AFL Teams 2026: Round 2 (Early bye 1)

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Game 1: Hawks vs Swans |
Game 2: Crows vs Bulldogs |
Game 3: Tigers vs Suns |
Game 4: Giants vs Saints |
Game 5: Dockers vs Dees |
Game 6: Power vs Bombers |
Game 7: Eagles vs Roos

Wednesday – Early news

This is the first early bye round, with the Lions, Magpies, Blues and Cats all having a rest – dont forget that its top 18 players counting this week. The big news this week is that Errol Gulden will miss up to 4 months with a shoulder injury and is a must trade. Fellow Swan Isaac Heeney, along with Hugh McCluggage, James Worpel, Mattaes Phillipou and Adam Treloar are all tests for their respective clubs.

Izak Rankine has been cleared to play, which could impact the role of Josh Rachele at the Crows. George Wardlaw has also been cleared to return, which could affect the role of Toby Blamires.

Jack Macrae has been ruled out for at least 2 weeks, which could open up better opportunities for some of the Saints younger players.

Weather notes updated at Wed 18 Mar, 3:00pm AEDT. Please check weather closer to game day.

GAME 1: Hawthorn Hawks vs Sydney Swans

Thursday March 19 – AEDT: 7:30pm MCG Melbourne 🌦🌙

Notes: Mild evening conditions expected around ~22C with a slight chance of light showers. As expected Errol Gulden is out, and Isaac Heeney did not pass his test. Could this open up the midfield for options such as Angus Sheldrick?

GAME 2: Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs

Friday March 20 – AEDT: 7:40pm (Adelaide: 7:10pm) Adelaide Oval Adelaide 🌙

Notes: ~25C at bounce, warm evening conditions with clear skies. Ideal conditions for scoring.

GAME 3: Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast SUNS

Saturday March 21 – AEDT: 1:15pm MCG Melbourne ☀

Notes: ~23C at bounce, mostly sunny conditions with light winds. Great conditions for free-flowing football.

GAME 4: GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints

Saturday, March 21 – AEDT: 4:15pm ENGIE Stadium West Sydney ☁

Notes: ~23C at bounce, mild afternoon conditions with some cloud around.

GAME 5: Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons

Saturday, March 21 – AEDT: 7:35pm (Perth: 4:35pm) Optus Stadium Perth 🌙

Notes: ~30C at bounce, warm and dry conditions with only a light breeze expected.

GAME 6: Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers

Sunday, March 22 – AEDT: 3:15pm (Adelaide: 2:45pm) Adelaide Oval Adelaide ☀

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm AEDT on Friday. ~23C at bounce, warm and mostly sunny conditions look ideal for footy.

GAME 7: West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

Sunday, March 22 – AEDT: 6:10pm (Perth: 3:10pm) Optus Stadium Perth ☀

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm AEDT on Friday. ~30C at bounce, hot and sunny conditions are expected in Perth.

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