Goodwin on Gawn forward role, Carlton appeal Cripps ban, Cat to be rested & Cunnington to play
Carlton are set to appeal the AFL Tribunal’s verdict on Patrick Cripps which may open up his availability this weekend, while Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin discussed the role of ruckman Max Gawn.
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Max Gawn (AF $806k SC $574k RUC) is looming as a popular trade-in target this round and Demons coach Simon Goodwin had some interesting comments to make about his role.
Goodwin said: “Max Gawn is having a big impact for us forward of centre. Gawny is looking more and more dangerous as a forward and it’s something we’ve liked in the last three or four weeks and it’s something we’ll continue to pursue.”
There’s been another twist in the Patrick Cripps (AF $809k SC $553k MID) saga with Carlton confirming it will appeal the two-game suspension which was upheld by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday. The hearing will be held at 6pm AEST on Thursday.
Geelong coach Chris Scott indicated Patrick Dangerfield (AF $597k SC $399k MID) is likely to play this round, while he revealed Isaac Smith (AF $667k SC $389k M/F) will be rested and won’t make the trip to face Gold Coast.
On Dangerfield, who missed last round with calf tightness, Scott said: “From our conversations, it’s all looking really positive in terms of him playing … it was a really conservative call to take him out last week.”
North Melbourne confirmed Ben Cunnington (AF $832k SC $591k MID) will play for the first time this AFL season.
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