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Melbourne meantime lose defender Steven May for the clash with Fremantle due to a groin strain.
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“Steven had a niggle on Thursday at training, and scans have since revealed a minor groin strain,” Demons’ club boss Alan Richardson said.
“He unfortunately wasn’t able to tick off all that he needed to during our final run today, so we’ve taken the cautious approach of ruling him out of this weekend’s game.”
Blake Howes comes into the side with Jed Adams now an emergency.
Carlton favourite Sam Docherty, the cancer survivor who made an inspirational return late last season from an ACL injury, has been dropped as one of three changes at the struggling Blues as Harry McKay (concussion) and Brodie Kemp (knee) also miss.
In comes Blake Acres, Elijah Hollands and Lewis Young for the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
In the second match of the night, West Coast have dropped second-game defender Sandy Brock as one of four changes. Skipper Oscar Allen has been managed, while Bailey Williams has been replaced by Matt Flynn.
Veteran duo Tim Kelly and Jeremy McGovern return as Peter Wright gets the call up for the Bombers in place of injured Nick Bryan.
Winless Melbourne have responded to their attack woes by axing forward trio Jacob van Rooyen, Bayley Fritsch and Jack Henderson for their clash with Fremantle. Tom Fullarton is set to be the main tall target.
For the Dockers, Oscar McDonald will face his former club as replacement for the suspended Pat Voss.
GWS will take an unchanged line-up into their match against Adelaide. Nick Murray is one of two changes for the Crows with James Peatling suspended and Lachie Sholl dropped.
The Suns have recalled Connor Budarick to take on a Tigers outfit bolstered by the controversial inclusion of star Noah Balta.
Balta is one of three inclusions, including prized pick Sam Lalor while Jacob Bauer, Tyler Sonsie and Jacob Blight have all been dropped.
Balta is just three days away from being sentenced on an assault charge for which he has pleaded guilty, with prosecutors seeking jail time though this is viewed as extremely unlikely.
Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli has been named for his first match of 2025 after overcoming a hamstring issue while Liam Henry returns for the Saints.
The Swans have named Justin McInerney, Aaron Francis and Lewis Melican for Sunday’s match against Port Adelaide.
The Power meantime make one change with Darcy Byrne-Jones returning from suspension.
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Meanwhile Brisbane has unveiled another exciting debutant while Collingwood regains a star but manages a key recruit for their blockbuster Easter Thursday clash to open Round 6.
Sam Marshall, another promising midfielder from the Lions Academy, will play his first AFL game after being brought into the side along with James Tunstill, replacing Will McLachlan (omitted) and Bruce Reville (injured).
Marshall, a 19-year-old from the Sunshine Coast, was taken with pick 25 in last year’s draft after Brisbane matched a bid by Sydney.
Playing alongside Lions teammate Levi Ashcroft on the junior pathway, Marshall was best-on-ground in the Sandringham Dragons’ Coates Talent League premiership win, with 28 disposals and two goals in the Grand Final.
Marshall will be one of five Lions Academy graduates playing on Thursday night, alongside Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews, Jack Payne and Jaspa Fletcher.
At Collingwood, Jordan De Goey returns after missing the Gather Round win over Sydney due to inflammation in his ankle and Achilles. He replaces Tim Membrey, the forward recruit now being managed himself.
Magpies coach Craig McRae flagged on Wednesday evening De Goey may not play a full game as they take care of his body.
“We’ve looked after and managed him. He’s still a work in progress, we might just have to see what that looks like in terms of time on ground, but he’s an important player for us,” McRae said.
The Geelong vs Hawthorn teams will be announced at 6:20pm AEST on Sunday.
