AFL Teams 2026: Round 9 (Sir Doug Nicholls Round 1)

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Game 3: Lions vs Blues |
Game 4: Power vs Bulldogs |
Game 5: Kangaroos vs Swans |
Game 6: Giants vs Bombers |
Game 7: Suns vs Saints |
Game 8: Cats vs Magpies |
Game 9: Demons vs Eagles

Wednesday – Early news

Round 10 is here, and it marks the first of two weeks celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round, recognising and celebrating the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, cultures, and communities to the game. Early News: The news is already big, with popular DEF premium Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who was a late out last week, now confirmed with a calf injury and listed for around three weeks. Toby Nankervis has been upgraded to 4-5 weeks, which could give Noah Balta a sneaky look as a cheap FWD/DEF option. Darcy Cameron will miss this week, which is good news if you still have Steene on your bench, and it may also help Brodie Grundy. Unfortunately for those who grabbed rookie Dyson Sharp, he is now sidelined 5-6 weeks with a shoulder injury. Mitch Georgiades is out after injuring his toe during the game, while rookie Josh Lai has entered HIA protocols. Grlj should return after being rested. Tim English will also miss this week due to HIA protocols. Test players this week: Jye Caldwell, Matt Rowell, Caleb Windsor, Callum Wilkie, Jai Serong. Lastly, Michael Voss has resigned as coach, so it痴 important to keep an eye on roles for any Blues players you may own under the new interim coach. No surprises given he was one of the faces of Sir Doug Nicholls Round in the Blues’ Indigenous guernsey launch, Jack Ison (MID $230k) will debut, giving us another basement rookie option if you need one.

Weather notes updated at Wed 13 Apr, 5:00pm AEST. Please check weather closer to game day.

It's on.

Jack Ison. AFL debut. Sir Doug Nicholls Round. It just feels right ??

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— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) May 13, 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: Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats

Thursday May 14 – AEDT: 7:30pm Gabba, Brisbane 🌦🌙

Notes: Very high chance of showers throughout the evening, although winds are expected to ease later at night. Ruck rookie Mitchell Edwards is back in for the Cats with Rhys Stanley omitted. The Cats also regain prominent forward premium Gryan Miers.

GAME 2: Sydney Swans vs Collingwood

Friday May 15 – AEDT: 7:30pm SCG, Sydney 🌦🌙

Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are expected with a high chance of showers during the evening. Darcy Cameron will miss this week, which is good news if you still have Steene on your bench, and could also help Brodie Grundy.

GAME 3: Gold Coast Suns vs Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide)

Friday May 15 – AEDT: 8:10pm TIO Stadium, Darwin ☀🌙

Notes: Mostly sunny conditions are expected, although Darwin conditions are likely to remain warm and muggy throughout the evening. Rookie Josh Lai has entered HIA protocols.

GAME 4: Kuwarna (Adelaide) vs North Melbourne

Saturday May 16 – AEDT: 1:15pm Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 🌦

Notes: Cloudy conditions are expected with a very high chance of showers and possible thunderstorms during the afternoon.

GAME 5: Narrm (Melbourne) vs Hawthorn

Saturday May 16 – AEDT: 4:15pm MCG, Melbourne ☁

Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are expected.

GAME 6: Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Saturday May 16 – AEDT: 7:35pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne ☁🏢🌙

Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are expected, and Marvel Stadium is likely to have the roof open. Jack Ison (MID $230k) will debut for Carlton, giving coaches another basement-priced rookie option. Tim English will miss this week under HIA protocols.

GAME 7: Essendon vs Walyalup (Fremantle)

Sunday May 17 – AEDT: 1:10pm MCG, Melbourne 🌦

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Cloudy conditions are expected with a very high chance of showers throughout the day.

GAME 8: Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) vs Richmond

Sunday May 17 – AEDT: 3:15pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🌦🏢

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Cloudy conditions are expected with a very high chance of showers throughout the day, so Marvel Stadium is likely to have the roof closed. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is confirmed out with a calf injury and is expected to miss around three weeks. Toby Nankervis remains sidelined, which could continue to give Noah Balta some defensive and ruck flexibility. Grlj should return after being rested.

GAME 9: Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) vs GWS Giants

Sunday May 17 – AEDT: 6:15pm Optus Stadium, Perth ☁🌙

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Partly cloudy conditions are expected with a medium chance of showers, most likely earlier in the day.

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