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AFL Round 17 Team Updates: Key Player News and Injuries

Last updated on July 2, 2024 at 18:19 pm

Posted on July 2, 2024 at 19:19 pm

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:

  • In: Mitch Lewis (likely return), Luke Breust (if fit)

  • Out: Calsher Dear (minimal impact)

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:

  • Possible Inclusions: Jack Carroll, Jaxon Binns

  • Out: Matthew Kennedy (minor MCL injury)

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:

  • In: Brennan Cox (possible return from hamstring injury)

  • Out: Hugh Davies (if Cox returns)

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:

  • Out: Harry Cunningham (hamstring injury)

  • Possible Inclusions: Matt Roberts

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:

  • Possible Inclusions: Luke Beecken, James Tunstill

  • Out: Logan Morris (subbed out)

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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