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

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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

Thursday – Early news

Early News: Some more DT relevant news heading into Round 13. Hayden Young, Jordan Ridley, and Sam Durham all look set to return, while Sydney could regain both Justin McInerney and Callum Mills. Nic Newman is expected to play despite undergoing finger surgery earlier in the week. Caleb Serong will miss a third straight game and Connor Rozee remains sidelined with ongoing complications from his hamstring injury. Hawthorn’s Will Day is expected to play again but is still likely to be on managed minutes. On top of Hugo Hall-Kahan (DEF/MID $230k) already being announced for Adelaide, we have three more debutants confirmed for Round 13. Jai Murray will make his debut for Gold Coast, Mitch Podhajski gets his chance for Collingwood, and Luker Kentfield will debut for Melbourne.

LOCK HIM IN. ?? Luker Kentfield is set to make his AFL debut on the Big Freeze stage against Collingwood.

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— Melbourne Demons (@melbournefc) June 4, 2026

JAI IS IN!!!

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— Gold Coast Suns (@GoldCoastSUNS) June 4, 2026

?? Pods to play! ??

Mid-season draftee Mitch Podhajski is set to play in Monday’s Big Freeze clash against Melbourne ??

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— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) June 4, 2026

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. Rookie Bodie Ryan is back in for the Hawks, while rookie Lachie Jaques is out for the Dogs if for some reason you still have him.

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 2nd 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. An interesting inclusion is Zac Fisher who could shake up some roles. As reported, Hayden Young is back for Freo. Bench cashcow Scerri has been dropped.

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. The Q clash! As reported, Jai Murray will debut. Rookie Zeke Uwland has been dropped again. The big news here is that Hugh McCluggage is out injured.

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. If you have Cooper Duff-Tytler sitting on your bench you’ll be happy with his inclusion. Josh Sinn has been dropped for new recruit Brandon Starcevich. Tom Anastasopoulos, who was a popular downgrade target, has been dropped, and so has Jack Watkins if for some reason you still have him.

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. Brodie Grundy is back in after a rest, but the small red flag is whether Peter Ladhams will be included as a second ruck, so check the final bench selections. Callum Mills and Matt Roberts are also back for the Swans. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is finally back from injury for the Saints. We already knew Sam Flanders was out injured. There are also some possible debuts here, so keep an eye on selections.

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. Darcy Parish is out injured for the Bombers. Wade Derksen could be a decent defensive rookie option if named after final selections. Mason Redman and Sam Durham are back in as expected.

GAME 8: Collingwood vs Melbourne

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

Notes: Be aware this games teams wont be announced 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. Mitch Podhajski will make his AFL debut for the Magpies and could be worth keeping an eye on as a potential downgrade option.

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Shags

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