AFL Teams Round 13 2024 – MASHAHER

The Cats have swung a pair of late squad changes ahead of their blockbuster Sunday meeting with Sydney at the SCG.

Meanwhile, a star Bulldogs midfielder will make his awaited return on Friday night, while a valuable Sydney defender looks set to return on Sunday.

Dogs onballer Tom Liberatore will play against the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium as one of two changes made by Luke Beveridge at selection, with intercepting defender Buku Khamis also locked in for a senior recall.

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Brandon Starcevich has recovered from a calf injury that kept him out for four games, making up one of two changes for the Lions ahead of Friday. Eric Hipwood also returns for Chris Fagan’s side.

Elsewhere, Tom McCartin is poised for a Sunday recall for Sydney’s SCG meeting with Geelong. He has not played since his concussion in Round 8.

Alongside McCartin, Swans Academy graduate Caiden Cleary and ex-Power ruckman Peter Ladhams are potential inclusions for John Longmire’s red-hot Sydney side.

Ollie Henry (injured) won’t travel with the Cats, who swung a double squad change on Friday afternoon.

The Cats excluded veteran defender Zach Tuohy (knee) and Toby Conway (hip) on Friday, with one-gamer Connor O’Sullivan and mature-ager Mitch Hardie coming into the extended squad.

O’Sullivan debuted in Round 5 but hasn’t since been sighted in Chris Scott’s senior side, while Hardie was the seventh choice of last year’s mid-season draft and is now in the frame to make his AFL debut against the Swans.

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek will miss a second game with a syndesmosis issue, while livewire forward Nick Watson wasn’t able to earn a recall for Saturday’s meeting with GWS as Sam Mitchell’s Hawks go in unchanged.

The Giants have recalled Callan Ward (illness) and Callum Brown (suspension) ahead of the weekend’s trip to Tassie, but a valued pair will miss through injury.

After fighting for the wooden spoon last year, none of West Coast or North Melbourne’s top picks will play in Saturday’s clash in the west.

Harley Reid serves the first week of his two-match suspension while at the Kangaroos, Colby McKercher remains sidelined through injury and Zane Duursma has been managed.

With Hawthorn’s Nick Watson also out of the senior side despite being fit, the only top-five pick named this week is Gold Coast’s Jed Walter.

Jake Waterman (shoulder) will return for the Eagles in a much-needed boost for Adam Simpson’s forward line, while fellow forward Jack Hutchinson is set for his league debut, barely a week after being picked up in the midseason draft. Jai Culley plays his first game after his ACL tear last year.

Both St Kilda and Gold Coast are unchanged for their Saturday night meeting at Marvel Stadium, with Jarrod Witts still missing for the Suns.

Todd Goldstein looks poised to return for the Bombers, while Dylan Shiel has been named in Brad Scott’s squad to face the Blues on Sunday night. Orazio Fantasia (injured) will miss for Michael Voss’ brigade.

Meanwhile Richmond and Adelaide have each made a quartet of changes for Thursday night, with a key Tigers trio headlining the inclusions across both teams.

In hope that Dustin Martin’s absence won’t inflict on their chances of a rare away win, Richmond have finally welcomed back some key ins amid an incredible injury crisis at Tigerland.

The Crows have made the bold call of dropping an 112-game ruck for his 28-year-old reserve, while also handing a debut to a young on-baller.

The match which once loomed as Martin’s 300th will no longer be, as the three-time Norm Smith medallist misses through what the Tigers have listed as ‘management’.

Shai Bolton, Tim Taranto and Dion Prestia have all made a timely return for what now looms as a very winnable game given the Crows’ recent injuries to key players.

Jacob Koschitzke is the fourth in for the Tigers, and returns to the senior side for the first time since Round 5.

The four come in for Martin, Mykelti Lefau (knee), Marlion Pickett (calf) and Kaleb Smith (omitted).

At the Crows, Taylor Walker will join close friend Matt Crouch (shoulder) as an out, with his back not up to scratch off a five-day break.

Reilly O’Brien has been omitted after being Adelaide’s preferred ruckman since 2019, with mature-age back-up Kieran Strachan selected to take his place after another dominant start to his season in the SANFL.

Young midfielder Billy Dowling has also been rewarded for his impressive form in the reserves, and will make his debut as Crouch’s replacement.

An injury at training to Brayden Cook has forced him to miss after his three goals against the Hawks last week. Ned McHenry and Will Hamill have also been recalled.

The teams for Monday’s Collingwood vs Melbourne game will be announced on Sunday evening.

