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Hugh Greenwood
Headed to North Melbourne
Greenwood (knee) will play for North Melbourne in 2022, Mitch Cleary of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Greenwood was delisted by Gold Coast on Sunday, but he'll find a new home ahead of the 2022 campaign. He suffered a ruptured MCL in mid-July, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to begin the season.
Greenwood was delisted by Gold Coast on Sunday, but he'll find a new home ahead of the 2022 campaign. He suffered a ruptured MCL in mid-July, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to begin the season.
Trent Dumont
Delisted by North Melbourne
Dumont was delisted by the Kangaroos on Monday, Marc McGowan of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dumont logged 250 disposals and 168 kicks across 14 appearances with North Melbourne last year but will now be free to sign with another club.
Dumont logged 250 disposals and 168 kicks across 14 appearances with North Melbourne last year but will now be free to sign with another club.
George Hewett
Signs with Blues
Hewett signed a contract with the Blues on Sunday, 7 AFL reports.
ANALYSIS
Hewett was drafted by the Swans in 2013 but will join a new club following the 2021 campaign. The midfielder made 20 appearances for Sydney last year and totaled 354 disposals, 204 handballs and 150 kicks.
Hewett was drafted by the Swans in 2013 but will join a new club following the 2021 campaign. The midfielder made 20 appearances for Sydney last year and totaled 354 disposals, 204 handballs and 150 kicks.
Clayton Oliver
Exceptional in GF win
Oliver scored one goal and one behind to go with 333 disposals (14 kicks, 19 handballs) and made 10 tackles during Saturday's 140-66 win over the Western Bulldogs in the Grand Final.
ANALYSIS
Oliver started the 2021 season strong and ended it just as well with a composed showing during the biggest game of the year, as tying his season-high for tackles and disposals in a game will do wonders in the Grand Final. With another strong year now over, Oliver will look to continue his dominance in 2022.
Oliver started the 2021 season strong and ended it just as well with a composed showing during the biggest game of the year, as tying his season-high for tackles and disposals in a game will do wonders in the Grand Final. With another strong year now over, Oliver will look to continue his dominance in 2022.
Christian Petracca
Leads way in GF win
Petracca scored two goals and one behind to go with 39 disposals (21 kicks, 18 handballs) from Saturday's 140-66 win over the Western Bulldogs in the Grand Final.
ANALYSIS
Petracca was next to unstoppable for much of 2021 and he seldom had trouble finding the footy in the 'Dees first GF win in 57 years. Between he, Clayton Oliver and Max Gawn, there's a perfect core for fantasy and winning games at this club as long as they stick together.
Petracca was next to unstoppable for much of 2021 and he seldom had trouble finding the footy in the 'Dees first GF win in 57 years. Between he, Clayton Oliver and Max Gawn, there's a perfect core for fantasy and winning games at this club as long as they stick together.
Marcus Bontempelli
Active in GF loss
Bontempelli scored three goals and made 25 disposals (13 kicks, 12 handballs) during Saturday's 140-66 loss to Melbourne in the Grand Final.
ANALYSIS
A Brownlow contender for much of the year, Bontempelli struggled for consistency in possession over the final weeks of the season but still attempted to make up for it with three majors in the final game. He should still be proud of his efforts in 2021 with 26.8 disposals per game as captain and take more momentum into next season.
A Brownlow contender for much of the year, Bontempelli struggled for consistency in possession over the final weeks of the season but still attempted to make up for it with three majors in the final game. He should still be proud of his efforts in 2021 with 26.8 disposals per game as captain and take more momentum into next season.
Adam Treloar
Scores three in GF loss
Treolar scored three goals and logged 27 disposals (11 kicks, 16 handballs) during Saturday's 140-66 loss to Melbourne in the Grand Final.
ANALYSIS
Treolar put up some solid numbers down the stretch but injuries and inconsistency meant he couldn't always be trusted in 2021. With a good effort in a lopsided GF loss, Treolar should still carry some confidence into next season.
Treolar put up some solid numbers down the stretch but injuries and inconsistency meant he couldn't always be trusted in 2021. With a good effort in a lopsided GF loss, Treolar should still carry some confidence into next season.
Connor Downie
Underwent ankle surgery
Downie underwent surgery for an ankle syndesmosis injury suffered in the final training session of Hawthorn's season.
ANALYSIS
While the ankle injury required surgery, all signs point to Downie being available at or near the start of the 2022 season. He played in one AFL match for the Hawks last year.
While the ankle injury required surgery, all signs point to Downie being available at or near the start of the 2022 season. He played in one AFL match for the Hawks last year.
