Bramble gamble locked in, Brockman, Durham & Frederick miss out
Lachlan Bramble’s debut was confirmed in the Hawthorn 22, while Jai Newcombe was among those to hold his spot, but Tyler Brockman, Sam Durham and Martin Frederick have missed out.
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SUNDAY TEAM NEWS
Ins: Bramble, Cousins, Z-Thatcher, D.Smith, Cahill, Wright, Draper
Outs: Morrison (inj), Morris, Worpel (susp), Francis (mng), Waterman (inj), McGrath (inj), Phillips, Zaharakis (inj), Ambrose
Significant Holds: Newcombe, Cox, Perkins, H.Jones
Potential subs: Brockman, Jeka, Durham
Lachlan Bramble (AF $170k SC $102k MID) will make his debut in the 22 as expected after Thursday’s announcement while Jai Newcombe (AF $208k SC $102k MID) holds his spot.
Tyler Brockman (AF $284k SC $172k M/F) is among the potential subs for Hawthorn, while mid-season draftee Sam Durham (AF $170k SC $102k D/M) could make his debut if he is the medical sub for Essendon.
UPDATES
There wasn’t a lot of news on Friday, but Port coach Ken Hinkley confirmed that Martin Frederick (AF $262k SC $172k DEF) will travel with the squad for Saturday’s game against Gold Coast.
However, Hinkley revealed Frederick will not be the sub, instead it’ll be Hamish Hartlett (AF $423k SC $326k DEF).
He also provided an update on Orazio Fantasia (AF $452k SC $286k D/F), who most will have traded out by now.
Hinkley said: “Fantasia is a chance for next week. He still has a bit to do and some boxes to tick, at this stage he is a chance for next week but more likely the week after.”
Carlton coach David Teague spoke to the media and said Will Setterfield (AF $496k SC $369k MID) was out with a “one-to-two-week” injury.
Essendon coach Ben Rutten also spoke to the media but wasn’t asked about the severity of Alec Waterman‘s (AF $256k SC $148k FWD) calf injury. Rutten did reveal he only expects Aaron Francis (AF $333k SC $282k DEF) to miss one game which may impact other relevant players.
TOMORROW
Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson will speak to the media while there’s also three games to be played.
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