UPDATE: Docherty and Sonsie are subs in tonights game. Jacob Konstanty (Fwd, $230K) and Finn O’Sullivan (Mid, $337K) will debut for North Melbourne. Murphy Reid (Mid, $292K) and Sid Draper (Mid, $331K) are also confirmed for their debuts. Western Bulldogs will debut Sam Davidson (Fwd, $230K) and Josh Dolan (Fwd, $250K), while Matthew Kennedy will make his club debut. At West Coast, Archer Reid (Ruck/Fwd, $230K) is confirmed to debut, but Bo Allan (Def/Mid, $295K) won’t be available due to illness. Cash cow Elijah Hewett (Mid/Fwd, $332K) is listed as available. Levi Ashcroft (Mid, $328K) will debut for Brisbane but is expected to be the sub, so have a backup plan. Joe Berry (Fwd, $298K) will make his debut for Port Adelaide. Also wowee, Tom Green is in!
Wednesday – Early news
Teamsheets have dropped! The first official round of AFL Fantasy is here, so make sure you have your Richmond and Carlton players sorted ahead of the opening game. Richmond will debut Luke Trainor (Def, $280K), Sam Lalor (Mid, $340K), and Harry Armstrong (Mid, $230K), while Carlton’s Lucas Camporeale (Mid, $230K) will also debut. Sam Walsh is confirmed to play after recovering from a minor hamstring strain. Fremantle’s Murphy Reid (Mid, $292K) is a high chance to debut following injuries to Shai Bolton and Michael Walters. Hawthorn’s James Worpel will be sidelined for 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury, while Sydney’s Taylor Adams is also out for 3-4 weeks due to a hamstring strain.
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Thursday Game teamsheets ~6:20pm EST Wed
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Sunday games Extended bench selection ~5:00pm EST Friday
Notes: Richmond will debut Luke Trainor (Def, $280K), Sam Lalor (Mid, $340K), and Harry Armstrong (Mid, $230K). Carlton’s Lucas Camporeale (Mid, $230K) will also debut. Sam Walsh is confirmed to play after recovering from a minor hamstring strain.
Team
New Players
Richmond
Luke Trainor, Sam Lalor, Harry Armstrong
Carlton
Lucas Camporeale, Nick Haynes, Francis Evans
Position
Player
Full Back:
Jacob Blight, Ben Miller, Nathan Broad
Half Back:
Jayden Short, Nick Vlastuin, Luke Trainor
Centre:
Sam Banks, Kamdyn McIntosh, James Trezise
Half Forward:
Rhyan Mansell, Seth Campbell, Steely Green
Full Forward:
Jacob Bauer, Tom Lynch, Sam Lalor
Followers:
Toby Nankervis, Tim Taranto, Jacob Hopper
Bench:
Tom Brown, Thomson Dow, Tyler Sonsie, Jack Ross, Harry Armstrong
Emergencies:
Kaleb Smith, Maurice Rioli, Samson Ryan
Position
Player
Full Back:
Jack Silvagni, Jacob Weitering, Oliver Hollands
Half Back:
Adam Saad, Mitch McGovern, Lachlan Cowan
Centre:
Blake Acres, Patrick Cripps, Lucas Camporeale
Half Forward:
Sam Walsh, Brodie Kemp, Lachie Fogarty
Full Forward:
Matthew Cottrell, Harry McKay, Zac Williams
Followers:
Tom De Koning, Adam Cerra, George Hewett
Bench:
Sam Docherty, Nick Haynes, Jesse Motlop, Cooper Lord, Francis Evans
Notes: Essendon will debut Isaac Kako (Mid/Fwd, $304K) and Jaxon Prior (Def, $230K). Hawthorn will be without James Worpel due to an ankle injury (3-4 weeks). Conor Nash will play his 100th game.
