Jordan Lewis could already tell Brayden Maynard was in for a tough afternoon at the office. But Nathan Buckley won’t be recalling youngster Will Kelly to fill a role down back, with the club confirming Tom Wilson will make his AFL debut. The young star was sorely missing from a forward line that kicked just eight goals from 58 inside 50s. Gun midfielders Shane Edwards (ankle) and Shai Bolton (wrist) will miss, leaving some gaps in the midfield. The Swans finally got some territory dominance late in the term, leading to their first goal through Isaac Heeney. RICHMOND will unveil second-year player Hugo Ralphsmith on Saturday night against GWS. “It’s going to happen like that at times, so it just meant that he had the week off. The 2021 AFL season is well and truly underway, and our experts tackle some of the burning questions ahead of Round 9. Marc Murphy looms as his replacement, having spent the season at half-forward. He won’t play this week and I dare say we might not play him for a couple of weeks, just to make sure it settles down and then get the required strength program and then try and assess when and why these sorts of things happen to him. ST KILDA gun Zak Jones won’t be facing Geelong after suffering a nasty quad injury at training. Picture: Matt King, Magpies head coach Nathan Buckley. Alec Waterman looms as a strong replacement option, after recovering from an ankle injury, while Ned Cahill would also be in the mix. The 26-year-old former Crow has overcome both shoulder surgery and a foot injury since joining the club, but after three VFL matches looks ready to go. The Pies’ outstanding defensive pressure – an area that hasn’t been a strong suit for Buckley’s side this season – forced the Swans into more turnovers. Cleveland Browns Browns. A talented junior athlete, Wilson chose to pursue a career in basketball at age 16 and went on to represent his country in the Under 17 and Under 19 FIBA World Championships as well as join the Australian Boomers team. They’ve been outstanding with their pressure … They’ve come with a great defensive attitude today.”. Collingwood’s high-pressure approach continued in the second term, ensuring no easy disposals for the Swans. He’s taken up that premier full-back spot. Amid an injury crisis NORTH MELBOURNE may finally get some players back, with Trent Dumont getting closer and closer to a return following a calf problem. SEE THE ROUND 9 TEAMS AS … Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Stefan Martin (Achilles) and Laitham Vandermeer (knee) will miss and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan needs a week off following a VFL head knock. He will be the fourth Tiger to debut this season. There were no late changes to either side, with James Bell (Swans) and Jack Madgen (Magpies) named the medical subs. After missing recent wins over Fremantle and Hawthorn, both Jeremy McGovern (groin) and Tom Barrass (shoulder) have both moved freely at training this week If declared fit, it would mean Harry Edwards would be a likely exclusion. BRISBANE is unlikely to make any forced changes for Saturday’s QClash against Gold Coast. The Sydney Swans have completed a remarkable 48-point turnaround, holding Collingwood to just one goal after quarter-time to record their sixth win of 2021. Rosas Jr was picked up as a Suns Academy selection prior to the 2019 draft. Try 14-Days Free Now >. But we’d like to think that some of the guys I just mentioned earlier, that they could come in and play that role down back.”. We will wait and see how it goes for him and continue managing it,” Hinkley added. As usual, PuntingInDanger has his full preview and betting tips for the clash here read more It also wouldn’t be a surprise to see ruckman Shane Mumford rested this week, opening the door for Matthew Flynn to return to the side. However a major hamstring injury suffered in the pre-season means he has only just come back through the VFL, playing in a game two weeks ago, while Sandringham had the bye this past weekend. The match will mark midfielder Bailey Smith’s 50 th AFL game. Try 14-Days Free Now > Round 9. Sydney $1.34. AFL 2021 AFL Round 5. AFL Round Forecast: 2021 Round 9 Tips & Predictions. The Magpies looked organised and assured in defence, with their backline thwarting Swans forays and ruckman Darcy Cameron dropping back to take a few intercept marks. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. “It’s difficult when a player comes from another club and they’re injured,” Dew said. “When you play too straight when you’ve got the ball in hand, that gives the opposition access to two-thirds of the ground that you haven’t used with your own ball movement, “They’ve had opportunities, but they just haven’t been able to, one, use the ball in the right manner, but, two, create any flow. However he may still need to hit more marks in his GPS numbers at VFL level, based on coach David Noble’s recent comments. “I understand he‘s got some flexibilities, he’s played in the midfield before and he’s played back. The 19-year-old will be named after a promising start to his 2021 VFL campaign, booting two goals and averaging 13 disposals and five tackles across three games playing as a pressure small forward. “We had to keep him on track, set out a plan and keep him sticking to it because sometimes when players are in a hurry they can get injured and do themselves a disservice. COLLINGWOOD will need to find replacements for concussed pair Jordan Roughead and Nathan Murphy. Walker will be spared having to travel to Perth with the club resting the key forward. They’ve been prepared to go to those one-on-one contests. eased some of the pressure hovering over the club with a crucial win over North Melbourne last week. “We think that the rhythm and the focus for (Hogan) is to get through training, and if that‘s all ticked off he takes up his key forward spot. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. By Joseph + on 15/05/2021 at 9:01 am Filled in: AFL News , Featured UTAS Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Hawthorn Hawks and North Melbourne Kangaroos. AFC North AFC North. Seb Ross and Tom Highmore also return to the team, with Nick Coffield, Mason Wood and Darragh Joyce all omitted. Richmond have lost a couple to injury but Dylan Grimes is back. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. “It’s the same problem for the Pies: You look at them and you question their ability to move the ball,” Brown said. “He‘s kicked 14 goals in three weeks so he’s in really strong form but what’s been keeping him out is the form in the team. Triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown told Fox Footy: “They’ve got terrific energy around the ball Collingwood. AFL Round 9 team news: Sam Weideman receives call-up as Blues axe three. The Dockers will be forced to make at least one change with speedster Michael Frederick suffering a syndesmosis injury last week. “He’s certainly a player that feeds off the crowd and feeds off big moments,” Lewis said. Smith hasn’t missed a game since joining the Bulldogs with pick seven in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft, with the 20-year-old making his debut in the opening round of 2019. Two of the top teams in the AFL will do battle in the headline Saturday night game of Round 8 as the Power Adelaide Power take on the Western Bulldogs from Adelaide Oval. Picture: Matt Roberts. PORT ADELAIDE will not hand a debut to young ruckman Sam Hayes, despite Scott Lycett coming out of the team that defeated Adelaide. English will be considered as he progresses through the concussion protocol, while Bailey Williams (collarbone) and Ryan Gardner (shoulder) just need to get through training. While West Coast could receive some big news with two returning guns likely to available for Round 9. “You played footy early and when the basketball path and have circled back around. “The opportunity is definitely there, (for Sam Hayes) over the next couple of weeks. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. “Early in that second quarter, you were really concerned for them with Collingwood on top all over the field. May 14 7:50pm AEST. AFL Round 8 Odds and Betting Preview – 2021. After both teams missed chances early in the quarter, the Pies conjured a goal for the first time since the opening term, with Will Hoskin-Elliott benefiting from playing in front and converting a set-shot goal. WITH the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership season about to blast off, our experts have put their selectors' hats on to pick your club's round one team. Get the latest selection news and updates in AFL Team Whispers! 2021 AFL season: Round 9 preview "D-heads": Dangerfield slams public who bait footballers Why the A-League and Super Rugby are so far from matching the AFL and NRL “They’ve really turned this game around, the Swans,” Brown told Fox Footy. Assuming they are played in those two teams’ home states the Crows and Lions are at this stage narrowly favoured to win through to the big one. “I’m liking this early by the Pies. 3. Then John Longmire’s side changed their fortunes dramatically, laying 35 tackles to 19 in the second term alone. All-Australian Luke Ryan (calf) is still at least one week away, while Alex Pearce (knee) will need to play a WAFL game before returning to the Dockers’ AFL side. “It’s pretty exciting, absolutely stoked to be representing this club,” Rosas Jr said. HAWTHORN could be without Jack Gunston for a month with the club electing to play it safe around the back issue to their star forward. NRL 2021: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett breaks silence on Kyle Flanagan axing, Canberra Raiders, Magic Round AFL teams Round 9: Port Adelaide looks at ruckman Sam Hayes to tackle the Western Bulldogs Source: ... Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The premiership Hawk was a surprising trade period recruit last year, having appeared to have retired, brought in to bolster the Saints’ defensive depth. While Elliott Himmelberg managed just 0.1 from 10 touches against Port, Billy Frampton kicked two goals in the SANFL to push his case. Papley then showed terrific workrate, sprinting into his forward 50 to mark and goal before Hayden McLean took a strong contested mark from point-blank range and converted to give the Swans a 19-point lead at three quarter-time. “Your communication is second to none, you‘re direct and your understanding of the way we play is elite. But it was Maynard’s Magpies that made the fast start to the game, with Beau McCreery kicking the first goal of the game. However Lachie Hunter will miss, despite coach Luke Beveridge being optimistic about the midfielder’s chances of recovering from a broken hand. But it was Jordan De Goey that sparked the Magpies early, kicking two goals within the first 10 minutes to give Collingwood an early 17-point lead. New to Kayo? He was the first player drafted to the Suns after the Darwin region was added to the club’s academy program. We make the call. Ruckman Jon Ceglar is also in the mix after overcoming an ankle complaint. Photo: Brenton Edwards, Malcolm Rosas Jr. during a Gold Coast Suns training session. “(Keeffe‘s) been super for us for the last 12 months. Triple premiership defender Dylan Grimes is set to also return, with the Tigers having to make at least two forced changes for its match against the Giants. Briggs becomes the club’s fourth debutant of the year. The projections take into account recent season form, recent form against the upcoming opponent, scoring history at the venue, and scoring history against their opponent to give you a projected score each week. “We’re hoping he can do some running tomorrow, and then look to train on Thursday. Follow Sydney v Collingwood in our live blog below! It just happens at an innocuous