AFL Teams 2025: Round 8

Thursday- Early news

Early news, Thursday teams are already out, with biggest surprise Dylan Shiel being dropped, who did have a small injury scare last week. We see a new debut with Finnbarr Maley (Ruc/Fwd $230k), but he’s more of a watchlist name. Talking about watchlist midpricer Elijah Tsatas is in as well. Those who have Saad El-Hawli will be disappointed he is just named emergency. Later in the week, we get to see the debut of popular preseason cashcow Hugh Boxshall (Mid $230k) ? just make sure you check if he’s sub or not. Staying at the Saints, Phillipou looks unlikely but still a slim chance to play. Adam Cerra successfully appealed his 1-week suspension and is now available. Tom Mitchell has returned to training and could be back soon, while Jye Caldwell is now only 1 week away. Luke Jackson is a chance to be selected for Freo, but Callum Mills has had a setback and is now 1?2 weeks again. Adam Treloar is also a chance to return for the Dogs. Unfortunately, Karl Amon will miss one week due to concussion protocols. Sam Docherty performed well in the VFL and is a strong chance to return for Carlton.
Check the full injury list here.

Update: Oliver to miss Eagles game as Melbourne prioritise his wellbeing. Also, Bo Allan (Def/Mid $295k) gives us another downgrade option with his debut this week for the Eagles. NOTE: Apparently AFL servers are down, I will do my best to privide teams as soon as possible.

Important times to remember:

Thursday Game teamsheets ~6:20pm EST Wed

Weekend Teamsheets ~6:20pm EST Thurs

Sunday games Extended bench selection ~5:00pm EST Friday

GAME 1: Essendon vs North Melbourne

Thursday, May 1, 7:30pm AEST Marvel Stadium Melbourne 🌦🌡

Notes: Dylan Shiel has been dropped in a surprise move after some minor injury concerns last week. Elijah Tsatas comes in and could be one to monitor closely as a mid-price option. North Melbourne debut a new rookie in Finnbar Maley (RUC/FWD $230k), who is one to watch as a potential downgrade target. SUBS for this game are Menzie and Scott.

GAME 2: St Kilda vs Fremantle

Friday, May 2, 7:40pm AEST Marvel Stadium Melbourne 🌦🌡

Notes: As already noted, Boxshall will debut ? check if he is sub first. Mattaes Phillipou is a big in and many will want a good look after his form last year. If you’re bold, get him straight up. Garcia is named, but could be a sub risk too. Also, as reported, Luke Jackson is back in for Freo.

GAME 3: Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide

Saturday, May 3, 1:20pm AEST Mars Stadium Ballarat 🌦🌡

Notes: As expected, Treloar is back in for the Dogs which could reshuffle the midfield. Those still holding Moraes ? he’s been dropped. POD Josh Sinn is out under concussion protocol.

GAME 4: Adelaide Crows vs Carlton

Saturday, May 3, 4:15pm AEST (Local Time 3:45pm) Adelaide Oval Adelaide 🌦🌡

Notes: Matt Crouch is out for a while with an injury, and cashcow Sid Draper is out. As expected, Sam Docherty is back in for the Blues.

GAME 5: Collingwood vs Geelong Cats

Saturday, May 3, 7:35pm AEST MCG Melbourne 🌦🌡

Notes: Tom Stewart is out ? which will really hurt those who have him.

GAME 6: West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne

Saturday, May 3, 7:35pm AEST (Local Time 5:35pm) Optus Stadium Perth 🌦🌡

Notes: We knew Oliver was out, and Bo Allan is a debut. Tim Kelly will return and shake up the Eagles’ midfield, but there’s still no return for Gross.

GAME 7: Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants

Sunday, May 4, 1:10pm AEST SCG Sydney 🌦🌡

Notes: The big one here is Conor Stone out for GWS ? but this could offer loop potential for some coaches. Max Gruzewski is a possible cashcow option if he makes the final cut.

GAME 8: Hawthorn vs Richmond

Sunday, May 4, 3:20pm AEST MCG Melbourne 🌦🌡

Notes: Karl Amon was already ruled out with concussion. No major DT-relevant changes otherwise.

GAME 9: Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns

Sunday, May 4, 7:20pm AEST Gabba Brisbane 🌦🌡

Notes: Coleman isn’t in yet for Brisbane. If you’ve got Sam Clohesy, he’s a chance to make the cut for the Suns.

Shags

A windy cold day in 2015, I was bored, sick with the flu, and decided to start a blog about Teamsheets. I was immediately recruited by Warnie and somehow am now a DTTALK author. NOTE; Im Back in 2022! woooo Twitter @shagbags2023 ~REMEMBER: Friends don't let friends DT TEAMS become ghost ships.