Team
New Players
Essendon
Jaxon Prior, Isaac Kako
Team
INS
OUTS
Hawthorn
Josh Ward
James Worpel (Injured – Ankle)
Position
Player
Full Back:
Tom Barrass, Blake Hardwick, Massimo D’Ambrosio
Half Back:
Jack Scrimshaw, Jarman Impey, Josh Battle
Centre:
Dylan Moore, Conor Nash, James Sicily
Half Forward:
Connor Macdonald, Harry Morrison, Nick Watson
Full Forward:
Jack Ginnivan, Mabior Chol, Will Day
Followers:
Lloyd Meek, Josh Ward, Karl Amon
Bench:
Josh Weddle, Jai Newcombe, Cam Mackenzie, Finn Maginness, Sam Frost
Emergencies:
Changkuoth Jiath, Jack Gunston, Luke Breust
Position
Player
Full Back:
Andrew McGrath, Ben McKay, Jordan Ridley
Half Back:
Mason Redman, Zach Reid, Jaxon Prior
Centre:
Nic Martin, Jye Caldwell, Archie Roberts
Half Forward:
Nate Caddy, Kyle Langford, Archie Perkins
Full Forward:
Harrison Jones, Sam Draper, Isaac Kako
Followers:
Nick Bryan, Sam Durham, Zach Merrett
Bench:
Elijah Tsatas, Ben Hobbs, Dylan Shiel, Jade Gresham, Xavier Duursma
Emergencies:
Jye Menzie, Saad El-Hawii, Thomas Edwards
GAME 3: Geelong Cats vs Fremantle
Saturday, March 15, 1:20pm AEDT GMHBA Stadium Geelong 🌦🌡
Notes: Fremantle will debut Murphy Reid (Mid, $292K). As expected, Bailey Smith will play his first game for Geelong.
Team
New Players
Geelong Cats
Bailey Smith
Fremantle
Murphy Reid
Position
Player
Full Back:
Connor O’Sullivan, Jack Henry, Mark Blicavs
Half Back:
Zach Guthrie, Tom Stewart, Lawson Humphries
Centre:
Bailey Smith, Max Holmes, Oliver Dempsey
Half Forward:
Brad Close, Gryan Miers, Tyson Stengle
Full Forward:
Shannon Neale, Jeremy Cameron, Patrick Dangerfield
Followers:
Sam De Koning, Tom Atkins, Jack Bowes
Bench:
Oisin Mullin, Mark O’Connor, Oliver Henry, Jhye Clark, Mitch Knevitt
Emergencies:
Ted Clohesy, Mitch Duncan, Rhys Stanley
Position
Player
Full Back:
Brennan Cox, Alex Pearce, Joshua Draper
Half Back:
Luke Ryan, Brandon Walker, Jordan Clark
Centre:
Nathan O’Driscoll, Jaeger O’Meara, Jeremy Sharp
Half Forward:
Murphy Reid, Michael Frederick, Sam Switkowski
Full Forward:
Luke Jackson, Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss
Followers:
Liam Reidy, Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw
Bench:
Bailey Banfield, Matthew Johnson, Karl Worner, Heath Chapman, Corey Wagner
Notes: Sydney will debut Riley Bice (Def, $230K), while Brisbane will debut Levi Ashcroft (Mid, $328K), who is expected to start as the sub. Taylor Adams (hamstring) and Angus Sheldrick (popular Fantasy option) are out for the Swans.
Team
New Players
Sydney Swans
Riley Bice
Brisbane Lions
Levi Ashcroft
Team
INS
OUTS
Sydney Swans
Joel Hamling, Riley Bice
Taylor Adams (Injured – Hamstring), Angus Sheldrick (Omitted)
Position
Player
Full Back:
Nick Blakey, Lewis Melican, Sam Wicks
Half Back:
Matt Roberts, Dane Rampe, Ben Paton
Centre:
Jake Lloyd, Isaac Heeney, Justin McInerney
Half Forward:
Braeden Campbell, Tom McCartin, Tom Papley
Full Forward:
Will Hayward, Joel Amartey, James Jordon
Followers:
Brodie Grundy, Chad Warner, James Rowbottom
Bench:
Oliver Florent, Joel Hamling, Riley Bice, Corey Warner, Tom Hamling
Emergencies:
Peter Ladhams, Caleb Mitchell, Angus Sheldrick
Position
Player
Full Back:
Dayne Zorko, Jack Payne, Ryan Lester
Half Back:
Noah Answerth, Harris Andrews, Darcy Wilmot
Centre:
Jaspa Fletcher, Zac Bailey, Jarrod Berry
Half Forward:
Charlie Cameron, Eric Hipwood, Hugh McCluggage
Full Forward:
Cam Rayner, Logan Morris, Kai Lohmann
Followers:
Oscar McInerney, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Neale
Bench:
Callum Ah Chee, Will Ashcroft, Levi Ashcroft, Darcy Fort, Brandon Starcevich
Emergencies:
Conor McKenna, Will McLachlan, Darragh Joyce
GAME 5: Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
Saturday, March 15, 7:35pm AEDT Marvel Stadium Melbourne 🌦🌡
Notes: No surprises for club debuts for Caleb Daniel, Jack Darling, and Luke Parker. Luke Cleary (Def, $335K) is a cashcow option.
