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Game 5: Swans vs Lions |
Game 6: Pies vs Crows |
Game 7: Roos vs Power |
Game 8: Dees vs Saints |
Game 9: Suns vs Eagles
Thursday – Early news
GWS midfielder Finn Callaghan is in doubt for Saturdayfs clash with the Bulldogs. Over on the Gold Coast, West Coast have confirmed several debutants for the Suns match, with Willem Duursma (MID, $350k), Cooper Duff-Tytler (RUC/FWD, $338k), Josh Lindsay (DEF, $278k) and Milan Murdock (MID, $230k) all locked in to face Gold Coast.
Wednesday – Early news
Sam Grlj (DEF/MID, $322,000) will debut for Richmond in the Thursday night opener against Carlton. In Fridayfs clash, Essendon will debut Max Kondogiannis (DEF, $230,000), Dyson Sharp (MID, $302,000) and Hussien El Achkar (FWD, $230,000) against Hawthorn. In Saturday nightfs MCG match, Adelaide will debut ruck Lachie McAndrew (RUC, $286,000) against Collingwood, with Toby Murray (FWD, $230,000) also in line to play his first AFL game. North Melbourne midfielder Tom Blamires (MID, $230,000) is also set to make his AFL debut as well as Lachy Dovaston (FWD, $290,000).
Weather notes updated at Wed 11 Mar, 4:43pm AEDT. Please check weather closer to game day.
Important times to remember
Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Wednesday
Friday/Sat/Sun game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Thursday
Sunday extended bench selection ~5:00pm AEDT Friday
GAME 1: Carlton vs Richmond
Thursday, March 12 – MCG, Melbourne Melbourne ☁🌙
Notes: ~22‹C at bounce, cool evening with some cloud around the ground.Sam Grlj (DEF/MID, $322k). The Blues lose potential R3 option Liam Reidy, their other inclusions are not particularly DT relevant. Cheap defensive option Josh Gibcus (DEF, $230k) has also been named for Richmond. Of note for fantasy coaches, popular mid-priced forward Sam Lalor has been named on the ball, while highly owned rookie Jagga Smith starts on the wing..
| Blues | Tigers | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | L.Cowan, M.Carroll, H.OfKeeffe | – |
| OUTS | A.Saad (Injured), A.Moir (Omitted), L.Reidy (Omitted) | – |
| NEW | – | S.Grlj |
Light the Grlj ??
Sam Grlj will make his AFL debut under the MCG lights tomorrow night ???https://t.co/jTZSnnxm7L
— Richmond FC ?? (@Richmond_FC) March 10, 2026
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| Backs | L.Cowan, J.Weitering, H.Dean |
| Half Backs | M.McGovern, L.Young, O.Florent |
| Centre | C.Chesser, P.Cripps, O.Hollands |
| Half Forwards | W.Hayward, H.McKay, B.Ainsworth |
| Forwards | J.Smith, B.Kemp, L.Fogarty |
| Followers | M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, S.Walsh |
| Interchange | Z.Williams, C.Lord, E.Hollands, M.Carroll, H.O’Keeffe |
| Emergencies | T.Byrne, J.Boyd, A.Moir |
| Backs | N.Balta, B.Miller, N.Broad |
| Half Backs | S.Banks, S.Grlj, J.Short |
| Centre | H.Ralphsmith, S.Lalor, K.McAuliffe |
| Half Forwards | S.Campbell, M.Rioli, R.Mansell |
| Forwards | J.Faull, T.Lynch, H.Armstrong |
| Followers | T.Nankervis, T.Taranto, J.Ross |
| Interchange | J.Trezise, J.Gibcus, J.Hopper, S.Green, C.Gray |
| Emergencies | T.Brown, L.Trainor, T.Sonsie |
GAME 2: Essendon vs Hawthorn
Friday, March 13 – MCG, Melbourne Melbourne ☁🌙
Notes: ~21‹C at bounce, mild night conditions with light winds. Max Kondogiannis (DEF, $230,000), Dyson Sharp (MID, $302,000) and Hussien El Achkar (FWD, $230,000). The three expected debutants for the Bombers are all confirmed. Brandon Fiorini is a new inclusion and could be a solid POD option for fantasy coaches. For Hawthorn there are no major DT-relevant ins or outs, though Cam MacKenzie could be considered an outside POD option.
