AFL Teams 2026: Round 13 (Mid-season Bye 2)

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Game 1: Crows vs Cats |
Game 2: Hawks vs Dogs |
Game 3: Roos vs Dockers |
Game 4: Suns vs Lions |
Game 5: Eagles vs Power |
Game 6: Swans vs Saints |
Game 7: Bombers vs Blues |
Game 8: Pies vs Dees

Wednesday – Early news

Round 13 is here, and with only the Giants and Tigers on the bye, it looks like the easiest of the bye rounds to navigate. Early News: Hugo Hall-Kahan (DEF/MID $230k) mid season draft pick will debut for the Crows, while it has already been confirmed that Izak Rankine is officially out. Other news to keep an eye on includes Nic Newman, who recently underwent finger surgery. Carlton is hopeful he will be available this Sunday, but there is some risk around his selection. Keidean Coleman has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss at least five weeks. Sam Durham should be available again after clearing HIA protocols. As most would already be aware, unfortunately Sam Flanders has been ruled out for the season with an achilles injury. Justin McInerney is a test this week after the ankle injury he suffered last round. Note there is a Monday game this week, so official team selections for that match won’t be confirmed until late Sunday afternoon, around 24 hours before the bounce. The traditional Big Freeze match will once again raise awareness and funds for FightMND. Following the recent passing of Neale Daniher, this year’s event will carry even more significance as the AFL community comes together to celebrate his remarkable legacy, courage, and tireless work in the fight against motor neurone disease.

Just seven days after being selected in the Mid-Season Rookie Draft, Hugo Hall-Kahan will make his AFL debut on Thursday night ??

Full details: https://t.co/Pg0xZuFEza pic.twitter.com/g5MAQNVFYz

— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) June 2, 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: Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats

Thursday June 4 – AEST: 7:30pm Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 🌦🌙

Notes: Wet conditions are expected in Adelaide, with a very high chance of showers during the evening. Hugo Hall-Kahan will make his debut for the Crows and should be a popular downgrade option this week, particularly given his handy DEF/MID status and Round 12 bye. Reports suggest he will effectively replace the injured Isaac Cumming, who is expected to miss some time with a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, despite reports the injury wasn’t as bad as first thought, Izak Rankine didn’t quite get up for this one. Taylor Walker also returns for Adelaide.

GAME 2: Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs

Friday June 5 – AEST: 7:40pm MCG, Melbourne ☁🌙

Notes: Cloudy conditions are expected at the MCG, with showers most likely earlier in the day and winds easing by the evening.

GAME 3: North Melbourne vs Fremantle

Saturday June 6 – AEST: 2:15pm Hands Oval, Bunbury ☀

Notes: A unique venue this week, with Hands Oval in Bunbury hosting its first ever AFL premiership match. Expect more of a country footy feel than the usual AFL venue. Conditions look ideal for football with sunny skies forecast and temperatures between 6°C and 19°C.

GAME 4: Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions

Saturday June 6 – AEST: 5:15pm People First Stadium, Gold Coast ☀🌙

Notes: Mostly sunny conditions are expected on the Gold Coast. Clear conditions are likely by game time, making for ideal football weather.

GAME 5: West Coast Eagles vs Port Adelaide

Saturday June 6 – AEST: 8:15pm Optus Stadium, Perth 🌙

Notes: Clear conditions and light winds are forecast in Perth for Saturday night football.

GAME 6: Sydney Swans vs St Kilda

Sunday June 7 – AEST: 3:15pm SCG, Sydney ☀

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Mostly sunny conditions are expected during the day, with a slight chance of a shower developing later in the evening. Light winds are forecast.

GAME 7: Essendon vs Carlton

Sunday June 7 – AEST: 7:20pm MCG, Melbourne ☁🌙

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Partly cloudy conditions are expected for Sunday night football at the MCG.

GAME 8: Collingwood vs Melbourne

Monday June 8 – AEST: 3:15pm MCG, Melbourne ☀

Notes: Be aware this games teams wont be annonced until Sunday afternoon. The annual Big Freeze match raises funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease in honour of Neale Daniher and FightMND. Mostly sunny conditions and light winds are forecast.

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Shags

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