Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron appears set to return to the senior side as the substitute in Sunday’s blockbuster match with arch rival Carlton after being left out of the starting 22.
Despite Cameron training on Friday, Magpies coach Craig McRae said Cameron was in the frame to be named the sub as the club looks to gradually ramp him back up to action in his first game since Round 3 after getting struck down with an MCL injury.
It’s a luxury the top-of-the-ladder Pies have been afforded after Mason Cox returned from a ruptured spleen a fortnight ago to head up the ruck division, with the American big man coming off a massive performance against the Giants last weekend, recording 19 disposals, nine marks, 24-hit-outs and kicking two goals.
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“We’ll name (Cameron) in our 23. What that looks like, we’re not sure yet,” McRae told reporters on Friday.
“We’ll work through that in match committee and weigh up if he has done enough work, whether we start with him on the ground or we may potentially sub him.
“We’ll weigh up what numbers Darcy has done in terms of load and whether we start him or we may sub him.”
It comes as there’s doubts around Collingwood forwards Jack Ginnivan and Ash Johnson’s availability for Sunday’s match as they battle sickness despite both players being named in the 22.
McRae revealed the pair got sent home from the club under its strict policy surrounding players suffering from illness and said it’d make a call on Saturday on whether or not they play,
“They’ve both got the man flu – different arrays of it – so we’ll have to wait and see. I’m not sure exactly where that fits. We’ll be better placed to make a decision tomorrow,” McRae said of Ginnivan and Johnson on Friday.
“We’ve got a principle right now – this time last year everyone got sick, including myself – if you’re sick, you’re not coming in. We meet them at the door and send them home if they’ve got something. Those two got sent home.”
Opponents Carlton have demoted midfielder George Hewett from the 22 and will deploy him as the sub, while Alex Cincotta has been omitted entirely. Tom de Koning was originally named on an extended bench but didn’t make the side, meaning the off-contract key forward/ruckman will miss a fifth-straight AFL game.
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Elsewhere, Max King’s return from injury in his first game of the year – and first match in 273 days – has been confirmed in Sunday’s meeting with GWS at Giants Stadium.
Fellow Saints Jade Gresham and Jimmy Webster also come in, while GWS skipper Toby Greene is back for the home side in a big boost.
Richmond co-captain and ruckman Toby Nankervis has meanwhile been named for Richmond’s Dreamtime at the G’ clash with Essendon, while Jacob Hopper will miss with a calf injury that will sideline him for the medium term.
North Melbourne has made seven changes – six forced – to the side that lost by 70 points to Port Adelaide, in what will be Brett Ratten’s first game in charge as interim coach following Alastair Clarkson’s decision to take indefinite leave.
Ben Cunnington has been named as an emergency.
Luke Davies-Uniacke and Cameron Zurhaar are among the injuries, while the news is also bleak for opponents Sydney.
The Swans have made four forced changes, with Logan McDonald, Tom Hickey and Callum Mills among the outs.
Peter Ladhams is one of three inclusions.
Geelong will be without Mitch Duncan for Saturday afternoon’s clash against Fremantle, with the star midfielder suffering a hamstring injury.
Ollie Henry will also miss due to injury along with Jhye Clark, but the side will be bolstered by the inclusions of Jack Henry, Brad Close and Tyson Stengle.
Star Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has been managed for Saturday’s game against the Western Bulldogs, despite kicking five goals in the win over St Kilda last week.
Nat Fyfe has been named in Walyalup’s (Fremantle) starting 22 after being the sub for the past two weeks.
Narrm (Melbourne) coach Simon Goodwin has turned to Tom McDonald to replace the injured Harrison Petty for Friday night’s clash with Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide).
Christian Salem has also been named for his first game of the season after overcoming multiple knee setbacks that had delayed his start to 2023.
