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Mitch Clark has lacked match fitness. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun
SOME crunch decisions for Melbourne, a heavy Collingwood injury list and Matthew Leuenberger a 50-50 chance to face the Bulldogs.
Read on for the latest injury and selection news a
ADELAIDE
Nick Joyce (groin) TBA
Ian Callinan (knee) test
Brodie Smith (collarbone) 3 weeks
Luke Brown (foot) test
Ricky Henderson (concussion) test
Luke Brown will be available for selection after scans cleared the young defender of any bone damage despite finishing Friday night's game against Essendon on crutches. Ricky Henderson copped a knock to the head but should be right to go. Ian Callinan will be pushing for selection as will fringe midfielder Richard Tambling, who impressed in an SANFL trial with 22 disposals, five marks and four tackles. Sam Shaw had a light run with Glenelg and could come into consideration. Substitute Brodie Martin might struggle to keep his spot while defender Andy Otten could miss for Shaw. Jared Petrenko should improve after a lacklustre effort against Essendon.
- Gilbert Gardiner
BRISBANE LIONS
Simon Black (knee) Indefinite
Matthew Leuenberger (calf) 1 week
Jesse O'Brien (groin) 1 week
Brent Staker (knee) 3 weeks
Stephen Wrigley (knee) TBA
Lions coach Michael Voss today rated Matthew Leuenberger a 50-50 chance to play against the Bulldogs after a limited pre-season. The big ruckman emerged unscathed after playing a half for the Lions reserves last week but Brisbane will take no risks on Leuey, given the sharp improvement in Billy Longer's game. Utility Brent Staker is still two weeks away while Simon Black remains a longer term proposition.
- Gilbert Gardiner
CARLTON
Jaryd Cachia (hamstring) TBA
Andrew Collins (ankle) TBA
David Ellard (hamstring) TBA
Andrew McInnes (knee) 14 weeks
Jarrad Waite (calf) 3-4 weeks
Jarrad Waite remains the only selection headache for Mick Malthouse with the key forward still some weeks away. Waite, who has struggled with a niggling calf strain, is not expected back in navy blue until Round 3. Hard-nosed midfielder Jaryd Cachia will be monitored after experiencing some hamstring tightness during the pre-season. No sweat on veteran Chris Judd despite his limited pre-season - 72 minutes of match practice. Reigning best-and-fairest winner Heath Scotland will miss the first two matches serving his club-imposed suspension.
- Gilbert Gardiner
COLLINGWOOD
Alex Fasolo (hamstring) test
Jackson Ramsay (groin) test
Ben Richmond (leg) test
Dale Thomas (ankle) test
Ben Reid (knee) test
Andrew Krakouer (match fitness) 1-2 weeks
Luke Ball (knee) 1-2 weeks
Alan Didak (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Corey Gault (groin) 4-5 weeks
Brodie Grundy (back) 6-7 weeks
Lachie Keeffe (knee) 6-7 weeks)
Tim Broomhead (glandular fever) indefinite
A mega injury list, but the stars are at the right end of it in some relief to Nathan Buckley. Strangely enough, Dale Thomas could play the curtain-raiser to Blues-Tigers when the VFL Pies tackle the AIS-AFL Academy. Fasolo is expected to face the Roos, as will Tyson Goldsack, while Ben Reid, Luke Ball and Andrew Krakouer aren't too far away. With Reid and Keeffe sidelined, watch for stingy VFL recruit Jack Frost - a $96,200 SuperCoach steal - to debut against North's tall-timber attack
- Sam Landsberger
The Magpies have not put a time frame on negotiations with Dale Thomas. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
ESSENDON
Jason Winderlich (groin) test
The top-of-the-table Bombers (enjoy it while it's there) have just one player from its entire squad unavailable. That's a serious improvement on last year. Stewart Crameri has been cleared of any damage to his hip following last Friday night's win at AAMI Stadium. Football operations manager Steve Alessio expects the forward to be right to go for Round 2. David Zaharakis is expected to build on his match fitness with another VFL practice match this week, while the rest of the Dons now have two weeks to prepare for their Round 2 showdown with bogey side Melbourne.
