Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\nBowey will play against the Eagles on Sunday in his first AFL match since Round 24, 2025, having recovered from his long-term foot injury.<\/p>\n
Key defender Harry Edwards returns for West Coast alongside Harvey Johnston and Jack Hutchinson. <\/p>\n
It was announced on Thursday that Elijah Hewett had been dropped for the Eagles\u2019 trip to Melbourne to play the Demons. It comes amid rumblings of rival interest in the out-of-contract youngster. <\/p>\n
Harry Schoenberg was also omitted, while Matt Owies won\u2019t play due to injury. <\/p>\n
Integral Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto takes Dion Prestia\u2019s place in the side after recovering from his Round 7 concussion, in the one sole change to the side that beat West Coast last Saturday for its first win of the season. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Jordon Butts and Taylor Walker went out of Adelaide\u2019s side injured, with Jordan Dawson and Nick Murray named as their replacements. <\/p>\n
Dawson returns after missing last Friday\u2019s thrilling Showdown, while Murray could play in defence or attack on Sunday after kicking three goals in the SANFL last week, with \u2018Tex\u2019 set to miss two-to-three weeks with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n
Out-of-favour veteran George Hewett has been recalled for Carlton\u2019s Friday night trip to Brisbane, while young rebounder Billy Wilson has also earned a reprieve.<\/p>\n
Their call-ups come at the expense of Liam Reidy and Matt Cottrell, who were both dropped for the clash at the Gabba.<\/p>\n
For the Lions, Darragh Joyce returns in place of the injured Ty Gallop.<\/p>\n
Marcus Bontempelli will plan through heel pain on Friday night, but forward Laitham Vandermeer has been sidelined following a hamstring injury against Fremantle.<\/p>\n
It comes as Luke Beveridge swings the axe, omitting Sam Davidson, Louis Emmett and Josh Dolan for the clash with Port Adelaide, with Connor Budarick among the inclusions.<\/p>\n
Sicily fit for huge clash with Fremantle | 02:45<\/p>\n
The Power, meanwhile, have omitted Todd Marshall, with midfielder Jack Watkins earning a recall.<\/p>\n
Charlie Curnow is battling an abdominal injury and won\u2019t partake against North Melbourne, with out-of-favour key forward Hayden McLean rewarded with his first senior call-up of the year. The Swans hope it\u2019s just a one-week absence for the dual Coleman medallist.<\/p>\n
It comes as underrated recruit Jai Serong also misses the fixture due to a tight hamstring.<\/p>\n
As for the Roos, explosive midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke has been named despite dealing with hamstring tightness, while fellow ball-getter George Wardlaw returns after illness forced him out of the Cats clash.<\/p>\n
Essendon and GWS have made a collective 10 changes for their Saturday meeting, as Brad Scott swings the axe on four Bombers. <\/p>\n
Embattled key defender Ben McKay has been left out of Essendon\u2019s team to take on the Giants, after being the subject of persistent external criticism.<\/p>\n