| Bombers | Hawks | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | C.Mackenzie, N.Reeves |
| OUTS | – | H.Morrison (Omitted), F.Maginness (Omitted) |
| NEW | B.Fiorini, H.El Achkar, D.Sharp, M.Kondogiannis | – |
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| Backs | J.Prior, B.McKay, Z.Reid |
| Half Backs | A.Roberts, M.Redman, A.McGrath |
| Centre | X.Duursma, J.Caldwell, B.Fiorini |
| Half Forwards | S.Durham, N.Caddy, A.Perkins |
| Forwards | H.El Achkar, P.Wright, K.Langford |
| Followers | L.Blakiston, D.Parish, Z.Merrett |
| Interchange | D.Sharp, A.May, M.Kondogiannis, Z.Johnson, J.Nguyen |
| Emergencies | J.Farrow, M.Guelfi, S.El-Hawli |
| Backs | K.Amon, T.Barrass, J.Impey |
| Half Backs | J.Battle, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick |
| Centre | D.Moore, C.Mackenzie, M.D’Ambrosio |
| Half Forwards | S.Butler, M.Lewis, N.Watson |
| Forwards | C.Macdonald, M.Chol, J.Gunston |
| Followers | L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Nash |
| Interchange | J.Scrimshaw, J.Ginnivan, J.Ward, J.Weddle, N.Reeves |
| Emergencies | H.Morrison, N.Mraz, B.Macdonald |
GAME 3: Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants
Saturday, March 14 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Melbourne 🏢
Notes: ~23‹C outside. Indoor conditions at Marvel, with mild weather outside and no major concerns. Rhyley Sanders returns for the Bulldogs and looked impressive during the preseason, so he could be a sneaky forward option for Fantasy coaches. Will Lewis (FWD, $230k) will also make his AFL debut for the Dogs. There are no changes to the GWS lineup.
| Bulldogs | Giants | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | W.Lewis, R.Sanders | – |
| OUTS | A.Jones (Injured), J.Croft (Injured) | – |
| NEW | – | – |
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| Backs | L.Jaques, B.Khamis, R.Lobb |
| Half Backs | C.Budarick, J.O’Donnell, B.Dale |
| Centre | S.Davidson, M.Bontempelli, B.Williams |
| Half Forwards | R.West, S.Darcy, J.Freijah |
| Forwards | W.Lewis, A.Naughton, T.Liberatore |
| Followers | T.English, M.Kennedy, E.Richards |
| Interchange | M.Sellwood, O.Baker, C.Hynes, R.Sanders, L.Bramble |
| Emergencies | H.Gallagher, L.Kennedy, L.Emmett |
| Backs | J.Laverde, J.Buckley, C.Idun |
| Half Backs | L.Ash, L.Whitfield, J.Fonti |
| Centre | H.Thomas, C.Oliver, R.Angwin |
| Half Forwards | P.Gothard, J.Riccardi, S.Coniglio |
| Forwards | J.Stringer, J.Hogan, M.Gruzewski |
| Followers | K.Briggs, T.Greene, F.Callaghan |
| Interchange | H.Himmelberg, H.Rowston, J.Delana, X.O’Halloran, C.Brown |
| Emergencies | C.Stone, J.Leake, O.Hannaford |
GAME 4: Geelong Cats vs Fremantle
Saturday, March 14 – GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Geelong ☁
Notes: Pleasant afternoon in Geelong with patchy cloud and only a very low chance of rain.
For Fantasy coaches, James Worpel is out injured if anyone was considering him as a POD option. We do see the return of star forward Jeremy Cameron. Popular mid-pricer Murphy Reid has been named at half-forward which is a small red flag for Fantasy scoring. Interestingly both Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson are named in the ruck line together. Any injury concerns around Hayden Young appear dismissed as he has been named in the side.
| Geelong Cats | Fremantle | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | J.Cameron, P.Dangerfield, M.Edwards | – |
| OUTS | M.Knevitt (Omitted), J.Worpel (Injured), O.Henry (Omitted) | – |
| NEW | – | – |
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| Backs | C.O’Sullivan, J.Henry, S.De Koning |
| Half Backs | T.Stewart, O.Mullin, L.Humphries |
| Centre | M.O’Connor, B.Smith, O.Dempsey |
| Half Forwards | B.Close, S.Mannagh, J.Martin |
| Forwards | J.Cameron, S.Neale, P.Dangerfield – C |
| Followers | M.Blicavs, T.Atkins, M.Holmes |
| Interchange | Z.Guthrie, J.Clark, T.Bruhn, G.Miers, M.Edwards |
| Emergencies | J.Bowes, O.Henry, M.Knevitt |
| Backs | K.Worner, O.McDonald, H.Chapman |
| Half Backs | J.Clark, A.Pearce – C, J.McVee |
| Centre | C.Wagner, A.Brayshaw, M.Johnson |
| Half Forwards | I.Dudley, P.Voss, S.Switkowski |
| Forwards | S.Bolton, J.Treacy, M.Reid |
| Followers | S.Darcy, L.Jackson, C.Serong |
| Interchange | B.Walker, J.Amiss, N.O’Driscoll, N.Erasmus, H.Young |
| Emergencies | M.Cox, B.Banfield, H.Davies |
GAME 5: Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions
Saturday, March 14 – SCG, Sydney Sydney ☁🌙
Notes: Warm night in Sydney with a mix of cloud and clear breaks around bounce.
