There have been a couple of updates in the AFL today, with injury updates on Lachie Neale, Cam Mackenzie and Cooper Stephens, while there are also updates on Finn Callaghan, Lachlan McAndrew and Aaron Cadman.
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In the Brisbane Lions official injury report, Lachie Neale (AF $947k SC $676k MID) looks like he won’t miss anytime after suffering a couple of niggles. The update said: “Lachie Neale trained strongly after suffering a corked quad and dislocated finger against Sydney last Friday.”
Hawthorn also released their injury update and there are a few relevant names, with us getting an update of Cam Mackenzie (AF $288k SC $180k MID) and Cooper Stephens (AF $390k SC $266k MID). “New recruit Cooper Stephens (concussion) and draftee Cam Mackenzie (hamstring) will also be available for selection after recovering from their respective injuries.”
Hawthorn’s High Peformance Manager Peter Burge went more in depth with Cam Mackenzie and how he is tracking: “He got a corkie to the back of his hamstring (in the intraclub). It got quite swollen post-game with bruising but he has fully trained this week and will be available for selection vs Collingwood.”
We haven’t had too many guys put their hand up for our R3 spot, but we look like we could have Lachlan McAndrew (AF $200k SC $124k R/F) make his debut for the Sydney Swans in Round 1, with injuries to Tom Hickey and Peter Ladhams.
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire spoke to RSN about that possibility: “Lachlan McAndrew learnt a lot coming out of last week’s game – he’s only 22. We expect with Tom Hickey having a calf injury that he will get some game time early in the season.”
Finn Callaghan (AF $406k SC $244k MID) has been a player on a few people’s watchlist, and GWS coach Adam Kingsley spoke on SEN about how he thinks Finn will go after an injury plagued first year: “He’s going well. He’s just a smooth mover. He’s been really impressive. Obviously had some foot issues since his draft year. Hopefully we’re over the bump & he’s ready to play some good footy.”
GWS coach Adam Kingsley also spoke on Aaron Cadman (AF $300k SC $207k FWD) and his progress: “He’s competing with Hogan, Himmelberg & Riccardi for those key forward positions. His progress over the summer has been really impressive. It wouldn’t surprise me if we see him early.”
Once we see Cadman play, it could mean a shift to the backline for Harry Himmelberg (AF $708k SC $499k D/F) so one to keep an eye on early in the season.
