Waiting in the Wings: Taranto impresses upon VFL return, Hollands presses case for debut, Hunter stars
GWS Giants forward Tim Taranto impressed in his return via the VFL after a back injury and will be a likely inclusion this week after finishing with 32 disposals on managed minutes.
Author: Shanae Walton @walton_shanae
The Giants said in their VFL report: “Tim played half in the midfield and then one quarter up forward. His time on the field was managed but he had a strong impact on the game, especially through the middle of the ground.”
Likewise, Lachie Hunter returned for the Bulldogs, and could put pressure on Robbie McComb’s position in the team after gathering 30 disposals with a goal.
The big watch will be on Elijah Hollands this week after another impressive performance, and a few injuries in the senior side. Hollands finished with 21 disposals and a goal, but Jeremy Sharp and Rory Atkins were also impressive.
Mid season draftees Wade Derksen (GWS) and Jai Culley (West Coast) had solid performances and will be ones to watch in the coming weeks.
Sydney’s mid-season draftee Hugo Hall-Kahan could be in line for an early debut after a standout performance, kicking five goals to go with his 23 disposals.
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Carlton
Jack Carroll – 17 kicks, 12 handballs, 8 marks (102 AF points)
Will Hayes – 17 kicks, 12 handballs, 8 marks, 1 goal (96 AF points)
Brisbane
No match
Western Bulldogs
Lachie Hunter – 17 kicks, 13 handballs, 7 marks, 2 tackles, 1 goal (113 AF points)
Sam Darcy – 14 kicks, 3 handballs, 14 marks (95 AF points)
Jordon Sweet – 7 kicks, 6 handballs, 30 hit outs (70 AF points)
Collingwood
No match
Hawthorn
No match
North Melbourne
No match
Geelong
Zane Williams – 4 kicks, 1 handball, 2 goals (40 AF points)
Max Holmes – 10 kicks, 11 handballs, 10 tackles (86 AF points)
Melbourne
No match
Essendon
Jye Menzie – 6 kicks, 5 handballs, 2 tackles, 2 goals (55 AF points)
Kyle Langford – 11 kicks, 9 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles (75 AF points)
Kaine Baldwin – 10 kicks, 5 handballs, 5 marks, 3 goals (87 AF points)
St Kilda
Marcus Windhager – 23 kicks, 9 handballs, 5 marks, 2 goals (127 AF points)
Gold Coast
Elijah Hollands – 16 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 1 goal (93 AF points)
Jeremy Sharp – 22 kicks, 8 handballs, 6 marks (104 AF points)
Rory Thompson – 14 kicks, 2 handballs, 8 marks (75 AF points)
GWS Giants
Wade Derksen – 12 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 4 hit outs, 3 goals (101 AF points)
Tim Taranto – 15 kicks, 17 handballs, 8 marks, 3 tackles (113 AF points)
Cooper Hamilton – 9 kicks, 6 handballs, 5 marks (60 AF points)
Sydney
Hugo Hall-Kahan – 20 kicks, 3 handballs, 6 marks, 5 goals (125 AF points)
Matt Roberts – 17 kicks, 11 handballs, 7 marks, 4 tackles (109 AF points)
Will Gould – 11 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 2 goals (84 AF points)
Joel Amartey – 11 kicks, 7 handballs, 10 marks, 5 goals (121 AF points)
Richmond
Maurice Rioli – 12 kicks, 7 handballs, 4 marks (68 AF points)
Jake Aarts – 5 kicks, 5 handballs, 3 tackles, 4 goals (68 AF points)
Noah Cumberland – 8 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 3 goals (90 AF points)
Adelaide
Harry Schoenberg – 14 kicks, 13 handballs, 3 tackles (95 AF points)
Luke Brown – 13 kicks, 7 handballs, 7 marks, 3 tackles (86 AF points)
Port Adelaide
Sam Hayes – 7 kicks, 4 handballs, 6 marks, 37 hit outs (94 AF points)
Dante Visentini – 6 kicks, 6 handballs, 17 hit outs, 1 goal (50 AF points)
Steven Motlop – 20 kicks, 9 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 2 goals (115 AF points)
West Coast Eagles
Alex Witherden – 26 kicks, 6 handballs, 16 marks (139 AF points)
Jai Culley – 11 kicks, 9 handballs, 6 marks (92 AF points)
Isiah Winder – 9 kicks, 10 handballs, 6 marks, 1 goal (75 AF points)
Fremantle
Neil Erasmus – 18 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 12 tackles, 1 goal (138 AF points)
Matthew Johnson – 9 kicks, 10 handballs, 2 marks, 4 tackles (66 AF points)
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