AFL Teams 2026: Round 20

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Game 1: Crows vs Pies |
Game 2: Dees vs Cats |
Game 3: Freo vs Eagles |
Game 4: Blues vs Suns |
Game 5: Hawks vs Dons |
Game 6: Giants vs Swans |
Game 7: Dogs vs Tigers |
Game 8: Lions vs Power |
Game 9: Roos vs Saints

Wednesday – Early news

Early News: There were plenty of big injury concerns coming out of last round. Max Holmes suffered a nasty ankle injury and is now expected to miss 8-10 weeks, while Toby Greene is sidelined for 3-4 weeks with a quad injury after looking like one of the best forward premium options. Rory Laird has now been confirmed to miss three weeks, while Josh Daicos is a test after hurting his ankle last week. Tanner Bruhn is also a test and could emerge as a sneaky DEF option with Holmes unavailable. Jason Horne-Francis returns from suspension, but popular POD Joe Richards is out for 3-4 weeks with a finger injury. Karl Amon has been upgraded to 2-3 weeks away, while Will Day is expected to return this week. Richmond rookie Jasper Alger is expected to miss two weeks with an ankle injury, and there are alarm bells for Rowan Marshall owners with Tom De Koning listed as a test.

Important times to remember

Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEST Thursday

Friday/Saturday/Sunday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEST Friday

Sunday extended bench selection ~5:00pm AEST Friday

GAME 1: Adelaide Crows vs Collingwood

Thursday July 23 – AEST: 7:30pm Adelaide Oval, Adelaide ☁🌙

Notes: Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Thursday night, with the high chance of showers expected mainly during the early morning. Brayden Cook has been excellent cover for some coaches over the past few weeks, but unfortunately he has been managed. Sam Swadling has been dropped for the Magpies. The good news for Josh Daicos owners is that he has been named. As this is the opening game of the round, make sure you keep an eye on any late-out news.

GAME 2: Melbourne vs Geelong Cats

Friday July 24 – AEST: 7:40pm MCG, Melbourne ☁🌙

Notes: Cloudy conditions and a slight chance of a shower are forecast for Friday night.

GAME 3: Fremantle vs West Coast Eagles

Friday July 24 – AEST: 8:10pm Optus Stadium, Perth 🌙

Notes: Clear conditions and light winds are forecast for Friday night.

GAME 4: Carlton vs Gold Coast Suns

Saturday July 25 – AEST: 1:05pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Marvel Stadium’s roof should be closed, with showers forecast outside during the morning and afternoon.

GAME 5: Hawthorn vs Essendon

Saturday July 25 – AEST: 4:15pm MCG, Melbourne 🌦

Notes: A high chance of showers is forecast during the morning and afternoon, with northwesterly winds also expected.

GAME 6: GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans

Saturday July 25 – AEST: 4:35pm ENGIE Stadium, West Sydney ☀

Notes: Sunny conditions and light winds are forecast for Saturday afternoon.

GAME 7: Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Saturday July 25 – AEST: 7:40pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢🌙

Notes: Marvel Stadium’s roof should be closed, with showers forecast outside during the day and evening.

GAME 8: Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide

Sunday July 26 – AEST: 1:10pm Gabba, Brisbane ☀

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Sunny conditions are forecast for Sunday afternoon.

GAME 9: North Melbourne vs St Kilda

Sunday July 26 – AEST: 3:15pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Marvel Stadium’s roof could be closed, with a medium chance of showers outside during the afternoon and evening.

Shags

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