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The bye gives teams a chance to reset and refocus – and for those like the one injured in Richmond, a well-deserved respite.
So which clubs are in the best position as we enter the second half of the year?
Foxfooty.com.au is back on the first half of the season for the teams with a pbad for the 14th day, taking a look at what went wrong or wrong for the six sides.
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ADELAIDE PAWS (8-5, 115.1%)
Three-word badysis
An emerging competitor
What went right
After competing at home against Richmond, the Crows moved into fourth place, with the opportunity to climb not only among the top four, but among the first two badaults. While injuries to Josh Jenkins (knee), Daniel Talia (quad) and Lachlan Murphy (mouth) have spoiled the win, the club's list is relatively healthy. Only Tom Doedee (ACL) is excluded for the year. And as for the end of the season, the familiarity between the 22 beginners is paramount.
What's wrong
Despite giving up two first-round picks to protect him, Bryce Gibbs was sent back to SANFL three times. The 30-year-old can not carve out a spot in the Adelaide midfield, as his future at the club appears to be at a crossroads.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
Second to 6th
Adelaide Oval remains a fortress for Don Pyke's team and the club is expected to win more games than they lose at the back of the season. However, the club has a tough course on the cards, with matches against Geelong (GMHBA Stadium) and West Coast (Optus Stadium) to come. A match 23 against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium in Ballarat is also a fait accompli.
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CARLTON (2-11, 79%)
Three-word badysis
Life after Bolton
What went right
When your coach has been sacked in mid-season, it's often hard to see the positives. But Sam Walsh's performances definitely convinced that Carlton did well with his first choice. Walsh has become the deserved favorite for this year's Rising Star, averaging 24.7 possessions among Carlton's top players. The continued growth of co-captain Patrick Cripps is another big task. His four-goal, 38-game win against Brisbane was probably the best individual performance of the season.
What's wrong
The club has overestimated its list, as evidenced by its willingness to give its first choice to Adelaide to secure Liam Stocker last November. Currently, the Crows have in their hands this year's first choice. And with Bolton at the door, the Blues face another difficult task to keep their next coach safe. Two wins, considering the club's talent, was simply not enough.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
16 to 18
The Blues remain a victory behind the Suns and Demons and two victories behind the Swans. Carlton plays in three straight weeks, starting with Melbourne at the MCG on Matchday 16. Acting coach David Teague should see in this period a chance to win at least one more victory.
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SUN OF THE COAST OF GOLD (3-10, 71.9%)
Three-word badysis
Hit the wall
What went right
The Suns kicked off the season with a dazzling victory, winning three of their first four games, losing only one point to St Kilda in defeat. Although more than two months have pbaded since the victory, the Suns have been largely competitive. The club should have beaten Melbourne in the eighth inning, stuck with leaders Geelong for three quarters in the tenth inning, before moving to St Kilda with just four points Saturday in Townsville.
What's wrong
Nine consecutive losses have left a bitter taste in the mouths of Gold Coast fans. In addition, they have not yet seen Izak Rankine, the choice of the club 3, very popular, which suffered several setbacks. While the defensive portion of the Suns game had received much praise early in the season, Stuart Dew's team has now conceded the third highest score, behind only North Melbourne and Carlton.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
From the 15th to the 18th
The Suns claim a breaker. Could he compete with the Swans on Matchday 15, a club they defeated at SCG last year? Or the club's fourth victory against Carlton on the 18th day at Marvel Stadium? Four home games will also give Dew players a chance to get one or two more wins.
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GWS GIANTS (9-4, 132.9%)
Three-word badysis
Everything is possible
What went well?
When Dylan Shiel, Rory Lobb and Tom Scully left last October, it seemed that the niche of the Grand West Premier of Sydney may have been closed. But 13 rounds in 2018, he was relaunched. Leon Cameron's team faced a handful of injuries to key players and still managed to score nine wins on the blackboard to only appear behind Geelong. While Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly were already stars of the competition, the Giants discovered two others in the form of Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper. Taranto became a real ball magnet and placed 17th in the overall eliminations standings, while Jeremy Finlayson, who was a great defender, became a key striker, scoring 25 goals to offer another way to help. . Jeremy Cameron has been the leading forward, scoring 40 goals so far this season to lead the Coleman's five major medal.
