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Jamie Elliott
Scores four in loss
Elliott scored four goals and one behind to go with 18 disposals (15 kicks, three handballs) in addition to making eight marks during Sunday's 102-64 loss to Essendon in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Elliott scored a solid 25 goals this season despite only playing in 13 games, and this helped him end 2021with three different scores of over 100 fantasy points. Should he be able to stay on the field for the entirety of a season, his value could rise further in 2022.
Elliott scored a solid 25 goals this season despite only playing in 13 games, and this helped him end 2021with three different scores of over 100 fantasy points. Should he be able to stay on the field for the entirety of a season, his value could rise further in 2022.
Taylor Adams
Ends season with loss
Adams recorded 31 disposals (19 kicks, 12 handballs) and made six marks during Sunday's 102-64 loss to Essendon in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Adams was one of the few bright spots for the Magpies the season and ended the campaign with over 30 disposals in three of his last four games. Heading into 2022, he'll be one to watch from what could be a resurgent club under a new coach.
Adams was one of the few bright spots for the Magpies the season and ended the campaign with over 30 disposals in three of his last four games. Heading into 2022, he'll be one to watch from what could be a resurgent club under a new coach.
Oliver Henry
Ends seasons with shoulder issue
Henry picked up a shoulder injury during the Round 23 loss to Essendon, according to Jonathon Healy of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Henry will hope this injury doesn't carry too much into 2022 as the Magpies don't need any more bad news after a tough season. Through 10 games, Henry finished with seven goals scored.
Henry will hope this injury doesn't carry too much into 2022 as the Magpies don't need any more bad news after a tough season. Through 10 games, Henry finished with seven goals scored.
Jeremy Howe
Back for Round 23
Howe is listed in the initial lineup for Round 23 against Essendon.
ANALYSIS
Howe missed Round 22 on paternity leave and is already back in the lineup. In seven appearances this season, Howe has recorded at least 20 disposals in four of them.
Howe missed Round 22 on paternity leave and is already back in the lineup. In seven appearances this season, Howe has recorded at least 20 disposals in four of them.
Finlay Macrae
Listed as test
Macrae is listed as a test for Round 23 against Essendon due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Macrae has played in seven AFL games this season, with his recent production making him a consistent presence in the lineup after a slow start to his professional career. That's still not saying much, as he's averaged 15.9 disposals per game this season.
Macrae has played in seven AFL games this season, with his recent production making him a consistent presence in the lineup after a slow start to his professional career. That's still not saying much, as he's averaged 15.9 disposals per game this season.
Mason Cox
Unavailable for Round 23
Cox (bruised larynx) is unavailable for selection in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Cox (throat) hasn't played since July 4 and has only appeared in six games this season. He started the season hot, registering two goals in each of his first three contests. It is unclear when he may be eligible to return.
Cox (throat) hasn't played since July 4 and has only appeared in six games this season. He started the season hot, registering two goals in each of his first three contests. It is unclear when he may be eligible to return.
Trey Ruscoe
Questionable for Round 23
Ruscoe (ankle) is officially questionable for Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Ruscoe left Saturday's 142-57 loss in the third terms due to an ankle injury. The 19-year-old will test his ankle before the Round 23 contest.
Ruscoe left Saturday's 142-57 loss in the third terms due to an ankle injury. The 19-year-old will test his ankle before the Round 23 contest.
Brody Mihocek
Accepts one-match suspension
Mihocek will miss round 23 after accepting a one-match suspension for rough conduct.
ANALYSIS
Mihocek appeared to throw a high shoulder into the jaw of Brisbane's Tom Fullarton during Saturday's 142-57 loss. Fullarton left the game shaken, but he was able to return and finish the contest.
Mihocek appeared to throw a high shoulder into the jaw of Brisbane's Tom Fullarton during Saturday's 142-57 loss. Fullarton left the game shaken, but he was able to return and finish the contest.
Brody Mihocek
Trouble on horizon after high hit
Mihocek could be headed for trouble after appearing to throw a high shoulder to the jaw of Brisbane's Tom Fullarton in Saturday's 142-57 loss at Gabba, AFl.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mihocek, notes the AFL.com, seems to have made contact with Fullarton while turning to brace himself for a collision with the the latter during a contested possession. Fullarton left the game shaken, but returned to finish out the contest. Mihocek, meanwhile, closed out the match having hauled in 11 disposals, four marks, four behinds and a single goal and tackle each.
