.
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πͺ Kade Chandler (AF $393k SC $207k FWD)
@melbournefc
coach Simon Goodwin: βHeβs done three years of his trade at VFL level. I think itβs a great example for our players & our club that guys can develop to a really high level at VFL level & come in and perform.β
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πͺ Harry Sharp (AF $290k SC $123k MID)
@BrisbaneLions
coach Chris Fagan: "Over the last 2-3 years his body has got a bit bigger & stronger so he's going better in those contested situations. He just needs games in a row now to make him feel like he really belongs at the level."
π Oisin Mullin (AF $244k SC $102k DEF)
@GeelongCats
GM Football Simon Lloyd: "Oisin missed with an adductor last week, so both those players (Mullin & Bruhn) have trained strongly today and we expect them to both be available this week."
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π Charlie Constable (AF $332k SC $123k D/M)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Stuart Dew: "He's looking really good. There's some things he can improve in his game. He spent the summer across half-back, he makes good decisions. I can't see why he wouldnβt be in that Round 1 team."
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π Harry Sheezel (AF $751k SC $438k D/F)
@NMFCOfficial
coach Alastair Clarkson: "Right now he'll probably stay halfback. We just want to teach him what it looks like behind the ball. He's acquitted himself very well since he's come into the side. We'll probably keep him there."
πͺ Stephen Coniglio (AF $704k SC $431k M/F)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Mark McVeigh on ABC Radio: "He's probably had a bit of a positional change, we've settled him a little bit in the midfield. He's responded in a really good way."
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πͺ Darcy Wilmot (AF $309k SC $176k DEF)
@BrisbaneLions
coach Chris Fagan: "He's become a valuable player for us whether he plays wing or at half-back. He's embraced that & we're confident wherever we put him in those two spots he'll do a good job for us."
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π€ Finn Callaghan (AF $406k SC $244k MID)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Adam Kingsley: "I'd expect he'd play both (wing & inside mid). He's predominantly playing wing. Finn, I was really pleased with his game on the wing last week. That's something we need to build. We know his quality."
π Alex Sexton (AF $505k SC $223k D/F)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Damien Hardwick: βIβm really pleased with Secko. He went out of the side, had some things he needed to work on. Worked on those and then forced his way back in. really pleased for him.β
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π€ Tom Green (AF $868k SC $537k MID)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Adam Kingsley: "I think the tackle might have been right in front of me, and I don't think he will have anything to worry about."
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π₯ Stephen Coniglio (AF $684k SC $429k M/F)
@GWSGIANTS
interim coach Mark McVeigh: "He went inside and had a great game. He hasnβt had that opportunity a lot. Seeing him be able to make that transition as a forward, coming into the middle of the ground was exciting."
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π€ Sam Flanders (AF $851k SC $552k M/F)
@GoldCoastSuns
coach Damien Hardwick on role change: βI thought he was probably one of the best players on the ground. You could see that. Every time he got the ball, we used the ball really well. He just controlled that half-back line."
Riley Collier-Dawkins (AF $193k SC $123k MID)
@Richmond_FC
coach Damien Hardwick: "He was really good. He'll play. We were really impressed with how he went about it. He had 11 contested possessions on the night... He's just got to build on that."
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π€ Jayden Short (AF $860k SC $526k DEF)
@Richmond_FC
coach Damien Hardwick on mid role: "It's something we'll continue to explore. He looked real good in there, comfortable. He has been a fantastic contributor down back but if we can find a midfielder, that's a big bonus."
Clayton Oliver has re-injured his troublesome hamstring.
Oliver was sent for scans this afternoon that will shortly confirm his five-match absence will be extended.
π Reuben Ginbey (AF $482k SC $282k D/M)
@WestCoastEagles
coach Adam Simpson: "No (rest). It's probably more managing during the week. These kids can come in and do everything training wise. We just pulled back his minutes at training. He had a lighter week. He's good to go."
π Rowan Marshall (AF $997k SC $566k RUC)
@stkildafc
coach Ross Lyon: "Rowan almost didnβt play. He had a fitness test before the game. We thought Tom Campbell was going to play. He played under real duress."