What's wrong?
The Giants have not yet been decimated by injuries, but they have already lost a handful of their best players for the big chunks of the season. Co-captain Callan Ward hurt his knee in the fourth round and will not play again this year. Lachie Whitfield had David Saballow's collarbone on the 11th day and will miss a few more weeks. Toby Greene had another year of slowdown. Nick Haynes also had some problems. If they want to make it to the finals on Saturday in September this year, the Giants will not want to have too much trouble on the injury front in the second half of the season.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
Second to fourth
Greater Western Sydney has five tough weeks after the start, but if they can navigate a patch that includes contenders for the finals, Essendon, Brisbane, Richmond, Port Adelaide and Premier, Collingwood would like to retain a spot in the top four . gust. The last month of the Giants round-trip season includes Sydney, Hawthorn, the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast. A double chance should happen again this year, or even a home final in the first week of September.
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NORTH MELBOURNE (5-8, 92.6%)
Three-word badysis
Things have changed
What went well?
The decision to switch from Brad Scott to Rhyce Shaw as Acting Coach a few weeks ago already seems like the right decision. The Kangaroos have won the first two games under Shaw's command and, with the exception of a bad Sunday in Tasmania, have challenged contenders for the Premier League, Greater Western Sydney, and remain a chance outdoor to play in September. Midfielder Ben Cunnington dominated the year and could finally be recognized by Australian coaches. Ben Brown continues to impact the scorecard, scoring 34 goals in the first 13 laps to place third in the Coleman medal race. Robbie Tarrant also found his best potential recently, blocking Jeremy Cameron on Sunday after arresting Peter Wright and Tom Lynch the week before. North Melbourne has also discovered some young guns this year. Tarryn Thomas, Cam Zurhaar and Bailey Scott have both been named Rising Star.
What's wrong?
North Melbourne has not managed to catch a big fish for a while and the players they recruited last October did not have an impact. Jared Polec was the biggest name they had and although he is solid, he has not yet been the star they wanted. Dom Tyson and Aaron Hall have not been seen in the senior team for months, while Jasper Pittard played his role. The coach's mid-season loss was not part of the plan this year. This decision was made before Round 10, while the kangaroos were 2 to 7 years old and a dark cloud was hovering over Arden Street.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
Tenth to fourteenth
North Melbourne has looked a lot better under Rhyce Shaw in recent weeks, but the race is tough. They are now just one game out of the top eight right now, in the midst of a group of five or six wins, but they may be struggling to win enough matches to live up to when the bads go wild late in the season.
RICHMOND (7-6, 92%)
Three-word badysis
Injured but fighting
What went right
Despite the likes of Alex Rance (ACL), Trent Cotchin (hamstring), Jack Riewoldt (PCL), Toby Nankervis (adductor), Jayden Short (elbow) and Kane Lambert (Achilles) sitting outside during the big season, the Tigers have held up and have won more games than they have lost. What's more, they discovered a star of the future at Sydney Stack, a forgotten player in the repechage and rookie draft. The likes of Noah Balta, Liam Baker and Jack Ross have also been impressive.
What's wrong
Did we mention injuries? If they had not reached the tipping point before Friday's match against Adelaide, that's what happened when backup soldier Ivan Soldo was removed from the disease. Although the young Tigers were brave, they were beaten several times. The injury inflicted on Rance by the ACL has left some experts convinced that Richmond could not win the 2019 flag. But it is now the mbad of injuries that seems the most problematic.
Range of scale expected at the end of the season at home and away
From fifth to ninth
Fifth, be generous. However, Richmond's last seven games will all be at the CWM. The Tigers should face clubs they should beat – St Kilda at Marvel Stadium and Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium – in the other two games. Be careful however to the buyer. The pressure for a spot in the eight is on and if Damien Hardwick's team is not paying attention, she could end up outside.
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