LIVE CHAT: Saturday arvo footy

St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt in action in his 250th AFL game. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images

LATE CHANGES:
Port Adelaide: John Butcher out, replaced by Andrew Moore. Paul Stewart out, replaced by Campbell Heath.
Sydney: Nil
St Kilda: Sam Fisher out, replaced by Brodie Murdoch
Melbourne: Nil

SUBSTITUTES:
Port Adelaide: Jasper Pittard
Sydney: Jed Lamb
St Kilda: Jimmy Webster
Melbourne: Dan Nicholson

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KURT Tippett's on-field career as a Sydney Swan couldn't have started any better. The former Crow marked the first clearance of the match and with his maiden kick booted a goal from 45m.

When the ball returned to the centre just 45 seconds had been wiped off the clock.

The Swans won the toss and enjoyed kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

AFL - Port Adelaide v Sydney Swans, AAMI Stadium. Players wait as the banner collapses Picture: Reed Sarah Source:

PRE-GAME: WET conditions in Adelaide have prompted Port Adelaide to drop John Butcher from its line-up to play Sydney today.

The tall forward has been replaced in the 22 by Andrew Moore.

"The conditions probably favour us playing a little smaller so we've brought Moorey in and taken a tall (Butcher) out," Port football manager Peter Rohde said.

Port's starting bench has been named as Dom Cassisi, Oliver Wines and Paul Stewart with Jasper Pittard acting as the team's substitute.

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But all the pre-game hype surrounds Kurt Tippett, who returns to the field for the first time since last year's preliminary final.

- Jai Bednall

PORT ADELAIDE v SYDNEY
Saturday, 1.10pm, AAMI Stadium

Port Adelaide
B: Matthew Broadbent, Alipate Carlile, Jack Hombsch
HB: Cameron O'Shea, Thomas Jonas, Tom Logan
C: Matt Thomas, Brad Ebert, Kane Cornes
HF: Robbie Gray, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart
F: Jake Neade, Jay Schulz, Angus Monfries
Foll: Matthew Lobbe, Chad Wingard, Hamish Hartlett
Int: Oliver Wines, Jasper Pittard (SUB), Andrew Moore, Domenic Cassisi

In: D.Cassisi, J.Pittard, A Moore
Out: T.Boak (finger), C.Hitchcock (ankle), J Butcher

Sydney
B: Tony Armstrong, Ted Richards, Dane Rampe
HB: Nick Smith, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C: Daniel Hannebery, Josh Kennedy, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Luke Parker, Kurt Tippett, Craig Bird
F: Jude Bolton, Adam Goodes, Ben McGlynn
Foll: Mike Pyke, Ryan O'Keefe, Kieren Jack
Int: Tom Mitchell, Jed Lamb (SUB), Jesse White, Mitch Morton

In: T.Armstrong, K.Tippett, J.Lamb
Out: A.Everitt (Achilles), S.Mumford (cheekbone), B.Jack

SUPERCOACH NOTES:
Justin Westhoff has averaged 105 points a match at AAMI Stadium this season – ranked third at the club. Adam Goodes struggled in his last outing at the venue in Round 11, managing a season-low 36 points.
 

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SuperCoach studs and duds

HURTING: An injured Shannon Hurn arrives at Perth Airport this morning. He scored just eight SuperCoach points. Picture: Bohdan Warchomij Source: PerthNow

SEE who starred and who stunk it up in SuperCoach this weekend.

PORT ADELAIDE 72 def SYDNEY 54

Power stud: ROBBIE Gray was instrumental in the last quarter and duly rewarded with a game-high 124. Wingard scored 103, while the "Hoff" was one of eight Port players to crack the ton.

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Power dud: PITTARD returned but was forced to start at the sub. He was on -4 at the last change and finished with 18. Just 79 for Hamish Hartlett.

Swans stud: WHEN Jack and Kennedy top the scoring you'd think surely the Swans have had a win. Another impressive 84 for gun father-son pick Tom Mitchell.

Swans dud: GOODES was subbed out injured at the last change, finishing with 63. Just 60 for Dan Hannebery.

HAWTHORN 123 def WEST COAST 103

Hawks stud: ONLY three Hawks hit triple figures in a surprise. One was Jarryd Roughead who's bag of five earned him 145 points, while Hodge and Lewis also raised the bat.

