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Daniel Talia
Won't play in 2022
Talia (foot) won't play during the 2022 season while rehabbing his injury and due to family reasons, 7 AFL reports.
ANALYSIS
Talia underwent foot surgery in April and was ruled out for the rest of 2021 in August after suffering a setback. He'll now take another year off in 2022 following the lost season.
Talia underwent foot surgery in April and was ruled out for the rest of 2021 in August after suffering a setback. He'll now take another year off in 2022 following the lost season.
Rory Laird
Bags 40 disposals in win
Laird recorded 40 disposals (14 kick, 26 handballs) and made eight tackles during Sunday's 98-54 win over North Melbourne in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Laird was exceptionally consistent throughout 2021 but a lack of goalscoring effort meant most of his hard work went unrewarded. Should things improve on that front in 2022, Laird should have no issues being one of the top midfielders in the league.
Laird was exceptionally consistent throughout 2021 but a lack of goalscoring effort meant most of his hard work went unrewarded. Should things improve on that front in 2022, Laird should have no issues being one of the top midfielders in the league.
Ben Keays
Excellent in finale
Keays scored two goals to go with 38 disposals (20 kicks, 18 handballs) and made six tackles during Sunday's 98-54 win over North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Keays spent much of the season as the top fantasy option from his club and sealed that status with two majors and the second-most touches of any player on the field. Should the Crows step up their game in 2022, Keays will have an important role to play.
Keays spent much of the season as the top fantasy option from his club and sealed that status with two majors and the second-most touches of any player on the field. Should the Crows step up their game in 2022, Keays will have an important role to play.
Jake Kelly
Out with concussion
Kelly suffered a delayed concussion and will not play in Round 23 versus North Melbourne, per AFL Ratings.
ANALYSIS
Kelly's season will end early due to the concussion diagnosis. He'll look to be ready for the start of next season.
Kelly's season will end early due to the concussion diagnosis. He'll look to be ready for the start of next season.
David MacKay
Will retire after season
MacKay is set to retire after the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
MacKay is expected to play in Round 23 versus North Melbourne for his 248th and final AFL game. The 33-year-old will end his career after 15 years, all with Adelaide.
MacKay is expected to play in Round 23 versus North Melbourne for his 248th and final AFL game. The 33-year-old will end his career after 15 years, all with Adelaide.
Elliott Himmelberg
Out for season
Himmelberg (hamstring) will miss Round 23 against North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Himmelberg ends his 2021 season with only eight games played at the AFL level, though he did score eight goals.
Himmelberg ends his 2021 season with only eight games played at the AFL level, though he did score eight goals.
Reilly O'Brien
Out for season
O'Brien (knee) has been ruled out for the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
O'Brien picked up a knee injury before Round 22 and will miss the final two rounds of Adelaide's season. While the first half of the season wasn't the best showing from O'Brien, he picked up his pace by the end of the year and still proved he's one of the top ruckmen in the league, finishing with 29.4 hitouts per game.
O'Brien picked up a knee injury before Round 22 and will miss the final two rounds of Adelaide's season. While the first half of the season wasn't the best showing from O'Brien, he picked up his pace by the end of the year and still proved he's one of the top ruckmen in the league, finishing with 29.4 hitouts per game.
Brodie Smith
Could return against 'Roos
Smith (concussion) is listed as a test for Round 23 against North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Smith has been a solid contributor all season and only has one more chance to play if he passes the necessary protocol. With 20.4 disposals and 5 marks per game, Smith has potential to put up a good fantasy score if healthy.
Smith has been a solid contributor all season and only has one more chance to play if he passes the necessary protocol. With 20.4 disposals and 5 marks per game, Smith has potential to put up a good fantasy score if healthy.
Will Hamill
Could return in final round
Hamill (concussion) is listed as a test for Round 23 against North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Hamill missed Round 21 due to a concussion and has one last chance to play in 2021 if he's fit. He's averaged 10.5 disposals per game in 16 appearances this season.
Hamill missed Round 21 due to a concussion and has one last chance to play in 2021 if he's fit. He's averaged 10.5 disposals per game in 16 appearances this season.
Rory Sloane
Leads Crows in fantasy scoring
Sloane hauled in 25 disposals, nine tackles and clearances each and seven marks Sunday as Adelaide fell to Melbourne 104-63 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Sloane matched season-high for kicks (16) and marks in Saturday's contest while also pacing Adelaide in clearances. He also netted his best tackle aggregate since May 8 in the loss. The performance left the veteran midfielder with his first 100-point fantasy showing in 13 rounds and the Crows leader in fantasy scoring versus Melbourne. Sloane exits Round 22 now averaging 84.59 points a game in 2021, fifth-highest among his teammates.
Sloane matched season-high for kicks (16) and marks in Saturday's contest while also pacing Adelaide in clearances. He also netted his best tackle aggregate since May 8 in the loss. The performance left the veteran midfielder with his first 100-point fantasy showing in 13 rounds and the Crows leader in fantasy scoring versus Melbourne. Sloane exits Round 22 now averaging 84.59 points a game in 2021, fifth-highest among his teammates.