2013 Pre-Season Teams and Players Guide
2013 Pre-Season (oft referred to as PS hereafter) Teams and Players Guide
Updated 19 Mar 2013 after all NAB Cup matches completed and this is THE LAST UPDATE for the season
See 2013 Pre-Season Guide2 for Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs
The purpose of this page is to collate in one place all the data relating to teams and also their individual players. The page will note injuries, players who are on the improve and relevant data that will effect team and player performance.
Rookies and new recruits will generally not be mentioned (because many of them will have little impact on the team’s performance during the year). Exceptions will be made for those who have significant injuries or who may play a genuine role in the senior team during 2013.
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As the Nab Cup progresses, players who had problems / injuries / missed weeks of PS in 2012 but are faring better in PS 2013 will be highlighted. This will help to assess both the player and overall team performance.
When it gets closer to game 1, some potential DT+SC tips may be given. However, the main purpose is to assist with analysis and get people started on the right foot with their 2013 tipping.
This is a quick beginning and more detailed data will follow throughout January.
The data below is sorted by team, then by senior list alphabetically, then by rookies alphabetically.
After each player’s name, the date refers to the date on which the data was added to the database. It should then be added to the website within a week of that date.
Sources for information:
Club websites
AFL website
Herald Sun
The Age
Footytragic
SCPaige
SEN 1116
And others
ADELAIDE
02 Feb 21 Jan saw 45 out of 47 complete training, so list is very healthy in January
28 Feb With a week between NAB1&2, the Dockers played the Crows the weekend before NAB2
Brown, Luke 15 Mar Played quite well NAB1&2 before scoring low numbers but tagging Eddie Betts effectively NAB3. A chance to play R1, especially if Tambling is not fully fit
Callinan, Ian 15 Mar Played ok NAB1; missed NAB2 and lasted a few minutes before subbed out with “a knock to the knee” in NAB3. Underdone for main season, but expected to be available for R1
Crouch, Brad 15 Mar On Crows’ list as an “unplayable” last year, but coach likes him. Did okay nab1; subbed on at half time NAB2 for 34 dt points. Did well NAB3 and likely to debut R1
Dangerfield, Patrick 15 Mar Missed NAB1. Played last half 22Feb practice match vs Freo. Starred NAB2 and then did well before being subbed out NAB3
Graham, Angus 02 Feb Late Jan, coach said Angus is not near the top of the list as far as Crow ruckmen are concerned
Henderson, Ricky 10 Jan finger problem but returned to full training early Jan
Jaensch, Matthew 10 Jan on a modified program pre Christmas due to a groin injury; back in full training Jan 2013
Jenkins, Josh 25 Jan upgraded rookie; could “replace” Tippett, but has been training as a defender. Improved fitness stats this year and ready to improve
Joyce, Nicholas 28 Feb Crows website says he is on a modified program since the Christmas break and being eased back into full training. Will miss NAB R1&2 at least
Lyons, Jarryd 15 Mar Suffered a foot injury in 2012, but produced good numbers for Glenelg in 13 games. Did very well NAB1A in the absence of star midfielders; then not seen NAB2&3, so on the fringe of selection only
Mackay, David 10 Jan great PS
Petrenko, Jared 15 Mar shoulder surgery post 2012 season and in full training early Jan 2013. Returned for NAB3 and was subbed out. Coach likes him and may play R1, but perhaps underdone
Porplyzia, Jason 15 Mar surgery on both ankles in October 2012. Taken to hospital after NAB3 win in which he played ok. Has a stomach ulcer and club expects him to be available for R1
Riley, Aidan 07 Mar Did extremely well NAB1 in the absence of Dangerfield, S Thompson & Sloane. But failed NAB2 and dropped. Not in best 22 at this stage
Shaw, Sam 15 Mar Crows website says he is on a modified program since the Christmas break due to a knee problem and being eased back into full training. Returned for last half NAB3 and will play SANFL in “NAB4” weekend
Sloane, Rory 15 Mar Missed NAB1. Starred early 22Feb practice match vs Freo. Subbed out at half time; then missed NAB2. Started very well NAB3 but then ran out of puff. Appears slightly underdone
Smith, Brodie 28 Feb great PS, but broke his collarbone in NAB1. Will miss the start of the regular season
Talia, Daniel 07 Mar Broke his arm in the finals 2012 and should be ok for NAB Cup. Played NAB1A, then missed NAB2 with a virus