Hawks dud: GRANT Birchall. He was subbed after a knock to the knee and finished with 40. Oh dear! Sam Mitchell's 74 also let plenty down.

Eagles stud: JOSH Kennedy was the man for the Eagles. His five goals equated to 125 points ensuring another price rise is imminent. Dean Cox (115) and Nic Nat (114) again showed their value as the best ruck tandem in the league.

Eagles dud: UNLUCKY if you had Shannon Hurn. He was subbed out in the second quarter with an ankle injury, finishing with just eight points. That hurts! Another so-so score of 77 for the Frenchman Mark LeCras.

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Swans go to water as Power surges

Justin Westhoff kicked a crunch last-quarter goal. Picture: Simon Cross

EMERGING star Chad Wingard inspired Port Adelaide to the upset of the season, a slogging 18-point comeback against Sydney.

The Power trailed at three-quarter time but Wingard triggered a late surge as Port won 10.12 (72) to 8.6 (54) at a sodden AAMI Stadium.

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Port ruined the comeback game of Sydney's prized recruit Kurt Tippett, who kicked a goal in the first minute and finished with two in an ominous debut for the Swans.

But in wet and windy conditions, Port kicked five goals to two in the last term to stun the Swans and climb into the top eight.

Wingard booted three goals, including two in the tense final stanza, while Port's acting captain Brad Ebert, Matthew Broadbent and veteran hard-nuts Dom Cassisi and Tom Logan revelled in the heavy going.

The Swans were superbly served by midfielders Josh Kennedy and Jarrad McVeigh and backman Nick Malceski was prominent.

But the flag fancies lost ex-skipper Adam Goodes, who was substituted at three-quarter time with an injured right knee.

AFL Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Sydney at AAMI Stadium - Adam Goodes celebrates a goal Picture: Cross Simon Source:

The dual Brownlow medallist watched a final term in which the lead changed five times before Wingard helped to seal Sydney's fate.

The 19-year-old was instrumental in delivering first-year coach Ken Hinkley his greatest win after the Power slipped behind early as Tippett took centre stage.

Tippett took a mark just 11 seconds into his playing career at Sydney, and then converted, in an impressive comeback after an  11-match suspension for his illegal 2009 contract with his former club, Adelaide.

AFL Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Sydney at AAMI Stadium - Kurt Tippett celebrates his first goal for Sydney Picture: Cross Simon Source:

Tippett potted another some 17 minutes later as Sydney crafted a  4.1 to 1.2 advantage by quarter-time.

But the Port, in two quarters of water-logged work, snuck within four points at the last break.

The home side, inspired by Wingard, then overwhelmed the reigning premiers to bank their seventh win from 12 games this season.

AFL Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Sydney at AAMI Stadium - Kurt Tippett Picture: Cross Simon Source:

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Dees boss rings Roos

Melbourne has spoken to Paul Roos, Picture: Michael Klein

MELBOURNE has wasted no time sounding out Paul Roos, publicly declaring it wants to convince the premiership coach to take the reins at the embattled club next year.

New Demons chief executive Peter Jackson made the call to Roos just days after sacking Mark Neeld halfway through his three-year contract.

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And despite Roos reiterating he has no plans to return to the coaching landscape, Jackson said the Dees would not give up hope of luring the 49-year-old in what would be the marquee recruit Melbourne desperately needs.

"I've spoken to Paul and his comments to me were exactly the same as the other night on television," Jackson told Triple M.

"At the moment he doesn't see himself coaching. It's not that (a contract dialogue) at all. But I've asked him the question and maybe, who knows."

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Jackson said Roos must have a burning desire to coach and not be swayed by the mega pay cheque he would command.

"Maybe we can convince him over time it's a challenge that's going to invigorate him," Jackson said.

"He has to want to coach. No amount of money is going to make him want to coach, he has to want to do it for the right reasons."

Roos remains a joint $5 second-favourite to win the only vacant AFL coaching job, tied with former Western Bulldogs mentor Rodney Eade and behind Richmond's Mark Williams.

Alan Richardson yesterday ruled himself out of the race, declaring he was happy at Port Adelaide.

Eade admitted last week he still had the "fire in the gut" to be a senior coach but would also carry a high price tag.

