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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
Thursday – Early news
Hayden Young looks set to miss Saturday’s clash against the Demons, with Murphy Reid likely to benefit from a midfield reshuffle (AFL Report).
Fremantle will also debut Chris Scerri (Mid/Fwd $230k).
Matt Rowell is expected to miss additional time while seeing a specialist. According to reports Colby McKercher is set to have his game time increased gradually, which is a red flag for owners, expect low TOG%.
Chris Scerri, what a journey ??
after being picked up in the SSP, he will make his debut against the Dees this weekend.
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— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) March 19, 2026
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 – 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?
| Hawks | Swans | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | Co.Warner, C.Cleary |
| OUTS | – | I.Heeney (Injured), E.Gulden (Injured) |
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| Backs | J.Scrimshaw, T.Barrass, J.Impey |
| Half Backs | J.Battle, J.Sicily, B.Hardwick |
| Centre | D.Moore, C.Mackenzie, K.Amon |
| Half Forwards | J.Ginnivan, C.Nash, N.Watson |
| Forwards | S.Butler, M.Lewis, J.Gunston |
| Followers | L.Meek, J.Newcombe, J.Weddle |
| Interchange | M.D’Ambrosio, J.Ward, N.Reeves, C.Macdonald, M.Chol |
| Emergencies | H.Morrison, C.Dear, M.Hill |
| Backs | L.Melican, T.McCartin, C.Mills |
| Half Backs | S.Wicks, N.Blakey, R.Bice |
| Centre | J.Serong, J.McInerney, M.Roberts |
| Half Forwards | M.Rosas, J.Jordon, Co.Warner |
| Forwards | J.Amartey, T.Papley, C.Curnow |
| Followers | B.Grundy, J.Rowbottom, Ch.Warner |
| Interchange | D.Rampe, A.Sheldrick, C.Cleary, J.Lloyd, L.McDonald |
| Emergencies | J.Hamling, P.Ladhams, H.McLean |
GAME 2: Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs
Friday March 20 – Adelaide Oval Adelaide 🌙
Notes: ~25C at bounce, warm evening conditions with clear skies. Ideal conditions for scoring. Izak Rankine returns for the Crows, with cashcow Toby Murray making way. Brayden Cook held his spot after a solid game last week and is named on the wing. Lachie Jaques is named on field in defence.
| Crows | Bulldogs | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | I. Rankine | J. Croft |
| OUTS | T. Murray (Managed) | W. Lewis (Omitted) |
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| Backs | W. Milera, J. Butts, H. Bond |
| Half Backs | N. Murray, J. Worrell, R. Laird |
| Centre | B. Cook, J. Dawson, I. Cumming |
| Half Forwards | I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele |
| Forwards | A. Neal-Bullen, T. Walker, D. Fogarty |
| Followers | L. McAndrew, S. Berry, B. Keays |
| Interchange | J. Peatling, C. Ah Chee, L. Pedlar, J. Soligo, M. Michalanney |
| Emergencies | C. Jones, R. O’Brien, J. Borlase |
| 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 | J. Croft, A. Naughton, T. Liberatore |
| Followers | T. English, M. Kennedy, E. Richards |
| Interchange | M. Sellwood, O. Baker, C. Hynes, R. Sanders, L. Bramble |
| Emergencies | A. Jones, W. Lewis, J. Busslinger |
GAME 3: Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast SUNS
Saturday March 21 – MCG Melbourne ☀
Notes: ~23C at bounce, mostly sunny conditions with light winds. Great conditions for free-flowing football. Josh Gibcus has been dropped after showing some cashcow potential. Bailey Humphrey could be a POD forward option for the Suns. Leo Lombard is named on field in the forward line. Stefan Grlj is named on the interchange bench.
| Tigers | Suns | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | N. Vlastuin, D. Prestia, M. Lefau, T. Brown | C. Ballard, B. Humphrey |
| OUTS | R. Mansell (Injured), J. Faull (Suspension), J. Gibcus (Omitted), C. Gray (Omitted) | O. Adams (Omitted), J. Farrar (Omitted) |
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| Backs | N. Balta, B. Miller, N. Broad |
| Half Backs | S. Banks, J. Short, N. Vlastuin |
| Centre | H. Ralphsmith, J. Ross, K. McAuliffe |
| Half Forwards | S. Campbell, D. Prestia, M. Rioli |
| Forwards | S. Lalor, T. Lynch, H. Armstrong |
| Followers | T. Nankervis, T. Taranto, J. Hopper |
| Interchange | M. Lefau, J. Trezise, S. Green, T. Brown, S. Grlj |
| Emergencies | C. Gray, T. Sonsie, Z. Peucker |
| Backs | C. Ballard, S. Collins, B. Uwland |
| Half Backs | J. Noble, M. Andrew, D. Rioli |
| Centre | L. Weller, W. Powell, S. Clohesy |
| Half Forwards | T. Miller, E. Read, W. Graham |
| Forwards | B. Humphrey, B. King, L. Lombard |
| Followers | J. Witts, N. Anderson, C. Petracca |
| Interchange | A. Davies, J. Jeffrey, B. Long, J. Rogers, Z. Uwland |
| Emergencies | N. Moyle, L. Gulbin, J. Farrar |
GAME 4: GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints
Saturday, March 21 – ENGIE Stadium West Sydney ☁
Notes: ~23C at bounce, mild afternoon conditions with some cloud around. Rowan Marshall returns, which may impact owners of Tom De Koning. Youngster Carroll has held his spot.