Jye Caldwell, meanwhile, failed to prove his fitness after sustaining an ankle injury against Brisbane last Saturday, while coach Scott has also dropped Jade Gresham, Max Kondogiannis and Tom Edwards.<\/p>\n
Ruckman Nick Bryan is back for his first AFL game since Round 5, 2025 \u2013 a 390-day hiatus.<\/p>\n
The Giants, meanwhile, have lost four due to injury, with Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan sidelined with the hip injury he picked up in last Sunday\u2019s loss to Gold Coast.<\/p>\n
Xavier O\u2019Halloran will spend a stint on the sidelines after suffering a syndesmosis injury, while Leek Aleer will also miss at least this weekend with an ankle ailment, and Ryan Angwin was concussed.<\/p>\n
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will miss the Suns\u2019 Darwin trip as he battles an ankle injury, while Sam Clohesy will serve the first of his two-match suspension. Ben Jepson returns.<\/p>\n
Scott Pendlebury\u2019s return is confirmed as the Collingwood stalwart prepares to equal the all-time games record against Geelong on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
Veteran interceptor Jeremy Howe and forward-half weapon Beau McCreery will join the 431-gamer in returning to Craig McRae\u2019s side, while Darcy Cameron has been named despite an ankle concern.<\/p>\n
The inclusions come at the expense of the injured Harry Perryman, while Wil Parker and Will Hayes have been omitted.<\/p>\n
Geelong has recalled Rhys Stanley for his first game of the year, with Chris Scott opting to manage young Mitch Edwards.<\/p>\n
ROUND 9 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)<\/p>\n
FREMANTLE vs. HAWTHORN<\/p>\n
Thursday May 7, 8.10pm at Optus Stadium<\/p>\n
DOCKERS<\/p>\n
B: B.Cox, A.Pearce (c), H.Chapman<\/p>\n
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, K.Worner<\/p>\n
C: N.Erasmus, A.Brayshaw, M.Johnson<\/p>\n
HF: S.Bolton, M.Reid, S.Switowski<\/p>\n
F: P.Voss, J.Treacy, J.Amiss<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Jackson, H.Young, C.Serong<\/p>\n
I\/C: M.Frederick, I.Dudley, J.McVee, M.Cox, C.Wagner<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Sharp, C.Scerri, O.McDonald<\/p>\n
In: \u2013 J.McVee<\/p>\n
Out: \u2013 J.Sharp (Omitted)<\/p>\n
HAWKS<\/p>\n
B: J.Sicily, T.Barrass, J.Impey<\/p>\n
HB: B.Ryan, J.Battle, B.Hardwick<\/p>\n
C: M.D\u2019Ambrosio, C.Mackenzie, J.Weddle<\/p>\n
HF: S.Butler, M.Ramdsen, J.Gunston<\/p>\n
F: D.Moore, M.Lewis, N.Watson<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe (c), J.Ward<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Amon, C.Nash, L.Meek, J.Ginnivan, C.Macdonald<\/p>\n
EMG: C.Nairn, M.Hill, H.Hustwaite<\/p>\n
In: \u2013 B.Ryan, S.Butler, M.Ramsden<\/p>\n
Out: \u2013 C.Dear (Injured), J.Scrimshaw (Omitted), F.Maginness (Omitted)<\/p>\n
BRISBANE LIONS vs. CARLTON<\/p>\n
Friday May 8, 7.30pm at The Gabba<\/p>\n
LIONS<\/p>\n
B: K.Coleman, H.Andrews \u2013 C, R.Lester<\/p>\n
HB: D.Wilmot, J.Fletcher, D.Zorko<\/p>\n
C: H.McCluggage, W.Ashcroft, L.Ashcroft<\/p>\n