"I'm the opposite to Rocket. Rocket said he had a burning desire to coach. I don't," Roos, who boasts a 58 per cent winning record, told Fox Footy's On the Couch last week.

Collingwood training,Rodney Eade, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source:

Jackson confirmed the Dees were only scoping experienced coaches.

He also conceded a proposed AFL Coaches Association charter that would ensure Eade or Williams remained tied to their current clubs until the end of the season even if they won the Demons top job loomed as an obstacle.

"People are going to want to talk about what they may do in 2014 anyway, so long as they've got obligations and responsibilities to an existing employer," he told ABC Grandstand.

"And that's only fair and reasonable. I think that's just something we have to deal with."

Jackson played down talk the AFL was taking over the Dees despite league chief executive Andrew Demetriou confirming it would have a say in appointing Melbourne's board and new coach.

"They're not providing overbearing influence, they're providing great support," Jackson said.

"They have obligations to the other 17 clubs and that's to make sure they just don't pour money into a big black hole."

Jackson said the AFL Commission was now the Demons banker, so it was expected for the league to have some say in the club's new direction.

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Demetriou backs Roos for Dees

Ex-Swans coach now Fox Footy expert Paul Roos says he will take a call from Melbourne about the coaching job. Picture: Michael Klein

ANDREW Demetriou will help choose Melbourne's next coach.

And the AFL boss has endorsed Paul Roos for the role.

Demetriou revealed this morning the league was effectively running the embattled Demons, hand-picking members of the new board and telling Jeff Kennett he is not wanted.

He said the league had spoken yesterday to Alan Stockdale - treasurer in Jeff Kennett's former State Government - about joining the board.

"When we agreed to support the club financially, and that's a significant amount of money, we said it would be highly conditional and one of those conditions is approving the composition of the board," Demetriou said on 3AW.

"We're talking to prospective board members ... we've got several people that we're looking at."

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Asked if the AFL would choose the Demons' next coach, he said the coach would be appointed by CEO Peter Jackson and the board members backed by the league " ... and we will obviously be consulted on that.

"We would have a say in that, but we are not experts in coaches."

And Demetriou backed a plan to convince Paul Roos to return to coaching.

"We don't recruit players and we don't recruit coaches but Paul Roos, as a general comment, is an incredibly gifted and talented coach and as an industry we are the lesser for not having a person of Paul Roos' talent coaching in the AFL ranks."

Jeff Kennett at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. Picture: Richard Gosling Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

Kennett last night received a letter from AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick yesterday advising him he was not required at the Demons.

"It was a very courteous letter but he indicated to me that the AFL has in place a strategy for the revival of the Melbourne Football Club," Kennett said.

"He thanked me for my offer. As far as I am concerned I have made my offer and the AFL has rejected it.

"My group are not interested in calling an EGM (extraordinary general meeting), which was an option."

Kennett wrote to Fitzpatrick this week seeking feedback from the league over his bid to take charge of the stricken Demons.

But the AFL is pleased with the progress being made by new chief executive Peter Jackson.

The club has removed its coach and president in the past week and sacked former chief executive Cameron Schwab in April.

"I'm disappointed. The support that I have been getting is extraordinary," Kennett said.

"I hope they (Melbourne) can pull it off, but I very much suspect this is not going to deliver what they want."

Demons board member Geoff Freeman is keen on the presidency, while Stockdale has also been linked to the position.

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Watters: Milne will be back

Stephen Milne trains with the Saints at Seaford today. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

David Armitage shows his support for Stephen Milne at St Kilda training. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun

Stephen Milne celebrates a goal. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun

ST KILDA coach Scott Watters has reaffirmed the career of goalsneak Stephen Milne is not over, declaring he could return to the AFL field in three weeks.

Speaking at Seaford today, Watters said he supported the decision to give Milne indefinite leave.

"We certainly haven't stood him down. From our perspective it's pretty clear there's a duty of care to Steve to make sure he has some time to prioritise his family in what is a really sensitive situation," he said.

Milne completed light training with his teammates today.

"Stephen will return to play. We will be very hopeful that within 3-4 weeks he's available to come back out and do what he loves doing.

"At the same time there is a duty of care and responsibility to Milney, so we just need to see how this unfolds as well.''

Watters said the board, football department and leadership group had taken a "unified" stance since Milne was charged with four counts of rape on Tuesday.

