A number of big names are set to make their return to AFL level this week, with the teams for West Coast vs Essendon to be named a night before the rest. Join The Roar for all the ins and outs as they’re announced live from 6:25pm AEST.
8:10pm Thursday, Domain Stadium
West Coast
In: Mitch Brown, Scott Lycett, Jackson Nelson, Patrick McGinnity
Out: Josh Hill (illness), Jonathan Giles, Fraser McInnes, Jack Redden (omitted)
Essendon
In: Matt Dea
Out: Patrick Ambrose (back)
7:50pm Friday, Adelaide Oval
Port Adelaide
In: Jack Hombsch, Jay Schulz, Kane Mitchell
Out: Dougal Howard (knee), Sam Gray, Paul Stewart (omitted)
Richmond
In: Ivan Maric, Ben Griffiths
Out: Shaun Hampson (knee), Jacob Townsend (omitted)
1:40pm Saturday, Metricon Stadium
Gold Coast
In: Jack Martin, Kade Kolodjashnij, Callum Ah Chee
Out: Trent McKenzie (quad), Mitch Hallahan, Jarrad Grant (omitted)
St Kilda
In: Tom Lee, Jack Lone
Out: Jimmy Webster (hamstring), Nathan Wright (shoulder)
4:35pm Saturday, SCG
Sydney
In: Jeremy Laidler
Out: Aliir Aliir
Western Bulldogs
In: Easton Wood, Clay Smith, Lukas Webb, Will Minson, Jason Johannisen
Out: Bailey Williams (knee), Tom Campbell, Fletcher Roberts, Mitch Honeychurch, Josh Dunkley (omitted)
7:25pm Saturday, MCG
Carlton
In: Jack Silvagni
Out: Jason Tutt
New: Jack Silvagni
Collingwood
In: Tyson Goldsack, Darcy Moore
Out: Jonathon Marsh (calf), Jesse White (omitted)
3:20pm Saturday, MCG
Melbourne
In: Jeff Garlett, James Harmes, Matt Jones
Out: Josh Wagner (knee), Clayton Oliver, Jack Trengove (omitted)
Adelaide
In: Andy Otten, Wayne Milera, Ricky Henderson
Out: none
Brinnx
Guest
Really happy Silvagni is getting a game, hope he gets a bit of the ball and kicks a couple, not that it really matters if he doesn't get a touch. He'll get a look at what its like in the big league. Not to worried - with his pedigree I would think he'll take to it like a duck to water. Go the Blues!
Josh
Expert
Melbourne In: Viv Michie, Jack Grimes, Jeff Garlett, James Harmes, Matt Jones Out: Josh Wagner (knee), Clayton Oliver (omitted) Adelaide In: Andy Otten, Wayne Milera, Ricky Henderson Out: none
Josh
Expert
Carlton In: Jack Silvagni Out: Jason Tutt New: Jack Silvagni Collingwood In: Tyson Goldsack, Darcy Moore Out: Jonathon Marsh (calf), Jesse White (omitted)
Josh
Expert
Sydney In: Jeremy Laidler Out: Aliir Aliir Western Bulldogs In: Easton Wood, Clay Smith, Lukas Webb, Will Minson, Jason Johannisen Out: Bailey Williams (knee), Tom Campbell, Fletcher Roberts, Mitch Honeychurch, Josh Dunkley (omitted)
Josh
Expert
Gold Coast In: Jack Martin, Kade Kolodjashnij, Callum Ah Chee Out: Trent McKenzie (quad), Mitch Hallahan, Jarrad Grant (omitted) St Kilda In: Tom Lee, Jack Lone Out: Jimmy Webster (hamstring), Nathan Wright (shoulder)
Josh
Expert
Port Adelaide In: Jack Hombsch, Jay Schulz, Kane Mitchell Out: Dougal Howard (knee), Sam Gray, Paul Stewart (omitted) Richmond In: Ivan Maric, Ben Griffiths Out: Shaun Hampson (knee), Jacob Townsend (omitted)
gameofmarks
Roar Guru
What does Kane Lucas have to do to get a game. Sure McGinnity has been in great form in the WAFL but so has Lucas and McGinnity just doesn't have the game to make in the AFL. He is a dogged player and gives 100% every time he runs out onto the park, but I'm sorry he just isn't going to be a regular player in the side. On the other hand Lucas was a first round pick in 2009 and has been just as impressive in the WAFL. This is his second year at the Eagles and he is yet to get a game. C'mon Simpson give him a game, especially against a lowly side like Essendon to see if he has the wherewithal to make in the AFL, just like back in 2013 when he averged 18 disposal a game playing on the wing.
Josh
Expert
West Coast In: Mitch Brown, Scott Lycett, Jackson Nelson, Patrick McGinnity Out: Josh Hill (illness), Jonathan Giles, Fraser McInnes, Jack Redden (omitted) Essendon In: Matt Dea Out: Patrick Ambrose (back)