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AFL ROUND 10 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
YARTAPUULTI (PORT ADELAIDE) v NAARM (MELBOURNE)
Friday May 19, 7:50pm at Adelaide Oval
POWER
B: A.Aliir, T.McKenzie, T.Jonas – C
HB: R.Bonner, R.Burton, D.Houston
C: T.Boak, J.Horne-Francis, M.Bergman
HF: J.McEntee, C.Rozee, S.Powell-Pepper
F: D.Byrne-Jones, J.Finlayson, O.Lord
FOLL: S.Lycett, O.Wines, Z.Butters
I/C: D.Williams, W.Drew, K.Farrell, F.Evans
EMG: J.Mead, L.Jones, J.Burgoyne, T.Clurey
In: D.Byrne-Jones, S.Lycett
Out: T.Marshall (Injured), B.Teakle (Omitted), J.Mead (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, S.May, M.Hibberd
HB: C.Salem, J.Lever, A.Brayshaw
C: T.Rivers, C.Oliver, K.Pickett
HF: E.Langdon, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: C.Spargo, B.Grundy, B.Fritsch
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, C.Petracca, L.Hunter
I/C: J.van Rooyen, A.Neal-Bullen, K.Chandler, J.McVee
EMG: B.Laurie, J.Jordon, J.Smith, T.Woewodin
In: C.Salem, T.McDonald
Out: T.Sparrow (Suspension), H.Petty (Injured), J.Jordon (Sub)
NORTH MELBOURNE v SYDNEY SWANS
Saturday May 20, 1:45pm at Marvel Stadium
KANGAROOS
B: J.Ziebell, G.Logue, B.McKay
HB: L.McDonald, A.Hall, M.Bergman
C: W.Phillips, L.Shiels, H.Sheezel
HF: P.Spicer, T.Powell, J.Stephenson
F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.Coleman-Jones
FOLL: T.Goldstein, G.Wardlaw, J.Simpkin – C
I/C: E.Ford, B.Drury, H.Greenwood, B.Scott
EMG: C.Taylor, B.Cunnington, D.Howe, K.Dawson
In: A.Hall, W.Phillips, T.Powell, C.Coleman-Jones, G.Wardlaw, E.Ford
Out: C.Taylor (Omitted), A.Corr (Suspension), F.Perez (Injured), D.Tucker (Injured), C.Zurhaar (Injured),
L.Davies-Uniacke (Injured), J.Mahony (Injured)
SWANS
B: A.Francis, N.Blakey, R.Fox
HB: O.Florent, J.Lloyd, H.Cunningham
C: Ch.Warner, L.Parker – C, D.Stephens
HF: R.Clarke, H.McLean, W.Hayward
F: T.Papley, L.Franklin, I.Heeney
FOLL: P.Ladhams, E.Gulden, J.Rowbottom
I/C: W.Gould, B.Campbell, J.McInerney, L.McAndrew
EMG: W.Edwards, A.Sheldrick, Co.Warner, S.Wicks
In: D.Stephens, P.Ladhams, L.McAndrew
Out: L.McDonald (Injured), T.Hickey (Injured), C.Mills (Injured), M.Sheather (Injured)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v ADELAIDE CROWS
Saturday May 20, 2:10pm at Mars Stadium
BULLDOGS
B: T.Duryea, L.Jones, E.Richards
HB: B.Dale, R.Gardner, J.Johannisen
C: O.Baker, M.Bontempelli – C, B.Williams
HF: A.Scott, J.Ugle-Hagan, C.Weightman
F: A.Jones, A.Naughton, R.Lobb
FOLL: T.English, B.Smith, T.Liberatore
I/C: T.O’Brien, C.Daniel, J.Macrae, J.O’Donnell
EMG: L.McNeil, M.Hannan, L.Cleary, J.Sweet
In: T.O’Brien
Out: A.Keath (Omitted), L.McNeil (Sub)
CROWS
B: M.Michalanney, N.Murray, J.Butts
HB: M.Hinge, B.Smith, W.Milera
C: J.Soligo, J.Dawson – C, C.Jones