"There is always two priorities in this situation. One is the duty of care to the player and two is the broader responsibitlity at club level. We think the outcome has been the best outcome for both."

Watters said he initiated a meeting of the club's leadership group, senior players and club bosses yesterday to provide clarification.

"There was a phone call from me to the leadership group to certainly say we would love you to come in….to further discuss what's been a really tough week for the club,'' he said.

"They had the opportunity to sit with two or three directors, which I instigated, because open communication in this sort of time is absolutely critical.

"On top of that I contacted six or seven senior players and asked them to come in to make sure that there was a really good opportunity for everyone to be really clear on what the intent around the whole decision was.

"So out of that I think everyone was as comfortable as you could be in pretty tough times.''

Coach Scott Watters talks with Stephen Milne. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun

Watters added the call would be made in consultation with the club's psychologist and his own discussions with Milne.

"He is eligible to play. There is always a presumption of innocence and the club is standing behind that,'' he said.
"Again, in three to four weeks we are really hopeful Steve is ready to play.''

Watters said a decision had not yet been made on whether Milne would attend tomorrow's match against Melbourne at the MCG when teammates Nick Riewoldt and Nick Dal Santo will celebrate their 250-game milestones.

"That's something we will consider over the next day,'' he said.

Milne left a meeting with club bosses yesterday believing he would be picked to play against Fremantle in Round 15 or Carlton the following week.

It means he would be sidelined for just two or three weeks despite the rape charges against him.

Milne has been charged with four counts of rape stemming from an alleged incident in 2004.

Milne's St Kilda teammates have played a key role in attempting to save his career.

A delegation led by captain Nick Riewoldt and player union representative Jason Blake met with Saints chiefs yesterday to seek clarification on how long the 268-game veteran would be absent.

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Coach Scott Watters has also pushed hard for Milne.

St Kilda on Wednesday ordered Milne to take "indefinite leave".

The AFL Players' Association criticised the move, saying other interests had held sway over Milne's rights to play.

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If St Kilda prevents an early return, it could face a player revolt and possible legal action. As recently as last week, Milne had indicated to the club that he was keen to play in 2014. He is out of contract at the end of the season.

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou today backed the club's decision.

"It's a very complex issue, and a very serious one, and on balance we think St Kilda board acted appropropriately. On balance they got it right and in the coolness of day I think Stephen Milne acknwoledges now they got it right," he said on 3AW.

Demetriou said in the "hypothetical" situation Milne was convicted and sentenced, it wouldn't necessarily end his AFL career.

"He wouldn't be playing until such time until he was out of jail, but ...we have Andrew Krakouer playing who's been in jail, he's entitled to resume his career. In this case Stephen Milne is 33 years of age so I don't think that's a scenario that we've contemplated."

Milne is continuing to train with the club at Seaford, where Watters will front the media today.

Riewoldt and teammate Nick Dal Santo have twice this week been pulled from scheduled press conferences to celebrate their 250th matches, against Melbourne at the MCG tomorrow.

Milne's manager Tom Petroro said last night: "Stephen is taking the legal matter very seriously and has engaged lawyers to represent him to contest the charges.

"Like every citizen, he is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

"It is requested that the privacy of Stephen, his wife and his family be respected during this time."

David Grace QC is leading Milne's defence.

Saints chief executive Michael Nettlefold is holidaying in Italy but is returning early to take charge of the crisis.

The AFL said on Wednesday it reserved the right to "take action under its rules".

Saints captain Nick Riewoldt backs under siege team mate Stephen Milne in the wake of fresh charges against the star forward.

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Koch: Magpies won't be lost

Port Adelaide chairman David Koch with chief executive Keith Thomas. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Herald Sun

PORT Adelaide president David Koch has continued his impassioned defence of the Magpies saying the future of the brand must not be lost amid the battle for its own reserves team next year.

Speaking at the SA Press Club luncheon today, Koch said the Power and Crows must field their own reserves teams in the SANFL competition in 2014 but not at the loss of the 143-year-old Magpies.

''Our preferred model is to retain the Magpies brand and the traditional black and white guernsey,'' he said.

''We want to continue our commitment to grass roots footy.

''This model will ensure Port Adelaide continues its 140-year association with the community.''