Team
New Players
Western Bulldogs
Sam Davidson, Josh Dolan, Matthew Kennedy
North Melbourne
Finn O’Sullivan, Jacob Konstanty
Position
Player
Full Back:
James O’Donnell, Joel Freijah, Taylor Duryea
Half Back:
Lachlan Bramble, Rory Lobb, Bailey Dale
Centre:
Bailey Williams, Tom Liberatore, Sam Davidson
Half Forward:
Josh Dolan, Aaron Naughton, Matthew Kennedy
Full Forward:
Laitham Vandermeer, Sam Darcy, James Harmes
Followers:
Tim English, Ryley Sanders, Ed Richards
Bench:
Luke Cleary, Harvey Gallagher, Arthur Jones, Lachlan McNeil, Rhylee West
Emergencies:
Oskar Baker, Riley Garcia, Buku Khamis
Position
Player
Full Back:
Charlie Comben, Aidan Corr, Griffin Logue
Half Back:
Bailey Scott, Caleb Daniel, Jackson Archer
Centre:
Finn O’Sullivan, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Jy Simpkin
Half Forward:
Harry Sheezel, Nick Larkey, Colby McKercher
Full Forward:
Paul Curtis, Jack Darling, Cameron Zurhaar
Followers:
Tristan Xerri, Tom Powell, Luke Parker
Bench:
Luke McDonald, Darcy Tucker, Will Phillips, Jacob Konstanty, Robert Hansen Jr
Notes: Club debut for Jack Lukosius – put him on your watchlist for a possible role.
Jordan Sweet is named as the solo ruck, making him a potential budget option for your team. Dan Houston returns from suspension and has a club debut for the pies, as does Lachlan Sullivan.
Team
New Players
Collingwood
Dan Houston, Lachlan Sullivan
Port Adelaide
Jack Lukosius, Joe Richards, Joe Berry
Team
INS
OUTS
Collingwood
Dan Houston, Lachlan Sullivan
Will Hoskin-Elliott (Omitted), Edward Allan (Omitted)
Position
Player
Full Back:
Brayden Maynard, Darcy Moore, Isaac Quaynor
Half Back:
Harry Perryman, Reef McInnes, Dan Houston
Centre:
Steele Sidebottom, Josh Daicos, Patrick Lipinski
Half Forward:
Bobby Hill, Daniel McStay, Jamie Elliott
Full Forward:
Tim Membrey, Brody Mihocek, Beau McCreery
Followers:
Darcy Cameron, Jack Crisp, Nick Daicos
Bench:
Lachie Schultz, Scott Pendlebury, Lachlan Sullivan, Jeremy Howe, Ned Long
Emergencies:
Edward Allan, Billy Frampton, Ash Johnson
Position
Player
Full Back:
Lachie Jones, Aliir Aliir, Miles Bergman
Half Back:
Logan Evans, Jeremy Finlayson, Kane Farrell
Centre:
Jase Burgoyne, Connor Rozee, Jackson Mead
Half Forward:
Willem Drew, Mitch Georgiades, Willie Rioli
Full Forward:
Darcy Byrne-Jones, Jack Lukosius, Joe Richards
Followers:
Jordan Sweet, Jason Horne-Francis, Sam Powell-Pepper
Bench:
Joe Berry, Josh Sinn, Ryan Burton, Travis Boak, Ollie Wines
Emergencies:
Ivan Soldo, Rory Atkins, Jed McEntee
GAME 7: Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda
Sunday, March 16, 12:35pm AEDT (Local Time 12:05pm) Adelaide Oval Adelaide 🌦🌡
Notes: Saints’ rookie options Hugh Boxshall (Def, $230K), Max Hall (Mid, $253K), Liam O’Connell (Def, $230K), Harry Boyd (Ruck, $230K), and Isaac Keeler (Fwd, $230K) are listed, but check final extended bench selections.
Sid Draper (Mid, $331K) is confirmed, but Daniel Curtin (Fwd, $300K) is on the extended bench as a potential cash cow.
James Peatling (Mid/Fwd, $322K) is named on the ball, worth watching.
As expected, Alex Neal-Bullen and Isaac Cumming debut for Adelaide, and Jack Macrae debuts for St Kilda.
