AFL Teams 2026: Round 9

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Game 1: Fremantle vs Hawthorn |
Game 2: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton |
Game 3: Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs |
Game 4: North Melbourne vs Sydney Swans |
Game 5: GWS Giants vs Essendon |
Game 6: Gold Coast Suns vs St Kilda |
Game 7: Geelong Cats vs Collingwood |
Game 8: Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles |
Game 9: Richmond vs Adelaide Crows

Wednesday – Early news

Round 9 is here, with yet another Friday night double header so don’t get caught out. Early News: It’s confirmed that Bodie Ryan (DEF $230k) will debut for the Hawks. He has posted some solid VFL scores this season (65, 74, 106, 78, 88), although his job security still looks a little shaky. Marcus Bontempelli is expected to keep pushing through the pain barrier and play this week according to Luke Beveridge, but he remains one to monitor. Matt Rowell will miss again for the Suns. Liam Ryan is expected to be rested this week with a nasty corked leg. For the Pies, Harry Perryman is out for a period which could open up roles for other players, while ruck Darcy Cameron has been cleared of serious injury but remains a test for this week. For the Dons, Brandon Fiorini will undergo surgery and is expected to miss 3-5 weeks. Luke Davies-Uniacke is a test after hamstring tightness. James Sicily has been cleared to face Fremantle, while Jordan Dawson is available to return this week.

Weather notes updated at Wed 6 Apr, 5:00pm AEST. Please check weather closer to game day.

Bodie, pack your bags, you've got a plane to catch ??

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— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) May 5, 2026

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: Fremantle vs Hawthorn

Thursday May 7 – AEDT: 8:10pm Optus Stadium, Perth ☀🌙

Notes: Clear and sunny conditions are expected, although there is a bit of smoke around Perth. As expected Bodie Ryan will debut, while Jack Scrimshaw has been omitted. This suggests it may be performance based for Ryan to hold his spot. Finn Maginness has also been dropped, which is good news if you were worried about him tagging one of your Freo mids.

GAME 2: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton

Friday May 8 – AEDT: 7:30pm Gabba, Brisbane ☀🌙

Notes: Sunny conditions with light winds are forecast for this night match.

GAME 3: Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs

Friday May 8 – AEDT: 8:10pm Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 🌦🌙

Notes: There is a chance of showers forecast for this Friday night clash.

Saturday May 9 – AEDT: 1:15pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Cloudy conditions with a high chance of showers are forecast, most likely in the morning, although Marvel Stadium being indoors reduces weather impact.

GAME 5: GWS Giants vs Essendon

Saturday May 9 – AEDT: 4:15pm ENGIE Stadium, Sydney ☀

Notes: Sunny conditions are forecast for this match.

GAME 6: Gold Coast Suns vs St Kilda

Saturday May 9 – AEDT: 7:10pm TIO Stadium Darwin, Darwin ☀🌙

Notes: Mostly sunny conditions are forecast, although as always in Darwin expect hot and humid conditions which can impact scoring late in games.

GAME 7: Geelong Cats vs Collingwood

Saturday May 9 – AEDT: 7:35pm MCG, Melbourne 🌦🌙

Notes: There is a high chance of showers around Melbourne, although most of the rain is forecast earlier in the day.

GAME 8: Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles

Sunday May 10 – AEDT: 1:10pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Cloudy conditions with a medium chance of showers are forecast, most likely in the morning, although Marvel Stadium being indoors reduces weather impact. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.

GAME 9: Richmond vs Adelaide Crows

Sunday May 10 – AEDT: 3:15pm MCG, Melbourne ☁

Notes: Cloudy conditions with a medium chance of showers are forecast earlier in the day. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.

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