Stay up to date throughout the round with our rolling injury report from the coaches post-game. With the nine-game round extending from Friday night through until Sunday afternoon, these snippets of info will be key.
Selection News
Bolton’s likely role change, more debutants named, Robertson & Koschitzke out
Dion Prestia will return for Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has indicated will impact Shai Bolton’s role, two more debutants were confirmed on Friday while Jacob Koschitzke and Deven Robertson have been left out.
Marshall, Highmore, Greene & Mills return, no Briggs, four debutants named
Rowan Marshall, Tom Highmore, Toby Greene and Callum Mills headline the list of relevant players returning, while there’s two confirmed debutants and a potential Dockers rookie ready to go.
Marshall & Highmore likely to play, Demons debutant flag, Cunnington out
Rowan Marshall and Tom Highmore appear likely to play this round, Melbourne flagged a potential debutant while Ben Cunnington is set to be out indefinitely in a major shock.
Experts/Opinions
The Buzz – R20’s burning questions: Bargain mid replacements, FB mailbag questions
Round 19 gave us a mixed bag of scores as several premiums delivered when required like Jackson Macrae, Clayton Oliver and Rory Laird while Sam Walsh, Zach Merrett and Darcy Parish were well held out of the game thanks to defensive taggers.
Expert Panel: The three fundamental keys to success in SuperCoach
As the 2021 SuperCoach season winds down and some coaches lament missing league finals, we felt it was the perfect time to get philosophical about the fundamentals to having a good season.
Waiting in the Wings: Jeffrey presses debut case, Cockatoo stars, Jones injured
After another week of limited state league matches, a nine goal-haul from Gold Coast Academy product Joel Jeffrey headlines the weekend action, while Nakia Cockatoo continues to push.
Expert Panel: Dusty & Jelly dilemma, premo & rookie targets, VC/C options
Dustin Martin and Josh Kelly’s injuries have thrown a spanner in the works for coaches, although last round’s COVID chaos arguably overshadowed that, but is the latter something you can plan for?
Subscriber-Only Videos
Teague talks about Cripps & Kennedy roles, Curnow available
Carlton coach David Teague discussed the roles of Patrick Cripps and Matthew Kennedy after going forward last round, while he also talked about the potential returns of Mitch McGovern and Charlie Curnow.
Cameron on Whitfield concussion, Josh Kelly fitness & Briggs update
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron talked about Lachie Whitfield and Josh Kelly’s fitness ahead of Round 19 along with updates on Toby Greene and Kieren Briggs and the players in isolation plus Matt Flynn.
Harvey confirms Pies debutants Ginnivan & Tohill, Howe update
Collingwood coach Robert Harvey talked about debutants Jack Ginnivan and Anton Tohill, offering insight into their roles, along with Jeremy Howe’s injury return timeframe.
Longmire talks about Mills return from isolation, Warner update
Sydney coach John Longmire discussed the club’s players in isolation including Callum Mills and whether they’ll be conditioned to return in Round 20 as well as a Chad Warner update.
Harvey speaks about possible debutant Ginnivan & Poulter return
Collingwood’s interim coach Rob Harvey spoke about potential debutant Jack Ginnivan after four goals in the VFL along with Caleb Poulter who was managed last round.
Cameron talks about Whitfield concussion & rules out Mumford
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron talked about Stephen Coniglio’s return, Lachie Whitfield’s concussion and progress and rules Shane Mumford out for 2-3 weeks opening the door.