It followed his Tweet this morning that "PAFC Magpies are going nowhere. Trust me.''

But the high-profile television presenter and businessman acknowledged his club might be powerless to save the Magpies given a decision rests with SANFL directors and Port Adelaide gave up its SANFL vote with the One Club merger three years ago.

''We don't have a vote at the board table ... so anything can be done,'' he said.

''We'll be doing everything we can, as far as we're concerned the Magpies are critical part of the Port Adelaide Football Club forever.

''But if they want to cut out a club that's been going since 1870, it's on their head.

''It's in the hands of SANFL commissioners, I will say we will walk over hot coals to keep the Magpies' heritage.''

Asked why an AFL club would care about the future of a state-league club and its rand, Koch replied:

''To us it does matter because that's who we are,'' he said.

''We see it as our obligation to SA footy, we are commited to this state.

''It's good for footy and it's good for the state.

''Why should we dilute our commitment to South Australian footy?''

Koch said the reserves debate, transfer of the Power and Crows' licences from SANFL to AFL and move to Adelaide Oval were three critical issues for the club's future.

During his lunchtime address in at the Grance Chancellor Hotel in Adelaide, Outlined the key pillars which have helped re-build Port Adelaide this year which has led to a record 41,000 membership, increased television audiences and improved on-field performance.

The Power takes on the Swans at AAMI Stadium tomorrow and Koch urged Crows fans to turn out to ''Tip it on Tippett'' as Kurt Tippett makes his long-awaited return to SA since walking out on Adelaide last year.

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Panic Room: American dream

Jimmy Bartel has been named in Geelong's team to face Brisbane. Source: Herald Sun

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WHISPERS

FEAR not SuperCoach fans, Jimmy Bartel is making the trip to Brisbane and will line-up against the Lions.

Since word got out that the Brownlow Medallist had his week off watching NBA in the US, it was presumed he would missing the following week at the Gabba.

But Bartel has come back fresh and told the Cats hierarchy early in the week that he wanted to play.

The Cats are happy to go with him - 90/10 is the percentage being thrown around his likelihood of lining up - given they are mindful of an improved looking Brisbane team and the bad look of so blatantly resting Bartel.

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While on the Cats ex-Gold Coast Sun Josh Caddy is expected to get a reprieve while Billie Smedts could be the man having a rest.

Our big watch player for the round is Chris Dawes. The last time we saw the Melbourne forward he was on crutches because of a badly sprained ankle and looked like a man who wouldn't be playing for a month - not in 12 days time.

Melbourne v Collingwood, MCG, Chris Dawes, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source:

SUPERCOACH ALERT

If you're the only person in Australia who didn't draft in Sydney's Tom Mitchell after his extraordinary debut a few weeks ago, then do it now. He is the biggest steal in SuperCoach history at $115,900 given after two games he averages over 100 points.

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The other bubble boy who has shown lots is Nathan Hrovat from the Western Bulldogs and at $114,500 he is perfect for a downgrade option to raise some cash.

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MONEY MATTERS

The biggest moral of the weekend is the fact Sydney will go out of their way to get Kurt Tippett a goal early in his return to football in Adelaide.

To mark the occasion the bookies are offering odds on which quarter big Kurt will kick a goal. If you shop around there is $2.25 available for the opening term which, as they say in the business, is printing money.

Daily Telegraph. The Sydney Swans practice match in Moore Park today. Pictured is Kurt Tippett. Picture: Tim Hunter Source: HWT Image Library

ON NOTICE

This is the man who was brought in to help guide Mark Neeld through the hardship of senior coaching. He clearly failed at that so now he's in charge it's going to be very interesting to see what moves the former Crows coach has been keeping up his sleeve.

Interim coach Neil Craig during Melbourne training at Gosch's Paddock. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun

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Jet lag Jimmy earns fly bye points

Former Brownlow medallist Jimmy Bartel is in doubt for the Cats clash with the Lions on the weekend after a mid-season trip to the US.

Jimmy Bartel joins Geelong training this week after returning from the US. Picture: Karen Dodd Source: Geelong Advertiser

WAS it a smart move by Geelong to let Jimmy Bartel fly to the US during the mid-year break?

Bartel is a 50-50 chance to play against Brisbane on Sunday after returning from his whirlwind trip to Texas.

