Collingwood star Dale Thomas collected 25 disposals in the Magpies reserves match against AIS-AFL Academy squad. Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun
WHO'S hurt and who is in line for selection at your club?
ADELAIDE
INJURIES
Nick Joyce (groin) TBA
Ian Callinan (knee) test
Brodie Smith (collarbone) 3 weeks
Luke Brown (foot) test
Ricky Henderson (concussion) test
ON THE BLOCK: It's been a while since the Crows' Round 1 shocker but a few players will be nervous, including Brodie Martin, Jared Petrenko and Andy Otten. Young defender Luke Brown was on crutches after the match but should be OK after scans cleared him of any serious injury.
ON THE CUSP: Mini draftee Brad Crouch is banging down the door after picking up 31 disposals for Wests in the SANFL. Other state league standouts include Sam Kerridge (21 disposals, nine tackles) and Tom Lynch (30 disposals, 11 marks, 11 clearances). Sam Shaw also played and could push for a spot against the Lions.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: The Crows need to regroup and what seemed a friendly early draw suddenly looks a lot more precarious with Port Adelaide and the Bulldogs to follow Brisbane. If Adelaide wants to be a top-four side, it will have to be 3-1 after those matches.
BRISBANE LIONS
INJURIES
Simon Black (knee) Indefinite
Jesse O'Brien (groin) 1 week
Brent Staker (knee) 3 weeks
Stephen Wrigley (knee) TBA
Matt Maguire (leg) TBA
ON THE BLOCK: James Polkinghorne managed just six disposals at a horrible 17 per cent efficiency against the Bulldogs and could be in strife. He had plenty of underperforming mates, with Ash McGrath, Aaron Cornelius and Elliot Yeo all struggling to have any kind of impact. In fact, there weren't many Lions who could say they should walk into the team for Round 2.
ON THE CUSP: Matthew Leuenberger was listed in the best players for the Lions reserves, who opened their NEAFL season with an 87-point hammering of Morningside. Former Hawk Jordan Lisle kicked six goals while young defenders Jordan Burke and Justin Clarke earned the praise of coach Leigh Harding. Jared Polec and Todd Banfield were also good.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Don't expect Michael Voss to make wholesale changes to the team that won the NAB Cup final two weeks ago. Polkinghorne could slip out and Leuenberger should return to give Billy Longer a hand against Sam Jacobs at the Gabba on Saturday.
Matthew Leuenberger (second from right) taps the ball down during a Brisbane Lionsintra-club match at Coorparoo. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: The Courier-Mail
CARLTON
INJURIES
Eddie Betts (broken jaw) TBA
Shaun Hampson (appendix) TBA
Jaryd Cachia (hamstring) TBA
Andrew Collins (ankle) TBA
David Ellard (hamstring) TBA
Andrew McInnes (knee) 14 weeks
Jarrad Waite (calf) 2-3 weeks
Mitch Robinson (concussion) assess
ON THE BLOCK: The Blues suffered a double blow today with the news Betts and Hampson will both miss the huge showdown against Collingwood. Levi Casboult struggled up forward against the Tigers, managing just two kicks while giving away three free kicks and spraying his only shot at goal about 25m to the right. Aaron Joseph started as the sub but travelled at just 57 per cent efficiency when he came on. Mitch Robinson was seeing stars after crashing into Ty Vickery but the Blues say he'll be right for Round 2.
ON THE CUSP: Robbie Warnock seems a certainty to replace Hampson, while Sam Rowe was unlucky to miss a Round 1 start and could push out Casboult. The Northern Blues suffered a heavy loss to Coburg in their final VFL practice match with Matthew Watson among the few AFL-listed players taking part.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: The Blues almost pinched a win against the Tigers and changes are more likely to involve getting the new game plan worked out than personnel. Mick would love to be able to call on Jarrad Waite but he's still a couple of weeks away.
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COLLINGWOOD
INJURIES
Dayne Beams (quad) TBA
Heath Shaw (ill) available
Ben Reid (concussion) test
Ben Johnson (corked thigh) test
Alex Fasolo (hamstring) test
Jackson Ramsay (groin) 1-2 weeks
Luke Ball (knee) 2-3 weeks
Alan Didak (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Brodie Grundy (back) 4-6 weeks
Michael Hartley (shoulder) 6 weeks
Lachlan Keefe (knee) 6-8 weeks
Tim Broomhead (glandular fever) 8 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: Reid should be fine but Johnson is doubtful and the Pies say the severity of the injury Beams suffered at training on Saturday is not yet clear. In the unlikely event the Pies have more players to come in than go out, sub Sam Dwyer and late inclusion Josh Thomas could be the unlucky omissions.