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ROUND 6 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
BRISBANE LIONS v COLLINGWOOD
Thursday April 17, 7:30pm at the Gabba
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester
HB: N.Answerth, H.Andrews – C, D.Wilmot
C: J.Fletcher, Z.Bailey, J.Berry
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: C.Rayner, S.Day, C.Ah Chee
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale
I/C: W.Ashcroft, L.Ashcroft, L.Morris, S.Marshall, J.Tunstill
EMG: D.Robertson, D.Gardiner, D.Fort
In: S.Marshall, J.Tunstill
Out: W.McLachlan (Omitted), B.Reville (Injured)
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, B.Frampton, J.Howe
HB: J.Daicos, D.Moore – C, H.Perryman
C: J.Crisp, S.Sidebottom, P.Lipinski
HF: B.Hill, B.Mihocek, L.Sullivan
F: B.McCreery, D.McStay, J.Elliott
FOLL: D.Cameron, N.Long, N.Daicos
I/C: J.De Goey, I.Quaynor, S.Pendlebury, E.Allan, W.Hoskin-Elliott
EMG: T.Membrey, O.Markov, M.Cox
In: J.De Goey
Out: T.Membrey (Managed)
NORTH MELBOURNE v CARLTON
Friday April 18, 3:20pm at Marvel Stadium
KANGAROOS
B: C.Comben, A.Corr, G.Logue
HB: L.McDonald, C.Daniel, D.Tucker
C: F.O’Sullivan, T.Powell, C.McKercher
HF: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, H.Sheezel
F: C.Zurhaar, J.Darling, J.Konstanty
FOLL: T.Xerri, L.Davies-Uniacke, J.Simpkin - C
I/C: G.Wardlaw, Z.Duursma, D.Stephens, Z.Fisher, L.Parker
EMG: R.Hardeman, B.Teakle, R.Hansen Jr
In: G.Wardlaw
Out: R.Hardeman (Omitted)
BLUES
B: J.Silvagni, J.Weitering, N.Haynes
HB: A.Saad, M.McGovern, O.Hollands
C: B.Acres, P.Cripps - C, M.Carroll
HF: E.Hollands, L.Young, L.Fogarty
F: J.Motlop, C.Curnow, Z.Williams
FOLL: T.De Koning, G.Hewett, A.Cerra
I/C: M.Cottrell, S.Walsh, C.Durdin, C.Lord, W.White
EMG: J.Boyd, M.Pittonet, S.Docherty
In: B.Acres, E.Hollands, L.Young
Out: S.Docherty (Omitted), H.McKay (Injured), B.Kemp (Injured)
WEST COAST EAGLES v ESSENDON
Friday April 18, 6:10pm at Optus Stadium
EAGLES
B: R.Ginbey, H.Edwards, B.Hough
HB: L.Duggan - C, J.McGovern, L.Baker
C: J.Hutchinson, J.Graham, J.Hunt
HF: L.Ryan, J.Waterman, J.Cripps
F: J.Williams, A.Reid, M.Owies
FOLL: M.Flynn, T.Kelly, H.Reid
I/C: E.Hewett, R.Maric, T.Gross, H.Davis, T.Dewar
EMG: N.Long, B.Williams, S.Brock
In: J.McGovern, M.Flynn, T.Kelly, E.Hewett
Out: S.Brock (Omitted), C.Hall (Omitted), O.Allen (Managed), B.Williams (Omitted)
BOMBERS
B: A.McGrath, B.McKay, J.Ridley
HB: M.Redman, Z.Reid, J.Prior
C: X.Duursma, D.Shiel, A.Roberts
HF: J.Gresham, N.Caddy, N.Martin
F: H.Jones, P.Wright, I.Kako
FOLL: S.Draper, Z.Merrett - C, S.Durham
I/C: B.Hobbs, W.Setterfield, A.Perkins, J.Menzie, S.El-Hawli
EMG: E.Tsatas, T.Goldstein, A.Day-Wicks
In: P.Wright
Out: N.Bryan (Injured)
MELBOURNE v FREMANTLE
Saturday April 19, 1:20pm at the MCG
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, H.Petty, T.McDonald
HB: X.Lindsay, S.May, C.Salem
C: C.Windsor, J.Viney, E.Langdon
HF: K.Tholstrup, T.Fullarton, K.Pickett
F: K.Chandler, D.Turner, C.Spargo
FOLL: M.Gawn - C, C.Petracca, H.Langford
I/C: C.Oliver, J.Melksham, T.Rivers, H.Sharp, T.Sparrow
EMG: B.Howes, B.Fritsch, J.Henderson
In: K.Tholstrup, T.Fullarton, D.Turner
Out: J.van Rooyen (Omitted), J.Henderson (Omitted), B.Fritsch (Omitted)
DOCKERS
B: L.Ryan, A.Pearce - C, B.Cox
HB: H.Chapman, K.Worner, J.Clark
C: J.Sharp, H.Young, J.O’Meara
HF: M.Frederick, S.Switkowski, S.Bolton
F: M.Reid, J.Treacy, J.Amiss
FOLL: S.Darcy, C.Serong, A.Brayshaw
I/C: O.McDonald, B.Banfield, M.Johnson, J.Draper, I.Dudley