HF: L.Sholl, L.Murphy, L.Pedlar
F: L.Gollant, D.Fogarty, I.Rankine
FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, B.Keays
I/C: J.Rachele, R.Sloane, P.Parnell, E.Himmelberg
EMG: M.Crouch, S.Berry, N.McHenry, J.Worrell
In: N.Murray, L.Gollant, E.Himmelberg
Out: T.Doedee (Injured), R.Thilthorpe (Injured), T.Walker (Managed), N.McHenry (Sub)
WALYALUP (FREMANTLE) v GEELONG
Saturday May 20, 4:35pm at Optus Stadium
DOCKERS
B: B.Cox, A.Pearce – C, H.Young
HB: B.Walker, L.Ryan, J.Aish
C: J.Clark, S.Switkowski, E.Hughes
HF: C.Serong, L.Jackson, B.Banfield
F: M.Walters, J.Amiss, L.Schultz
FOLL: S.Darcy, A.Brayshaw, N.O’Driscoll
I/C: J.Treacy, M.Frederick, N.Fyfe, J.O’Meara
EMG: N.Erasmus, W.Brodie, M.Johnson, K.Worner
In: None
Out: N.Erasmus (Managed)
CATS
B: M.O’Connor, E.Ratugolea, Z.Guthrie
HB: J.Kolodjashnij, J.Henry, T.Stewart – C
C: Z.Tuohy, T.Atkins, I.Smith
HF: B.Close, T.Stengle, S.Simpson
F: G.Miers, T.Hawkins, J.Cameron
FOLL: J.Ceglar, M.Blicavs, M.Holmes
I/C: J.Bews, B.Parfitt, T.Bruhn, M.Knevitt
EMG: J.Willis, O.Mullin, O.Dempsey, C.Whyte
In: J.Henry, B.Close, T.Stengle
Out: O.Dempsey (Omitted), M.Duncan (Injured), O.Henry (Injured), J.Clark (Injured)
BRISBANE LIONS v GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday May 20, 7:30pm at the Gabba
LIONS
B: B.Starcevich, J.Payne, K.Coleman
HB: C.McKenna, H.Andrews – C, D.Zorko
C: J.Berry, Z.Bailey, H.McCluggage
HF: C.Cameron, J.Gunston, W.Ashcroft
F: L.McCarthy, J.Daniher, E.Hipwood
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale
I/C: C.Rayner, H.Sharp, R.Lester, D.Wilmot
EMG: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, D.Fort, D.Joyce
In: None
Out: N.Answerth (Sub)
SUNS
B: S.Lemmens, S.Collins, M.Andrew
HB: D.Macpherson, C.Ballard, W.Powell
C: B.Fiorini, D.Swallow, B.Ellis
HF: B.Ainsworth, J.Lukosius, M.Rosas
F: S.Day, B.King, L.Casboult
FOLL: J.Witts – C, M.Rowell, N.Anderson
I/C: R.Atkins, A.Davies, N.Holman, B.Humphrey
EMG: T.Berry, J.Jeffrey, H.Oea, B.Uwland
In: B.Ainsworth, L.Casboult, N.Holman
Out: H.Oea (Omitted), T.Berry (Omitted), M.Chol (Omitted), J.Tsitas (Sub)
ESSENDON v RICHMOND
Saturday May 20, 7:40pm at the MCG
BOMBERS
B: A.McGrath, B.Zerk-Thatcher, D.Heppell
HB: M.Redman, J.Ridley, K.Langford
C: S.Durham, Z.Merrett – C, D.Shiel
HF: N.Martin, J.Stringer, J.Caldwell
F: A.Davey Jnr, S.Weideman, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: S.Draper, B.Hobbs, A.Perkins
I/C: N.Hind, K.Baldwin, A.Phillips, J.Menzie
EMG: W.Snelling, N.Bryan, R.Montgomerie, M.D’Ambrosio
In: J.Ridley
Out: W.Setterfield (Injured), M.D’Ambrosio (Omitted)
TIGERS
B: N.Vlastuin, D.Grimes, N.Balta
HB: D.Rioli, N.Broad, L.Baker
C: K.McIntosh, T.Taranto, J.Ross
HF: R.Mansell, D.Prestia, J.Graham
F: S.Ryan, D.Martin, J.Riewoldt
