Get ready for AFL Round 17 with the latest team updates. Find out which players are making comebacks, who’s facing fitness tests, and what key decisions teams are making.
Collingwood vs. Essendon (Friday, July 5, 7:40 PM at the MCG)
Collingwood’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | B. Maynard, D. Moore (C), O. Markov |
HB | W. Hoskin-Elliott, J. Howe, J. Noble |
C | S. Sidebottom, S. Pendlebury, J. Daicos |
HF | B. Hill, B. Mihocek, N. Daicos |
F | B. McCreery, P. Lipinski, B. Frampton |
FOLL | D. Cameron, J. Crisp, J. De Goey |
I/C | I. Quaynor, N. Kreuger, J. Richards, L. Sullivan, H. Harrison |
EMG | F. Macrae, T. Jiath, C. Dean |
Team Tips:
Out: Beau McCreery (calf strain), John Noble (concussion)
In: Lachie Schultz (likely return from illness), Fitness tests for Josh Daicos (corked calf) and Brayden Maynard (corked quad)
Possible Inclusions: Fin Macrae, Tew Jiath, Charlie Dean, Reef McInnes, Jack Bytel
Essendon’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Ridley, B. McKay, J. Laverde |
HB | N. Martin, M. Redman, A. McGrath |
C | X. Duursma, S. Durham, A. Perkins |
HF | M. Guelfi, H. Jones, N. Hind |
F | J. Stringer, P. Wright, K. Langford |
FOLL | T. Goldstein, J. Caldwell, Z. Merrett (C) |
I/C | S. Draper, J. Gresham, N. Cox, D. Heppell, J. Menzie |
EMG | B. Hobbs, N. Caddy, A. Davey Jnr |
Team Tips:
In: Dylan Shiel (strong VFL performance)
Possible Inclusions: Ben Hobbs, Nate Caddy, Alwyn Davey Jnr, Elijah Tsatas, Will Setterfield
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast (Saturday, July 6, 1:45 PM at Marvel Stadium)
North Melbourne’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | A. Corr, C. Comben, T. Pink |
HB | J. Archer, H. Sheezel, L. McDonald (C) |
C | D. Tucker, L. Davies-Uniacke, B. Scott |
HF | T. Powell, B. Teakle, E. Ford |
F | P. Curtis, N. Larkey, C. Zurhaar |
FOLL | T. Xerri, L. Shiels, J. Simpkin |
I/C | C. Taylor, D. Stephens, Z. Fisher, W. Phillips, K. Dawson |
EMG | R. Hardeman, T. Sellers, R. Hansen Jr |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Colby McKercher, Charlie Lazzaro, Griffin Logue
Out: Zac Fisher (midfoot sprain)
Gold Coast’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | S. Collins, M. Andrew, C. Ballard |
HB | S. Flanders, W. Powell, B. Uwland |
C | W. Graham, T. Miller (C), S. Clohesy |
HF | D. Swallow, S. Day, T. Berry |
F | B. Long, B. King, J. Lukosius |
FOLL | J. Witts, N. Anderson, M. Rowell |
I/C | N. Holman, A. Sexton, B. Ainsworth, B. Humphrey, J. Jeffrey |
EMG | B. Fiorini, S. Lemmens, D. Macpherson |
Team Tips:
In: Ned Moyle (strong VFL performance, likely to replace Jarrod Witts)
Possible Inclusions: Rory Atkins, Brayden Fiorini
Port Adelaide vs. Western Bulldogs (Saturday, July 6, 1:45 PM at Adelaide Oval)
Port Adelaide’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | K. Farrell, B. Zerk-Thatcher, M. Bergman |
HB | L. Evans, A. Aliir, D. Houston |
C | T. Boak, C. Rozee (C), W. Drew |
HF | D. Byrne-Jones, T. Marshall, W. Rioli |
F | Z. Butters, O. Lord, M. Georgiades |
FOLL | J. Sweet, J. Horne-Francis, J. Mead |
I/C | O. Wines, J. Finlayson, W. Lorenz, Q. Narkle, J. Sinn |
EMG | J. McEntee, D. Williams, D. Visentini |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Willie Rioli, Jase Burgoyne, Lachie Jones
Out: Todd Marshall (subbed out in the third quarter)
Western Bulldogs’ Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | T. Duryea, L. Jones, B. Williams |