- Sam Landsberger
FREMANTLE
Anthony Morabito (knee) Indefinite
Aaron Sandilands (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
Matthew Pavlich (hand) test
Hayden Ballantyne (leg) TBA
Matthew Pavlich should be right to go despite going into hospital after last Saturday's match to repair split webbing on his left hand. X-rays cleared the skipper of any breaks. Hayden Ballantyne is set to miss the Dockers' next assignment on suspension. But it could be a blessing in disguise after the antagonist left the game early with tightness in his hamstring and lower leg. Expect the small forward to be restricted to light duties this week. Aaron Sandilands is still a month away, at best.
- Gilbert Gardiner
GEELONG
Hamish McIntosh (knee) TBA
Josh Hunt (glandular fever) TBA
Daniel Menzel (knee) 2-3 weeks
Dawson Simpson (back) Indefinite
Trent West (knee) 1-2 weeks
Jed Bews (foot) TBA
George Burbury (foot) TBA
When Hamish McIntosh was traded to Geelong it was a matter of where do you play all these talls. Now, it's who's left to ruck after injuries to Trent West (knee), Dawson Simpson (back) and McIntosh (knee). Former steeplechaser Mark Blicavs will have first crack at the Hawks after impressing in the NAB Cup. Josh Walker, also a rookie, will be added to the senior list to help out at the stoppages. Steve Johnson and James Kelly will sit out Monday's blockbuster against Hawthorn serving one-match bans from last year's elimination final. Luckless forward Daniel Menzel is expected to return through the VFL.
- Gilbert Gardiner
GOLD COAST:
Tom Lynch (foot) 3-4 weeks
Jesse Lonergan (wrist) 4-5 weeks
Nathan Bock (leg) indefinite
Liam Patrick (hamstring) TBC
Handy names on the Suns' injury toll, which is a bit of a concern. Lonergan, Gold Coast's top draft pick last year, was on track for a Round 1 debut before breaking his hand, while Tom Lynch's absence weakens the attack.
- Sam Landsberger
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Matthew Buntine (lung) 5 weeks
Chad Cornes (shoulder) Indefinite
Jonothan O'Rourke (leg) 2 weeks
Dom Tyson (knee) 8 weeks
Nathan Wilson (shoulder) test
Matthew Buntine and Dom Tyson aside, the Giants have a full list to pick from ahead of Saturday's Battle of the Bridge against cross-town rivals Sydney. Chad Cornes' career appears at the crossroads with no date set for his return from shoulder/knee injuries. Jono O'Rourke needs another couple of weeks after twinging a hamstring in his NAB Cup debut.
- Gilbert Gardiner
HAWTHORN
Josh Gibson (ribs) test
Cyril Rioli (ankle) test
Brian Lake (calf) doubtful
Luke Hodge (knee) doubtful
Alex Woodward (knee) indefinite
Brendan Whitecross (knee) indefinite
Matt Suckling (knee) indefinite
Back Gibson and Rioli to play despite pre-season niggles. The extended break – the Hawks don't front up to face Geelong until Easter Monday – will help, but Lake and Hodge lack match conditioning. That pair was expected to seek fitness in a lower grade, although Shaun Burgoyne today forecast they all could be surprise inclusions. If not expect the Hawks to roll out Lake against a well-rested West Coast side on the rebound in Perth come Round 2 while Hodge let slip on radio this morning that his return to the top level might be a week or two later.
- Sam Landsberger
Strauggling Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge yesterday. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
MELBOURNE
Rohan Bail (concussion) 1 week
Max Gawn (hamstring) 2 weeks
THE unavailable list is thin but that doesn't translate into the Dees having little to worry about. Super boots Mitch Clark and Chris Dawes have combined for just 100 minutes of football this pre-season, placing them in extreme doubt for Sunday's duel with Port Adelaide, while co-captain Jack Trengove is in a similar boat. That trio donned Casey colours in a VFL scratch match on Saturday in the desperate search for match fitness, and coach Mark Neeld faces some tough dilemmas on whether to pick his underdone stars this week. But father-son star Jack Viney is expected to debut after overcoming a neck injury and impressing for the Scorpions.