ROUND 13 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)

ADELAIDE CROWS v RICHMOND

Thursday June 6, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval

CROWS

B: B. Smith, J. Butts, M. Hinge

HB: J. Borlase, M. Keane, M. Michalanney

C: C. Jones, J. Soligo, L. Sholl

HF: B. Keays, D. Fogarty, J. Rachele

FF: L. Murphy, C. Burgess, J. Dawson

FOLL: K. Strachan, R. Laird, H. Schoenberg

I/C: N. McHenry, B. Dowling, L. Nankervis, W. Hamill, S. Berry

EMG: Z. Taylor, L. Gollant, R. O’Brien

IN: K. Strachan, B. Dowling, N. McHenry, W. Hamill

OUT: R. O’Brien (omitted), M. Crouch (injured), T. Walker (injured), B. Cook (injured)

TIGERS

B: B. Miller, N. Broad, N. Balta

HB: N. Vlastuin, T. Brown, D. Rioli

C: H.Ralphsmith, L. Baker, K. McIntosh

HF: J. Graham, R. Mansell, S. Campbell

FF: S. Bolton, S. Ryan, N. Cumberland

FOLL: T. Nankervis, T. Taranto, D. Prestia

I/C: T. Sonsie, J. Koschitzke, K. McAuliffe, T. Dow, J. Short

EMG: J. Blight, S. Banks, K. Smith

IN: S. Bolton, T. Taranto, D. Prestia, J. Koschitzke

OUT: D. Martin (managed), M. Lefau (injured), M. Pickett (injured), K. Smith (omitted)

WESTERN BULLDOGS v BRISBANE LIONS

Friday June 7, 7:40pm at Marvel Stadium

BULLDOGS

B: L.Bramble, L.Jones, A.Keath

HB: T.Duryea, J.O’Donnell, B.Dale

C: C.Daniel, A.Treloar, B.Williams

HF: R.Garcia, R.Lobb, J.Macrae

F: L.Vandermeer, J.Ugle-Hagan, R.West

FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli – C, T.Liberatore

I/C: J.Freijah, H.Gallagher, B.Khamis, L.McNeil, R.Sanders

EMG: L.Cleary, O.Baker, C.Poulter

IN: T.Liberatore, B.Khamis

OUT: J.Harmes (Injured), S.Darcy (Suspension)

LIONS

B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester

HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich

C: J.Fletcher, C.Rayner, J.Berry

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage

F: K.Lohmann, J.Daniher, Z.Bailey

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C

I/C: C.Ah Chee, L.Morris, C.McKenna, B.Reville, N.Answerth

EMG: H.Sharp, D.Fort, D.Joyce

IN: B.Starcevich, E.Hipwood

OUT: B.Ryan (Omitted), H.Sharp (Omitted)

HAWTHORN v GWS GIANTS

Saturday June 8, 1:45pm at UTAS Stadium

HAWKS

B: J.Impey, S.Frost, S.Mitchell

HB: K.Amon, J.Sicily – C, J.Scrimshaw

C: W.Day, D.Moore, J.Weddle

HF: C.Mackenzie, J.Gunston, C.Macdonald

F: J.Ginnivan, L.Breust, B.Hardwick

FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe, J.Worpel

I/C: M.D’Ambrosio, C.Jiath, C.Nash, C.Dear, M.Chol

EMG: N.Watson, M.Ramsden, H.Morrison

No changes

GIANTS

B: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg

HB: L.Whitfield, L.Aleer, N.Haynes

C: X.O’Halloran, T.Green, J.Wehr

HF: B.Daniels, J.Riccardi, T.Bedford

F: T.Greene – C, J.Hogan, C.Brown

FOLL: K.Briggs, F.Callaghan, C.Ward

I/C: T.McMullin, R.Angwin, H.Thomas, A.Cadman, J.Peatling

EMG: L.Keeffe, H.Rowston, C.Stone

IN: C.Brown, C.Ward

OUT: H.Perryman (Injured), S.Coniglio (Injured)

WEST COAST EAGLES v NORTH MELBOURNE

Saturday June 8, 4:35pm at Optus Stadium

EAGLES

B: B.Hough, T.Barrass, A.Witherden

HB: T.Cole, J.McGovern, L.Duggan – C

C: C.Chesser, D.Sheed, A.Gaff

HF: J.Petruccelle, J.Waterman, J.Cripps

F: L.Ryan, J.Darling, B.Williams

FOLL: M.Flynn, E.Yeo, R.Ginbey

I/C: J.Jones, R.Maric, H.Edwards, J.Hutchinson, J.Culley

EMG: Z.Trew, J.Rotham, L.Rawlinson

IN: J.Waterman, J.Hutchinson, J.Culley

OUT: J.Williams (Omitted), H.Reid (Suspension), Z.Trew (Omitted)