ON THE CUSP: Shaw will return after a bout of gastro. Dale Thomas and Andrew Krakouer played in a practice match against the AIS-AFL Academy last Thursday night and pulled up OK but might need another week. Clinton Young and Alex Fasolo are outside chances to return.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Nathan Buckley joked after Sunday's win against North Melbourne that he must have walked under a ladder over summer. But the Pies are on the board and will have the welcome headache of trying to find room for the likes of Shaw, Thomas and Fasolo either this week or next. Beams is a worry, however.
ESSENDON
INJURIES
Nil.
ON THE BLOCK: Any Bomber would be stiff to get dropped after their stunning win against Adelaide. If you had to pick one, maybe Mark Baguley could be in danger. Patrick Ryder and Stewart Crameri would want to lift their output.
ON THE CUSP: Everyone. The Bombers have a clean bill of health – a far cry from this time last season – following Jason Winderlich's successful return from groin soreness in the VFL on Friday. Winderlich played a half and was lively in the Bombers' big win against Sandringham. He'll need more match fitness before being considered for senior selection. Scott Gumbleton was the dominant forward on the ground, with father-son recruit Joe Daniher kicking one goal. The Bombers opted not to play David Zaharakis, preparing him with intense training instead.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: The Demons are Essendon's bogey side, winning the past three clashes between the two sides – amazingly, the Bombers haven't beaten Melbourne since 2009. That will count for nothing on Saturday night though, with a trip to Perth in Round 3 to face the Dockers shaping as Essendon's next serious challenge.
Bendigo Bombers v Casey Scorpions. Jason Winderlich Picture: Scott Chris Source: HWT Image Library
FREMANTLE
INJURIES
Anthony Morabito (knee) TBC
Aaron Sandilands (hamstring) 8-12 weeks
Zac Clarke (Achilles) test
Matthew Pavlich (hand) test
ON THE BLOCK: Cameron Sutcliffe is the only player who could be dropped on form after the Dockers' impressive Round 1 win. He started in the subs vest and had just two disposals against West Coast. Pavlich is available after a hospital visit to fix split webbing on his left hand.
ON THE CUSP: The Dockers have close to their best 22 available apart from Aaron Sandilands, but they will have to get used to life without the big man. Garrick Ibbotson picked up 20 disposals in the WAFL at the weekend and Hayden Crozier booted three goals for Peel Thunder, while Tom Sheridon, Jesse Crichton and Viv Michie could all come under consideration if Ross Lyon wants to make changes.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: An assignment against the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium doesn't look quite as straightforward as it did a few days ago. But the Dockers won't fear the venue – they played at Etihad twice last season, for two wins (against Melbourne and North Melbourne). Ross Lyon likes a stable 22 so don't expect many changes.
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GEELONG
INJURIES
Hamish McIntosh (knee) indefinite
Josh Hunt (glandular fever) indefinite
Daniel Menzel (knee) 2 weeks
Dawson Simpson (back) Indefinite
Jed Bews (foot) TBA
George Burbury (foot) TBA
Joel Corey (hip soreness) test
Steve Johnson (knee) 3 weeks
Josh Walker (shoulder) TBA
ON THE BLOCK: How could you fault the Cats? Prized recruit Josh Caddy was substituted out of the match at three-quarter time yesterday with 15 disposals at 47 per cent efficiency. Ruckman Trent West was nursed through the match and should benefit from the outing. Jared Rivers (knee) and Billie Smedts (winded) played out the game despite spending some time off the ground.
ON THE CUSP: James Kelly will be a walk-up start after serving his one-match ban carried over from last year's elimination final. Veteran Joel Corey starred in the VFL last week and must also be considered for the trip west. Mitch Brown was the VFL standout with 34 disposals.
GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: Skipper Joel Selwood was the difference yesterday and there is no reason why he can't repeat the dose against North Melbourne on Sunday. Twin talls Tom Hawkins and James Podsiadly will provide plenty of headaches for the Kangaroos defenders. Paul Chapman slaughtered the Roos in the NAB Cup last month and could just as easily do it again. Add veterans Kelly and Corey to the mix and the Cats should be 2-0 by Sunday afternoon.