Mihocek, notes the AFL.com, seems to have made contact with Fullarton while turning to brace himself for a collision with the the latter during a contested possession. Fullarton left the game shaken, but returned to finish out the contest. Mihocek, meanwhile, closed out the match having hauled in 11 disposals, four marks, four behinds and a single goal and tackle each.
Trey Ruscoe
Leaves game with ankle injury
Ruscoe left Saturday's 142-57 defeat at the hands of Brisbane due to an ankle injury, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
ESPN notes Ruscoe was seen limping to the locker rooms in the third terms after injuring his ankle. The 19 year-old forward cataloged 10 disposals, two marks and a single tackle before being subbed out in favor of John Noble.
ESPN notes Ruscoe was seen limping to the locker rooms in the third terms after injuring his ankle. The 19 year-old forward cataloged 10 disposals, two marks and a single tackle before being subbed out in favor of John Noble.
Jack Crisp
30 disposals, seven marks in defeat
Crisp garnered 30 disposals, seven marks and clearances each and four tackles Saturday as Collingwood fell to Brisbane 142-57 at Gabba.
ANALYSIS
Crisp's 14 kicks and 16 handballs left him the match leader in disposals on Saturday while his seven marks tied three other Magpies as a team-best and seven clearances set a new season-high. Crisp exits Round 22 having averaged 31 touches, nine marks, 3.75 tackles and 3.5 clearances in every appearance he's made since Jul. 23 and now eclipsed 100 fantasy points in five of Collingwood's last six outings.
Crisp's 14 kicks and 16 handballs left him the match leader in disposals on Saturday while his seven marks tied three other Magpies as a team-best and seven clearances set a new season-high. Crisp exits Round 22 having averaged 31 touches, nine marks, 3.75 tackles and 3.5 clearances in every appearance he's made since Jul. 23 and now eclipsed 100 fantasy points in five of Collingwood's last six outings.
Mark Keane
Returns to Ireland
Keane was approved by Collingwood to return home to Ireland prior to the end of the home-and-away season, Callum Twomey of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Keane will not play in Rounds 22 or 23, but he will return in time for the preseason ahead of the 2022 campaign. He hasn't appeared in an AFL match since May, so fantasy managers won't be likely to notice his absence.
Keane will not play in Rounds 22 or 23, but he will return in time for the preseason ahead of the 2022 campaign. He hasn't appeared in an AFL match since May, so fantasy managers won't be likely to notice his absence.
Isaac Quaynor
Out due to illness
Quaynor will miss the rest of the season due to glandular fever.
ANALYSIS
Quaynor averaged 18.1 disposals per game in 20 appearances this season but can't play over the final two weeks with a more serious illness.
Quaynor averaged 18.1 disposals per game in 20 appearances this season but can't play over the final two weeks with a more serious illness.
Josh Daicos
Back in lineup
Daicos made the starting lineup for Round 22 against Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Daicos did the same last week against Hawthorn but didn't end up getting the call. He seems to be further along in his recovery from a broken finger and should be able to make an impact if he's in the final team. In 15 games, he's averaged 18.9 disposals per appearance.
Daicos did the same last week against Hawthorn but didn't end up getting the call. He seems to be further along in his recovery from a broken finger and should be able to make an impact if he's in the final team. In 15 games, he's averaged 18.9 disposals per appearance.
Jeremy Howe
Not playing in Round 22
Howe (personal) will not play versus Brisbane in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Howe's wife gave birth to their child Thursday, so the defender will be with his family this weekend.
Howe's wife gave birth to their child Thursday, so the defender will be with his family this weekend.
Jack Ginnivan
Scores three in loss
Ginnivan scored three goals and made three marks during Sunday's 97-78 loss to Hawthorn.
ANALYSIS
Ginnivan made a dent in the Hawk's substantial lead but it wasn't enough at the end. As a younger prospect, Ginnivan could have a bigger role in the seasons to come.
Ginnivan made a dent in the Hawk's substantial lead but it wasn't enough at the end. As a younger prospect, Ginnivan could have a bigger role in the seasons to come.
Brodie Grundy
Strong performance in loss
Grundy scored one goal to go with 16 disposals (nine kicks, seven handballs) while also making 31 hitouts, taking six marks and completing six tackles during Sunday's 97-78 loss to Hawthorn.
ANALYSIS
This stat line looks more gaudy than it turned out to be, but it still proves that Grundy has found his game late in the season. Keep an eye on him if the price can be managed, though his current form means it shouldn't be hard to expect another reliable performance.
This stat line looks more gaudy than it turned out to be, but it still proves that Grundy has found his game late in the season. Keep an eye on him if the price can be managed, though his current form means it shouldn't be hard to expect another reliable performance.