The Cats say he is fit to play if required, but if he sits the game out there will be questions asked — by the 98,000 SuperCoach players with Bartel in their side for starters — about why the Brownlow medallist was given a leave pass to watch the NBA finals in San Antonio.

Bartel wasn't the only Cat to get away from it all during the bye, but he did earn the most frequent flyer points.

Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins hit the Hamilton Island golf course and Steve Johnson enjoyed the comforts of Daylesford in central Victoria. Taylor Hunt, meanwhile, was cheering on the Socceroos against Jordan at Etihad Stadium.

Bartel was courtside watching Patty Mills and the Spurs take on the Miami Heat.

He posted the photo below on his Instagram account, with the comment "One of the greatest experiences ever. Game 3&4 NBA Finals. With @kentjk. Thanks to the great Patty Mills and @thelighthaus for the hook up. #happyasapiginpoo #pattyisalegend #towelwaves #whataseries."

Cats coach Chris Scott this week backed Bartel's holiday, although he admitted not everyone at the club was happy to wave Jimmy off at the airport.

"His program over the break was well planned and we spent quite a bit of time on it,'' Scott said.

"The proof will be in the pudding. But I'd be very surprised if Jimmy Bartel doesn't play great footy in the last half of the season.

"We understand that people out there in the football world will have differing views (about the overseas trip). To be honest, there are differing views within our football club as well. But it was a well-considered decision and one that we're very, very comfortable with."

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Bartel's former teammate Cameron Mooney said today he didn't have an issue with Bartel's trip.

"If it was a young player, I'd say no, I would have been the wrong call," Mooney said on SEN.

"But an experienced player, a 200-game player, and someone extremely professional, id have no problem with that."

Scott said Bartel came back "in pretty good shape".

"He certainly would be available to play if we absolutely needed him to this week.

"But we consider more than this week when we manage our players, so if it's going to be better for him later in the season not to play (against Brisbane), then we'll probably do that."

If Bartel isn't in the Cats' 22, look for some A-grade towel waving from the bench.

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Live: AFL Round 13 teams

Josh Kennedy is expected to return for the Eagles' clash against Hawthorn tomorrow night. Source: Getty Images

SEE all the Round 13 AFL teams as they drop and join the SuperCoach debate from 5.30pm EST.

With another six teams having the bye - and SuperCoach players scratching to cobble together a team - there are plenty of big questions hanging on selection tonight.

Here's a few of them - and some of what we know so far.

HAWTHORN v WEST COAST

Not expecting many changes at the Hawks but the Eagles are set to roll out the big artillery with Josh Kennedy, Mark LeCras, Beau Waters and Darren Glass all likely inclusions.

PORT ADELAIDE v SYDNEY
Welcome back to Adelaide, Kurt Tippett. Tippett will play his first game as a Swan after serving his 11-game suspension. Lewis Jetta and Sam Reid are chances to return from injury.

ST KILDA v MELBOURNE
Who would have thought a week ago this game would be so huge? Stephen Milne has been stood down indefinitely after he was charged with four counts of rape. It will be interesting to see what the Saints put in brackets after his name tonight. Veterans Lenny Hayes and Justin Koschitzke are possible inclusions, while at the Demons all eyes will be on caretaker coach Neil Craig - will he make a statement at his first match committee meeting?

Shane Crawford trades out Jaeger O'Meara and puts the "c" on Ryan Griffen before heading off on his epic bike ride across Australia.

WESTERN BULLDOGS v RICHMOND

The Dogs have already revealed father-son recruit Lachie Hunter will make his debut (watch his under-18 highlights here).

Tigers expect a Dog of a night

FREMANTLE v NORTH MELBOURNE

The Dockers' injury list is shrinking with goal shark Michael Walters expected back this weekend. Will the Roos swing the axe after their disappointing loss to Gold Coast two weeks ago?

BRISBANE LIONS v GEELONG

The Cat everyone is watching is Jimmy Bartel, who coach Chris Scott hinted may be rested after returning from a trip to Texas during Geelong's bye. That would hurt 98,000 SuperCoaches, who are also praying Jackson Thurlow keeps his spot. The Lions, meanwhile, will regain Jonathan Brown and Daniel Merrett from suspension - and reckon they can pull off a giant boilover.

Find out who makes the cut in our live chat from 5.30pm EST.

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