time. Picture: Matt King. THE ENTHRALLING BATTLE THAT ‘HELPED SYDNEY’. Gunston was pulled out of Sunday’s game against the Eagles less than 20 minutes before the bounce after suffering a back spasm before the clash. Jones was sent for scans after his injury with results revealing a tear that could keep him out for at least eight weeks. “They’re (Geelong’s forwards) all in good form, and who do you go to? But most of the pressure was driven by the club’s forward line. The match will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy. The WESTERN BULLDOGS are hopeful of regaining two members of their first-choice defence as well as ruckman Tim English for Saturday night’s blockbuster against the Power. “The stories I heard about you as a young basketball professional going over to Europe and the confronting situations you found on yourself in then, travelling across on your own, basically being in your own space having to manage yourself in a pretty cut throat environment,” Buckley said. Tap Here to JOIN NOW! But the timing of … AFL Rd 9 ODDS St Kilda $2.80. AFL. “He’s really lively and active early,” Lewis said of De Goey on Fox Footy. Mock Teams: Who will be playing in round one, 2021? However as a result of the match-up, a lot of Maynard’s disposals were won deep in the defensive 50, rather than in the defensive-mid area of the ground, which is where he racked up the footy the most against North Melbourne the week before. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. Ruckman Sam Draper remains a “medium term” return prospect, with the club frustratingly unwilling to be any more specific than that. Swans Callum Mills said his side stopped over-handballing and were cleaner in the second term, which allowed them to get back into the game. They’d finish the game with 82 to Collingwood’s 69. She will make her first appearance for the senior side since the round four loss to Collingwood, being named on the interchange. At Tuesday’s AFL Commission meeting, foxfooty.com.au understands it was determined that the league will remain at 14 teams for the 2021/22 campaign. You know exactly what we’re trying to achieve and to communicate it and pull your teammates together and you’re in great form. It gives him, with his hand, another week to feel a bit better as well.”. Catchup on all the latest action from Round 9! KFC SuperCoach 2021: All the late mail, team news and trade advice ahead of Round 9. “Sometimes [Heeney’s ankle] gets jammed up a little bit and takes a bit longer to recover. “Keep chasing your dreams, keep playing footy as much as you can because you never know where you can get to.”. As spotted by Fox Footy’s Jordan Lewis, Maynard went to shake Franklin’s hand before the game, only for Franklin to “swipe” Franklin’s hand away. Hours after his press conference, Buckley confirmed Wilson, who has averaged 20 disposals and six marks in the VFL, would face Sydney. The 188cm utility has impressed during the VFL this season and has been named an emergency for a number of rounds in 2021. Will Hayward and Sam Wicks laid four each, while Papley and McLean applied three apiece. Thread starter balmainforever; Start date Apr 8, 2021; Tagged users None ... AFL Club Melbourne Other Teams Melbourne Apr 15, 2021 #203 Fritsch out with a broken hand so Melksham takes his spot and plays deep forward this week. Rosas Jr will come into the side for Nick Holman, who’ll miss the QClash after sustaining a concussion in the loss to St Kilda. It’s not just reward for the last month, it’s reward for that attitude for the way you’ve carried throughout your entire sporting life and I hope this is a fair recognition for you firstly but it’s a start of the next phase if it, mate.”. “All of a sudden Collingwood’s defence looks disorganised.”. Carter Michael continues to impress at VFL level – he had 30 disposals and 11 intercepts against Coburg in Round 3 – while Kedean Coleman is on the cusp of senior selection after booting two goals from 28 touches. And when the Pies won the ball back on turnover, they counterattacked through the corridor to put Sydney’s defence under enormous pressure, leading to several holding free kicks to Magpies forwards. The GIANTS are expected to make a straight swap for the Tigers game, with the suspended Jeremy Finlayson likely to be replaced by fellow key forward Jesse Hogan. AFL Fantasy Projections – Round 9, 2021. Picture: AFL Media. But during the early stages of Saturday’s game against the Swans, the Magpies showed they can transition the ball at speed. In the midfield, any of Paddy Dow, Will Setterfield or Matt Kennedy could be considered - they all had at least 24 disposals against Footscray. The two winners of this week’s matches will then play Adelaide and Brisbane – with some uncertainty over the venue for that second final. ‘SLOPPY’ PIES FALL BACK INTO ‘SAME PROBLEM’. The AFL confirms the traditional full Thursday night teams announcements will begin again in round 10 By Michael Whiting - 1 day ago Steele Sidebottom takes a selfie with fans after Collingwood's round eight win over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on May 8, 2021. “He has come back from that back surgery and he played the one game and got through the game OK but then in the warm-up before last week’s game he had a back spasm,” coach Alastair Clarkson told reporters on Friday. The Saints have named James Frawley for his first game at the club to combat Geelong’s in-form trio of power forwards on Friday night. Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs And the relapse will mean Gunston is set to return to the rehab group in an effort to get back to full fitness. Cameron hinted selection will be dependent on how much Mumford trains leading into the game. Picture: Cameron Spencer, Jordan De Goey of the Magpies kicked two goals in the first term. Odds and Teams – NRL 2021. 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