HB | L. Bramble, J. O’Donnell, B. Dale |
C | H. Gallagher, A. Treloar, R. Sanders |
HF | C. Weightman, A. Naughton, J. Macrae |
F | J. Ugle-Hagan, M. Bontempelli (C), R. West |
FOLL | T. English, E. Richards, T. Liberatore |
I/C | O. Baker, S. Darcy, J. Freijah, R. Lobb, L. Vandermeer |
EMG | C. Daniel, B. Khamis, A. Scott |
Team Tips:
In: Oskar Baker (impressive as sub)
Possible Inclusions: James Harmes, Nick Coffield, Riley Garcia, Caleb Daniel
Geelong vs. Hawthorn (Saturday, July 6, 4:45 PM at GMHBA Stadium)
Geelong’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Henry, S. De Koning, J. Kolodjashnij |
HB | L. Humphries, T. Stewart, Z. Guthrie |
C | Z. Tuohy, M. Holmes, O. Dempsey |
HF | B. Close, J. Cameron, G. Miers |
F | T. Stengle, S. Neale, G. Rohan |
FOLL | M. Blicavs, P. Dangerfield (C), T. Atkins |
I/C | J. Bowes, J. Clark, M. Duncan, M. Knevitt, M. O’Connor |
EMG | R. Stanley, B. Parfitt, C. O’Sullivan |
Team Tips:
In: Ollie Henry, Cam Guthrie (if fit), Shaun Mannagh
Possible Inclusions: Brandan Parfitt
Hawthorn’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Impey, S. Frost, J. Scrimshaw |
HB | K. Amon, J. Sicily (C), W. Day |
C | H. Morrison, J. Worpel, D. Moore |
HF | M. D’Ambrosio, J. Gunston, C. Dear |
F | J. Ginnivan, M. Chol, B. Hardwick |
FOLL | L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Jiath |
I/C | J. Weddle, C. Nash, C. Mackenzie, C. Macdonald, N. Watson |
EMG | J. Ward, F. Maginness, J. Serong |
Team Tips:
GWS Giants vs. Carlton (Saturday, July 6, 7:30 PM at ENGIE Stadium)
GWS Giants’ Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | C. Idun, J. Buckley, H. Himmelberg |
HB | L. Whitfield, L. Aleer, L. Ash |
C | H. Perryman, T. Green, F. Callaghan |
HF | B. Daniels, J. Riccardi, C. Brown |
F | T. Greene (C), J. Hogan, T. Bedford |
FOLL | K. Briggs, S. Coniglio, J. Kelly |
I/C | C. Ward, T. McMullin, H. Thomas, M. Gruzewski, I. Cumming |
EMG | R. Angwin, X. O’Halloran, J. Peatling |
Team Tips:
Out: Josh Kelly (calf injury), Sam Taylor (ruptured testicle)
Possible Inclusions: Aaron Cadman, James Peatling, Xavier O’Halloran
Carlton’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | L. Cowan, J. Weitering, J. Boyd |
HB | A. Saad, M. McGovern, N. Newman |
C | O. Hollands, P. Cripps (C), B. Acres |
HF | L. Fogarty, H. McKay, Z. Williams |
F | E. Hollands, C. Curnow, M. Owies |
FOLL | T. De Koning, S. Walsh, A. Cerra |
I/C | B. Kemp, M. Kennedy, A. Cincotta, O. Fantasia, G. Hewett |
EMG | C. Marchbank, J. Motlop, M. Pittonet |
Team Tips:
Fremantle vs. Richmond (Saturday, July 6, 8:10 PM at Optus Stadium)
Fremantle’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | H. Chapman, J. Draper, H. Davies |
HB | C. Wagner, L. Ryan, J. Clark |
C | J. Sharp, N. Fyfe, H. Young |
HF | S. Sturt, L. Jackson, M. Frederick |
F | J. Treacy, J. Amiss, S. Switkowski |
FOLL | S. Darcy, C. Serong, A. Brayshaw (C) |
I/C | B. Banfield, M. Johnson, J. O’Meara, J. Aish, B. Walker |
EMG | N. Erasmus, P. Voss, E. Hughes |
Team Tips:
Richmond’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | B. Miller, N. Broad, N. Balta |
HB | N. Vlastuin, T. Brown, D. Rioli |
C | H. Ralphsmith, L. Baker, K. McIntosh |
HF | R. Mansell, J. Graham, S. Campbell |
F | S. Bolton, D. Martin, J. Koschitzke |
FOLL | T. Nankervis (C), T. Taranto, J. Hopper |
I/C | T. Sonsie, K. McAuliffe, J. Short, S. Banks, J. Blight |