HF: C.Cameron, C.Curtin, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n
F: S.Draper, C.Rayner, L.Morris<\/p>\n
FOL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.Neale<\/p>\n
INT: K.Lohmann, L.McCarthy, C.McKenna, B.Reville, Z.Zakostelsky, W.McLachlan, J.Tunstill, D.Joyce<\/p>\n
IN: D.Joyce<\/p>\n
OUT: T.Gallop (Injured)<\/p>\n
BLUES<\/p>\n
B: H.Dean, J.Weitering, N.Haynes<\/p>\n
HB: L.Cowan, O.Florent, A.Saad<\/p>\n
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps \u2013 C, M.Carroll<\/p>\n
HF: B.Ainsworth, M.McGovern, F.Evans<\/p>\n
F: J.Smith, H.McKay, B.Kemp<\/p>\n
FOL: M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, S.Walsh<\/p>\n
INT: B.Wilson, N.Newman, A.Cerra, Z.Williams, W.Hayward<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Cottrell, J.Ison, W.Derksen<\/p>\n
IN: G.Hewett, B.Wilson<\/p>\n
OUT: L.Reidy (Omitted), M.Cottrell (Omitted)<\/p>\n
PORT ADELAIDE vs. WESTERN BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
Friday May 8, 8.10pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
POWER<\/p>\n
B: L.Evans, L.Jones, M.Bergman<\/p>\n
HB: D.Byrne-Jones, A.Aliir, K.Farrell<\/p>\n
C: E.Mackinlay, J.Horne-Francis, J.Wehr<\/p>\n
HF: C.Moraes, M.Georgiades, J.Berry<\/p>\n
F: C.Durdin, J.Whitlock, J.Richards<\/p>\n
FOL: J.Sweet, Z.Butters \u2013 C, W.Drew<\/p>\n
INT: J.Burgoyne, O.Wines, J.Lai, J.Watkins, D.Visentini<\/p>\n
EMG: T.Marshall, W.Lorenz, J.Mead<\/p>\n
IN: J.Watkins<\/p>\n
OUT: T.Marshall (Omitted)<\/p>\n
DOGS<\/p>\n
B: M.Sellwood, B.Khamis, N.Coffield<\/p>\n
HB: C.Budarick, J.Busslinger, B.Dale<\/p>\n
C: A.Jones, M.Bontempelli \u2013 C, B.Williams<\/p>\n
HF: R.Sanders, W.Lewis, C.Hynes<\/p>\n
F: J.Freijah, A.Naughton, R.West<\/p>\n
FOL: T.English, M.Kennedy, E.Richards<\/p>\n
INT: H.Gallagher, L.Bramble, O.Baker, L.McNeil, L.Smith<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Emmett, S.Davidson, J.Dolan<\/p>\n
IN: C.Budarick, C.Hynes, O.Baker, L.Smith<\/p>\n
OUT: S.Davidson (Omitted), L.Vandermeer (Injured), L.Emmett (Omitted), J.Dolan (Omitted)<\/p>\n
NORTH MELBOURNE vs. SYDNEY SWANS<\/p>\n
Saturday May 9, 1.15pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
KANGAROOS<\/p>\n
B: W.Dawson, G.Logue, C.Comben<\/p>\n
HB: C.McKercher, C.Daniel, L.Parker<\/p>\n
C: J.Simpkin, F.O\u2019Sullivan, D.Stephens<\/p>\n
HF: P.Curtis, C.Trembath, C.Spargo<\/p>\n
F: C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey \u2013 C, Z.Duursma<\/p>\n
FOL: T.Xerri, L.Davies-Uniacke, H.Sheezel<\/p>\n
INT: G.Wardlaw, L.McDonald, J.Darling, T.Blamires, J.Konstanty<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Whitlock, C.Harvey, Z.Banch<\/p>\n
IN: W.Dawson, G.Wardlaw, J.Konstanty<\/p>\n
OUT: A.Corr (Omitted), T.Powell (Injured), L.Dovaston (Omitted)<\/p>\n
SWANS<\/p>\n
B: W.Edwards, L.Melican, D.Rampe<\/p>\n
HB: N.Blakey, C.Mills \u2013 C, R.Bice<\/p>\n
C: H.Cunningham, Ch.Warner, M.Roberts<\/p>\n
HF: J.Jordon, T.Papley, J.Lloyd<\/p>\n
F: J.Amartey, H.McLean, M.Rosas<\/p>\n
FOL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.McInerney<\/p>\n