Tambling, Richard 15 Mar Coach has spoken well of him and was good in NAB1 + “NAB1C” vs Dockers. Missed NAB2&3 with a back injury and is expected to play SANFL in “NAB4” weekend
Thompson, Luke 10 Jan ankle surgery and on a modified program 2012; returned to full training early Jan
Vince, Bernie 28 Feb minor surgery for a cyst Nov and in full training early Jan 2013. Played last quarter and a bit 22 Feb practice match vs Freo
Wright, Matthew 28 Feb Missed NAB1. Starred early 22Feb practice match vs Freo. Subbed out at half time
Rookies
BRISBANE
02 Feb The Lions have some new dieticians on board this year which has been helpful, according to Tom Rockliff. From Lions website: Football manager Dean Warren said the Lions were out to be competitive in the pre-season competition
28 Feb Lions are “UP” for the NAB Cup and want to start the season flying (similar to Crows in 2012)
Adcock, Jed 18 Mar hip op Oct; due to resume full training in Jan; had a minor cleanup op in Feb. Missed NAB1; figures in NAB2,3,4 kept improving
Banfield, Todd 15 Mar 2012 PS interrupted by patella tendonitis and also had stress fractures in 2012 season. Did well NAB1, but low figures NAB2 then not named NAB3&4. No injury listed by club
Beams, Claye 18 Mar looks to be a big improver 2013 after ending 2012 on a high. Okay NAB1,2,3. Looked terrific NAB4 after being subbed on late 3Q
Bewick, Rohan 18 Mar in top form NAB3&4
Black, Simon 18 Mar knee surgery Dec and hopes to be back for R1. Resumed running around the end of Jan. Missed all the NAB Cup and likely to miss several regular season matches
Brown, Jonathan 18 Mar On a modified program, but eased into NAB3 and then kicked 5 in NAB4
Cornelius, Aaron 18 Mar Was super in NAB2&3 then put in a shocker NAB4 and subbed off 3Q
Crisp, Jack 18 Mar not seen in NAB Cup but was emergency for NAB4
Docherty, Sam 18 Mar hip injury ruined 2012 PS; but flying now. Okay in NBA1,2,3 and subbed on late in NAB4
Golby, Mitchell 28 Feb foot problems ended 2012 season early, but going well in 2013 PS. Went well NAB1
Hanley, Pearce 18 Mar missed NAB1 “as a precaution”, then wore green vest NAB2 and did well when on the ground. Starred in NAB4
Harwood, Ryan 28 Feb missed intraclub lead up to NAB1 AND ALSO NAB1 with a minor ankle injury
Karnezis, Patrick 18 Mar seems to have lifted his training intesnity in PS 2013 and training as a midfielder. Did very well NAB1A, then rested NAB1B. Very good in NAB2&3 then got heaps of it in NBA4 before being subbed out before 3QT. He has arrived BIG TIME in 2013
Leuenberger, Matthew 18 Mar On a restricted program until 1st full training session 31 Jan; subbed on NAB2; late withdrawal with a foot problem NAB3 and missed NAB4. Unlikely for R1
Lisle, Jordan 18 Mar has improved significantly, according to Daniel Merrett, but only played NAB1A
Longer, Billy 18 Mar Rockliff praised his work in an intraclub game. Playing as number one ruckman in NAB3&4 and did ok
Maguire, Matthew 18 Mar ankle op Oct. Ok in NAB Cup
Mayes, Sam 28 Feb missed NAB1 “as a precaution”. J Brown likes him, but the “precaution” means it is unlikely to play early
McGrath, Ashley 18 Mar wrist op Oct. Appeared to be slowly running into form in NAB Cup
Moloney, Brent 18 Mar starring on the track, but slowed by what appears to be a minor calf injury late Jan. Did well NAB1,3&4
O’Brien, Jesse 18 Mar late 2012 season groin op. Missed intraclub lead up to NAB1 + all NAB Cup
Paparone, Marco 18 Mar Played NAB1A&2; emergency for NAB4
Polec, Jared 18 Mar Missed entire NAB Cup. Unlikely to be seen early in the regular season
Polkinghorne, James 17 Jan shoulder op Oct; in full training by Jan
Redden, Jack 18 Mar starring on the track, but not great numbers in NAB Cup
Rich, Daniel 18 Mar Did well NAB3&4
Rockliff, Tom 18 Mar Allegedly in the best shape of his career now after his form tapered off late in 2012. Last year he averaged 111 SC points until R14 and then only 77 thereafter. Subbed on at half time NAB2, then did well NAB3&4
Staker, Brent 10 Jan enjoying a full Ps now unlike PS 2012
Yeo, Elliot 18 Mar Played entire NAB Cup and looks to have cemented a spot
Zorko, Dayne 18 Mar Played all NAB Cup (unlike 2012 when missed all the NAB Cup and made his debut in R7)
Rookies
CARLTON
02 Feb Looks like the Blues are going to use the boundary a lot more this year a la Collingwood
Training on 24 Jan had everyone involved except McInnes. McKay said the Blues were better placed in terms of fitness compared to last year
Casboult, Levi 18 Mar Fair in NAB Cup. Not sure if both he and Rowe will play all year
Ellard, David 07 Mar Hammie NAB2 and will miss the start of the season
Garlett, Jeff 18 Mar Was very good NAB2, low numbers NAB3 and missed NAB4 to attend a funeral. Maybe the death may have also affected his NAB3 scores.
