AFL Teams 2026: Round 14 (Mid-season Bye 3)

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Wednesday – Early news

Round 14 is here, and we’re into the third week of the mid-season bye rounds. This week it’s the turn of Collingwood, Carlton, Hawthorn, and Fremantle to sit out. Early News: Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has confirmed that Izak Rankine will be rested for another week. Sid Draper is available to play but has been confirmed to line up in the SANFL. He could become a handy downgrade option if he breaks into Adelaide’s senior side. Hugh McCluggage, who was a late out last week, has since been updated to a four-week hamstring injury. Dyson Sharp is a test this week if you somehow still have him sitting on your bench. Caleb Serong is also a test, while there is a small red flag for Luke Jackson owners, with Sean Darcy impressing in the WAFL and a chance to return and share ruck duties. Tom Stewart is confirmed to miss at least one match under HIA protocols. Max Gawn is carrying a minor shoulder niggle, and there is a chance Max Heath could return to provide ruck support. Joel Fitzgerald continues to push for a debut after scores of 152 and 119 AFL Fantasy points in his past two VFL matches. POD cashcow Josh Lai has unfortunately entered HIA protocols. If you own Jack Ross, he still hasn’t recovered from the concussion suffered before Richmond’s bye will miss this week and remains listed as TBC. Justin McInerney is set to miss at least two months with a serious hamstring injury. Reuben Ginbey has suffered a quad injury for West Coast, which may open the door for the return of Lindsay. Finally, Luke Kennedy (MID $230k) has already been confirmed to debut for the Bulldogs this week, providing another bargain basement rookie option.

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Luke Kennedy will make his AFL debut under the Thursday night lights against Adelaide.

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— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) June 9, 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: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows

Thursday June 11 – AEST: 7:30pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢🌙

Notes: Lachie Kennedy will make his AFL debut for the Bulldogs. Izak Rankine remains unavailable for the Crows despite reports his injury wasn’t as serious as first feared. Mild conditions are forecast and, with the game at Marvel Stadium, weather is unlikely to be a factor.

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Shags

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