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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.
Caleb Daniel
Logs 37 disposals in GF
Daniel recorded 37 disposals (26 kicks, 11 handballs) and made six marks during Saturday's 140-66 loss to Melbourne in the Grand Final.
ANALYSIS
Daniel had the most disposals among the Dogs by a wide margin and remained active even as the 'Dees pulled away after halftime. Throughout the season, Daniel proved capable of putting up big numbers, though this performance was his best, and he's not the one who should be leading when Premierships are on the line. Heading into 2022, Daniel is a decent alternative when the other stars on his team don't perform as well.
Daniel had the most disposals among the Dogs by a wide margin and remained active even as the 'Dees pulled away after halftime. Throughout the season, Daniel proved capable of putting up big numbers, though this performance was his best, and he's not the one who should be leading when Premierships are on the line. Heading into 2022, Daniel is a decent alternative when the other stars on his team don't perform as well.
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.
Laitham Vandermeer
Hurts hamstring in win
Vandermeer suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's Preliminary Final win over Port Adelaide, according to the AFL.com match report.
ANALYSIS
Vandermeer also scored one goal in this game but picked up another injury. With a longer window until the Grand Final, he'll have more time to return if his injury is minor.
Vandermeer also scored one goal in this game but picked up another injury. With a longer window until the Grand Final, he'll have more time to return if his injury is minor.
Alex Keath
Will miss Prelim Final
Keath will miss Saturday's Preliminary Final against Port Adelaide due to hamstring tightness.
ANALYSIS
Keath doesn't add much fantasy value with an average of 12 disposals per game but he's still an absence in what will be a tough game. With any luck, he'll get another chance to play if the 'Dogs stay alive in the finals.
Keath doesn't add much fantasy value with an average of 12 disposals per game but he's still an absence in what will be a tough game. With any luck, he'll get another chance to play if the 'Dogs stay alive in the finals.
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.
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.
Cody Weightman
Ruled out Saturday
Weightman (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Weightman suffered a concussion in Saturday's win over Brisbane and will be unavailable in the Preliminary Final. It's not yet clear when he could return.
Weightman suffered a concussion in Saturday's win over Brisbane and will be unavailable in the Preliminary Final. It's not yet clear when he could return.