Langford & Highmore in the mix to return, Buddy free to play, Flynn done

Kyle Langford, Tom Highmore and Orazio Fantasia could all play this round as they’re listed as tests, while Lance Franklin is free to play and Sam Docherty and Matthew Flynn’s regular seasons were officially declared over.

UPDATES

Kyle Langford (AF $678k SC $468k M/F) is a chance to return from a hamstring injury this round for Essendon.

Essendon Head of HP Sean Murphy said: “Langers is going well at the moment. He’s got a few things to tick off this week and he’s a test for this weekend.

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