AFL teams: All information about the 12th round
The first bye weekend is here, but 14 AFL teams are still in action, with Melbourne and Carlton making several changes for the pressured sides’ blockbuster duel to open the twelfth round.
Elsewhere, Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas, who is available for one game after a suspension, will not return to the seniors to face Hawthorn and may not be recalled next week either.
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Port manager Ken Hinkley acknowledged how rare it is to drop a captain from the team when he is fit and available.
“It’s a big decision, a significant decision, but it’s a challenge for a team in really good shape,” he told reporters on Thursday.
“Really consistent with our behavior and we’re not parting ways whether it’s the captain or a first-year player.”
Hinkley said the key defender accepted the news with humility and is ready to play his role on Port’s SANFL team.
The final game of the weekend will also see significant changes for Essendon and North Melbourne.
The Bombers have dismissed Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti after poor form, while Tarryn Thomas is rejoining the Kangaroos after behavior problems off the field.
Friday June 2nd
Melbourne v Carlton – MCG, 7:50pm AEST
MELBOURNE
In: A Tomlinson, L Hunter, J Smith
Out: J.Harmes (omitted), M.Hibberd (injured), T.McDonald (injured), J.Jordon (substituted)
Last week’s substitute: James Jordon
CARLTON
In: A. Cincotta, Le. Young, J Silvagni, Z Fisher, L O’Brien
Out: E.Curnow (omitted), N.Newman (hamstring), C.Durdin (knee), M.Pittonet (hand), G.Hewett (concussion), O.Hollands (collarbone)
Last week’s sub: Ed Curnow
Saturday June 3rd
Port Adelaide v Hawthorn – Adelaide Oval, 1:15pm ACST (1:45pm AEST)
PORT ADELAIDE
In: T Marshall
Absent: J.Mead (omitted), F.Evans (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Francis Evans
HAWTHORN
In: J. Scrimshaw
Absent: Sicily (suspension), C. Mackenzie (management)
Last week’s sub: Connor Macdonald
West Coast v Collingwood – Optus Stadium, 2:35pm AWST (4:35pm AEST)
WEST COAST
In: C. Jamieson
Out: L.Edwards (concussion), G.Clark (substitute)
Last week’s sub: Greg Clark
COLLINGWOOD
In: B Frampton, H Harrison
Out: S.Sidebottom (knee), J.Elliott (shoulder), O.Markov (omitted)
New: Harvey Harrison
Last week’s sub: Will Hoskin-Elliott
Western Bulldogs v Geelong – Marvel Stadium, 7:25pm AEST
WESTERN BULLDOGS
In: A Treloar
Absent: L.McNeil (omitted), M.Hannan (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Mitch Hannan
GEELONG
In: G. Rohan
Out: E.Ratugolea (thigh), B.Parfitt (out)
Last week’s sub: Mitch Knevitt
Gold Coast v Adelaide – TIO Stadium, 7:00pm ACST (7:30pm AEST)
GOLD COAST
In: Nile
Missing: M.Andrew (banned from the club)
Last week’s sub: Jy Farrar
ADELAIDE
In: M. Hinge, B. Smith
Absent: J.Worrell (omitted), N.McHenry (omitted), P.Parnell (substitute)
Last week’s sub: Patrick Parnell
Sunday June 4th
GWS v Richmond – Giants Stadium, 1:10pm AEST
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
In: H. Himmelberg, M. Flynn, H. Rowston
Off: zero
Last week’s sub: Josh Fahey
RICHMOND
In: T. Dow, N. Cumberland, S. Banks
Off: zero
New: Sam Banks
Last week’s sub: Judson Clarke
Essendon v North Melbourne – Marvel Stadium, 4:40pm AEST
ESSENDON
In: D Shiel, A Davey Jnr, A Phillips, R Montgomerie
Absent: A.McDonald-Tipungwuti (omitted)
New: Rhett Montgomerie
Last week’s substitute: Massimo D’Ambrosio
NORTH MELBOURNE
In: Tucker D, Shiels L, Taylor C, Corr A, Thomas T
Absent: P.Curtis (omitted), C.Lazzaro (omitted)
Last week’s sub: Paul Curtis