Gibbs, Bryce 18 Mar Starred in NAB4
Graham, Nicholas 18 Mar Was touted as a chance for R1, but did his knee after playing NAB1. Will miss the start of the season
Hampson, Shaun 18 Mar Played ok NAB Cup; looks to be ahead of Warnock for now
Henderson, Lachlan 02 Feb Had hip surgery in Dec 2012 and due to return to full training in Feb
Judd, Chris 18 Mar Missed NAB1&2. Was declared available for NAB3 on 05 March, but then played NAB4 and subbed out
Kreuzer, Matthew 18 Mar knee op Oct and due to start running Jan. Back in full training late Jan. Starred NAB4
Laidler, Jeremy 18 Mar On a modified program in Arizona, but played NAB1,2,3. Rumoured to have bulked up; emergency for NAB4
Lucas, Kane 18 Mar apparently, the coach loves him. Starred NAB4
McInnes, Andrew 17 Jan knee op Sep and not due back until June 2013
McLean, Brock 18 Mar Numbers below 2012 in NAB Cup and may struggle to reproduce last year’s numbers with more regular stars playing in 2013
Menzel, Troy 10 Jan did his PCL in 2012 SANFL finals series
Murphy, Marc 18 Mar shoulder + knee op Oct. due to start running Jan; then in full training late Jan; good without being brilliant in NAB Cup
Rowe, Sam 18 Mar Fair in NAB Cup. Not sure if both he and Casboult will play all year. Came on as sub in NAB4
Scotland, Heath 18 Mar Will miss R1&2 of regular season after club suspension. Can play NAB Cup, but will play for the Northern Blues during his suspension. Subbed on NAB3 & emergency for NAB4
Simpson, Kade 18 Mar Starred NAB4, but the beard is hard to look at
Tuohy, Zach 18 Mar Coach seems keen for him to play more in the midfield; numbers only fair in NAB Cup. Kicked a great 9 pointer in NAB4
Waite, Jarrad 07 Mar interrupted PS in 2012; a much better PS in 2013 until a calf injury – now likely to miss R1
Warnock, Robert 18 Mar injury ruined both the PS and regular season in 2012. Training well now. Just fair in NAB2&3 when wore green / red vest and dropped for NAB Cup grand final. Maybe some injury is lurking unreported
White, Simon 18 Mar starring on the track after having an injury interrupted Ps in 2012; but numbers not great in NAB Cup and subbed off NAB4
Yarran, Chris 18 Mar had injury problems in 2012 and says he wants to move into the midfield in 2013. Quite good in NAB Cup
Rookies
Cachia, Jaryd 17 Jan Hammie problems and on a modified program
Start here
COLLINGWOOD .
