Hi Everyone,
Teams are out for another week!
With a couple of Fantasy injury shocks that will be sure to have some coaches scratching their heads.
Western Bulldogs v Carlton Blues
Star Midfielder Hunter returns from suspension for the Dogs, as does much improved Defender Bailey Williams who has recovered from his ear infection.
Docker recruit Crozier also returns to the Dogs team this week after injury.
Dickson was just getting back to his best last week before an ill timed hamstring strain that will keep him out.
Honeychurch was a surprise omission after cracking the Fantasy ton last week and Webb has also been dropped.
For the Blues important Defender Marchbank is back from injury and so is GWS midfield recruit Matthew Kennedy.
Garlett and Lamb have been omitted.
Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans
It's a case of one star forward out and one in for the Cats as Menzel will miss but Hawkins returns.
Thurlow has been dropped and Gregson returns to the team.
Bad news for the Swans with Buddy Franklin and Hannebery both out injured which will greatly hinder their chances of winning this one. Towers is also out injured.
In comes 3 young players in Fox, Robinson and a debut for Ronke who is a cash cow worth keeping an eye on.
North Melbourne v Port Adelaide Power
Higgens will miss after being Ko'd against the Hawks courtesy of a Burton hip and shoulder.
In comes exciting high draft pick Davis-Uniacke
For the Power, shocking news with Hartlett doing his ACL at training and out for the season.
Lindsay Thomas is also out through suspension and Barry returns to the team to bolster the midfield.
Young player Aidyn Johnson returns to the team for his first game of the year.
GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions
Still no Kelly for the Giants and now Toby Greene will miss with a foot injury.
Dawson Simpson has surprisingly been omitted given Lobb is not back from injury.
It seems the Giants are electing to go smaller this week with the inclusion of two running players in Langdon and a debut for Shipley.
The Lions must of sensed the Giants were going small and are looking to expose them for height with a debut to back up ruckman Oscar McInerney. McInerney has played a lot forward in the NEAFL and has proven he can kick goals.
Expect Martin to still do the bulk of the ruck work with McInerney to give some much needed help to Hipwood.
Important long kicking Defender Daniel Rich returns and he will replace Luke Hodge who is being rested.
Bastinac also makes way this week.
Hawthorn Hawks v St Kilda Saints
The Hawks lose Sicily to suspension this week which is a real blow to their backline.
Important midfielder Shiels will also miss due to injury whilst Conor Glass has been dropped in a blow to all red heads.
In comes star veteran Shaun Burgoyne and premiership player but far from a star Will Langford.
The 'Worpedo' (Worpel) who was the Hawks first pick in last years draft (45 overall) gets a debut after starring in their VFL side for weeks now.
His hard hitting in the VFL is already getting him a bit of a cult following at Hawthorn thus the nickname.
The Saints regain strong Defender Webster from injury and have dropped exciting first year player Hunter Clark.
Webster's effective kicking will be much needed for the Saints defence this week that has the difficult assignment of playing the Hawks in Launceston.
Adelaide Crows v Gold Coast Suns
Still no Rory Sloane for the Crows but you could argue that given Adelaide's recent dominance over the Suns, the Crows are afforded the luxury of giving their star's foot another weeks rest.
The Crows do regain star midfielder and 2017 All Australian Matt Crouch from injury.
Running defender Mackay also returns to the side after missing a week with concussion.
Strong defenders Hartigan and Kelly will miss through injury.
Barlow is back from the NEAFL wilderness and will play his first game of the year for the Suns.
His hardness around the ball will be important against an experienced Crows outfit this week.
Youngster Max Spencer will also play his first game for the year for the Suns.
Mcpherson goes out after that nasty leg break and veteran Rischitelli has been omitted.
Essendon Bombers v Melbourne Demons
Lots of changes for the Bombers after that poor performance on Anzac Day.
Out goes Begley and Josh Greene through injury.
Bellchambers and Myers are being rested due to the quick back up and Hartley has been omitted.
In comes Ambrose, former pick 20 in 2014 Draft Laverde is back from injury and Leunberger will play his first game of the season after grinding away in the VFL for weeks. Mcniece and Kobe Mutch have also been named.
The Demons are also on the quick back up after playing Tuesday night and they to have made 5 changes.
Petracca is out with that injured finger courtesy of a bite from his pet Dog.
Dean Kent is out with that nasty hamstring injury and Garlett is a surprise omission given his form was so hot early in the year.
He has been quiet the last couple of weeks and has paid the price.
Stretch and Wagner have also been dropped.
In comes Tom Mcdonald who will play his first game of the year after that nasty foot injury from the pre season.
Lewis returns to the side, as does exciting mature age draft pick Bayley Fritsch.
Mitch Hannan also returns to the side and 172cm small forward Charlie Spargo will make his debut after strong VFL form.
Spargo was the Demons first pick in last years Draft (29 overall).
Collingwood Magpies v Richmond Tigers
The Pies welcome back experienced small forward Jarryd Blair and expensive free agent flop Chris Mayne will get his first chance at redemption for the year. Mayne's VFL form has been strong the last few weeks so it will be interesting to see if he can take this opportunity and keep his spot in the Pies best 22.
Varcoe is being rested due to the quick back up as has Crocker.
The Tigers welcome back Caddy, Vlastuin & Graham from injuries and suspension.
Brandon Ellis is a surprising omission as is buzz player from late last year Jacob Townsend.
It seems new wonder kid Higgens has pinched Townsend's small forward spot in the team.
Sam Lloyd has also been dropped.
Fremantle Dockers v West Coast Eagles
Just one change for the Dockers this week.
Experienced defender Michael Johnson returns for the derby while Taberner is out with that nasty foot injury.
The Eagles have brought back speedster Lewis Jetta and handed a debut to young Jack Petruccelle who was taken by the Eagles at pick 38 in last years Draft.
Hutchings and Nelson have been omitted.
I hope this weeks ins and outs have been kind to you and good luck this weekend.
Cheers from @aflfantasy owners @dahmsy79 & @o07
Starting to think Hutchings has been hitting on Adam Simpsons daughter or something.
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