INT: S.Wicks, A.Sheldrick, B.Cootee, L.McDonald, J.Rowbottom<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Hamling, T.Hanily, P.Ladhams<\/p>\n
IN: H.Cunningham, H.McLean<\/p>\n
OUT: J.Serong (Injured), C.Curnow (Injured)<\/p>\n
GWS GIANTS vs. ESSENDON<\/p>\n
Saturday May 9, 4.15pm at ENGIE Stadium<\/p>\n
GIANTS<\/p>\n
B: J.Laverde, J.Buckley, C.Idun<\/p>\n
HB: H.Himmelberg, J.Fonti, L.Whitfield<\/p>\n
C: T.McMullin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n
HF: T.Bedford, B.Daniels, P.Gothard<\/p>\n
F: A.Cadman, J.Stringer, J.Riccardi<\/p>\n
FOL: K.Briggs, T.Greene \u2013 C, F.Callaghan<\/p>\n
INT: J.Leake, L.Ash, S.Coniglio, O.Hannaford, M.Gruzewski<\/p>\n
EMG: C.Brown, H.Rowston, H.Oliver<\/p>\n
IN: T.McMullin, J.Riccardi, O.Hannaford, M.Gruzewski<\/p>\n
OUT: R.Angwin (Injured), J.Hogan (Injured), L.Aleer (Injured), X.O\u2019Halloran (Injured)<\/p>\n
BOMBERS<\/p>\n
B: J.Prior, Z.Reid, A.McGrath \u2013 C<\/p>\n
HB: A.Roberts, M.Redman, J.Farrow<\/p>\n
C: X.Duursma, D.Parish, A.Day-Wicks<\/p>\n
HF: D.Sharp, N.Caddy, S.Robey<\/p>\n
F: A.May, K.Langford, A.Perkins<\/p>\n
FOL: P.Wright, Z.Merrett, S.Durham<\/p>\n
INT: N.Cox, N.Bryan, Z.Johnson, J.Nguyen, E.Tsatas<\/p>\n
EMG: W.Setterfield, T.Edwards, L.Blakiston<\/p>\n
IN: M.Redman, D.Parish, A.May, A.Perkins, N.Bryan, Z.Johnson<\/p>\n
OUT: B.McKay (Omitted), J.Caldwell (Injured), S.El-Hawli (Injured), J.Gresham (Omitted), M.Kondogiannis (Omitted), T.Edwards (Omitted)<\/p>\n
GOLD COAST SUNS vs. ST KILDA<\/p>\n
Saturday May 9, 7.10pm at TIO Stadium, Darwin<\/p>\n
SUNS<\/p>\n
B: O.Adams, S.Collins, M.Andrew<\/p>\n
HB: B.Uwland, W.Powell, D.Rioli<\/p>\n
C: L.Weller, C.Petracca, T.Miller<\/p>\n
HF: W.Graham, L.Lombard, B.Long<\/p>\n
F: J.Ugle-Hagan, B.King, E.Read<\/p>\n
FOL: N.Moyle, N.Anderson \u2013 C, B.Humphrey<\/p>\n
INT: J.Noble, A.Davies, J.Jeffrey, L.Gulbin, B.Jepson<\/p>\n
EMG: N.Holman, C.Ballard, Z.Uwland<\/p>\n
IN: B.Jepson<\/p>\n
OUT: S.Clohesy (Suspension)<\/p>\n
SAINTS<\/p>\n
B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie \u2013 C, A.Caminiti<\/p>\n
HB: J.Carroll, B.Hill, N.Wanganeen-Milera<\/p>\n
C: M.Windhager, M.Hall, D.Wilson<\/p>\n
HF: L.O\u2019Connell, M.Phillipou, M.Owens<\/p>\n
F: M.Wood, C.Sharman, D.Howard<\/p>\n
FOL: T.De Koning, S.Flanders, J.Sinclair<\/p>\n
INT: J.Macrae, L.Stocker, R.Marshall, L.Henry, H.Garcia<\/p>\n
EMG: R.Byrnes, A.Tauru, H.Boxshall<\/p>\n
IN: D.Wilson<\/p>\n
OUT: D.Butler (Injured)<\/p>\n
GEELONG CATS vs. COLLINGWOOD<\/p>\n
Saturday May 9, 7.35pm at MCG<\/p>\n
CATS<\/p>\n
B: M.O\u2019Connor, C.O\u2019Sullivan, T.Stewart<\/p>\n
HB: O.Mullin, Z.Guthrie, J.Kolodjashnij<\/p>\n
C: J.Bowes, B.Smith, O.Dempsey<\/p>\n
HF: J.Cameron, S.Mannagh, B.Close<\/p>\n
F: P.Dangerfield \u2013 C, S.Neale, J.Martin<\/p>\n
FOL: R.Stanley, T.Atkins, M.Holmes<\/p>\n
INT: L.Humphries, S.De Koning, J.Worpel, T.Bruhn, O.Henry<\/p>\n
EMG: M.Edwards, O.Wiltshire, M.Knevitt<\/p>\n
IN: R.Stanley<\/p>\n
OUT: M.Edwards (Managed)<\/p>\n
MAGPIES<\/p>\n
B: B.Frampton, D.Moore \u2013 C, J.Howe<\/p>\n
HB: I.Quaynor, J.Daicos, D.Houston<\/p>\n
C: P.Lipinski, N.Long, R.Steele<\/p>\n
HF: S.Sidebottom, B.McCreery, L.Schultz<\/p>\n