EMG | T. Dow, K. Smith, N. Cumberland |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Steely Green, Campbell Gray, Thomson Dow
Out: Dustin Martin (back soreness)
Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles (Sunday, July 7, 1:10 PM at the MCG)
Melbourne’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Lever, S. May, J. McVee |
HB | A. Moniz-Wakefield, A. Tomlinson, T. Rivers |
C | A. Neal-Bullen, C. Windsor, K. Tholstrup |
HF | K. Chandler, H. Petty, E. Langdon |
F | K. Pickett, B. Fritsch, J. van Rooyen |
FOLL | M. Gawn (C), J. Viney, C. Oliver |
I/C | T. McDonald, T. Sparrow, D. Turner, T. Woewodin, K. Brown |
EMG | B. Laurie, M. Jefferson |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Christian Salem, Jake Bowey (fitness tests)
Out: Kynan Brown, Taj Woewodin
West Coast’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Rotham, T. Barrass, T. Cole |
HB | L. Duggan (C), J. McGovern, B. Hough |
C | C. Chesser, T. Kelly, R. Ginbey |
HF | T. Brockman, J. Waterman, J. Cripps |
F | L. Ryan, O. Allen, J. Darling |
FOLL | M. Flynn, E. Yeo, H. Reid |
I/C | A. Gaff, J. Hunt, A. Witherden, J. Jones, B. Williams, R. Maric |
EMG | A. Gaff, H. Edwards, J. Hutchinson |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Andrew Gaff, Zane Trew, Jack Williams
Out: Matthew Flynn (ankle injury)
St Kilda vs. Sydney Swans (Sunday, July 7, 3:20 PM at Marvel Stadium)
St Kilda’s Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | J. Battle, C. Wilkie, A. Schoenmaker |
HB | R. Bonner, N. Wanganeen-Milera, J. Sinclair |
C | B. Hill, M. Windhager, M. Wood |
HF | D. Butler, L. Henry, M. Owens |
F | J. Higgins, M. King, A. Caminiti |
FOLL | R. Marshall, J. Steele (C), H. Clark |
I/C | S. Ross, P. Dow, D. Wilson, C. Sharman, J. Webster |
EMG | Z. Jones, R. Byrnes, T. Campbell |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Mattaes Phillipou, Zak Jones, Liam Stocker
Out: Brad Hill (hip worry)
Sydney Swans’ Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | D. Rampe (C), T. McCartin, L. Melican |
HB | O. Florent, H. Cunningham, N. Blakey |
C | J. McInerney, Ch. Warner, E. Gulden |
HF | H. McLean, L. McDonald, T. Adams |
F | T. Papley, J. Amartey, W. Hayward |
FOLL | B. Grundy, I. Heeney, J. Rowbottom |
I/C | J. Lloyd, B. Campbell, S. Wicks, J. Jordon, C. Cleary |
EMG | R. Fox, L. McAndrew, A. Francis |
Team Tips:
Brisbane Lions vs. Adelaide Crows (Sunday, July 7, 4:10 PM at the Gabba)
Brisbane Lions’ Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | D. Zorko, D. Joyce, R. Lester |
HB | C. McKenna, H. Andrews, B. Starcevich |
C | J. Fletcher, C. Rayner, J. Berry |
HF | C. Cameron, E. Hipwood, H. McCluggage |
F | C. Ah Chee, J. Daniher, L. Morris |
FOLL | O. McInerney, J. Dunkley, L. Neale (C) |
I/C | K. Lohmann, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey, B. Reville, D. Wilmot |
EMG | D. Robertson, D. Fort, S. Brain |
Team Tips:
Adelaide Crows’ Round 16 Side:
Position | Players |
B | N. Murray, J. Butts, M. Hinge |
HB | M. Michalanney, M. Keane, L. Nankervis |
C | B. Dowling, J. Dawson (C), L. Sholl |
HF | B. Cook, D. Fogarty, J. Rachele |
F | I. Rankine, T. Walker, B. Keays |
FOLL | R. O’Brien, R. Laird, S. Berry |
I/C | J. Soligo, W. Hamill, L. Murphy, E. Himmelberg, Z. Taylor |
EMG | L. Gollant, J. Borlase |
Team Tips:
Possible Inclusions: Chayce Jones, Brodie Smith, Lachlan Gollant, Chris Burgess, Riley Thilthorpe
Out: Debutant Zac Taylor
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