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Short, S.Bolton
I/C: H.Ralphsmith, M.Pickett, T.Dow, T.Cotchin
EMG: B.Miller, T.Sonsie, J.Clarke, S.Banks
In: T.Nankervis, T.Dow
Out: B.Miller (Omitted), J.Hopper (Injured), J.Clarke (Sub)
HAWTHORN v WEST COAST EAGLES
Sunday May 21, 1:10pm at UTAS Stadium
HAWKS
B: B.Hardwick, J.Blanck, J.Sicily – C
HB: J.Impey, S.Frost, W.Day
C: K.Amon, J.Worpel, S.Mitchell
HF: C.Nash, J.Koschitzke, D.Moore
F: L.Breust, M.Lewis, S.Butler
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Mackenzie
I/C: J.Weddle, N.Reeves, T.Brockman, L.Bramble
EMG: H.Morrison, C.Macdonald, J.Scrimshaw, F.Greene
In: N.Reeves, T.Brockman
Out: C.Jiath (Injured), C.Wingard (Injured), H.Morrison (managed)
EAGLES
B: H.Edwards, T.Barrass, L.Duggan – C
HB: A.Witherden, J.Rotham, J.Hunt
C: L.Foley, D.Sheed, R.Ginbey
HF: C.West, J.Waterman, X.O’Neill
F: J.Petruccelle, O.Allen, C.Jamieson
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, A.Gaff
I/C: C.Chesser, B.Hough, Z.Trew, J.Jones, N.Long
EMG: E.Hewett, Z.Trew, R.Bazzo, N.Long
In: C.Chesser, N.Long
Out: J.Darling (Injured), L.Edwards (illness), G.Clark (omitted)
CARLTON v COLLINGWOOD
Sunday May 21, 3:20pm at the MCG
BLUES
B: S.Docherty, Le.Young, N.Newman
HB: M.McGovern, J.Weitering, A.Saad
C: B.Acres, P.Cripps – C, O.Hollands
HF: E.Curnow, H.McKay, J.Silvagni
F: C.Durdin, C.Curnow, J.Motlop
FOLL: M.Pittonet, A.Cerra, S.Walsh
I/C: M.Owies, M.Cottrell, J.Boyd, M.Kennedy
EMG: G.Hewett, T.De Koning, Z.Fisher, A.Cincotta
In: J.Boyd
Out: A.Cincotta, G.Hewett (both omitted)
MAGPIES
B: I.Quaynor, D.Moore – C, B.Maynard
HB: W.Hoskin-Elliott, N.Murphy, J.Noble
C: S.Sidebottom, J.De Goey, J.Daicos
HF: B.Hill, B.Mihocek, N.Daicos
F: T.Adams, M.Cox, J.Elliott
FOLL: A.Johnson, S.Pendlebury, T.Mitchell
I/C: J.Crisp, B.McCreery, J.Ginnivan, O.Markov
EMG: D.Cameron, F.Macrae, H.Harrison, R.McInnes
In: None
Out: R.McInnes
GWS GIANTS v ST KILDA
Sunday May 21, 4:40pm at Giants Stadium
GIANTS
B: C.Fleeton, C.Idun, N.Haynes
HB: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash
C: F.Callaghan, J.Kelly, R.Angwin
HF: B.Daniels, H.Himmelberg, T.Greene – C
F: A.Cadman, J.Hogan, T.Bedford
FOLL: K.Briggs, T.Green, S.Coniglio
I/C: H.Perryman, X.O’Halloran, J.Peatling, J.Riccardi,
EMG: C.Ward, D.Lloyd, M.Flynn, J.Fahey
In: T.Greene, J.Riccardi, K.Briggs
Out: C.Brown, M.Flynn, D.Lloyd (all Omitted), C.Ward (sub)
SAINTS
B: J.Battle, D.Howard, C.Wilkie
HB: J.Webster, J.Sinclair, N.Wanganeen-Milera
C: M.Wood, M.Phillipou, R.Byrnes
HF: J.Higgins, B.Hill, M.Owens
F: A.Caminiti, M.King, J.Gresham
FOLL: R.Marshall, B.Crouch, H.Clark
I/C : S.Ross, J.Steele – C, L.Stocker, D.Butler
EMG: J.Bytel, B.Paton, T.Campbell, C.Sharman
In: J.Webster, M.King, J.Gresham
Out: T.Membrey (Injured), B.Paton, C.Sharman, J.Bytel (all Omitted)