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NBL27 FantasyCotton’s 35 Beat Tasmania, but Magnay’s 21½ Minutes Are the NBL27 Fantasy Warning
Adelaide beat Tasmania 94–88 as Bryce Cotton scored 35 and Taran Armstrong handed out 10 assists. Magnay’s huge line came in only 21½ minutes; here is what the verified workloads mean for NBL27 fantasy decisions.
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Fenerbahçe’s 14 Blocks Made EuroLeague History. Bingham’s Five Were Not the Biggest PIR Night
Fenerbahçe set a EuroLeague single-game record with 14 blocks in a 74–65 win over Partizan. Marcus Bingham had five, but Shavon Shields led the winners with 25 PIR. Here is what the minutes, turnovers and defensive outlier mean for fantasy decisions.
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Lonnie Walker IV Signs With Beşiktaş: The EuroLeague Fantasy Risk Is a Crowded Guard Rotation
Beşiktaş have confirmed Lonnie Walker IV for 2026–27, but a crowded guard group makes his immediate EuroLeague fantasy role uncertain. Here is what the signing changes, what it does not confirm and the minutes evidence managers need before acting.
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Howard Is Gone and Perasović Has Lost His Baskonia Debut: The EuroLeague Fantasy Rotation Reset
Baskonia have confirmed Markus Howard’s departure and replaced Paolo Galbiati with Velimir Perasović. An 86–78 loss at Virtus Bologna offers the first clues, but EuroLeague fantasy managers should separate Howard’s settled exit from an unsettled guard rotation.
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EuroLeague Targets €13bn in Value and 2027 Expansion — But Fantasy Managers Should Not Change Course Yet
EuroLeague's new ten-year plan projects more than €13 billion in combined league and club value, with possible expansion windows in 2027 and 2031. Here's what is confirmed, what remains a forecast and why the 2026–27 fantasy schedule has not changed.
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Jordan Hunter Was Listed Out. Then He Returned With 19 and 11: The Phoenix NBL27 Fantasy Reset
Jordan Hunter was listed out before South East Melbourne faced Cairns, then returned for 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 115–83 win. Morin also posted a double-double. Here is the verified NBL27 fantasy correction and what it changes for Round 6.
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Vezenkov’s 38 PIR Wins Round 6 MVP: The EuroLeague Fantasy Value Behind the Numbers
Sasha Vezenkov earned EuroLeague Round 6 MVP with 25 points, 38 PIR, eight fouls drawn and no turnovers in Olympiacos’ overtime win at Barcelona. His six-game baseline and the supporting roles of Mbaye Ndiaye and Jean Montero tell fantasy managers what to trust next.
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Mays Benched, Glover and Daniels Start: The Phoenix NBL27 Fantasy Rotation Test
Josh King changed South East Melbourne’s starting five before its 115–83 win over Cairns, promoting Angus Glover and Dash Daniels while Skylar Mays played 18 minutes off the bench. The shift is real, but one game does not settle the Round 6 fantasy hierarchy.
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Pepper Scores Zero, Windler Has Eight Assists: The Sydney–Perth NBL27 Fantasy Reset
Sydney beat Perth 102–81 as Elijah Pepper went scoreless after four straight 25-point games and Dylan Windler delivered eight assists without Kristian Doolittle. Brian Goorjian has also identified Will Johnston as a genuine secondary ball-handler. The Round 6 fantasy lesson is about roles and fixture volume, not a panic sale.
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Bacon Went Six-for-Six From Three as Dubai Beat Milan. The EuroLeague Fantasy Test Is His Role
Dwayne Bacon hit all six threes and scored 29 as Dubai beat Olimpia Milano 101–97. His 24:37 workload, shared creation and earlier Baskonia performance matter more for EuroLeague fantasy than a perfect shooting night.