| Giants | Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | – | R. Marshall, L. Stocker |
| OUTS | – | J. Macrae (Injured), I. Keeler (Omitted) |
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| Backs | J. Laverde, J. Buckley, C. Idun |
| Half Backs | L. Whitfield, H. Himmelberg, L. Ash |
| Centre | R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas |
| Half Forwards | C. Brown, P. Gothard, X. O’Halloran |
| Forwards | J. Stringer, J. Hogan, J. Riccardi |
| Followers | K. Briggs, T. Greene, F. Callaghan |
| Interchange | J. Fonti, H. Rowston, M. Gruzewski, S. Coniglio, J. Delana |
| Emergencies | C. Stone, J. Leake, O. Hannaford |
| Backs | J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, A. Caminiti |
| Half Backs | J. Carroll, B. Hill, N. Wanganeen-Milera |
| Centre | M. Windhager, M. Hall, D. Wilson |
| Half Forwards | H. Garcia, M. Wood, M. Owens |
| Forwards | J. Higgins, C. Sharman, R. Marshall |
| Followers | T. De Koning, S. Flanders, J. Sinclair |
| Interchange | L. Stocker, M. Phillipou, A. Tauru, L. Ryan, H. Boxshall |
| Emergencies | L. Collard, D. Howard, A. Hastie |
GAME 5: Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons
Saturday, March 21 – Optus Stadium Perth 🌙
Notes: ~30C at bounce, warm and dry conditions with only a light breeze expected. Hayden Young is confirmed out, with debutant Chris Scerri coming in.
| Dockers | Demons | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | C. Scerri | – |
| OUTS | H. Young (Injured) | – |
| NEW | C. Scerri | – |
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| Backs | O. McDonald, A. Pearce, H. Chapman |
| Half Backs | J. Clark, B. Walker, J. McVee |
| Centre | N. Erasmus, A. Brayshaw, M. Johnson |
| Half Forwards | J. Amiss, P. Voss, S. Switkowski |
| Forwards | S. Bolton, J. Treacy, M. Reid |
| Followers | S. Darcy, L. Jackson, C. Serong |
| Interchange | C. Scerri, I. Dudley, N. O’Driscoll, K. Worner, C. Wagner |
| Emergencies | M. Cox, L. Ryan, J. Sharp |
| Backs | D. Turner, J. Lever, C. Jiath |
| Half Backs | B. Howes, X. Lindsay, C. Salem |
| Centre | T. Sparrow, J. Steele, H. Sharp |
| Half Forwards | K. Pickett, J. van Rooyen, E. Langdon |
| Forwards | B. Fritsch, B. Mihocek, L. Pickett |
| Followers | M. Gawn, C. Windsor, T. Rivers |
| Interchange | H. Langford, K. Tholstrup, J. Culley, H. Petty, K. Chandler |
| Emergencies | B. Laurie, T. McDonald, M. Heath |
GAME 6: Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers
Sunday, March 22 – 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. Will Brodie is an interesting inclusion for Port if he makes the final cut. Blakiston remains the named main ruck for Essendon, with Merrett, Caldwell, and Parish on-ball. If you own Sharp, check extended bench selections. Sweet being named alongside Visentini is a concern for his job security.
| Power | Bombers | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | J. Sweet, J. Lai, W. Brodie, J. Mead, J. Lukosius | I. Kako, J. Gresham, S. El-Hawli |
| OUTS | L. Jones (Injured), O. Lord (Omitted) | – |
| NEW | W. Brodie, J. Lai | – |
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| Backs | J. Burgoyne, E. Ratugolea, T. Marshall |
| Half Backs | M. Bergman, A. Aliir, K. Farrell |
| Centre | L. Evans, C. Rozee, J. Wehr |
| Half Forwards | J. Horne-Francis, M. Georgiades, J. Berry |
| Forwards | D. Byrne-Jones, J. Whitlock, J. Richards |
| Followers | J. Sweet, Z. Butters, W. Drew |
| Extended Bench | C. Durdin, E. Mackinlay, J. Lai, D. Visentini, W. Brodie, J. Watkins, J. Mead, J. Lukosius |
| 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 | I. Kako, P. Wright, K. Langford |
| Followers | L. Blakiston, D. Parish, Z. Merrett |
| Extended Bench | J. Gresham, D. Sharp, A. May, M. Kondogiannis, H. El Achkar, Z. Johnson, S. El-Hawli, J. Nguyen |
GAME 7: West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
Sunday, March 22 – 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. Harry Schoenberg (Mid $320k) is a potential debut for the Eagles. Along with Tim Kelly returning, this may impact Eagles cashcow options. Lindsay, Murdock, and Cooper Duff-Tytler have all been named on the bench, so monitor final selections. Toby Blamires is named on field at half back, whilst Dylan Robertson is named on field in the centre.
| Eagles | Kangaroos | |
|---|---|---|
| INS | H. Edwards, L. Baker, T. Kelly, H. Schoenberg | C. Coleman-Jones, Z. Banch, R. Hansen Jr |
| OUTS | T. Cole (Omitted) | – |
| NEW | H. Schoenberg | – |
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| Backs | R. Ginbey, T. Young, B. Hough |
| Half Backs | L. Duggan, H. Edwards, L. Baker |
| 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 | J. Lindsay, T. Kelly, C. Duff-Tytler, R. Maric, B. Allan, J. Newton, M. Murdock, H. Schoenberg |
| 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, 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 |
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