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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blues suffer double injury blow, Magpie skipper back
Carlton will be without stars Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams for their AFL clash with Adelaide, while Collingwood will welcome back captain Darcy Moore against Geelong. Silvagni underwent surgery after fracturing his hand in an exchange with Patrick Dangerfield in the first quarter of the Blues' round-seven win over the Cats. It is hoped the defender will spend just one week on the sidelines, but he could miss two games. Flat that both of the boys won't be out there this weekend, but looking forward to seeing them back out there real soon 🙌And a massive shoutout to SOS, who played through the pain for four quarters to perform a crucial role for the team in a big Navy Blue win 💙 — Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) April 29, 2025 Blues forward Williams has been ruled out for two weeks with a calf strain. He suffered the injury after kicking a goal in the first quarter against Geelong. Moore returns for the Magpies after vertigo symptoms related to an inner-ear issue ruled him out of last week's Anzac Day win over Essendon. He is available for selection, while teammate Lachie Schultz faces a test following a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Adelaide are set to regain forward Riley Thilthorpe against Carlton, but they have lost defender Nick Murray for at least four weeks to knee surgery. Thilthorpe has been cleared to play in Saturday's match after seemingly suffering a compound finger fracture in their 18-point loss to Fremantle on Friday. His bone had pierced the skin, but the Crows confirmed on Tuesday that Thilthorpe had suffered a minor fracture. Thilthorpe is expected to be joined in the forward line by Darcy Fogarty (shoulder), while Murray will require an arthroscopy on his troublesome knee. Murray has continued to experience discomfort after jarring his knee at training earlier in the season, with scans proving inconclusive. The defender could spend four to six weeks recovering after the surgery. Luckless Sydney forward Logan McDonald could also go under the knife after suffering a stress fracture in his fibula, having already recovered from ankle surgery. Swans defender Sam Wicks (calf) is in the frame to play in the Sydney derby, but skipper Callum Mills (foot) remains a week-to-week assessment as the club waits on scans regarding Ben Paton's calf strain. Fremantle ruck Luke Jackson (hamstring), St Kilda's Mattaes Phillipou (leg), North Melbourne defenders Zac Fisher (hamstring) and Matt Whitlock (ankle), and Melbourne duo Jake Melksham (leg) and Daniel Turner (concussion) are all available for selection. Hawthorn have lost defenders Karl Amon and Jack Scrimshaw to concussion, while Essendon pair Matt Gueli (hamstring) and Nik Cox (calf) will make their return to football via the VFL.
Perth Now
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Brayshaw, Serong star as Dockers beat Crows in Perth
Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong have put on a midfield masterclass to lead Fremantle to an 18-point Anzac day victory over Adelaide at Optus Stadium. Brayshaw racked up 37 disposals, six clearances and 522m gained while Serong tallied 32 possessions and 10 clearances in Friday night's match as Fremantle posted a 12.13 (85) to 9.13 (67) win. A bumper crowd of 53,048 turned up for Fremantle's annual Len Hall Tribute Game, with Brayshaw winning the inaugural Arthur Leggett Medal as best afield. Dockers coach Justin Longmuir questioned his team's toughness in the wake of last week's shock 10-point loss to Melbourne. But there was no doubting Fremantle's intent against the Crows, with players regularly putting themselves in harm's way for the good of the team. Adelaide kicked 4.5 to 0.5 in the last quarter to add respectability to the scoreboard, but it was Fremantle who were the deserved winners. The result improved Fremantle's record to 4-3. Adelaide are also 4-3, but have now lost three of their past four matches. Crows forward Riley Thilthorpe managed to kick three goals despite suffering a major injury scare in the third quarter. Thilthorpe headed to the rooms in pain after damaging an already-strapped finger on his left hand while attempting a mark. The 22-year-old was able to return to the field for the final quarter, but it remains to be seen if there are any lingering effects from the injury. Adelaide's Mitchell Hinge could be in trouble for his off-the-ball hit on Brayshaw during a blood rule pause in the second quarter. Josh Treacy kicked two goals and had 444m gained to lead Fremantle's attack, with Jye Amiss, Oscar McDonald and Michael Frederick also kicking two goals apiece. Treacy was an imposing force in the opening quarter, kicking one goal and playing a hand in two others as Fremantle entered the quarter-time break with a 38-13 lead. The Dockers dominated the inside 50m count 17-7 for the term, with Hayden Young, Shai Bolton and Brayshaw all getting busy. Adelaide's best highlight for the quarter came when Izak Rankine grabbed a bobbling ball from the pack and threw it onto his boot for a special checkside goal. The Dockers are looking unstoppable!