02 Feb 12 or more players did not complete full training on 21 Jan, including Cloke, Fasolo and Thomas
Ball, Luke 15 Mar Missed NAB Cup and was aiming for R1, but hammie issues will cause him t miss the start of the season
Beams, Dayne 18 Mar Hit top form NAB4
Blair, Jarryd 28 Feb did well NAB1A and wasn’t selected to play 1B but didn’t come up
Brown, Nathan 28 Feb Delayed start to 2012 due to knee injury, but doing well PS 2013. Missed NAB1
Cloke, Travis 28 Feb excelled NAB1
Didak, Alan 28 Feb missed trip to Arizona due to family reasons. Played intraclub Feb but now an injured hammie may cause him to miss R1
Fasolo, Alex 18 Mar Missed NAB1 but played okay intra club 22 feb “coming back from injury” according to Robert Harvey. Listed as a foot on club’s website. Missed NAB2, 3 & 4 on not on the Pies injury list on their website on 13 Mar. On 17 Mar, ruled out for at least R1 with a hammie
Gault, Corey 07 Mar Out for first few weeks of season with a groin injury
Goldsack, Tyson 07 Mar missed trip to Arizona. Ankle op Nov. Joined full training mid Jan. Missed NAB1 but played intra club 22 Feb after a “knee” problem. Rested for NAB2 in Perth
Grundy, Brodie 28 Feb Back injury 2013PS and coach said “he needs to get his core (blimey) strength up”. Game time in 2013 looks unlikely
Johnson, Ben 18 Mar Starred NAB4
Jolly, Darren 18 Mar Starred NAB4, but then off to hospital with a kidney issue. Apparently ok to play R1, but watch the news services
Kennedy, Ben 15 Mar Terrific performance in NAB3, but not selected for NAB4, so unlikely to debut early. But can find the ball
Krakouer, Andrew 18 Mar knee op and missed most of 2012. Played okay NAB1 and not spotted since, which is a mystery
Keeffe, Lachlan 17 Jan knee op 2012 and will miss several weeks of 2013
Lynch, Quinten 18 Mar Seemes to be working well with Cloke. Kicked 4 goals twice in NAB Cup, including NAB4 when he pulled out at 3QT with a corkie (but has 16 days until R1)
Macaffer, Brent 18 Mar knee op 2012 but now flying on the track. Did well NAB1; coach loves him and seems certain to play R1
Maxwell, Nick 10 Jan missed trip to Arizona due to family reasons
Paine, Jackson 10 Jan post season shoulder surgery and missed pre Christmas PS
Pendlebury, Scott 18 Mar starred NAB4 and looks to be peaking perfectly
Reid, Ben 15 Mar did his knee NAB2 and missed NAB3&4; some doubt for R1
Russell, Jordan 18 Mar Did okay NAB Cup and probably done enough to get a game R1; then R2 is against his old team AND his old (Magpie) coach
Sinclair, Ben 28 Feb Did okay NAB1
Swan, Dane 10 Jan starring on the track
Thomas, Dale 18 Mar missed trip to Arizona. Ankle op Nov. In a moon boot early Jan; due to train with the main squad early Feb. Missed all NAB Cup and considered an outside chance for R1
Toovey, Alan 17 Jan missed trip to Arizona due to a wrist injury
Witts, Jarrod 28 Feb starring on the track. Did okay NAB1
Young, Clinton 18 Mar interrupted PS due to a foot surgery in Oct. Resumed full training Jan. Played NAB1 and did well. Missed NAB2 and then kicked poorly in NAB3. Late withdrawal NAB4 with a suspected calf injury
Rookies
Dwyer, Sam 18 Mar Mature aged rookie. Did well NAB Cup and some chance for selection R1
Hudson, Ben 18 Mar Promoted to the senior list – either to cover for Jolly or because Witts won’t play a huge number of games
Martin, Kyle 15 Mar did well NAB 2&3, but omitted from NAB4, so un likely to be promoted off the rookie list for now
ESSENDON
02 Feb Began training at their new facility in Jan. On 29 Jan, Hird said “90% of the squad has done 95% of the PS work”
Baguley, Mark 28 Feb did well NAB 1
Bellchambers, Tom 25 Jan Coach says he is the likely #1 ruckman in 2013
Carlisle, Jake 07 Mar ankle surgery 2012 but joined in training Nov 2012. Did well NAB1A, then scored well while beating Jack Riewoldt NAB2
Colyer, Travis 15 Mar minor thumb surgery post season. Still on a restricted program in Jan. Missed NAB1,2,3 and playing VFL NAB4
