Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
2w ago

Adelaide’s Izak Rankine Cleared to Play as Geelong’s Tom Stewart Ruled Out for Gather Round Opener

The AFL Gather Round kicks off tonight at Adelaide Oval with the Crows hosting the Cats, who face a setback with their co-captain sidelined by illness.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Adelaide star Izak Rankine has been declared fit to play after passing a late fitness test for a calf injury.
  • Geelong co-captain Tom Stewart has been ruled out due to a gastrointestinal illness, with Ted Clohesy named as his replacement.
  • The match begins at 7:40pm AEST at Adelaide Oval, marking the start of the AFL’s Gather Round football festival.
  • Adelaide will aim to leverage their high-scoring offense, while Geelong’s disciplined possession game will be tested without Stewart.
  • Richmond’s Noah Balta will not play this week as he faces ongoing legal proceedings related to an assault case.