EMG: N.Erasmus, L.Reidy, J.Aish
In: O.McDonald
Out: P.Voss (Suspension)
ADELAIDE CROWS v GWS GIANTS
Saturday April 19, 4:15pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
B: J.Worrell, N.Murray, R.Laird
HB: W.Milera, M.Keane, M.Michalanney
C: I.Cumming, J.Dawson - C, D.Curtin
HF: B.Keays, R.Thilthorpe, I.Rankine
F: D.Fogarty, T.Walker, A.Neal-Bullen
FOLL: R.O’Brien, J.Soligo, M.Crouch
I/C: Z.Taylor, M.Hinge, L.Nankervis, S.Berry, S.Draper
EMG: L.Sholl, J.Butts, L.Pedlar
In: N.Murray, S.Berry
Out: L.Sholl (Omitted), J.Peatling (Suspension)
GIANTS
B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash
C: H.Thomas, F.Callaghan, C.Ward
HF: D.Jones, J.Stringer, T.Bedford
F: T.Greene - C, J.Hogan, A.Cadman
FOLL: K.Briggs, J.Kelly, T.Green
I/C: J.Wehr, J.Riccardi, C.Stone, C.Brown, T.McMullin
EMG: H.Rowston, X.O’Halloran, L.Aleer
No changes
RICHMOND v GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday April 19, 7:35pm at Marvel Stadium
TIGERS
B: B.Miller, N.Balta, N.Broad
HB: J.Short, L.Trainor, N.Vlastuin
C: J.Trezise, T.Dow, H.Ralphsmith
HF: J.Ross, S.Campbell, S.Green
F: M.Rioli, T.Lynch, J.Faull
FOLL: T.Nankervis - C, T.Taranto, J.Hopper
I/C: T.Brown, S.Ryan, S.Lalor, S.Banks, K.McIntosh
EMG: T.Sonsie, J.Bauer, C.Gray
In: N.Balta, S.Ryan, S.Lalor
Out: J.Bauer (Omitted), T.Sonsie (Omitted), J.Blight (Omitted)
SUNS
B: W.Powell, S.Collins, B.Uwland
HB: J.Noble, M.Andrew, D.Rioli
C: L.Weller, M.Rowell, T.Miller
HF: S.Flanders, J.Walter, B.Long
F: E.Read, B.King, B.Humphrey
FOLL: J.Witts, W.Graham, N.Anderson - C
I/C: N.Holman, B.Ainsworth, J.Rogers, C.Budarick, J.Jeffrey
EMG: N.Moyle, S.Clohesy, C.Graham
In: C.Budarick
Out: S.Clohesy (Omitted)
SYDNEY SWANS v PORT ADELAIDE
Sunday April 20, 3:20pm at the SCG
SWANS
B: J.Hamling, L.Melican, D.Rampe
HB: M.Roberts, N.Blakey, S.Wicks
C: J.Lloyd, I.Heeney, J.McInerney
HF: Co.Warner, H.McLean, J.Jordon
F: W.Hayward, T.McCartin, B.Campbell
FOLL: B.Grundy, Ch.Warner, J.Rowbottom - C
I/C: R.Bice, C.Cleary, O.Florent, T.Hanily, A.Francis
In: L.Melican, J.McInerney, A.Francis
Out: J.Amartey (Injured), A. Sheldrick (omitted), P. Ladhams (omitted)
POWER
B: J.Sinn, A.Aliir, M.Bergman
HB: La.Jones, E.Ratugolea, K.Farrell
C: C.Moraes, C.Rozee - C, J.Burgoyne
HF: J.Mead, M.Georgiades, W.Rioli
F: S.Powell-Pepper, O.Lord, J.Richards
FOLL: J.Sweet, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters
I/C: W.Drew, O.Wines, T.Cochrane, T.Boak, D.Byrne-Jones
In: D.Byrne-Jones
Out: J.Berry (omitted)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v ST KILDA
Sunday April 20, 7:20pm at Marvel Stadium
BULLDOGS
B: B.Khamis, L.Jones, L.Bramble
HB: J.Johannisen, R.Lobb, B.Dale
C: B.Williams, E.Richards, J.Freijah
HF: L.McNeil, A.Naughton, T.Liberatore
F: J.O’Donnell, S.Darcy, R.West
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli - C, M.Kennedy
I/C: L.Cleary, S.Davidson, J.Dolan, C.Hynes, R.Sanders
In: M.Bontempelli
Out: J.Harmes (Injured)
SAINTS
B: R.Byrnes, C.Wilkie, J.Webster
HB: A.Schoenmaker, N.Wanganeen-Milera, M.Windhager
C: B.Hill, J.Sinclair, M.Wood
HF: M.Hall, D.Wilson, M.Owens
F: C.Sharman, A.Caminiti, J.Higgins
FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Macrae, J.Steele - C
I/C: L.Collard, L.Stocker, L.Henry, A.Hastie, H.Garcia
In: A.Schoenmaker, L.Henry
Out: T.Travaglia, Z.Jones (omitted)
GEELONG v HAWTHORN
Monday April 21, 3:20pm at the MCG
CATS
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HAWKS
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