AFL Round 14 Recap

AFL+ Team of the Week: Round 14

Forward:

* Charlie Curnow (Carlton) – 7 goals, 13 marks * Tom Hawkins (Geelong) – 7 goals, 13 marks * Aaron Naughton (Western Bulldogs) – 5 goals, 13 marks

Midfield:

* Caleb Serong (Fremantle) – 37 disposals, 8 clearances * Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide) – 34 disposals, 10 clearances * Sam Walsh (Carlton) – 32 disposals, 7 clearances

Defense:

* James Sicily (Hawthorn) – 27 disposals, 10 marks * Tom Stewart (Geelong) – 26 disposals, 12 marks * Liam Jones (Carlton) – 23 disposals, 11 marks

Ruck:

* Max Gawn (Melbourne) – 40 hitouts, 14 disposals

Coach:

* Michael Voss (Carlton)

Round 14 Results:

Friday, July 15

* Carlton 20.13 (133) defeated Essendon 9.10 (64) * Richmond 15.10 (100) defeated Gold Coast 10.13 (73)

Saturday, July 16

* Sydney 15.17 (107) defeated GWS Giants 6.6 (42) * Western Bulldogs 13.9 (87) defeated North Melbourne 10.12 (72) * Fremantle 17.11 (113) defeated Hawthorn 10.11 (71) * Geelong 14.13 (97) defeated Port Adelaide 9.13 (67) * Brisbane 16.11 (107) defeated Collingwood 10.13 (73)

Sunday, July 17

* St Kilda 10.13 (73) drew with Adelaide 9.17 (71) * West Coast 14.12 (96) defeated Melbourne 12.8 (80)

Key Takeaways:

* Carlton continued their impressive form, extending their winning streak to seven games. * Tom Hawkins’ seven-goal performance helped Geelong defeat Port Adelaide and maintain their top-of-the-ladder position. * Fremantle recorded their fifth consecutive victory, with Caleb Serong leading the charge. * West Coast snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Melbourne, keeping their finals hopes alive. * Adelaide and St Kilda played out a thrilling draw in a rain-affected match.

Upcoming Fixtures:

Round 15

* Gold Coast vs. Brisbane * Port Adelaide vs. North Melbourne * Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs * GWS Giants vs. Essendon * Geelong vs. Hawthorn * Carlton vs. St Kilda * Richmond vs. Melbourne * Adelaide vs. Fremantle * West Coast vs. SydneyTeam News

Team News

The Bulldogs have made three changes ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Dockers at Marvel Stadium. Cody Weightman has recovered from elbow surgery and will play against the Dockers. Ironically, the striker has not played since Round 7 against Fremantle in a narrow defeat. Ed Richards has recovered from a concussion to take his place in the side, while Anthony Scott also returns. Alex Keath will miss the next six weeks with a hamstring strain, while Riley Garcia and Lachie McNeil have been omitted. Scott joins Harvey Gallagher, Joel Freijah, Ryley Sanders, and Caleb Daniel on the interchange bench, with one player being named as a substitute one hour before kick-off. Jedd Buslinger, Oskar Baker, and Lachie McNeil have been named emergencies. The match will mark Rhylee West’s 50th AFL game.

AFL Team | Round 14

Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle Dockers

Saturday June 15, 1:45pm AEST Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri Broadcast: Fox Footy/Kayo

B:

Lachie Bramble, Liam Jones, Buku Khamis

HFP:

Taylor Duryea, James O’Donnell, Bailey Dale

C:

Ed Richards, Adam Treloar, Bailey Williams

HF:

Cody Weightman, Rory Lobb, Jack Macrae

F:

Laith Vandermeer, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Rhylee West

Ruck:

Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore

INT:

Harvey Gallagher, Joel Freijah, Anthony Scott, Ryley Sanders, Caleb Daniel

EMG:

Jedd Buslinger, Oskar Baker, Lachie McNeil

In:

Anthony Scott, Ed Richards, Cody Weightman

Out:

Alex Keath (hamstring), Riley Garcia (omitted), Lachie McNeil (omitted)

AFL Round 14 Preview

After a thrilling weekend of footy, the AFL season continues this weekend with another blockbuster round of matches.

Thursday night:

* Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs * The Cats will look to extend their winning streak to 12 games when they host the Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium. Geelong has been in scintillating form this season, while the Bulldogs have struggled for consistency.

Friday night:

* Richmond Tigers vs. Adelaide Crows * The Tigers will be desperate to bounce back after their disappointing loss to the Brisbane Lions last week. They will face a tough challenge from the Crows, who are coming off a big win against the Kangaroos. * Fremantle Dockers vs. Brisbane Lions * The Dockers will look to continue their impressive start to the season when they host the Lions at Optus Stadium. Fremantle has been a surprise packet this year, while the Lions have emerged as a genuine contender.

Saturday afternoon:

* Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood Magpies * The Swans will be hoping to consolidate their position in the top four when they host the Magpies at the SCG. Sydney has been in good form this season, while Collingwood has struggled to find their feet. * Gold Coast Suns vs. Port Adelaide Power * The Suns will be aiming to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Power at Metricon Stadium. Gold Coast has been disappointing this season, while Port Adelaide has been in solid form. * Melbourne Demons vs. Carlton Blues * The Demons will be looking to bounce back after their loss to the Giants last week. They will face a tough challenge from the Blues, who have won their last two matches. * Essendon Bombers vs. St Kilda Saints * The Bombers will be desperate to break their horror run of form when they host the Saints at Marvel Stadium. Essendon has lost its last five games, while St Kilda has been in reasonable form.

Sunday afternoon:

* West Coast Eagles vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos * The Eagles will be looking to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the Kangaroos at Optus Stadium. West Coast has been in excellent form this season, while North Melbourne has struggled. * Hawthorn Hawks vs. GWS Giants * The Hawks will be hoping to build on their big win against the Crows last week. They will face a tough challenge from the Giants, who have been in impressive form this season.