All-Australian ruck battle
All eyes will be on Max Gawn and Luke Jackson as play starts at the MCG.
This battle could decide the outcome of the clash between Melbourne and Fremantle, as well as the All-Australian ruck slot.
Gawn is a more dominant tap ruckman, while Jackson can do a lot of damage around the ground. Bring it on.
Footy takes centre stage. Sort of
For footy fans who like to stay away from politics and integrity issues, the MCG clash between ladder leader Fremantle and top four contender Melbourne can’t start quick enough.
But, it is impossible to ignore the massive story that has unfolded about Geelong this week, involving a secret concussion clause it had entered into with player Jake Kolodjashnij.
While Geelong has since scrapped the agreement, the club’s former president and now AFL chairman Craig Drummond was forced to release a statement this morning. It said:
“I was President of the Geelong Football Club in 2024. This was an extremely complex and sensitive matter, and obligations to both the player and the Club were very carefully considered by the Geelong board.
How they line up
Key defender Daniel Turner is a massíve inclusion for Melbourne today against a potent Fremantle forward line.
MELBOURNE
B: J.Bowey, J.Lever, D.Turner
HB: C.Jiath, C.Salem, T.Rivers
C: H.Sharp, T.Sparrow, H.Langford
HF: K.Pickett, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon
F: M.Jefferson, J.van Rooyen, B.Laurie
R: M.Gawn, J.Steele, C.Windsor
I/C: K.Tholstrup, T.McDonald, H.Petty, K.Chandler, J.Fitzgerald
EMG: X.Taylor, M.Heath, P.Cross
IN: D.Turner, K.Chandler
OUT: B.Howes (injured), P.Cross (omitted)
FREMANTLE
B: O.McDonald, B.Cox, H.Chapman
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, K.Worner
C: M.Johnson, A.Brayshaw, M.Frederick
HF: M.Reid, S.Bolton, S.Switkowski
F: P.Voss, J.Amiss, J.Treacy
R: L.Jackson, C.Serong, H.Young
I/C: I.Dudley, M.Cox, N.Erasmus, N.O’Driscoll, J.McVee
EMG: H.Davies, T.Murray, C.Scerri
IN: B.Cox
OUT: A.Pearce (managed)
Good afternoon folks
Welcome to a bumper day of AFL round 22 footy.
My name is Danny Russell, and I’m perched in the stands at the MCG to cover the game’s first clash – between Melbourne and Fremantle, starting at 1.15pm.
We hope you enjoy our coverage.
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