Daniher, Joe 18 Mar had minor knee surgery in Dec; on a modified program in Jan, but is really impressing coach. Missed NAB1&2. Played VFL NAB3 and was selected to play NAB4 but missed, apparently with a corkie. May be doubtful for a R1 debut
Davey, Alwyn 28 Feb did well NAB 1A
Dempsey, Courtenay 28 Feb starred NAB1
Fletcher, Dustin 28 Feb starred NAB1A
Goddard, Brendon 28 Feb starred NAB1
Gumbleton, Scott 18 Mar doing well in PS until he did his hammie at training early Dec; was due back in full training first half Jan, but missed the target. Played VFL in NAB3 as first game for the year & VFL in NAB4 where he kicked 5
Hardingham, Kyle 18 Mar Missed NAB2&3 with broken hand and excelled in VFL NAB4
Heppell, Dyson 28 Feb excelled NAB1 and played in the midfield
Hibberd, Michael 28 Feb did well NAB 1
Hille, David 15 Mar Appears to be out of the best 22 at present
Hocking, Heath 10 Jan minor shoulder surgery post season
Hurley, Michael 15 Mar post season wrist surgery; but overall a better PS in 2013 than in 2012. Posted low numbers NAB1 then suffered a minor leg injury NAB2; followed by an ankle injury NAB3 and seen later in a moon boot. Club seems confident he will be right for R1, but don’t call it a cert even if he is named
Kommer, Nicholas 18 Mar mature aged inside midfielder. Did well NAB1A & 2, but subbed off in NAB3 and a bye in NAB4, so unlikely to be selected R1. However, Danny Corcoran of the Bombers said on 18 March that, “He [Kommer] will certainly be well and truly in contention for selection; he played all the NAB Cup games and did well. It all has to be decided yet by the match committee.”
Melksham, Jake 18 Mar Broke his hand early Feb and missed NAB1. Played NAB2, then missed NAB3 with a leg injury; played well VFL NAB4
Myers, David 07 Mar Two significant injuries 2012. Excelled NAB1 before low numbers NAB2. Has been training with the midfielders and this is his first full PS
Pears, Tayte 18 Mar interrupted PS in 2011 and 2012, but flying on the track now. Starred NAB1B, bit missed NAB2&3 without any reason given; played well VFL NAB4
Ryder, Patrick 02 Feb Shoulder op October did not advaersely affect his 2013 PS
Stanton, Brent 15 Mar in good form NAB1,2,3
Van Unen, Dylan 15 Mar mature aged tall defender. Not seen in NAB1,2,3
Watson, Jobe 28 Feb Missed NAB1 with a knee strain
Winderlich, Jason 15 Mar Missed NAB Cup with groin problems. Club says will definitely miss R1, but be available some time early season
Zaharakis, David 18 Mar Strained Quad 28 Jan. Not a good sign because he missed R11-20 last year with a “different” quad injury. Won’t play NAB Cup. But played first 3Q VFL NAB4 with a view to play R1 on 22 Mar
Rookies
FREMANTLE
28 Feb With a week between NAB1&2, the Dockers played the Crows the weekend before NAB2
Barlow, Michael 28 Feb post season thumb op, but able to do all the running work. Did well NAB1A
Bradley, Kepler 28 Feb missed a day’s training on 21 Jan. Missed NAB1, played 22Feb practice match v Crows
Clarke, Zachary 28 Feb missed NAB1 with an adductor strain
Crichton, Jesse 17 Jan failed to train with the main group 11 Jan
Crowley, Ryan 17 Jan tore a pectoral muscle at training Dec. Due to resume full training in Feb; aiming for R1
Crozier, Hayden 10 Jan missed a lot of 2012 with glandular fever, but doing well pre Christmas
De Boer, Matthew 02 Feb missed a day’s training on 21 Jan
Duffield, Paul 02 Feb post season surgery after 2012 season and not in full training late Jan. May play late NAB Cup
Forster, Alex 02 Feb had a hip op late 2011 and a terrible 2012 season followed. This year has done 85% of the PS, but still may not be in the best 22
Fyfe, Nathan 15 Mar Missed NAB1 but played 22Feb practice match vs Crows. Suffered a slight shoulder injury NAB3, but expected to be ok for R1
Hill, Stephen 28 Feb post season shoulder surgery and eased into PS. Played okay NAB1A+B, then got a slight arm injury vs Crows “NAB1C”
Ibbotson, Garrick 18 Mar had a series of operations post season 2011 and his 2012 season was a letdown. Rumoured to move from midfield to defence in 2013. Okay NAB2 but then in WAFL for NAB3&4