Josh Daicos
Could return soon
Daicos (finger) is listed as a test to return in Round 21 against Hawthorn.
ANALYSIS
Daicos suffered a fractured finger that has kept him out for much of July and he'll need to get through training if he wants to face the Hawks. In his last game, he scored one goal and logged 20 disposals; a performance with value if he can repeat it.
Daicos suffered a fractured finger that has kept him out for much of July and he'll need to get through training if he wants to face the Hawks. In his last game, he scored one goal and logged 20 disposals; a performance with value if he can repeat it.
Beau McCreery
Cleared to play
McCreery is available for selection in Round 21 against Hawthorn after recovering from a hamstring injury.
ANALYSIS
McCreery will still need to pass his fitness tests in order to play but things are looking in the right direction with this news. In nine games this season, McCreery has scored 11 goals.
McCreery will still need to pass his fitness tests in order to play but things are looking in the right direction with this news. In nine games this season, McCreery has scored 11 goals.
Chris Mayne
To retire after season
Mayne announced Monday that he will retire after the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
Mayne has spent 14 years in the AFL between Fremantle and Collingwood, making one Grand Final apiece with both clubs. This season, he's been one of the most valuable assets for the Magpies thanks to 23.6 disposals and 7.9 marks per game, but there's only three rounds left to go in a season that's already eliminated him from the finals.
Mayne has spent 14 years in the AFL between Fremantle and Collingwood, making one Grand Final apiece with both clubs. This season, he's been one of the most valuable assets for the Magpies thanks to 23.6 disposals and 7.9 marks per game, but there's only three rounds left to go in a season that's already eliminated him from the finals.
Jack Crisp
Continues hot stretch
Crisp logged 36 disposals (18 kicks, 18 handballs) and made nine marks during Saturday's 90-45 win over West Coast in Round 20.
ANALYSIS
Crisp is in impressive form with at least 30 disposals recorded in two straight games and in four of his last six starts. This kind of time on the ball and a few excellent marking games has made him one of the stronger options from this Magpies team, and he'll be worth tracking as the season comes to a close.
Crisp is in impressive form with at least 30 disposals recorded in two straight games and in four of his last six starts. This kind of time on the ball and a few excellent marking games has made him one of the stronger options from this Magpies team, and he'll be worth tracking as the season comes to a close.
Brodie Grundy
Strong effort in win
Grundy scored one goal to go with 22 disposals (11 kicks, 11 handballs) in addition to recording 10 marks, six tackles and 18 hitouts during Saturday's 90-45 win over West Coast in Round 20.
ANALYSIS
Grundy has struggled for consistency since mid-May but his scoring ceiling still makes him one of the top options in his position. With at least 22 disposals recorded in two straight games, Grundy could be on the track for more consistent outputs over the final weeks of the season.
Grundy has struggled for consistency since mid-May but his scoring ceiling still makes him one of the top options in his position. With at least 22 disposals recorded in two straight games, Grundy could be on the track for more consistent outputs over the final weeks of the season.
Chris Mayne
Back after missing one game
Mayne has been declared available for selection in Round 20 against West Coast after overcoming an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Mayne was a late scratch from the Round 19 loss to Port Adelaide and will look to return against the Eagles. He's been one of his club's top performers this season with averages of 23.5 disposals and 7.7 marks per game.
Mayne was a late scratch from the Round 19 loss to Port Adelaide and will look to return against the Eagles. He's been one of his club's top performers this season with averages of 23.5 disposals and 7.7 marks per game.
Josh Thomas
Available to play
Thomas (concussion) is expected to be available for Round 20 against West Coast.
ANALYSIS
Thomas missed the last two games with a concussion but his return is anticipated once he passes his tests. While not always the most valuable option, he's logged a season-high 19 disposals in his most recent start against Richmond.
Thomas missed the last two games with a concussion but his return is anticipated once he passes his tests. While not always the most valuable option, he's logged a season-high 19 disposals in his most recent start against Richmond.
Will Hoskin-Elliott
Available for selection
Hoskin-Elliot (back spasms) will be available for Round 20 against West Coast.
ANALYSIS
Hoskin-Elliot missed Round 19 with back spasms but is right to go again in this week's matchup with the Eagles. At his best, Hoskin-Elliott offers decent value through his average of 6 marks made per game.
Hoskin-Elliot missed Round 19 with back spasms but is right to go again in this week's matchup with the Eagles. At his best, Hoskin-Elliott offers decent value through his average of 6 marks made per game.