GOLD COAST
INJURIES
Tom Lynch (foot) 3-4 weeks
Jesse Lonergan (wrist) 3-4 weeks
Nathan Bock (leg) indefinite
Liam Patrick (hamstring) TBC
ON THE BLOCK: Hard to find any candidates after Gold Coast's best win in its short existence. Brandon Matera burned after coming on as the sub after replacing a cramping Karmichael Hunt. Jaeger O'Meara took a while to warm up but looked every bit an AFL player when he was linking up with Gary Ablett out of the middle in the final quarter.
ON THE CUSP: The Suns reserves recorded a 126-point win in Saturday night's curtain-raiser, with former high jumper Josh Hall kicking four goals and Tom Nicholls three. Prodigy Jack Martin – who, like O'Meara last year, was recruited as a 17-year-old and can't play seniors this year – was best afield.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Gold Coast couldn't be in better shape but the reigning premier at the SCG is a bridge too far. After that comes the Q-Clash against Brisbane then Port Adelaide at home and GWS in Canberra – it's not beyond the realms of possibility the Suns could be 3-1 after the first month of the season.
GWS
INJURIES
Matthew Buntine (lung) 5 weeks
Chad Cornes (shoulder) Indefinite
Jonothan O'Rourke (leg) 2 weeks
Dom Tyson (knee) 8 weeks
Nathan Wilson (shoulder) test
ON THE BLOCK: If Kevin Sheedy continues his rotation policy of last season there are several names to choose from, despite the Giants' respectable loss to Sydney. Adam Kennedy and Taylor Adams are most likely to earn a rest against Port.
ON THE CUSP: The Giants' reserves also went down the Swans, but were unlucky to lose after having seven more scoring shots. Draftee Kristian Jaksch kicked four goals and Setanta O'hAilpin kicked two, while Rhys Palmer and Sam Reid were standouts in the midfield.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: GWS travels to AAMI Stadium on Saturday night to play Port Adelaide and will give themselves some sort of chance, hoping some of the kids who starred for the Power in Round 1 have a downer the next weekend. The Giants will get their own crack at Melbourne in Round 4 which shapes as a huge match for both clubs.
HAWTHORN
INJURIES
Brian Lake (calf) test
Michael Osborne (knee) test
Matthew Suckling (knee) season
Brendan Whitecross (knee) 10 weeks
Alex Woodward (knee) season
Xavier Ellis (calf) 4 weeks
Luke Hodge (fitness) 3 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: Substitute Jed Anderson did enough his debut to warrant a second crack at the big time. The midfielder showed dash when activated collecting six disposals including two rebound-50s in just over a quarter of play. Liam Shiels struggled after copping a knock to the knee early in the match. Forward Jack Gunston was hardly sighted while Bradley Hill ran out of legs after a blistering start.
ON THE CUSP: Brian Lake was a late withdrawal yesterday and must get through training to play on Sunday. Kyle Cheney and Jonathan Simpkin would have to train the house down to come into calculations. Skipper Luke Hodge emerged unscathed from a VFL practice match last week and is on track to make his return in Round 3-4. Small forward Michael Osborne is expected to make his return via the VFL.
GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: It doesn't get any easier for Alastair Clarkson's men, who now face the toughest trip in football - the Eagles in Perth. The Hawks haven't won in the west since their 2008 premiership season. Back spearheads Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead to bounce back after their forgettable performances against the Cats yesterday. Keen on watching livewire Brad Hill run amok on the wide expanses of Paterson's Stadium.
Former Bulldog Brian Lake is hoping to win a premiership with Hawhtorn. Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Source: Getty Images
MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Rohan Bail (concussion) 1 week
Chris Dawes (hamstring) test
Mitch Clark (ankle) test
ON THE BLOCK: How much room have we got? Seven Demons failed to reach double-figures in the disposals column on Sunday including James Sellar (six), Luke Tapscott (seven), Tom Gillies (nine), Jimmy Toumpas (nine) and Jack Watts (seven). Is it too early for the coach to make a statement? One positive is Mitch Clark says he'll be right after coming off with a foot injury against Port Adelaide.