Mayne, Christopher 15 Mar injured ankle NAB1A, but returned NAB3
McPharlin, Luke 28 Feb failed to train with the main group 11 Jan; played okay NAB1B
Michie, Viv 25 Jan training well now after 2 years of foot problems
Morabito, Anthony 10 Jan Did ACL at training Jan 2013
Mundy, David 28 Feb failed to train with the main group 11 Jan; may be an age issue only. 2012 PS was injury interrupted; rolled an ankle on 30 Jan 2013 at training; not expected to be a major issue. Returned to played 22 Feb practice match vs Crows
Mzungu, Tendai 10 Jan post season wrist surgery, but able to do all the running work
Neale, Lachie 28 Feb missed a day’s training on 21 Jan &missed NAB1
Pavlich, Matthew 17 Jan Hip and Achilles ops post season; then back surgery in late Nov and due to resume full training late Jan
Pearce, Danyle 25 Jan Said to be doing well after moving from Port to Freo
Sandilands, Aaron 15 Mar Ran a PB for the 3km time trial in Jan. Had injury troubles in 2011 and 2012, but this is the best he has been for some time. Underwent minor surgery for a vascular problem mid/late Jan and was due to return to training before month’s end. Did a hammie NAB1 and set to return ~R2 (or maybe 3)
Spurr, Lee 15 Mar Promoted rookie. Did well NAB2 and then got a corkie NAB3. Coach said “will play R1”
Suban, Nicholas 28 Feb Freo website: Suban had a “frank discussion” with the coach at the end of 2012 and has now improved his fitness. Stephne Hill has tipped him to play more midfield. Did well NAB1
Smith, Tanner 02 Feb has impressed in PS
Suban, Nicholas 25 Jan Freo website: Suban had a “frank discussion” with the coach at the end of 2012 and has now improved his fitness. Expect improvement
Walters, Michael 28 Feb Reported to be training well, but involved in modified training late Jan. Did well NAB1, then slight ankle injury next week (“NAB1C”) vs Crows
Rookies
GEELONG
02 Feb “We’ve got a new strength and conditioning coach, Chris Dennis, who’s done a great job with our whole list” Nigel Lappin told AFL.com.au. GEELONG is gearing up to hit the ground running in Round 1, determined to avoid a repeat of the sluggish start that cost the Cats a top-four berth last year.
Bartel, Jimmy 18 Mar foot injury and in a moon boot 2012. Joined main training group in mid Jan. Played NAB1A then rested NAB1B. Starred NAB4
Bews, Jed 10 Jan looks improved and watch in NAB Cup
Brown, Mitch W. 07 Mar Coach is excited about him as a key defneder early and maybe as a key forward
Caddy, Josh 18 Mar starring on the track; coach all but guaranteed him a R1 game in NAB4 press conference
Chapman, Paul 18 Mar Ran a PB for the 2km time trial in Jan; had Interrupted PS in 2011 and a modified PS in 2012. This has helped him be in top shape for 2013. Minor quad strain NAB2. Played well NAB3 but missed NAB4 with a thigh injury and goes into the season underdone
Cowan, Josh 15 Mar Added to long term injury list on 12 March
Horlin-Smith, George 25 Jan On the fringe of selection, but has bulked up and the club plan to make him into a Jobe Watson type player
Hunt, Josh 25 Jan has glandular fever and on a restricted program. In doubt for R1
Johnson, Steve 28 Feb suspended R1
Kelly, James 25 Jan post season surgery on both hips. Joined in full training in mid Jan
Kersten, Shane 17 Jan looks to have improved and training well. Watch in NAB Cup
McCarthy, Lincoln 15 Mar Added to long term injury list on 12 March
McIntosh, Hamish 18 Mar on a modified program pre Christmas after missing much of 2012 with a knee injury. Minor knee op mid Feb; missed all NAB Cup and ruled out for R1
Menzel, Daniel 15 Mar On 31 Jan, it was announced that he underwent a “secret” LARS operation on his left ACL. Missed all NAB Cup and likelt to miss regular seaon matches as well
Murdoch, Jordan 17 Jan One of the best in a “match” vs the Roos on 11 Jan
Podsiadly, James 10 Jan training as a defender
Rivers, Jared 17 Jan with the rehab group in mid Jan for one session
Selwood, Joel 10 Jan post season finger surgery and back in training early in PS