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π§ββοΈ Will Day (AF $727k SC $454k DEF)
AFL confirms the Tribunal will sit at 3:30pm AEST today for
@HawthornFC
's appeal of the Will Day charge of rough conduct
Round 5 teams announced 6:20pm AEST. First game from 7:40pm AEST
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πͺ Elliot Yeo (AF $633k SC $447k D/M)
@WestCoastFC
coach Adam Simpson on
@SENWAMornings
: βHeβs put in a good 3-4 months. He hasnβt missed a beat. Weβve managed him to a certain degree. Heβs ready to get back to play full-time midfield. Heβs really taken a step forward.β
π₯ Zak Butters (AF $784k SC $564k M/F)
@PAFC
coach Ken Hinkley: "I'm not sure there's too many better games you'll see from a little fella. A tough, brave little prick, who takes big moments and turns them into something special."
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π Jack Ziebell (AF $759k SC $489k D/F) - foot
@NMFCOfficial
coach Alastair Clarkson: "He's just a real warrior for us. He was able to do most of the session today. Unless something untoward happens over the next 24 hours, he'll be available to play."
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π Will Brodie (AF $409k SC $224k M/F)
@freodockers
coach Justin Longmuir: "Will does a lot of his work unnoticed because he's so in-and-under & tough. We've got two young men (Brodie & Clark) who fitted in well & they're going to be around for a while."
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π Josh Gibcus (AF $378k SC $293k DEF)
@Richmond_FC
coach Damien Hardwick: "His last 2 weeks have been exceptional. You're looking at an 18yo key position player who's gone under the radar of the media. He's been fantastic, growing into that role."
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π Zak Butters (AF $850k SC $552k M/F)
@PAFC
asst coach Josh Carr: βButtsy, heβll be fine. Heβll be playing this weekendβ¦ Scans were all clear. Heβll be right.β
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π Jack Macrae (AF $705k SC $496k M/F)
@westernbulldogs
coach Luke Beveridge: "I thought his contest, his hands, his ball security, his creativity, his workmanship with the other inside mids was there. I think we got a balance of what he was doing on the ground right with him."
πΆ Billy Dowling (AF $200k SC $123k M/F)
@Adelaide_FC
coach Matthew Nicks: βBilly is an accumulator. He can find the footy. Sees the game really well, heβs got great awareness. He deserved his opportunity. With Matty going out, it was the perfect opportunity.β
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π Patrick Cripps (AF $803k SC $525k MID) - hamstring
@CarltonFC
's Cripps on ABC Radio: βIt is going alright... I am confident for next week but if you talk to the physios I have a few little milestones to tick off before I play.β
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π₯ Sam Clohesy (AF $339k SC $102k MID)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Damien Hardwick: βHeβs terrific again. Just his ability to find space, use the ball & to finish. Heβs a beautiful long kick as well. He was ultra-impressive over pre-season. Heβs been wonderful for his first 2 weeks.β
π€ Rory Laird (AF $933k SC $620k MID)
@Adelaide_FC
coach Matthew Nicks: "Lairdy is OK. He took a knock, I think a bit sore through the AC joint. That'll be a monitor and see how he pulls up. He came back out and finished the game⦠But we'll keep a close eye on that one."
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π Finn Callaghan (AF $460k SC $244k MID)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Adam Kingsley: "He's fine. Shoulder just felt like a bit of a stinger. He's had some shoulder issues in the past but no issues at the moment, no."
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π€ Harry Sheezel (AF $748k SC $431k D/F)
@NMFCOfficial
coach Alastair Clarkson: "It's a credit to the kid that he got up. He was a bit bashed up after last week. Had a corky & sore thumb, got knocked around a little bit. He got himself up to play which is part of his maturity."
πͺ Stephen Coniglio (AF $686k SC $426k M/F)
@GWSGIANTS
asst coach Amon Buchanan: "I think so (he'll play more mid). Cogs had played a really selfless role forward. He got his opportunity last week with Taranto going out and I thought he stepped up."