KANGAROOS

B: A.Corr, C.Comben, K.Dawson

HB: Z.Fisher, H.Sheezel, L.McDonald

C: D.Tucker, L.Davies-Uniacke, L.Shiels

HF: J.Stephenson, C.Zurhaar, C.Taylor

F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, T.Pink

FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, J.Simpkin – C

I/C: E.Ford, J.Archer, T.Powell, W.Dawson, B.Scott

EMG: Z.Duursma, D.Stephens, R.Hardeman

IN: K.Dawson, J.Simpkin

OUT: Z.Duursma (Managed), C.Lazzaro (Omitted)

ST KILDA v GOLD COAST SUNS

Saturday June 8, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium

SAINTS

B: J.Battle, D.Howard, C.Wilkie

HB: J.Webster, N.Wanganeen-Milera, J.Sinclair

C: B.Hill, M.Windhager, M.Wood

HF: D.Wilson, L.Henry, M.Owens

F: J.Higgins, M.King, A.Caminiti

FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Steele – C, P.Dow

I/C: S.Ross, H.Clark, D.Butler, T.Membrey, R.Bonner

EMG: B.Crouch, A.Schoenmaker, T.Campbell

No changes

SUNS

B: S.Collins, C.Ballard, M.Andrew

HB: S.Flanders, B.Uwland, A.Sexton

C: B.Fiorini, T.Miller – C, S.Clohesy

HF: B.Ainsworth, B.Humphrey, J.Lukosius

F: B.King, B.Long, J.Walter

FOLL: M.Rowell, N.Anderson, N.Moyle

I/C: N.Holman, T.Berry, D.Swallow, W.Graham, J.Jeffrey

EMG: A.Davies, S.Lemmens, D.Macpherson

No changes

SYDNEY SWANS v GEELONG

Sunday June 9, 3:20pm at the SCG

SWANS

B: D.Rampe – C, T.McCartin, L.Melican

HB: O.Florent, N.Blakey, J.Lloyd

C: J.McInerney, Ch.Warner, E.Gulden

HF: S.Wicks, L.McDonald, T.Adams

F: T.Papley, J.Amartey, W.Hayward

FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.Rowbottom

I/C (FROM): M.Roberts, H.Cunningham, H.McLean, J.Jordon, B.Campbell, A.Francis, P.Ladhams

IN: T.McCartin, C.Cleary, P.Ladhams

OUT: Nil

CATS

B: J.Henry, S.De Koning, J.Kolodjashnij

HB: M.Duncan, T.Stewart – C, O.Mullin

C: M.Blicavs, M.Holmes, Z.Tuohy

HF: B.Close, J.Cameron, G.Miers

F: T.Stengle, T.Hawkins, S.Neale

FOLL: T.Conway, T.Atkins, T.Bruhn

I/C (FROM): Z.Guthrie, J.Bowes, M.O’Connor, J.Clark, G.Rohan, O.Dempsey, S.Mannagh

IN: M.Blicavs, J.Clark, R.Stanley, S.Mannagh

OUT: O.Henry (Injured)

ESSENDON v CARLTON

Sunday June 9, 7:20pm at the MCG

BOMBERS

B: J.Ridley, B.McKay, J.Laverde

HB: N.Martin, J.Kelly, A.McGrath

C: D.Heppell, S.Durham, A.Perkins

HF: M.Guelfi, J.Gresham, H.Jones

F: J.Stringer, P.Wright, K.Langford

FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C

I/C (FROM): E.Tsatas, D.Shiel, W.Setterfield, N.Cox, N.Hind, A.Roberts, J.Menzie

IN: T.Goldstein, D.Shiel, W.Setterfield, A.Roberts

OUT: M.Redman (Injured)

BLUES

B: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, L.Cowan

HB: A.Saad, M.McGovern, N.Newman

C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres

HF: Z.Williams, C.Curnow, A.Cincotta

F: E.Hollands, H.McKay, M.Owies

FOLL: T.De Koning, S.Walsh, M.Kennedy

I/C (FROM): J.Carroll, C.Durdin, L.Fogarty, J.Boyd, G.Hewett, C.Marchbank, J.Binns

IN: C.Durdin, J.Motlop, C.Marchbank, J.Binns

OUT: O.Fantasia (Injured)

COLLINGWOOD v MELBOURNE

Monday June 10, 3:20pm at the MCG

MAGPIES

TBA Sunday

DEMONS

TBA Sunday