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AFL Teams 2026: Round 24 (League Grand Final Week)

Round 24 teams have (finally) dropped!




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Game 9: Eagles vs Hawks

Friday – News

News: Apologies for the late teams this week due to a last-minute family commitment. It’s Grand Final week for some coaches, and it has turned into absolute carnage. Last night’s game has already been played, with Christian Petracca the main out. The massive news comes from the Swans, with a controversial off-field incident leading to five suspensions. The biggest Fantasy losses are Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner, while I’ve also seen Riley Bice and Nick Blakey used as PODs in a few teams. Jason Horne-Francis and Harry Sheezel are also out injured this week. There is some good news, with Wayne Milera, Bailey Dale and Marcus Bontempelli all returning. If you’re looking for a sneaky Grand Final POD, Jeremy Cameron is also back for the Cats against Richmond. Tobyn Murray (Fwd $230k) will have a last round debut for freo if you need a playing bargain basement player.

Important times to remember

Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEST Wednesday

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

Sunday extended bench selection ~5:00pm AEST Friday

GAME 1: St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns

Thursday August 20 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢🌙

Notes: This game has already been played. The main Fantasy-relevant out was Christian Petracca.

St Kilda Gold Coast Suns
INS D. Howard, L. Ryan N. Holman, J. Witts, B. Jepson
OUTS J. Higgins (Injured), A. Tauru (Omitted) S. Collins (Injured), W. Powell (Injured), C. Petracca (Injured)

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Backs J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie – C, D. Howard
Half Backs L. O’Connell, M. Windhager, L. Stocker
Centre D. Wilson, M. Owens, H. Boxshall
Half Forwards R. Byrnes, L. Ryan, B. Hill
Forwards C. Sharman, R. Marshall, D. Butler
Followers T. De Koning, H. Garcia, M. Hall
Interchange T. Travaglia, J. Macrae, A. Hastie, M. Phillipou, C. Lake
Emergencies A. Tauru, A. Dodson, C. Banfield

Backs J. Jeffrey, C. Ballard, B. Uwland
Half Backs D. Rioli, M. Andrew, J. Noble
Centre N. Holman, B. Humphrey, B. Addinsall
Half Forwards T. Miller, E. Read, L. Lombard
Forwards B. Long, J. Witts, J. Walter
Followers N. Moyle, M. Rowell, N. Anderson – C
Interchange J. Rogers, S. Clohesy, B. King, L. Gulbin, B. Jepson
Emergencies D. Patterson, Z. Uwland, O. Adams

GAME 2: Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions

Friday August 21 – MCG, Melbourne 🌙

Notes: The really unique teams may still have Annable, who is out this week. Gallop is an inclusion for Brisbane and could also be relevant to a few teams.

Collingwood Brisbane Lions
INS J. Howe, S. Sidebottom T. Gallop
OUTS N. Howes (Omitted), I. Quaynor (Injured) D. Annable (Omitted)

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Backs B. Frampton, J. Howe, L. Puncher
Half Backs D. Houston, J. Daicos, J. Crisp
Centre R. Steele, J. De Goey, S. Sidebottom
Half Forwards A. Anderson, H. Harrison, B. McCreery
Forwards D. McStay, C. West, T. Membrey
Followers D. Cameron, E. Allan, N. Daicos – C
Interchange L. Schultz, S. Pendlebury, S. Swadling, W. Hayes, N. Long
Emergencies L. Sullivan, N. Howes, H. Coe

Backs N. Answerth, H. Andrews – C, R. Lester
Half Backs D. Wilmot, D. Gardiner, D. Zorko
Centre J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey
Half Forwards C. Cameron, L. Morris, O. Allen
Forwards E. Hipwood, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann
Followers D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
Interchange S. Draper, J. Fletcher, L. Ashcroft, T. Gallop, C. McKenna
Emergencies L. McCarthy, D. Annable, C. Curtin

GAME 3: Carlton vs Fremantle

Saturday August 22 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Tobyn Murray will make his AFL debut for Fremantle. He could be an option if you’re looking for a basement-priced rookie who is actually playing this week.