Smedts, Billie 28 Feb restricted by a hip injury in PS. Low numbers NAB1A and rested NAB1B
Stokes, Mathew 28 Feb Rolled an ankle NAB1 and expected back NAB3
Thurlow, Jackson 15 Mar thumb and cheekbone injuries. Don’t expect much from him in 2013; but surprisingly starred in a “match” vs the Roos 11 Jan. Not in the squad for NAB4, so unlikely to feature early in the season
Varcoe, Travis 02 Feb “Flying”, according to Motlop in mid Jan
Vardy, Nathan 15 Mar training as a forward. Bur missed the entire NAB Cup and likely to miss early in the regular season as well
West, Trent 28 Feb Minor knee surgery late Feb and in some doubt for R1
Rookies
Blicavs, Mark 18 Mar Doing okay in ruck duties in the absence of top 4 ruckmen; due to his unique athletic ability, he is a chance to play R1, although his best may be a year or 2 away. Coach says he is “in the best 25 right now”, but some players have to come back. Is bred to run and jump
Burbury, George 28 Feb On the fringe of selection, but has had a foot injury since early Feb at least. Likely to miss the start of the season
Sheringham, Jackson 28 Feb Either Sheringham or Walker looks likely to be promoted off the rookie list in place of Dawson Simpson
Walker, Joshua 28 Feb Showed promise 2012 and did okay NAB1. Likely to get game time early with injuries to Cats big men. Either Sheringham or Walker looks likely to be promoted off the rookie list in place of Dawson Simpson
GOLD COAT SUNS
02 Feb NEW Suns fitness boss Stephen Schwerdt has revealed the squad is still at least a year away from training as well as most AFL teams despite upping the ante this pre-season.
Ablett, Gary Jnr 18 Mar had some niggling injuries over the PS. Coach says he will be at full fitness R1. Resumed running last week Jan and due to be at full load in Feb. Played intraclub lead up match to NAB1. Did well NAB1A and rested 1B. Played NAB2; not NAB3 and starred NAB4
Allen, Jackson 10 Jan groin surgery late in 2012 season, but doing well in 2013 PS
Bennell, Harley 15 Mar Flying on the track late Jan. did well in All stars game + intraclub; played well NAB1,2,3 then rested NAB4
Bock, Nathan 28 Feb broke a leg early in 2012. Aiming for, but likely to miss several early rounds in 2013
Brennan, Jared 18 Mar rumoured to have turned the corner. Reasonable in NAB Cup
Broughton, Greg 15 Mar impressed in PS at his new club and coach likes him. Fair figures NAB1,2,3
Brown, Campbell 28 Feb suspended for first 6 weeks of the season. But did well NAB1
Day, Sam 18 Mar First uninterrupted PS and has beefed up. Just average in NAB Cup
Dixon, Charlie 18 Mar after NAB1, is behind Smith for #1 ruck spot; low figures NAB1&3; missed NAB2; improved NAB4
Gorringe, Daniel 18 Mar impressed coach NAB4
Hall, Aaron 18 Mar impressed coach NAB4
Harbrow, Jarrod 15 Mar Likely to move to the midfield in 2013; missed R5-14 in 2012 with injury. Played NAB1, then missed NAB2&3; named for NAB4
Horsley, Kyal 10 Jan improved endurance
Lonergan, Jesse 18 Mar starring on the track. Impressed coach in NAB1B. Copped a wrist injury in NAB4
Lynch, Thomas 07 Mar Recovering from a foot operation for a stress fracture. Played NAB1B and did his ankle ligaments. Will miss the start of the season
Matera, Brandon 28 Feb improved endurance, but has appraently had an injury setback in Jan. Missed 14feb intraclub and NAB1 with a foot injury
May, Steven 18 Mar impressed on the track this PS after having an interrupted PS in 2012; did well in NAB Cup
McKenzie, Trent 15 Mar hampered by a knee injury in PS and with the rehab group. Due to train with the main group mid March. Club says he will play NEAFL R1
Murphy, Thomas 28 Feb got a tick from the coach despite average numbers NAB1A
O’Meara, Jaeger 15 Mar groin surgery late in 2012 season, but doing well in 2013 PS and looks a ready made player. Did okay NAB1&2 and was highest scorer NAB3. Looks a certain starter R1
Patrick, Liam 28 Feb carried off the training track with a hammie on 24 Jan and will miss NAB Cup and also early season