ON THE CUSP: Co-captain Jack Trengove will be back after getting another full VFL practice match under his belt. James Magner and Dean Terlich won plenty of the ball against Box Hill while Max Gawn played his first game back from a long-term hamstring injury. Chris Dawes was close last week and the Demons could roll the dice this weekend.
Al PATON'S FORECAST: The Dees have plenty of problems but thankfully injuries aren't one of them. The match committee has to make a call on whether to stick with the team that showed so little in Round 1 and put the acid on those players to turn it around, or swing the axe immediately. Either way, it's hard to see Melbourne toppling Essendon despite a recent good record against the Bombers.
NORTH MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Nil
ON THE BLOCK: Kieran Harper's attack on the ball is second to none but the young speedster must find a way to get more of the footy. Harper laid seven tackles, second only to Andrew Swallow (nine), which should hold him in good stead. Sam Wright enjoyed a solid NAB Cup campaign but faded badly against the Magpies. Liam Anthony was used as the substitute and got plenty of it once given a crack.
ON THE CUSP: Former Gold Coast defender Taylor Hine put his hand up for selection collecting 23 disposals for North's VFL affiliate Werribee last Saturday. Big Majak Daw kicked two goals pinch-hitting in the ruck with mature-aged recruit Daniel Currie. Levi Greenwood and Jordan Gysberts got plenty of it and could come into calculations. Suspended defender Scott McMahon is a certainty to line up against Geelong on Sunday.
GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: North had a golden opportunity to knock off Collingwood missing up to eight of its best players and yet failed. Too much was left to too few with usual suspects Swallow and Daniel Wells at the forefront of the Kangaroos' fightback. Drew Petrie had his colours lowered but boasts the class to respond. Rookie Aaron Mullett was a revelation picking up 22 disposals across half-back. Hard-nosed midfielders Leigh Adams and Sam Gibson struggled to make an impact while Shaun Atley only showed glimpses of his best. Lindsay Thomas was the star with four goals and will be available after escaping suspension for his bump on Ben Reid.
PORT ADELAIDE
INJURIES
Alipate Carlile (hamstring) - assess
Brendon Ah Chee (knee) - assess
Brett Ebert (adductor) - 1-2 weeks
Nick Salter (foot) - 3-4 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: There was barely a player who didn't contribute to Port's stunning Round 1 success, with Kane Mitchell unlucky to be handed the subs vest. He should keep his place although Port has just about a full list to choose from for its home clash against GWS.
ON THE CUSP: Defender Alipate Carlile is expected to get through training this week and will be available for selection, but Brett Ebert is out after tearing his adductor in the SANFL. Former skipper Dom Cassisi made a successful return from a calf injury but might have to wait to earn a recall, while Robbie Gray and John Butcher also got through the opening round after returning from long-term injuries.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Port should go into the Round 3 Showdown against Adelaide undefeated, and they have Gold Coast the week after that. With no serious injury concerns, new coach Ken Hinkley only has to worry about how to fit all the players he wants into his best 22.
RICHMOND
INJURIES
David Astbury (foot) 1-2 weeks
Nathan Foley (Achilles) 4-6 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: Not many. Brandon Ellis was subbed off against Carlton but would be unlucky to get the axe after an impressive pre-season, while Robin Nahas had an impact after taking off the red vest. Troy Chaplin struggled to pick up the pace of the game at times but will be better for the run.
ON THE CUSP: Plenty. Dylan Grimes is the most likely to get a call-up after getting through three quarters for Coburg at the weekend and picking up 11 disposals. If for some reason the Tigers wanted to make wholesale changes, a lot of players put their hands up in the VFL practice match including Nick Vlastuin (22 disposals), Matt Dea (31 disposals), Chris Knights (28 touches) and former Kangaroo Aaron Edwards (five goals and eight marks).
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Could go in unchanged for the clash against St Kilda on Friday night, when the Tigers hope to start a season 2-0 for the first time since 1997. But fringe players will know they have to perform to keep their spots – a situation Richmond hasn't enjoyed for a while.
ST KILDA
INJURIES
Sam Fisher (foot) test
Sean Dempster (hamstring) test
Jackson Ferguson (knee) 4 weeks
Daniel Markworth (knee) indefinite
ON THE BLOCK: Trent Dennis-Lane didn't touch the footy after coming on late as the sub. The man he replaced, Tom Hickey, was underwhelming in his St Kilda debut (four disposals) but is needed for structure. Sam Gilbert, Jack Newnes and Ahmed Saad are others who will want to improve their output this weekend.