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πͺ Sam Clohesy (AF $422k SC $216k D/M)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Damien Hardwick: βHeβs been terrific. Heβs one of the really good success stories. A young player who wasnβt quite ready at 18, went back, worked on his craft & heβs reaping the rewards. Heβs a very good AFL player.β
π₯ James Jordon (AF $454k SC $275k M/F)
@SydneySwans
asst coach Jarrad McVeigh: βJordon had 30 possessions & was clean throughout. The whole pre-season heβs flown under the radar. Weβve been super rapt with the way heβs gone about it, hopefully that leads to a big season.β
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πͺ Brayden Fiorini (AF $559k SC $337k MID)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Stuart Dew: "I think Brayden is playing really solid football. Good balance of inside, outside. He's very flexible in his communication in and out of the stoppage."
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πͺ Josh Dunkley (AF $854k SC $579k M/F)
@BrisbaneLions
coach Chris Fagan: "It's one of the great games I've ever seen. He played on Cripps all night, he had 33 touches, 13 tackles & he kept Cripps to a quiet game. Josh's influence on the contest was exceptional."
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π Mitch Hinge (AF $440k SC $266k DEF) - hip
@Adelaide_FC
coach Matthew Nicks: "He's pulled up quite well. At this stage, he'll be available. It was very much light duties today with him."
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π Clayton Oliver (AF $804k SC $502k MID)
@melbournefc
coach Simon Goodwin: βTo get that (finger) fixed to get him healthy & to get him functioning really well is importantβ¦ Heβs got that smile on his face and got that eagerness. The way he trained yesterday was unbelievable.β
π Brodie Grundy (AF $677k SC $481k RUC)
@SydneySwans
coach John Longmire: βBrodieβs ability to play in the ruck & get some big minutes is really important. Against Max Gawn this week, it's a big contest. That allows hopefully our other guys to spend a bit more time fwd."
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π₯ Harry Sheezel (AF $296k SC $198k FWD)
@NMFCOfficial
coach Alastair Clarkson: βHeβs a pretty special talent for us. Weβre not really sure where heβs going to settle long term... but I reckon he might be starting at half-back next week.β
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π Patrick Cripps (AF $803k SC $525k MID) - hamstring
@CarltonFC
coach Michael Voss: "He was able to get out yesterday and train. He trained really well. He was able to do everything he needed to play this game⦠We expect Crippa to have the normal minutes around the ball."
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π Braydon Preuss (AF $683k SC $457k RUCK)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Mark McVeigh: "He was quite ill going into the break. He took a long time to get over that... He trained 3-4 really good sessions leading into the VFL & he played really well today. He'll be in consideration next week."
π€ Oliver Hollands (AF $280k SC 162k MID), Lachie Cowan (AF $242k SC $117k DEF)
@CarltonFC
coach Michael Voss: "I was really impressed with them. We love their demeanour & how measured they are. They took it in their stride. We really liked what we saw."
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π Greg Clark (AF $190k SC $117k MID)
@WestCoastEagles
coach Adam Simpson on
@7NewsPerth
: βHe was pretty good on the weekend... He looks like heβs running on top of the ground and he looks pretty good so heβs definitely in the mix this week.β
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πͺ George Wardlaw (AF $294k SC $193k MID)
@NMFCOfficial
interim coach Brett Ratten: "I like how George went about it. His attack on the ball & how brave he was... He doesnβt rely on others giving him the ball. He goes & gets it himself. That was a great first up performance.β
Tom Highmore (AF $182k SC $117k DEF)
@AFLcomau
reported on
@stkildafc
intraclub: "Draftee Tom Highmore played in the preferred line-up & looks ahead of Jake Carlisle (B side) in the race to replace the hamstrung James Frawley in defence."
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π€ Charlie Constable (AF $422k SC $123k D/M)
@GoldCoastSUNS
coach Stuart Dew: "He's been close. We started him at half-back. We're still exploring that, obviously because of our midfield depth, we tried to explore another avenue for him to play AFL footy. He's been close."
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π€ Tim English (AF $941k SC $648k RUC)
@westernbulldogs
coach Luke Beveridge: βYouβre seeing some change, within that inside mid area and even the ruck area, with Sam Darcy playing a bit more ruck and Tim English playing a bit more forward.β
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π Esava Ratugolea (AF $332k SC $174k F/R)
@GeelongCats
coach Chris Scott: βI thought he was outstanding. I place a high value on guys that can stand up behind the ball. That was a really big win for us, not just tonight, but over pre-season. Iβm excited about what he can do.β
πͺ Tristan Xerri (AF $457k SC $315k FWD)
@NMFCOfficial
coach David Noble: "It's pretty quick (development). I thought he was probably in our top 3-4 performers over pre-season. That's now presenting really well in his footy. I think his progression has been great."