Prestia, Dion 15 Mar had a hammie, but back in full training Jan and impressing. Returned to play reserves NAB2; played NAB3 with low numbers and named NAB4
Rischitelli, Michael 07 Mar Post season was diagnosed with hamstring tendonitis. Still with the rehab group. Played NAB1B, then reserves NAB2
Russell, Luke 15 Mar shoulder surgery late in 2012 season. Played NAB1&2, then missed NAB3&4 with “a minor knee injury”; expected to be right for R1
Sexton, Alex 10 Jan hip surgery late in 2012 season
Shaw, Matt 15 Mar Played NAB1A and not 1B. Missed training thereafter and also missed NAB2&3 with illness. Named NAB4
Smith, Zac 18 Mar flat 2012 after great debut season 2011. coach liked his NAB1 game and has put him ahead of Dixon for #1 ruck spot after impressive NAB1A game; did okay NAB4, but so did Gorringe
Stanley, Danny 07 Mar missed nab1, then came back from an unknown injury NAB2 in the reserves
Sumner, Tim 02 Feb may be a ready made player. Watch in NAB Cup, but rumoured to be recovering from a knee injury
Swallow, David 28 Feb missed most of 2012 season with knee problems. Training strongly in PS and should improve. Excelled in intraclub Feb
Tape, Sebastian 28 Feb knee surgery late in 2012 season; likely to miss NAB Cup and early season
Thompson, Rory 28 Feb starred in 14feb intraclub and talked up by asst coach Andy Lovell. McKenna said he has “put his hand up to play Centre Half Back (didn’t know this field position still existed!!)”
Weller, Maverick 11 Jan in a moon boot late 2012 and did not train with the main group
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GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Bugg, Tomas 18 Mar starred NAB4
Buntine, Matthew 28 Feb Punctured lung NAB1 and will miss rest of NAB + early season
Cameron, Jeremy 10 Jan surgery post 2012 season
Coniglio, Stephen 18 Mar starred NAB4
Cornes, Chad 15 Mar knee surgery on 30 Jan and will miss early season
Edwards, Shaun 25 Jan John Quinn likes his PS form
Greene, Toby 18 Mar great debut year and is reportedly progressing well in PS 2013. Good number NAB Cup
Growden, Josh 11 Jan Hip injury and expected to be in full training early 2013 with view to play R1
Hoskin-Elliott, Will 15 Mar Post season hip surgery and expected to be in full training Feb. Named for NAB4, but underdone for regular season
O’hAilpin, Setanta 17 Jan Knee injury in early 2012 season and expected to be in full training early 2013 with view to play late NAB Cup or R1
O’Rourke, Jonathan 15 Mar Not seen in NAB until NAB3 when he did a hammie and is likely to miss R1
Patton, Jonathon 15 Mar knee surgery post 2012 season, but did well in the late 2012 part of the 2013 PS. Okay NAB1, then corked quad NAB2 and came off. Missed NAB3 and named for NAB4
Plowman, Lachlan 18 Mar Missed most of 2012 with an elbow injury; played NAB1B with low numbers; missed NAB2 but returned for NAB3&4 and did well
Scully, Tom 15 Mar 2011 knee injury restricted his 2012 PS; very good 2013 PS so far; there will be cynics, but he may be due to blossom. Fair in NAB1A; missed 1B and out of NAB2 with a minor knee injury. Played NAB3 and did okay
Shiel, Dylan 07 Mar Foot injury and expected to be in full training early 2013 with view to play R1; but showing polish in a Giants practice match in late Jan. Struggled NAB2, so suggest he is in for a quiet start to the season
Stewart, James 11 Jan Back injury and expected to be in full training early 2013 with view to play R1
Thornton, Bret 18 Mar Just average NAB2&3 then omitted for NAB4 when Sheeds was mostly playing his best team
Treloar, Adam 18 Mar Flying in PS and doing well in NAB1, 2 &3. Starred NAB4
Tyson, Dom 11 Jan PCL knee surgery Dec 2012 and will miss the start of the season
Ugle, Gerald 18 Mar Coaches like him for 2013…. But then not seen NAB 2, 3 &4
Ward, Callan 18 Mar Inured NAB3 and off early, but returned NAB4 to best BOG
Whitfield, Lachie 15 Mar impressing at training and watch in NAB Cup; still a bit skinny, but really impressed NAB2; rested NAB3 and named NAB4
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