Brayden Ainsworth
Set loose by Eagles
Ainsworth was delisted by the Eagles on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Ainsworth didn't play in 2021, but he did draw into nine games in 2020, logging three goals, 77 disposals and 26 marks that season.
Ainsworth didn't play in 2021, but he did draw into nine games in 2020, logging three goals, 77 disposals and 26 marks that season.
Nick Shipley
Not returning to Giants
Shipley was delisted by the Giants on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Shipley didn't draw into an AFL match this season. The midfielder will be looking to latch on with a new team ahead of 2022.
Shipley didn't draw into an AFL match this season. The midfielder will be looking to latch on with a new team ahead of 2022.
Nathan Jones
Set to retire
Jones has retired from the AFL.
ANALYSIS
The 33-year-old midfielder only got into six AFL matches this season, and none after April after he was sidelined by a calf injury. Jones will hang up his boots, presumably without appearing in the Grand Final versus Geelong on Sept. 25.
The 33-year-old midfielder only got into six AFL matches this season, and none after April after he was sidelined by a calf injury. Jones will hang up his boots, presumably without appearing in the Grand Final versus Geelong on Sept. 25.
Bailey Smith
Scores four in win
Smith scored four goals to go with 23 disposals (16 kicks, seven handballs) during Saturday's 116-45 win over Port Adelaide in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Smith has scored seven goals over his last two games in addition to recording 50 total disposals. As Marcus Bontempelli hasn't played so well for a while, Smith could easily be the second-best option from the 'Dogs in the Grand Final.
Smith has scored seven goals over his last two games in addition to recording 50 total disposals. As Marcus Bontempelli hasn't played so well for a while, Smith could easily be the second-best option from the 'Dogs in the Grand Final.
Jack Macrae
Excellent in win
Macrae recorded 36 disposals (22 kicks, 14 handballs) and made six tackles during Saturday's 116-45 win over Port Adelaide in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Macrae stepped up his game at the right time with 36, 39 and 36 disposals over his last three starts. Going into a massive Grand Final against Melbourne, he'll take on the leading role for the 'Dogs in the center of the park.
Macrae stepped up his game at the right time with 36, 39 and 36 disposals over his last three starts. Going into a massive Grand Final against Melbourne, he'll take on the leading role for the 'Dogs in the center of the park.
Ollie Wines
38 disposals in bad loss
Wines scored one goal and one behind in addition to logging 38 disposals (15 kicks, 23 handballs) during Saturday's Preliminary Final loss to the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Wines led both teams in touches but that didn't mean much in a 71 point loss. His season comes to a hard-fought end with an impressive average of 32.4 disposals per game -- something he'll have plenty to work with in 2022.
Wines led both teams in touches but that didn't mean much in a 71 point loss. His season comes to a hard-fought end with an impressive average of 32.4 disposals per game -- something he'll have plenty to work with in 2022.
Christian Petracca
Busy in win
Petracca scored one goal and two behinds to go with 32 disposals (16 kicks, 16 handballs) during Friday's 125-42 win over Geelong in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Petracca has been one of the most reliable targets all season for the 'Dees as they went from first in the ladder to the first team in the finals. With five goals scored in his last four games, he's in good form ahead of the Grand Final.
Petracca has been one of the most reliable targets all season for the 'Dees as they went from first in the ladder to the first team in the finals. With five goals scored in his last four games, he's in good form ahead of the Grand Final.
Jack Viney
Logs 34 disposals in win
Viney logged 34 disposals (17 kicks, 17 handballs) and made five tackles during Friday's 125-42 win over Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Viney has only played 13 times all season but still has a solid average of 22.2 disposals and 7.4 tackles per game. With 28 and 34 disposals over his last two rounds, there aren't many players with as comparable form as him heading into the Grand Final.
Viney has only played 13 times all season but still has a solid average of 22.2 disposals and 7.4 tackles per game. With 28 and 34 disposals over his last two rounds, there aren't many players with as comparable form as him heading into the Grand Final.
Patrick Dangerfield
30 disposals in Prelim loss
Dangerfield logged 30 disposals (19 kicks, 11 handballs) and made four tackles during Friday's 125-42 loss to Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Dangerfield managed to reach 30 disposals for the first time in four games but it wasn't enough as the Cats' star forwards struggled to make a dent in the defense or the increasingly lopsided scoreline. By only playing 16 times this season, Dangerfield made less appearances than in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, so he'll need to improve more in 2022 on what were decent numbers with 23.2 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Dangerfield managed to reach 30 disposals for the first time in four games but it wasn't enough as the Cats' star forwards struggled to make a dent in the defense or the increasingly lopsided scoreline. By only playing 16 times this season, Dangerfield made less appearances than in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, so he'll need to improve more in 2022 on what were decent numbers with 23.2 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Joel Selwood
Ends season with 24 disposals
Selwood logged 24 disposals (eight kicks, 16 handballs) and made eight tackles during Friday's 125-42 loss to Melbourne in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Selwood needed to do more but that's often been the story of his season, as a disappointing team performance spelled the end of the season for the Cats. With a decent average of 23 disposals per game, he's a reasonable target next season if he plays more consistently.