#AFLFreoCrows AFL (@AFL) April 25, 2025 Alarm bells were ringing for Adelaide when Amiss and Treacy kicked goals early in the second quarter from free kicks to stretch the lead to 36 points. By that stage, the free kick count read 15-7 in favour of Fremantle, and Adelaide players looked clearly frustrated. Josh Rachele, in his first game back from three broken ribs, halted Fremantle's momentum with a goal against the run of play. And when Thilthorpe kicked two goals from marks to make it three in a row for the Crows, the margin was back to 20 points by half-time. Adelaide fluffed a series of golden chances in the third quarter, and it came back to haunt them as Fremantle kicked 4.2 to 0.4 for the term. Emerging Fremantle star Murphy Reid provided the main highlighted, outsprinting his opponent before dribbling the ball through for a goal with the outside of his right boot. The Dockers turned for home with a 42-point lead, and it proved too much to overturn despite Adelaide making a late push and Fremantle missing a host of good chances.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rankine denied match-winning moment as Suns prevail
Gold Coast have equalled their best start to an AFL season, clinging on for a one-point win in a dramatic finish to spoil Adelaide's unbeaten run. The Suns prevailed 13.13 (91) to 14.6 (90) at home on Saturday, with former Sun Izak Rankine controversially denied a mark in the pocket with 90 seconds to play. Two free kicks to the Suns followed before they again repelled the surging Crows, with Mac Andrew and five-goal Crows star Riley Thilthorpe in a heated exchange after the final siren. Taylor Walker also booted four goals for the Crows, who hadn't lost a quarter in their three wins prior to Saturday. The Suns started hot in a see-sawing contest, twice edging 18 points clear before the Crows surged in the second half. Rankine (21 disposals, 10 clearances) was everywhere for the visitors while recruit Daniel Rioli played his best game for the Suns. Jordan Dawson had 31 disposals for the Crows while James Peatling (24) did well to restrict the influence of in-form Suns star Matt Rowell (17 touches). Jed Walter kicked three goals for the Suns while fellow talls Ben King, Ben Long and Will Graham had two each. It's just the second time the Suns have won their first three games of the season, this win coming under pressure in contrast to two lop-sided victories. They started the sweaty midday fixture hot, Rowell busting out of traffic and hitting the post before King and Ethan Reed both marked and goaled from close-range. Darcy Fogarty did the same at the other end while Thilthorpe kept chipping away and was finally rewarded with a goal after the siren. Mac Andrew came within a coat of paint of an audacious long-range effort, from outside 60m off two steps, that hit high up on the goal post. Matt Rowell with a crafty tap to help extend the lead!#AFLSunsCrows — AFL (@AFL) April 5, 2025 Walter snapped from the pocket to steady the Suns but Thilthorpe had the instant reply. Rowell was well held but still found a way to impact, wobbling a left-footed kick to Bailey Humphrey, who kicked straight and help get the Suns within one point at halftime. The hosts again burst out of the blocks, Graham and Long's goals coming from stoic defence from Andrew and Bodhi Uland. They were 18 points clear when Touk Miller scored but again the Crows rallied, finding joy on the counter attack and space in the forward line. Gold Coast looked to have killed off the Crows when they kicked three goals clear again until John Noble's unforced error in the centre of the ground led to Walker kicking his 650th AFL goal from the turnover. Thilthorpe then out-wrestled Sam Collins and kicked his fourth goal to make it a six-point margin. A chaotic sequence finished with Will Graham running into an open goal but Walker slotted his fourth to ensure the contest went down to the wire. The Crows willed the ball forward, Jake Soligo with exquisite skill to find his man and Thilthorpe's fifth coming when the ball's bounce left Collins grasping. Rankine thought he'd created a chance to be the hero. But his pleas went unanswered and the Suns ran the clock down.
