Hawthorn will be boosted by the return of small forward Cyril Rioli this Thursday night in the Blockbuster clash against Port Adelaide
Rioli plays for the first time in 3 weeks after returning from a family funeral in the Tiwi Islands.
Daniel Hawke is the player out to make space for Rioli.
Port Adelaide on the other hand have named no changes to their line-up for the Thursday night blockbuster clash. Surprisingly to some leaving an in form Sam Gray and Jared Polec on the sidelines.
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Pictured Below; Mitch Clark has been mounting a case lately for senior selection. The big Cat’s been out of the AFL since Round 9 last year but has had a superb last month in the VFL.
Youngster Nakia Cockatoo has also recovered from a knee injury he sustained against the Eagles
Ted Richards may also return for the Sydney Swans Friday night match against the Cats. The Veteran defender hasn’t played since the clubs Round 9 win against the Hawks in which he was concussed for the second time this season.
If Richards isn’t deemed fit to play it may call up Aliir Aliir an exciting youngster to take on the Cats.
The GWS Giants continue to impress in 2016, but this weekend they’ll be missing Phil Davis and Matt Buntine, two key defenders. Davis out with a Calf injury and Buntine with a Hamstring. Both injuries were sustained in their win against Carlton.
On the flip side Collingwood may be bringing back to stars in Taylor Adams and Alex Fasolo if both can prove their recovery from hamstring and shoulder injuries respectively.
The Kangaroos will be hoping to welcome back Jarrad Waite and Daniel Wells as they clash against West Coast.
The Eagles may be looking towards Eric Mackenzie after a massive game in the WAFL.
ROUND 16 TEAMS (ALL TIMES AEST)
PORT ADELAIDE V HAWTHORN
Thursday July 7, 7.20pm at the Adelaide Oval
POWER
- B: D.Byrne-Jones, L. Austin, J.Pittard
- HB: M.Broadbent, T.Clurey, N.Krakouer
- C: K.Amon, O.Wines, B.Ebert
- HF: J.Neade, J.Westhoff, C.Wingard
- F: J.Impey, C.Dixon, J.Schulz
- R: J.Trengove, T.Boak, R.Gray
- I/C: K.Mitchell, H.Hartlett, C.O’Shea, A.Young
- EMG: J.Butcher, P.Stewart, S.Gray
No change
HAWTHORN
- B: S.Burgoyne, J.Frawley, B.Stratton
- HB: S.Mitchell, J.Gibson, G.Birchall
- C: I.Smith, L.Hodge, B.Hill
- HF: L.Breust, T.O’Brien, J.Gunston
- F: J.Sicily, B.McEvoy, C.Rioli
- R: J.Ceglar, J.Lewis, L.Shiels
- I/C: P.Puopolo, B.Hartung, K.Brand, T.Duryea
- EMG: D.Howe, A.Litherland, B.Whitecross
- IN: C.Rioli
- OUT: D.Howe (omitted)
GEELONG V SYDNEY
Friday July 8, 7.50pm at Skilled Stadium
CATS
TBC
SWANS
TBC
GWS V COLLINGWOOD
Saturday July 9, 1.40pm at Spotless Stadium
GIANTS
TBC
MAGPIES
TBC
GOLD COAST V BRISBANE
Saturday July 9, 4.35pm at Metricon Stadium
SUNS
TBC
LIONS
TBC
WESTERN BULLDOGS V RICHMOND
Saturday July 9, 7.25pm at Eithad Stadium
DOGS
TBC
TIGERS
TBC
MELBOURNE V FREMANTLE
Saturday July 9, 7.10pm at TIO Stadium
DEMONS
TBC
DOCKERS
TBC
CARLTON V ADELAIDE
Sunday July 10, 1.10pm at the MCG
BLUES
TBC
CROWS
TBC
WEST COAST V NORTH MELBOURNE
Sunday July 10, 1.20pm at Domain Stadium
EAGLES
TBC
KANGAROOS
TBC
ESSENDON V ST KILDA
Sunday July 10, 4.40pm at Etihad Stadium
BOMBERS
TBC
ROOS
TBC