Selwood needed to do more but that's often been the story of his season, as a disappointing team performance spelled the end of the season for the Cats. With a decent average of 23 disposals per game, he's a reasonable target next season if he plays more consistently.
Sam Simpson
Out of Friday's game
Simpson (concussion) will not play Friday versus Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Simpson was withdrawn from the lineup just hours before the preliminary finals match. Quinton Narkle entered the lineup as an emergency, but it's unclear if he'll be named in the 22 for the match. Should the Cats win Friday, Simpson should have at least a chance to be available for the Grand Final.
Simpson was withdrawn from the lineup just hours before the preliminary finals match. Quinton Narkle entered the lineup as an emergency, but it's unclear if he'll be named in the 22 for the match. Should the Cats win Friday, Simpson should have at least a chance to be available for the Grand Final.
Marcus Bontempelli
Listed in lineup
Bontempelli (knee) made the initial team sheet for Saturday's Preliminary Final against Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Bontempelli had hurt his knee late into the last round against Brisbane but he's already in the next lineup as a rover for another prime-time matchup with the Power. He's failed to log over 30 disposals in three straight games, so keep this in mind when assessing fantasy value.
Bontempelli had hurt his knee late into the last round against Brisbane but he's already in the next lineup as a rover for another prime-time matchup with the Power. He's failed to log over 30 disposals in three straight games, so keep this in mind when assessing fantasy value.
Brendon Ah Chee
Becomes free agent
Ah Chee wasn't offered a contract by West Coast and will head to free agency, Ryan Daniels of 7 News reports.
ANALYSIS
Ah Chee spent four seasons with West Coast after playing the previous three with Port Adelaide. He missed time with multiple injuries last season, appearing in just six games.
Ah Chee spent four seasons with West Coast after playing the previous three with Port Adelaide. He missed time with multiple injuries last season, appearing in just six games.
Mark Hutchings
Not offered contract
Hutchings was not offered a contract by the Eagles and will head to free agency, Ryan Daniels of 7 News reports.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old has appeared in 120 games across nine seasons for the Eagles, winning a title with the team in 2018. He's been banged up in recent seasons, however, appearing in just seven games over the last two years.
The 30-year-old has appeared in 120 games across nine seasons for the Eagles, winning a title with the team in 2018. He's been banged up in recent seasons, however, appearing in just seven games over the last two years.
Brandan Parfitt
Out for finals
Parfitt will miss the rest of the finals after suffering a high-grade tear of his left hamstring, his club announced Monday. He's expected to be ready in time for the preseason.
ANALYSIS
Parfitt went down early into the semi-final win over GWS but he won't play a further part in the end of the campaign. Fortunately, the Cats haven't dealt with many long-term injuries this season, though the timing is poor on this one. With 18.8 disposals and 5.6 tackles per game in 2021, Parfitt has plenty to offer on his day.
Parfitt went down early into the semi-final win over GWS but he won't play a further part in the end of the campaign. Fortunately, the Cats haven't dealt with many long-term injuries this season, though the timing is poor on this one. With 18.8 disposals and 5.6 tackles per game in 2021, Parfitt has plenty to offer on his day.
Marcus Bontempelli
Questionable Saturday
Bontempelli (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Bontempelli sustained a knee injury in Saturday's win over Brisbane and underwent further tests that revealed no structural damage. He'll continue to be examined throughout the week and is labeled a test ahead of the Preliminary Final.
Bontempelli sustained a knee injury in Saturday's win over Brisbane and underwent further tests that revealed no structural damage. He'll continue to be examined throughout the week and is labeled a test ahead of the Preliminary Final.
Jack Macrae
Stars in classic
Macrae scored one goal to go with 39 disposals (27 kicks, 12 handballs) and made five tackles during Saturday's 79-78 win over Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Macrae's numbers are usually gaudy but this time another near-40-disposal effort was integral to his team coming away with the victory. With Marcus Bontempelli banged up and not playing to his best, keep an eye on Macrae over the rest of the finals.
Macrae's numbers are usually gaudy but this time another near-40-disposal effort was integral to his team coming away with the victory. With Marcus Bontempelli banged up and not playing to his best, keep an eye on Macrae over the rest of the finals.