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π Jack Steele (AF $892k SC $590k MID)
@stkildafc
coach Brett Ratten: "He'll be back next week. He could've played this week but he would've broken all the records. We were like 'just hold your horses mate'."
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Zac Butters (AF $639k SC $443k FWD)
@PAFC
asst coach Nathan Bassett: "We certainly expect a lot more from them (Rozee & Butters) in the midfield, particularly Zac. He's spent the whole pre-season in the midfield. He's spend a lot more time in there."
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π George Hewett (AF $758k SC $536k D/M) - calf
@CarltonFC
coach Michael Voss: "He should be fine. We tried to get him going yesterday and give him every chance."
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π Tanner Bruhn (AF $471k S $311k M/F)
@GeelongCats
asst coach Shaun Grigg: "His stoppage work & ball use is first class. The way he's learning our system. He's a third-year player so his body has started to develop. He's had a great pre-season. He's put himself in the mix."
πͺ Hayden Young (AF $776k SC $508k DEF)
@freodockers
coach Justin Longmuir on SEN WA: "Has taken a massive step fwd this pre-season as a half-back. He can win the ball back but also distribute the way he does. Looks like one of our players who'll take a big step fwd this year."
Jack Hayes (AF $190k SC $102k F/R)
@stkildafc
coach Brett Ratten: "For him to perform the way he did for a big man who in the ruck is a bit undersized, he competed and did what he had to do to and showed everybody that he's up for AFL level."
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π€ Campbell Chesser (AF $207k SC $123k D/M)
@WestCoastEagles
Footy GM Gavin Bell on SEN: "We havenβt made any decisions about this week's team. It was a tough day for him. We have full confidence in all of our kids but we acknowledge he hasnβt played a lot of footy lately."
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π Rory Laird (AF $911k SC $638k MID) - knee
@Adelaide_FC
coach Matthew Nicks: "Lairdy went off and we thought we might have lost him at that point. But he was able to get himself back out on the ground and finishing off on the wing."
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π Aaron Cadman (AF $323k SC $194k FWD)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Adam Kingsley: "He wasnβt quite 100% today coming into the game. He had a bit of concern about a bit of soreness in his glute. The bye will be a nice weekend off for him.β
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π Josh Kelly (AF $908k SC $619k MID)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Mark McVeigh: "He's all good. He cramped a little bit late, with about 5 minutes to go. With the 6-day break coming up we took the opportunity to take him off and keep him off. We just took the safety route there."
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π Josh Weddle (AF $266k SC $130k DEF)
@HawthornFC
def Kade Simpson: βThere aren't too many guys who come in after being drafted & win the time trials like he has. Itβs pretty special... Heβs a really good size, it looks like he has been in the AFL for 3 or 4 years already.β
πͺ Hayden Young (AF $805k SC $525k DEF)
@freodockers
coach Justin Longmuir: "Hayden went into the midfield late last year & gave us another bigger body, which complimented the other mids. I feel like weβre starting to build some depth in the middle. Youngy has moved in there."
π Jack Crisp (AF $864 SC $541k D/M)
@CollingwoodFC
coach Craig McRae: "Yep (he'll play). Unfortunately he's got some personal stuff that came up in the last 24 hours, it's unfortunate he's not here (at training) but he'll be here tomorrow."
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π Rowan Marshall (AF $950k SC $570k RUC)
@stkildafc
coach Ross Lyon: βRo couldβve come back on. He just rolled his ankle. Heβll be fine. Theyβre pretty confident.β
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π Jack Bowes (AF $607k SC $277k DEF)
@GeelongCats
coach Chris Scott: "He'll be in there (inside mid) a bit but he'll be in other spots as well... his ball use is going to be a real asset for us & we're likely to try & get him into spots where we can get the ball in his hands."