Team
New Players
Adelaide Crows
Isaac Cumming, Alex Neal-Bullen, James Peatling, Sid Draper, Toby Murray
St Kilda
Jack Macrae, Isaac Keeler, Harry Boyd, Hugh Boxshall, Max Hall, Liam O’Connell
Position
Player
Full Back:
Josh Worrell, Mark Keane, Rory Laird
Half Back:
Wayne Milera, Nick Murray, Max Michalanney
Centre:
Isaac Cumming, Jordan Dawson, Lachlan Sholl
Half Forward:
Ben Keays, Riley Thilthorpe, Izak Rankine
Full Forward:
Darcy Fogarty, Taylor Walker, Alex Neal-Bullen
Followers:
Reilly O’Brien, Jake Soligo, James Peatling
Extended Bench:
Josh Rachele, Matt Crouch, Sid Draper, Daniel Curtin, Mitchell Hinge, Hugh Bond, Lachlan Murphy, Toby Murray
Position
Player
Full Back:
Callum Wilkie, Zaine Cordy, Jimmy Webster
Half Back:
Jack Sinclair, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Angus Hastie
Centre:
Marcus Windhager, Hugo Garcia, Bradley Hill
Half Forward:
Hunter Clark, Ryan Byrnes, Mason Wood
Full Forward:
Darcy Wilson, Anthony Caminiti, Jack Higgins
Followers:
Rowan Marshall, Jack Macrae, Jack Steele
Extended Bench:
Zak Jones, Mitch Owens, Liam Stocker, Isaac Keeler, Harry Boyd, Hugh Boxshall, Max Hall, Liam O’Connell
Notes: Wow, Tom Green is in! Harvey Langford is named on the extended bench and is likely to play. Other potential Melbourne debutants include Xavier Lindsay, Matthew Jefferson, Aidan Johnson, and Jack Henderson. For GWS, Oliver Hannaford and Cody Angove are potential debutants.
Team
New Players
Melbourne
Harvey Langford, Xavier Lindsay, Matthew Jefferson, Aidan Johnson, Jack Henderson
GWS Giants
Oliver Hannaford, Cody Angove
Team
INS
OUTS
GWS Giants
Tom Green, Oliver Hannaford, Cody Angove, Leek Aleer
Kieren Briggs (Omitted)
Position
Player
Full Back:
Harrison Petty, Steven May, Christian Salem
Half Back:
Blake Howes, Jake Lever, Jake Bowey
Centre:
Ed Langdon, Christian Petracca, Caleb Windsor
Half Forward:
Jack Viney, Daniel Turner, Tom Sparrow
Full Forward:
Bayley Fritsch, Jacob van Rooyen, Kade Chandler
Followers:
Max Gawn, Clayton Oliver, Trent Rivers
Extended Bench:
Jack Billings, Harvey Langford, Xavier Lindsay, Tom McDonald, Matthew Jefferson, Harry Sharp, Aidan Johnson, Jack Henderson
Position
Player
Full Back:
Connor Idun, Sam Taylor, Harry Himmelberg
Half Back:
Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
Centre:
Josh Kelly, Tom Green, Stephen Coniglio
Half Forward:
Xavier O’Halloran, Toby Greene, Brent Daniels
Full Forward:
Darcy Jones, Aaron Cadman, Max Gruzewski
Followers:
Lachlan Keeffe, Toby Bedford, Finn Callaghan
Extended Bench:
Callum M. Brown, Callan Ward, Conor Stone, James Leake, Jacob Wehr, Oliver Hannaford, Cody Angove, Leek Aleer
GAME 9: West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns
Sunday, March 16, 6:10pm AEST (Local time 3:10pm) Optus Stadium Perth 🌦🌡
Notes: Archer Reid is a confirmed debut. Club debuts for Jack Graham, Liam Baker, and Matthew Owies for West Coast. John Noble and Daniel Rioli will debut for Gold Coast. Bo Allan (Def/Mid, $295K) is unavailable due to illness, while Elijah Hewett (Mid/Fwd, $332K) remains available for selection but is on extended bench.