ON THE CUSP: Adam Schneider, come on down. Schneider has now played three VFL practice matches after a carefully managed pre-season and is ready to step straight in. Leigh Montagna returns from suspension and Sam Fisher and potentially Sean Dempster could make for a handy quartet of inclusions, although the latter two are not guaranteed a start yet. Justin Koschitzke kicked a goal for Sandy as the Zebras were thrashed by 12 goals by Essendon's VFL side.
AL PATON'S PREDICTION: Dennis-Lane was a late inclusion for Round 1 and could go straight out again to make way for Schneider. The Saints will be desperate to get Fisher and Dempster back to help counter Richmond's tall forwards Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery and Luke McGuane.
Sam Fisher will need to train well to play the away game against the Suns on Saturday night. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
SYDNEY
INJURIES
Alex Johnson (knee) season
Gary Rohan (leg) Indefinite
Sam Naismith (thumb) 3-4 weeks
Tommy Walsh (hamstring) test
ON THE BLOCK: The Swans got the job done against GWS with minimum fuss. Lewis Jetta was unusually quiet but the only players who would be nervous this week are debutant Dean Rampe, who was subbed off, and his replacement Tony Armstrong. The pair had 13 disposals between them.
ON THE CUSP: Sydney had a bye in the NEAFL so there wasn't much of a chance for those outside the side to push their claims. The emergencies for Round 1 were Andrejs Everitt, Jed Lamb and Jesse White.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: Gold Coast coming off a win won't be a pushover but don't expect the Swans to be troubled as they gradually work their way to top gear. Will John Longmire bother tagging Gary Ablett?
WEST COAST
INJURIES
Daniel Kerr (knee) 2 weeks
Mark LeCras (arm) 4 weeks
Eric MacKenzie (hamstring) 2 weeks
Nic Naitanui (groin) 2 weeks
Mark Nicoski (hamstring) 6 weeks
Matthew Rosa (thigh) 5 weeks
Sharrod Wellingham (ankle) 3 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: A couple of certain outs with Mark LeCras (arm) and Erc MacKenzie (hamstring) facing extended stints on the sidelines. Ashley Smith struggled to make an impact.
ON THE CUSP: Veteran Andrew Embley collected 20 disposals in the WAFL last weekend and should be better for the run after starting Round 1 as the substitute. Defender Sam Butler looks ready for a recall after helping himself to 29 possessions for Perth. Wingman Bradd Dalziell also impressed in the state league. Daniel Kerr is set to make his comeback this weekend for East Fremantle.
GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: Huge game for the Eagles coming up against a Hawthorn outfit fresh off yesterday's painful loss to Geelong. Josh Kennedy needs to fire inside the arc while the likes of Matthew Priddis, Luke Shuey and Andrew Gaff must be at the top of their games to counter the Hawks' A-grade midfield. Dean Cox will have the Hawks' measure at the stoppages but wary of the Eagles up forward. Jack Darling must impact the scoreboard for the Eagles to be any chance.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
INJURIES
Easton Wood (hamstring) test
Tom Williams (foot) 1 week
Matthew Boyd (calf) 2 weeks
Koby Stevens (hamstring) assess
ON THE BLOCK: Koby Stevens was subbed off against the Lions with hamstring tightness but he pulled up fine and will play against Fremantle on Saturday. Stevens' replacement Clay Smith didn't find much of the ball but would be stiff to miss out this week.
ON THE CUSP: Defenders Lukas Markovic and Michael Talia were named in the best for Williamstown in its Easter Sunday loss to Geelong at Torquay, where Jack Redpath kicked two goals. Jake Stringer played and kicked a nice goal but might find it tough to break into a winning line-up. Easton Wood was listed as a "test" last week but didn't come up, and must be close to the mark a week later.
AL PATON'S FORECAST: The Dogs are on the march, and will give themselves a chance of upsetting the Dockers at Etihad Stadium. Brendan McCartney's philosophy of stacking his midfield with inside ball-winners paid off last week, with the Dogs smashing Brisbane at the coalface. If Ayce Cordy can snaffle some more big grabs in the goalsquare, this team will cause a few headaches during the season.
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