π₯ Nick Daicos (AF $640k SC $373k D/M)
@CollingwoodFC
coach Craig McRae: "We're not surprised by how he's playing⦠We moved him back to look after him. We've been trying to maybe play him sub for the last few weeks to give him a break but he's just playing too well."
πΆ Samson Ryan (AF $200k SC $123k F/R)
@Richmond_FC
co-captain Toby Nankervis: βHeβs got an AFL body now. Heβs such a good aerial player & his skills below his feet are very strong for his size as well. If heβs not playing next week, Iβm sure heβll get a go early in the season.β
πͺ Nic Martin (AF $789k SC $492k MID)
@essendonfc
coach Brad Scott: βWe put him back in pre-season because we wanted flexibility & a bit of bounce out of the back half but heβs surprised with how well he defendsβ¦ Itβs not just about getting the ball, itβs the way he defends.β
π€ Elliot Yeo (AF $791k SC $610k D/M)
@WestCoastEagles
coach Adam Simpson on resting him: βMaybe (with) the lessons weβve learnt over the past few years about how to look after our players. At some stage he may need a spell. Hopefully not too soon.β
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π₯ Sam Clohesy (AF $253k SC $102k DEF)
@GoldCoastSuns
coach Damien Hardwick: βWe had 3 debutants come in & they looked really really good at various stages, I thought Sam Clohesy was outstanding on the wing."
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π₯ Zac Fisher (AF $650k SC $384k D/F)
@NMFCOfficial
coach Alastair Clarkson: β(Colby) & Fisher gave us some run & rebound of our half-back line. Fish has played about 15 games in the back-end so heβs learning a new position. I think heβs taken some steps forward in that space."
β Sam Hayes (AF $403k SC $304k RUCK)
@PAFC
coach Ken Hinkley: "Sam was always playing... To be honest I donβt know what team gets put on the paper sometimes. Too much gets read into that stuff sometimes."
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βοΈ Oisin Mullin (AF $223k SC $102k DEF)
@GeelongCats
coach Chris Scott: "It's one thing to see indications he can do it but it's another to actually get out there under pressure. He's given us reason for optimism as well."
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James Jordon (AF $385k SC $205k MID)
@melbournefc
coach Simon Goodwin: "We don't evaluate a player's game on possessions. JJ has been brilliant. He was a little bit quiet last week but he got adjusted in his role... James will be playing this week."
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πͺ Seamus Mitchell (AF $470k SC $267k D/F)
@HawthornFC
coach Sam Mitchell: βSeamus Mitchell has been really consistent in the games heβs played. Heβs just become a staple of our backline so quickly."
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π Massimo D'Ambrosio (AF $204k SC $102k DEF)
@essendonfc
coach Ben Rutten: "I think so (he'll play R15). We love what we saw about him. We know he's a great ball user, wants to get the ball in his hands, take the game on. We were pleased with some of his contested work too."
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Jayden Short (D/M)
Jack Sinclair (D/M)
Nick Daicos (D/M)
Sam Docherty (D/M)
Deven Robertson (M/F)
Angus Brayshaw (D/M)
Marlion Pickett (M/F)
Callum M. Brown (D/F)
Mark O'Connor (D/M)
Harry Perryman (D/M)
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πͺ Tim English (AF $901k SC $581k RUCK)
@westernbulldogs
coach Luke Beveridge on SEN: "He started last year really influential then had a concussion & had a virus but lost a lot of weight & never really recovered. He's had a good pre-season. He's better prepared, he's stronger."
π₯ Errol Gulden (AF $767k SC $472k M/F)
@sydneyswans
coach John Longmire: βHeβs got that good mix, he knows football for a young player. Has that combination of hard defensive effort & strong in the contest, but then can go and run hard forward, his runningβs outstanding.β
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π Braydon Preuss (AF $411k SC $204k RUCK)
@GWSGIANTS
coach Leon Cameron: "He's pulled up well. We look forward to going over there (Freo) & taking on their ruck combination. We'll just decide on whether we add Matty Flynn to support him or we go with what we had last week."
πͺ Jarrod Witts (AF $801k SC $605k RUC)
@GoldCoastSUNS
co-captain Witts on
@heraldsunsport
: "To be able to do the pre-season this year off the back of the knee, and get through that, it's been great. I'm excited to see what that's going to do for me going into the season."
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