Team
New Players
West Coast Eagles
Archer Reid (Debut), Jack Graham (Club Debut), Liam Baker (Club Debut), Matthew Owies (Club Debut)
Gold Coast Suns
John Noble (Club Debut), Daniel Rioli (Club Debut)
Position
Player
Full Back:
Reuben Ginbey, Harry Edwards, Brady Hough
Half Back:
Tom Cole, Jeremy McGovern, Liam Baker
Centre:
Jayden Hunt, Tim Kelly, Liam Duggan
Half Forward:
Jack Graham, Jake Waterman, Jamie Cripps
Full Forward:
Matthew Owies, Oscar Allen, Archer Reid
Followers:
Matt Flynn, Jack Hutchinson, Harley Reid
Extended Bench:
Elijah Hewett, Tyler Brockman, Noah Long, Jack Petruccelle, Ryan Maric, Clay Hall, Bailey J. Williams, Tyrell Dewar
Position
Player
Full Back:
Wil Powell, Sam Collins, Bodhi Uwland
Half Back:
John Noble, Charlie Ballard, Daniel Rioli
Centre:
Lachie Weller, Matt Rowell, Sam Clohesy
Half Forward:
Will Graham, Touk Miller, Ben Ainsworth
Full Forward:
Jake Rogers, Ben King, Ethan Read
Followers:
Jarrod Witts, Bailey Humphrey, Noah Anderson
Extended Bench:
Alex Sexton, Nick Holman, Thomas Berry, Ned Moyle, Ben Long, Connor Budarick, Joel Jeffrey, Caleb Graham
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In the Midfield the Rookie players I have chosen are S Lalor, L Ashcroft, F O’Sullivan and L Camporeale. I am starting with 2 on field. I’m thinking of playing F O’Sullivan and L Camporeale because of the Vests. Am I starting the two right Rookies? I also see S Lalor is starting Forward Pocket.
Daniel
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If anyone want to join my league, plenty of spots left Code is X5KPFFVM
Liam
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Few spots left in a quality league if interested XNV7ZXJ7
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“The 18-year-old midfielder, drafted as a father-son selection with Pick 5 at last year’s draft, has been named as the substitute for the Grand Final re-match.”
“No huge shock for anyone who knows his talents, but Levi Ashcroft will debut for the @brisbanelions on Saturday v the @sydneyswans . At this stage the plan is for him to be the sub, though that wont be confirmed until Sat arvo. @FootyonNine @9NewsMelb @1116sen”
Anthony Greiner on Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 1: “Take that for sure! Get a non playing ruck rookie.” Mar 14, 12:57
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Harry on Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 1: “Do I take Camporeale 76 instead of knevitt or O’sullivan” Mar 14, 10:44
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on The Thursday Scramble: Round 1: “SP What’s the code for people to join also you’ve got add the Traders Fantasy Freako and the boys yourself…” Mar 14, 10:44
on Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 1: “Do I take Camporeale 76 instead of knevitt or O’sullivan” Mar 14, 10:44
on AFL Teams 2025: Round 1: “Taylor, Reid and Wicks or Pior, O’Driscoll and 230k FWD (Already have Stone, Davidson and Reid)” Mar 14, 10:32
Please join my League! Experienced people welcome! WKSSECLA
In the Midfield the Rookie players I have chosen are S Lalor, L Ashcroft, F O’Sullivan and L Camporeale. I am starting with 2 on field. I’m thinking of playing F O’Sullivan and L Camporeale because of the Vests. Am I starting the two right Rookies? I also see S Lalor is starting Forward Pocket.
If anyone want to join my league, plenty of spots left Code is X5KPFFVM
Few spots left in a quality league if interested XNV7ZXJ7
Looking for Roy, Warndog and Calvinator to join my league again this year – HZTY5WH6
Cheers lads 🤙🏽
Levi Ashcroft
What makes you say he is expected to be sub?
Thanks 4 the effort u put in here Shags.
“The 18-year-old midfielder, drafted as a father-son selection with Pick 5 at last year’s draft, has been named as the substitute for the Grand Final re-match.”
https://www.lions.com.au/news/1729668/debut-levi-confirmed-first-game-for-a-famous-lions-family-name
There was a tweet about it.
“No huge shock for anyone who knows his talents, but Levi Ashcroft will debut for the @brisbanelions on Saturday v the @sydneyswans . At this stage the plan is for him to be the sub, though that wont be confirmed until Sat arvo. @FootyonNine @9NewsMelb @1116sen”
Thanks Shags, you going with him? I had him as my flex (RDT), now considering options!
Nope. I prefer the use that extra coin elsewhere.
Taylor, Reid and Wicks
or
Pior, O’Driscoll and 230k FWD (Already have Stone, Davidson and Reid)