Sam Draper is named for the Lions, while popular preseason rookie Daniel Annable (MID $330k) will make his AFL debut. Ruck rookie Zane Zakostelsky holds his place but Fantasy coaches may note he has been named at key position full back which is a red flag for scoring. The Lions will also be without Hugh McCluggage who misses through injury.
| Sydney Swans | Brisbane Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | S.Draper, L.McCarthy, D.Annable, J.Tunstill, N.Answerth |
| OUTS | – | D.Gardiner (Suspension), H.Andrews (Suspension), H.McCluggage (Injured), Z.Bailey (Suspension), L.Morris (Injured) |
| NEW | – | D.Annable |
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| Backs | C.Mills – C, T.McCartin, D.Rampe |
| Half Backs | L.Melican, N.Blakey, J.Serong |
| Centre | R.Bice, J.McInerney, M.Roberts |
| Half Forwards | M.Rosas, J.Rowbottom, T.Papley |
| Forwards | J.Amartey, C.Curnow, I.Heeney |
| Followers | B.Grundy, E.Gulden, Ch.Warner |
| Interchange | S.Wicks, A.Sheldrick, J.Jordon, J.Lloyd, L.McDonald |
| Emergencies | Co.Warner, P.Ladhams, H.McLean |
| Backs | K.Coleman, Z.Zakostelsky, R.Lester |
| Half Backs | D.Wilmot, J.Fletcher, D.Zorko |
| Centre | B.Reville, W.Ashcroft, J.Berry |
| Half Forwards | C.Cameron, O.Allen, L.Ashcroft |
| Forwards | S.Draper, C.Rayner, T.Gallop |
| Followers | D.Fort, J.Dunkley – C, L.Neale |
| Interchange | K.Lohmann, L.McCarthy, D.Annable, J.Tunstill, N.Answerth |
| Emergencies | S.Marshall, R.Torrent, D.Joyce |
GAME 6: Collingwood vs Adelaide Crows
Saturday, March 14 – MCG, Melbourne Melbourne ☁🌙
Notes: Comfortable night for football at the MCG with some cloud drifting through.
Only the known debuts are the main Fantasy angle here. Adelaide have confirmed Lachie McAndrew (RUC $286k) will make his AFL debut, while Toby Murray (FWD $230k) is also set to play his first game. The Crows have also announced Charlie Ah Chee will make his club debut, making him one to watch early to see how his role develops at his new side.
| Collingwood | Adelaide Crows | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | – |
| OUTS | – | – |
| NEW | – | L.McAndrew, T.Murray |
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| Backs | B.Frampton, I.Quaynor, B.Maynard – C |
| Half Backs | D.Houston, J.Daicos, J.Crisp |
| Centre | E.Allan, N.Daicos, P.Lipinski |
| Half Forwards | L.Schultz, J.De Goey, B.McCreery |
| Forwards | T.Membrey, J.Elliott, D.McStay |
| Followers | D.Cameron, S.Pendlebury, H.Perryman |
| Interchange | W.Parker, S.Sidebottom, N.Long, J.Buller, R.Steele |
| Emergencies | O.Steene, C.West, L.Sullivan |
| Backs | W.Milera, J.Butts, H.Bond |
| Half Backs | N.Murray, J.Worrell, R.Laird |
| Centre | B.Cook, J.Dawson – C, I.Cumming |
| Half Forwards | L.Pedlar, R.Thilthorpe, C.Ah Chee |
| Forwards | J.Rachele, T.Walker, D.Fogarty |
| Followers | L.McAndrew, S.Berry, J.Soligo |
| Interchange | T.Murray, J.Peatling, A.Neal-Bullen, M.Michalanney, B.Keays |
| Emergencies | C.Jones, L.Nankervis, J.Borlase |
GAME 7: North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide
Sunday, March 15 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Melbourne 🏢
Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.