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Gleeson Misses Tasmania Clash: Why Adelaide’s Coaching Switch Is Not a Fantasy Reset
Trevor Gleeson will miss Adelaide’s Friday clash with Tasmania for a family commitment, with Mark Marinovic taking charge. Here is what is confirmed, which 36ers roles matter and why fantasy managers should not assume a new rotation.
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Phoenix Conceded 31 Assists to Brisbane. Cairns Have a Fantasy Matchup Worth Watching
South East Melbourne allowed 115 points, 31 assists and 18 offensive rebounds in Brisbane. Ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cairns, the numbers point to a real matchup opportunity — but not a guaranteed SuperCoach haul for McVeigh, Pinder or Lewis.
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Illawarra Are Talking to Derrick Walton Jr — What a Return Would Mean for NBL27 Fantasy
Illawarra are reportedly in discussions with former Championship Series MVP Derrick Walton Jr as they seek a point guard. No deal is confirmed. Here is how a possible return could affect Milton Doyle, Tyler Harvey and William Hickey — and why Round 6 fantasy managers should wait for real selection evidence.
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Cameron Payne Scored 18, but Strazel Played 29 Minutes: The Efes EuroLeague Fantasy Split
Cameron Payne hit four threes against Bayern, yet five turnovers, five fouls and Matthew Strazel’s 29-minute, seven-assist night complicate the fantasy picture. Here is what Efes’ guard rotation actually showed before Friday’s Žalgiris trip.
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Harrison and Holt Exit With Ankle Injuries: Brisbane’s Round 6 Fantasy Double Is on Watch
Tyrell Harrison and Jacob Holt both left Brisbane’s 115–105 win over South East Melbourne with left-ankle injuries. Neither has a confirmed return timeline. With the Bullets facing Tasmania and Illawarra twice in Round 6, here is what fantasy managers can — and cannot — conclude.
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Porziņģis Still Out Indefinitely: Kerr’s Small-Ball Warriors Are the Real Fantasy Story
Golden State have formally confirmed Kristaps Porziņģis remains out indefinitely. Steve Kerr is leaning towards Draymond Green at centre, while Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski are building a case for opening-night roles. The minutes matter more than a premature return prediction.
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Kody Stattmann Has a Full Tasmania Deal. His NBL27 Fantasy Minutes Are Still a Question
Kody Stattmann has earned a full Tasmania roster spot after Anthony Drmic’s retirement, but his first three appearances range from 3:37 to 19:24. Here is what the upgrade actually means for NBL27 Fantasy Draft and SuperCoach before the JackJumpers’ two-game Round 5.
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NBL27 Fantasy Lab Round 5: King’s 38:56, Mackinnon’s Eight Assists and Phoenix’s Centre Test
Two completed Round 5 games reveal competing fantasy signals: Mojave King’s 38:56, Sam Mennenga’s repeat output, Max Mackinnon’s eight assists and a Phoenix frontcourt reshuffle without Jordan Hunter. We separate real minutes and creation opportunities from scoring and defensive outliers.
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Jordan Hunter Out Against Brisbane: The Round 5 Fantasy Centre Trap for South East Melbourne
Jordan Hunter is out of Thursday’s Brisbane clash for personal reasons, but his Saturday status remains unconfirmed. Here is what the late absence means for the Phoenix frontcourt, Tyrell Harrison and NBL27 fantasy managers.
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Sydney's Bench Scored Four and Davis Played 38:40: The NBL27 Fantasy Warning Before Perth
Kendric Davis played 38:40, Sydney's bench managed four points and Jason Spurgin left with a hand injury. Here's what the Kings' narrow rotation actually means for Round 5 fantasy decisions ahead of Perth.
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Tyson Etienne's 27 PIR Without Hifi: The Paris–Virtus EuroLeague Fantasy Role Test
Tyson Etienne posted 23 points, seven assists and 27 PIR as Paris lost 94–96 to Virtus Bologna without Nadir Hifi in the box score. Derrick Alston Jr. scored 23 for the winners. The fantasy question is whether Etienne's 17 three-point attempts signal a lasting role or a one-game adjustment.