F: J.Buller, J.Elliott, D.McStay<\/p>\n
FOL: O.Steene, S.Pendlebury, N.Daicos<\/p>\n
INT: J.De Goey, B.Maynard, D.Cameron, J.Crisp, A.Anderson<\/p>\n
EMG: E.Allan, C.West, W.Hayes<\/p>\n
IN: J.Howe, B.McCreery, S.Pendlebury<\/p>\n
OUT: H.Perryman (Injured), W.Parker (Omitted), W.Hayes (Omitted)<\/p>\n
MELBOURNE vs. WEST COAST EAGLES<\/p>\n
Sunday May 10, 1.10pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
DEMONS<\/p>\n
B: D.Turner, J.Lever, B.Howes<\/p>\n
HB: J.Bowey, H.Petty, C.Jiath<\/p>\n
C: K.Tholstrup, T.Sparrow, H.Sharp<\/p>\n
HF: E.Langdon, M.Jefferson, K.Pickett<\/p>\n
F: L.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch<\/p>\n
FOL: M.Gawn \u2013 C, J.Steele, K.Chandler<\/p>\n
INT: H.Langford, C.Windsor, B.Laurie, M.Heath, P.Cross<\/p>\n
IN: J.Bowey<\/p>\n
OUT: B.Mihocek (Injured)<\/p>\n
EAGLES<\/p>\n
B: L.Duggan, H.Edwards, R.Ginbey<\/p>\n
HB: B.Hough, T.Young, L.Baker \u2013 C<\/p>\n
C: T.McCarthy, E.Yeo, R.Maric<\/p>\n
HF: M.Murdock, J.Shanahan, W.Duursma<\/p>\n
F: M.Champion, J.Waterman, C.Duff-Tytler<\/p>\n
FOL: B.Williams, H.Reid, T.Kelly<\/p>\n
INT: J.Lindsay, H.Johnston, T.Cole, H.Davis, J.Hutchinson<\/p>\n
IN: H.Edwards, H.Johnston, J.Hutchinson<\/p>\n
OUT: E.Hewett (Omitted), M.Owies (Injured), H.Schoenberg (Omitted)<\/p>\n
RICHMOND vs. ADELAIDE CROWS<\/p>\n
Sunday May 10, 3.20pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
TIGERS<\/p>\n
B: N.Balta, B.Miller, N.Broad<\/p>\n
HB: J.Short, S.Grlj, N.Vlastuin<\/p>\n
C: P.Retschko, T.Taranto, K.McAuliffe<\/p>\n
HF: S.Green, S.Campbell, T.Sonsie<\/p>\n
F: J.Faull, T.Lynch, M.Lefau<\/p>\n
FOL: O.Hayes-Brown, J.Ross \u2013 C, S.Cumming<\/p>\n
INT: T.Brown, J.Trezise, J.Hopper, C.Gray, T.Burton<\/p>\n
IN: T.Taranto<\/p>\n
OUT: D.Prestia (injured)<\/p>\n
CROWS<\/p>\n
B: J.Worrell, J.Borlase, M.Michalanney<\/p>\n
HB: R.Laird, N.Murray, W.Milera<\/p>\n
C: I.Cumming, S.Berry, B.Cook<\/p>\n
HF: I.Rankine, R.Thilthorpe, J.Dawson \u2013 C<\/p>\n
F: A.Neal-Bullen, T.Murray, B.Keays<\/p>\n
FOL: L.McAndrew, J.Rachele, J.Soligo<\/p>\n
INT: L.Pedlar, D.Curtin, J.Peatling, Z.Taylor, H.Bond<\/p>\n
IN: N.Murray, J.Dawson<\/p>\n
OUT: J.Butts (Injured), T.Walker (Injured)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Melbourne coach Steven King has selected rebounder Jake Bowey for his first senior match in 259 days, while…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7410,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[395,404,531,6522,2120,2123,1427,6507,6514,8725,5009,8724,1079,6519,8726,3048],"class_list":["post-7409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-adelaide","tag-adelaide","tag-adelaide-crows","tag-ben-cotton","tag-charlie-curnow","tag-christian-petracca","tag-clayton-oliver","tag-geelong-cats","tag-gold-coast-suns","tag-party-plan","tag-selection-news","tag-sydney-swans","tag-team-changes","tag-the-gabba","tag-top-trade-bargain","tag-trade-values","tag-western-bulldogs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7409\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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