North Melbourne have already confirmed rookie debuts including Tom Blamires (MID $230k) while forward Lachy Dovaston (FWD $290k) is also named in the starting side. For Port Adelaide, Jack Watkins is a possible debutant and sits on the extended bench heading into final team selections.
| North Melbourne | Port Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | – |
| OUTS | – | – |
| NEW | T.Blamires, L.Dovaston | – |
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| Backs | T.Pink, G.Logue, C.Comben |
| Half Backs | F.O’Sullivan, C.Daniel, T.Blamires |
| Centre | J.Simpkin, T.Powell, D.Stephens |
| Half Forwards | P.Curtis, C.Trembath, J.Konstanty |
| Forwards | C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey – C, L.Dovaston |
| Followers | T.Xerri, L.Davies-Uniacke, H.Sheezel |
| Extended Bench | Z.Duursma, C.McKercher, L.McDonald, C.Coleman-Jones, L.Parker, J.Darling, Z.Banch, R.Hansen Jr |
| Backs | L.Jones, E.Ratugolea, T.Marshall |
| Half Backs | M.Bergman, A.Aliir, K.Farrell |
| Centre | J.Burgoyne, C.Rozee – C, J.Wehr |
| Half Forwards | J.Horne-Francis, M.Georgiades, J.Berry |
| Forwards | D.Byrne-Jones, J.Whitlock, J.Richards |
| Followers | D.Visentini, Z.Butters, W.Drew |
| Extended Bench | C.Durdin, J.Mead, O.Lord, J.Lukosius, J.Sweet, E.Mackinlay, L.Evans, J.Watkins |
GAME 8: Melbourne vs St Kilda
Sunday, March 15 – MCG, Melbourne Melbourne ☁
Notes: ~23°C at bounce, mild afternoon with light winds. Rowan Marshall is out injured, though his role at the Saints alongside TDK had already ruled him out as a Fantasy option for many coaches. There are also a few possible debuts listed on the extended bench for the Demons to keep an eye on. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.
| Dees | Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | L.Stocker, I.Keeler, A.Dodson, C.Banfield |
| OUTS | – | R.Marshall (Injured) |
| NEW | – | – |
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| Backs | H.Petty, J.Lever, B.Howes |
| Half Backs | C.Jiath, D.Turner, C.Salem |
| Centre | X.Lindsay, J.Steele, E.Langdon |
| Half Forwards | K.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, T.Sparrow |
| Forwards | B.Fritsch, B.Mihocek, K.Chandler |
| Followers | M.Gawn – C, C.Windsor, H.Langford |
| Extended Bench | K.Tholstrup, J.Culley, J.Melksham, T.Rivers, T.McDonald, M.Heath, H.Sharp, L.Pickett |
| Backs | J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie – C, A.Caminiti |
| Half Backs | A.Tauru, B.Hill, N.Wanganeen-Milera |
| Centre | M.Windhager, M.Hall, D.Wilson |
| Half Forwards | M.Phillipou, H.Boxshall, M.Owens |
| Forwards | L.Ryan, C.Sharman, J.Higgins |
| Followers | T.De Koning, S.Flanders, J.Sinclair |
| Extended Bench | J.Macrae, L.Stocker, I.Keeler, J.Carroll, A.Dodson, M.Wood, H.Garcia, C.Banfield |
GAME 9: Gold Coast SUNS vs West Coast Eagles
Sunday, March 15 – People First Stadium, Gold Coast Gold Coast 🌦
Notes: ~27°C at bounce, humid evening with chance of showers. West Coast will unveil several debutants in this match, with Willem Duursma (MID, $350k), Cooper Duff-Tytler (RUC/FWD, $338k), Josh Lindsay (DEF, $278k) and Milan Murdock (MID, $230k) all confirmed to play their first AFL game. Dev Robertson has been named on the wing for the Eagles, while cheap forward option Finlay Macrae is listed on the extended bench. There are no other major DT-relevant changes for the Suns. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.
| Suns | Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | J.Walter, N.Moyle, C.Graham | – |
| OUTS | – | – |
| NEW | – | J.Lindsay, W.Duursma, C.Duff-Tytler, M.Murdock |
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| Backs | M.Andrew, B.Uwland, S.Collins |
| Half Backs | J.Noble, D.Rioli, J.Jeffrey |
| Centre | L.Weller, W.Powell, S.Clohesy |
| Half Forwards | T.Miller, B.Humphrey, W.Graham |
| Forwards | E.Read, B.King, L.Lombard |
| Followers | J.Witts, N.Anderson – C, C.Petracca |
| Extended Bench | J.Walter, A.Davies, N.Moyle, B.Long, Z.Uwland, C.Graham, O.Adams, J.Farrar |
| Backs | R.Ginbey, T.Young, B.Allan |
| Half Backs | L.Duggan – C, B.Hough, J.Lindsay |
| Centre | H.Davis, E.Yeo, D.Robertson |
| Half Forwards | J.Graham, J.Shanahan, W.Duursma |
| Forwards | A.Reid, J.Waterman, J.Cripps |
| Followers | M.Flynn, H.Reid, T.McCarthy |
| Extended Bench | T.Kelly, C.Duff-Tytler, R.Maric, T.Cole, R.Bazzo, F.Macrae, J.Newton, M.Murdock |
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