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Ante Žižić Had 28 PIR in a 100–82 Defeat: The EuroLeague Fantasy Lesson From Hapoel–Beşiktaş
Ante Žižić delivered 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists and 28 PIR in just 20:12 as Beşiktaş lost 100–82 to Hapoel. Zach LeDay posted 22 PIR for the winners. Here is what those minutes, roles and numbers actually mean for EuroLeague fantasy.
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Justin Robinson Hit Barcelona’s Winner. The EuroLeague Fantasy Story Is His Guard Role
Justin Robinson buried the winner against Maccabi, but Barcelona’s shifting guard scoring tells a more complicated EuroLeague fantasy story. We compare the verified results and identify the role indicators worth watching against Olympiacos.
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Illawarra’s 132.1 Defensive Rating Is an NBL27 Fantasy Matchup Warning — and Melbourne Are Next
Illawarra have conceded 122 and 110 points in successive losses and own the NBL’s worst defensive rating. Melbourne’s Oduro, Travers and Anthony have a tempting Round 5 matchup — but one game is still one game in SuperCoach.
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Carlin Davison's 14 Assists Stun Sydney: The NBL27 Fantasy Role That Might Not Last
Carlin Davison produced 20 points, 14 assists and four steals as New Zealand stunned Sydney 102–101 in Canberra. The Breakers' makeshift playmaker now has 25 assists across two games, but Parker Jackson-Cartwright's eventual return and Nelson Weidemann's arrival complicate his fantasy value.
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Jean Montero’s 35 PIR in a 28-Point Comeback: The EuroLeague Fantasy Signal Behind Olympiacos’ Escape
Olympiacos overturned a 28-point deficit to beat Valencia 102–97, with bench guard Jean Montero delivering 26 points and 35 PIR. The real fantasy takeaway is his closing role — and why Evan Fournier’s 23-point second half should not be mistaken for a weekly baseline.
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Real Madrid’s Three-Guard Answer in Milan: Why Feliz Is the EuroLeague Fantasy Watch
Real Madrid beat Milan 98–89 as Andrés Feliz, Théo Maledon and Facundo Campazzo combined for 60 PIR. The backcourt is clicking, but fantasy managers need to separate a strong night from a settled hierarchy before ASVEL.
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Markus Howard Is Out of Baskonia’s Rotation as Zenit Talks Gather Pace — What EuroLeague Fantasy Managers Should Do
Markus Howard has fallen to 4.7 points in roughly 10 minutes per EuroLeague game and missed Baskonia’s latest squad, while credible reports link him with Zenit. A move is not confirmed. Here is the evidence, the risk and the fantasy response.
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Gabriel Deck Needs Shoulder Surgery: Real Madrid’s EuroLeague Wing Rotation Is Now a Live Fantasy Question
Real Madrid have confirmed Gabriel Deck needs surgery after a left-shoulder dislocation. The club has not set a return date, and its crowded wing rotation makes any instant fantasy replacement call premature ahead of Milan and ASVEL.
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NBL27 Round 5 Guard Shake-Up: Neto Signs, Weidemann Joins and Dellavedova Is Out
Three verified NBL27 developments reshape Round 5: Brisbane signs Raul Neto for Arnas Velička, New Zealand adds Nelson Weidemann, and Sydney loses Matthew Dellavedova for both games. Here is what matters for fantasy managers now.
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Elijah Pepper Has Four Straight 25-Point Games. What Does Brandon Knight Change?
Elijah Pepper has scored 25 in each of Perth’s four straight wins, including Brandon Knight’s NBL debut. The Round 4 numbers reveal why his fantasy role is real — and why a one-game Round 5 makes a rushed SuperCoach trade harder to justify.
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EuroLeague Round 5 Injury Watch: Williams-Goss Out, Crvena Zvezda Without Centres
Žalgiris will be without Nigel Williams-Goss, while Crvena Zvezda face ASVEL with neither of their recognised centres available. Barcelona also lose Justin Minaya and Yoan Makoundou, and Efes adjust to Mike James’ long-term absence. The verified Round 5 fantasy selection picture.