- Sam Landsberger
NORTH MELBOURNE
Nil
The Kangaroos boast a clean bill of health a full list to choose from ahead of Sunday's match against Collingwood. Scott McMahon will miss on suspension as will veteran Brent Harvey, who is not eligible for selection until Round 7. Nathan Grima was the big improver in the NAB Cup after battling a back problem during the pre-season.
PORT ADELAIDE
John Butcher (hand) doubtful
Nick Salter (foot) 6-8 weeks
A healthy list after a fruitful summer. The major bonus is the speedy return of Robbie Gray. The freakish goalkicker is AFL-ready after two SANFL hitouts and could line up against the Dees. Watch for midfield beast and top draft pick Ollie Wines to debut, while former Eagle Lewis Stevenson and Jake Neade could also feature.
- Sam Landsberger
Port Adelaide key forward John Butcher at training. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser
RICHMOND
David Astbury (foot) 1-2 weeks
Nathan Foley (Achilles) 4-6 weeks
Dylan Grimes (hamstring) and Brad Helbig (foot) each played a half for VFL affiliate Coburg on the weekend and came through unscathed. Matt Arnot (28 disposals), Chris Knights (28 touches in three quarters) and Orren Stephenson (45 hitouts) all put up impressive numbers but are unlikely to break into the Round 1 line-up after a four-day break. Nick Vlastuin is likely to make his debut on Thursday night and former Demon Ricky Petterd is a strong chance after an impressive NAB Cup.
- Al Paton
ST KILDA
Rhys Stanley (knee) doubtful
Sam Fisher (foot) doubtful
Sean Dempster (hamstring) 1 week
Jackson Ferguson (knee) 5 weeks
Daniel Markworth (knee) indefinite
The Saints' injury list seems to be confined to their defensive mix. Stanley, Fisher and Dempster could all miss the Gold Coast clash, which is suddenly shaping as a danger game. But, all things going well, they should boast a full-strength side when they take to the Friday night stage against Richmond in Round 2.
- Sam Landsberger
SYDNEY
Alex Johnson (knee) season
Gary Rohan (leg) indefinite
Alex Johnson is the only injury concern in the Harbour City with the Swans expected to upgrade Sydney-raised rookie Dean Rampe as his replacement. Kieren Jack's younger brother, Brandon, could also be added to the senior list.
- Gilbert Gardiner
WEST COAST
Mark Nicoski (hamstring) 8 weeks
Matt Rosa (quad) 6-8 weeks
Sharrod Wellingham (ankle) 4-6 weeks
Nick Naitanui (groin) 3-4 weeks
Daniel Kerr (knee) 3-4 weeks
Adam Carter (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Mark LeCras (arm) 4-6 weeks
Eric McKenzie (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Coach John Worsfold says he is optimistic LeCras could return within a month after having a plate inserted in his arm yesterday, but everything would have to go right for that to happen. McKenzie limped off with a low-grade hamstring injury in the third quarter on Saturday night but a week off next week gives him a strong chance of playing against Hawthorn in Round 2. Big names Naitanui and Kerr have rejoined the main training group but seem a few weeks off at least. Possible reinforcements are a class below those names - the Eagles' emergencies against Freo were Jacob Brennan, Mitch Brown and Bradd Dalziell.
- Al Paton
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Adam Cooney (knee) test
Easton Wood (hamstring) test
Tom Williams (foot) 1-2 weeks
Matthew Boyd (calf) 2-3 weeks
Captain Matthew Boyd is out after scans confirmed a calf strain following the Dogs' practice match against Richmond on March 16. Boyd will miss at least three weeks. The intrigue centres around Adam Cooney, who was hospitalised last week with an infection in his knee. But the Brownlow medallist is out and, if he can train this week, could face the Lions. Easton Wood is also racing the clock as he overcomes a hamstring problem, with Tom Williams the only definite non-starter. The Dogs could boast a clean bill of health come their Round 2 encounter against Fremantle.
- Sam Landsberger
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Adam Cooney of the Western Bulldogs runs with the ball away from Andrew Lovett-Murray during the round one AFL NAB Cup match between the Essendon Bombers and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on February 15, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source:
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