In the mix: Round 15
Find out which players are in the mix for Balfours Showdown XXXVII
Andrew Fuss takes a look at who’s in the mix for selection this week.
Port Adelaide
The fitness staff at Alberton will again be busy this week, with Dom Cassisi (knee), Jarman Impey (general soreness) and Hamish Hartlett (ankle) all facing fitness tests.
Impey could be an important inclusion for the Power as a match-up for Crows livewire forward Eddie Betts, while Cassisi would add experience to the Power’s backline.
Reigning Showdown medallist Hartlett would be an almost certain inclusion if he can prove his fitness.
If all three prove their fitness, the coaches faces a difficult job at the selection table.
Port Adelaide injury list
Dom Cassisi – knee soreness (assess)
Jarman Impey – general soreness (assess)
Hamish Hartlett – ankle (assess)
Paul Stewart - knee (1 week)
Cameron Hitchcock – shin (2 weeks)
Andrew Moore - collarbone (2 weeks)
Campbell Heath – knee (10 weeks)
Sam Colquhoun – knee (season)*
Jarrad Redden – knee (season)*
Brent Renouf – knee (season)
*denotes long term injury
Port Adelaide most recent team (Round 14 v Bulldogs)
B Jack Hombsch, Alipate Carlile, Tom Jonas
HB Matthew Broadbent, Jackson Trengove, Jared Polec
C Angus Monfries, Travis Boak, Thomas Logan
HF Sam Gray, Justin Westhoff, Matt White
F Robbie Gray, Jay Schulz, Chad Wingard
FOL Matthew Lobbe, Ollie Wines, Brad Ebert
I/C Kane Cornes, Jasper Pittard, Kane Mitchell
SUB Aaron Young
Adelaide
Tom Lynch looks set to return from a long injury lay-off with a broken jaw after a successful return in the SANFL last weekend. Lynch had 31 touches and would add another bow to Adelaide’s attack.
Brad Crouch has served his SANFL suspension and could return to the AFL side for the first time since breaking his leg in the first Showdown this year. Brother Matt Crouch had a solid showing in the SANFL with 35 disposals and could also return for the Crows.
David Mackay will need to pass a fitness test if he’s to take his place in Adelaide’s 22 on Sunday afternoon.
Adelaide injury list
Charlie Cameron – groin (test)
David Mackay – concussion (test)
Ricky Henderson – thigh (test)
Sam Shaw – leg (1 week)
Cam Ellis-Yolmen – finger (1 week)
Jared Petrenko – leg (4 weeks)
Lewis Johnston – hand (7-8 weeks)
Nathan Van Berlo – Achilles (TBA)
Adelaide most recent team (Round 14 v Bombers)
B Daniel Talia, Ben Rutten, Luke Brown
HB Brent Reilly, James Podsiadly, David Mackay
C Sam Kerridge, Scott Thompson, Brodie Smith
HF Patrick Dangerfield, Andy Otten, Brodie Martin
F Eddie Betts, Taylor Walker, Josh Jenkins
FOL Sam Jacobs, Rory Sloane, Rory Laird
I/C Matthew Jaensch, Matthew Wright, Richard Douglas
SUB Jarryd Lyons