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CBA 2026–27 Season Guide: 46 Games, Longer Playoffs and Promotion/Relegation
The CBA opens on 16 October with 46 games per club, longer quarter-finals and promotion/relegation back on the agenda. Here are the confirmed changes, key dates and the crucial qualification behind the new second-tier pathway.
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Anthony Drmic Retires: Tasmania JackJumpers Champion Ends 279-Game NBL Career
Anthony Drmic has retired after 279 NBL games as persistent back injuries end his comeback. Tasmania loses a championship leader, but fantasy managers should avoid assuming his replacement inherits a fixed role.
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NBL27 Fantasy Draft Waiver Wire Round 5: Johnson, Armstrong and the PJC Replacement Trap
Round 5 waivers should focus on repeatable roles, not one spectacular shooting night. David Johnson, Taran Armstrong and selected New Zealand guards deserve checks, while the Parker Jackson-Cartwright injury creates a trap for managers chasing an unproven replacement.
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NBL27 Round 5 Captaincy Rankings: Magnay vs Davis, With a Mennenga Wildcard
Four teams play twice in NBL27 Round 5, but the armband is not simply a fixture-count decision. Will Magnay and Kendric Davis lead Buckets’ rankings, with Josh Bannan and Sam Mennenga offering different risks.
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NBL27 SuperCoach Round 5 Buy, Hold & Sell: Davis Is the Pivot, Not the Panic Button
Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Arnas Velička have forced two major trade decisions. Kendric Davis, Will Magnay and Tasmania’s double-game core headline a Round 5 plan that balances immediate points with the next three rounds.
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NBL27 Fantasy Round 4 Review: Cotton, Oduro and the Double-Game Lesson
Bryce Cotton led Round 4 SuperCoach scoring, Josh Oduro erupted across the stat sheet and Sam Mennenga dominated in one game. Here's what the results actually mean before the Round 5 fixture swing.
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NBL27 SuperCoach Round 5 Injury Report: PJC, Velička and the Double-Game Trap
Sydney's Matthew Dellavedova is out for both Round 5 games, with Round 7 now listed as his return estimate. Jackson-Cartwright remains sidelined for Wednesday, while Velička faces an early-December return. Buckets updates the existing injury report with verified fantasy implications.
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Dylan Windler’s 32-Point Night Powers Perth Past New Zealand
Windler scored 18 points in the fourth quarter of Perth’s 100–84 win, while Sam Mennenga’s 40 points and 18 rebounds and Brandon Knight’s debut offered distinct fantasy takeaways.
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Arnas Velicka Expected to Miss Eight Weeks as Brisbane Adds Mawot Mag
Brisbane faces an extended absence for its lead playmaker, with Arnas Velicka reportedly targeting a return after the November FIBA window. Mawot Mag joins as Sam McDaniel’s injury replacement.
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Cole Anthony and Luke Travers Lead United’s Comeback Derby Win Over Phoenix
Melbourne United erased a 15-point deficit to beat South East Melbourne Phoenix 104-99, with Luke Travers scoring 24 and Cole Anthony delivering two crucial late defensive plays.
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Wilbekin Leads Beşiktaş Past Baskonia as Olympiacos Beats Efes
Scottie Wilbekin scored 24 points in Beşiktaş’s 92-84 road win at Baskonia, while Olympiacos defeated Anadolu Efes 89-66 to improve to 3-1.
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Parker Jackson-Cartwright Ruled Out of Perth Clash, Could Miss Up to Three Weeks
A lower-leg injury has sidelined the Breakers’ star guard for Perth, with his return uncertain as New Zealand begins a demanding road trip.
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Matas Buzelis Exits Bulls Preseason Game With Right Ankle Injury
Matas Buzelis left Chicago’s preseason game against Memphis in the second quarter with a right ankle injury. His next-game availability remains unclear, with no confirmed diagnosis or regular-season absence.
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Real Madrid Beats Partizan to End Winless EuroLeague Start
Real Madrid ended its 0–3 EuroLeague start with an 86–76 home win over previously unbeaten Partizan, with Theo Maledon leading a balanced scoring effort.
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Fred VanVleet Returns From ACL Injury With 17 Points and Seven Assists
Fred VanVleet scored 17 points with seven assists and two steals in Houston’s preseason win over Dallas, giving the Rockets a productive first look at their returning starting point guard.
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Žalgiris Stuns Barcelona With 33-Point Fourth Quarter
Žalgiris turned a 10-point deficit into an 88-81 road win with a 33-16 final quarter. Carsen Edwards led the attack, while Jonas Valančiūnas finished one rebound short of a double-double.
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Isaiah Stewart Out at Least Two Weeks With Left Ankle Sprain
Memphis will reevaluate Isaiah Stewart in two weeks after a moderate left ankle sprain, leaving him unlikely to face Utah in the season opener and opening centre minutes for Zach Edey and Quinten Post.
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David Johnson Scores 32 in Under 18 Minutes as Tasmania Set Club Record
David Johnson’s 32-point bench burst powered Tasmania to a club-record 122 points against Illawarra. For fantasy managers, the shooting was exceptional — but the night does not yet prove a bigger role.
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Knicks Pause Extension Talks With Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek
New York has put all contract extension negotiations on hold until later in the season, leaving four players without new deals as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA title.
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Mason Peatling to Miss Rest of NBL27 After Foot Surgery Decision
Illawarra has ruled Mason Peatling out for the remainder of NBL27 after deciding on foot surgery. An import replacement is reportedly being considered, but no signing has been confirmed.
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Luke Paul Debuts as Cairns Survive Nate Hinton’s 30-Point Night
Duke-bound teenager Luke Paul scored his first professional basket as Cairns beat Brisbane 97-91, despite Nate Hinton’s NBL career-high 30 points and Tyrell Harrison’s 23 points and 18 rebounds.
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Aday Mara Is 15-for-15 in Preseason. Is a Bigger Thunder Role Next?
Aday Mara scored 22 points without missing a field goal against Milwaukee. His perfect preseason start deserves attention, but Oklahoma City’s available centre minutes remain the key fantasy question.
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Brandon Knight Expected for Wildcats Debut, but Minutes Will Be Restricted
John Rillie has Brandon Knight on track to face New Zealand on Saturday, but the Perth import is expected to play restricted minutes as he builds match fitness.
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Fred VanVleet’s Expected Return Gives Houston’s Backcourt a Real Preseason Test
Fred VanVleet is expected to play in one of Houston’s two Macao exhibitions against Dallas after missing the 2025–26 season. His return puts the Rockets’ guard roles in focus, but does not yet establish a full workload.
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Warriors Have No Clear Timetable for Kristaps Porziņģis’ Return
Kristaps Porziņģis remains away from the Warriors with an unspecified health issue. Steve Kerr has no return timetable, leaving the centre’s opening-night availability uncertain.
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Panathinaikos’ 4–0 EuroLeague Start: What Is Driving Its Best Opening in 19 Years?
A 92–74 win over previously unbeaten Fenerbahçe gave Panathinaikos a fourth straight victory. Lessort’s interior production, Francisco’s creation and a tightening defence offer more useful signals than the record alone.
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NBL27 Fantasy Lab: Round 4 Role Changes — What Two Games Actually Tell Us
Adelaide leaned heavily on Cotton and Rakocevic, Luke Paul finally debuted, and Bolden delivered off the bench. The early Round 4 evidence matters — but it does not yet establish lasting fantasy roles.
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NBL27 SuperCoach Round 4 Injury Report
Flynn Cameron faces another four to six weeks out, Isaac Humphries has no firm return date and Corey Webster has made his Adelaide debut. Goulding, JLA and Knight remain key availability checks as Round 4 continues.
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