Carlton Fremantle
INS L. Young, O. Hollands J. McVee, B. Banfield, T. Murray
OUTS W. Hayward (Injured), N. Haynes (Injured) H. Chapman (Managed), S. Switkowski (Managed), J. Amiss (Managed)
NEW – T. Murray

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Backs H. Dean, W. Derksen, J. Weitering
Half Backs L. Cowan, L. Young, O. Florent
Centre B. Acres, P. Cripps – C, B. Wilson
Half Forwards B. Ainsworth, B. Kemp, F. Evans
Forwards T. Byrne, H. McKay, C. Lord
Followers M. Pittonet, J. Smith, S. Walsh
Interchange O. Hollands, G. Hewett, M. McGovern, A. Cerra, M. Cottrell
Emergencies L. Camporeale, J. Ison, H. Charleson

Backs B. Cox, A. Pearce – C, O. McDonald
Half Backs J. Clark, L. Ryan, J. McVee
Centre M. Johnson, A. Brayshaw, N. Erasmus
Half Forwards M. Frederick, P. Voss, C. Scerri
Forwards S. Bolton, J. Treacy, I. Dudley
Followers L. Jackson, C. Serong, H. Young
Interchange K. Worner, N. O’Driscoll, B. Banfield, T. Murray, M. Cox
Emergencies H. Davies, C. Nicholls, T. Whan

GAME 4: Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs

Saturday August 22 – MCG, Melbourne

Notes: Marcus Bontempelli is back for the Bulldogs if you held him, while Bailey Dale also returns and could be a unique defensive option. Tom Liberatore has been rested again.

Melbourne Western Bulldogs
INS – C. Budarick, B. Dale, M. Bontempelli, R. Gardner
OUTS – L. Jaques (Omitted), L. Emmett (Omitted), T. Liberatore (Managed), J. Croft (Omitted)

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Backs J. Bowey, J. Lever, D. Turner
Half Backs C. Salem, T. McDonald, C. Jiath
Centre H. Sharp, T. Sparrow, H. Langford
Half Forwards K. Pickett, M. Jefferson, E. Langdon
Forwards K. Tholstrup, J. van Rooyen, K. Chandler
Followers M. Gawn – C, J. Steele, C. Windsor
Interchange B. Laurie, T. Rivers, B. Fritsch, H. Petty, J. Fitzgerald
Emergencies X. Taylor, M. Heath, X. Lindsay

Backs M. Sellwood, B. Khamis, C. Budarick
Half Backs L. Bramble, J. O’Donnell, B. Dale
Centre B. Williams, J. Freijah, C. Hynes
Half Forwards C. Weightman, A. Naughton, A. Jones
Forwards J. Dolan, M. Bontempelli – C, S. Davidson
Followers R. Lobb, M. Kennedy, E. Richards
Interchange L. Carmichael, R. Gardner, L. Kennedy, R. Sanders, R. West
Emergencies O. Baker, J. Busslinger, L. McNeil

GAME 5: Geelong Cats vs Richmond

Saturday August 22 – GMHBA Stadium, Geelong 🌙

Notes: Jeremy Cameron returns this week and could be a unique forward option, although he is coming off an injury. He could still kick a bag against the struggling Tigers. James Worpel is out injured if you had him as a POD.

Geelong Cats Richmond
INS J. Cameron, S. De Koning, J. Martin K. McAuliffe, S. Ryan, M. Rioli, C. Gray
OUTS M. Blicavs (Managed), O. Wiltshire (Injured), J. Worpel (Injured) N. Broad (Retired), D. Prestia (Retired), S. Lalor (Injured), H. Armstrong (Managed)

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Backs T. Stewart, C. O’Sullivan, M. O’Connor
Half Backs Z. Guthrie, J. Henry, T. Bruhn
Centre O. Dempsey, B. Smith, B. Close
Half Forwards G. Miers, J. Cameron, S. Mannagh
Forwards O. Henry, S. Neale, P. Dangerfield – C
Followers M. Edwards, T. Atkins, O. Mullin
Interchange L. Humphries, J. Clark, S. De Koning, J. Martin, J. Polkinghorne
Emergencies M. Blicavs, G. Stevens, J. Bowes

Backs L. Trainor, B. Miller, K. Annand
Half Backs N. Vlastuin, S. Banks, T. Brown
Centre P. Retschko, T. Taranto, J. Clarke
Half Forwards S. Campbell, S. Green, H. Ralphsmith
Forwards T. Lynch, S. Grlj, M. Lefau
Followers T. Nankervis – C, J. Ross, T. Hotton
Interchange J. Short, K. McAuliffe, S. Ryan, M. Rioli, C. Gray
Emergencies J. Trezise, T. Burton, T. Sonsie

GAME 6: Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants

Saturday August 22 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 🌙

Notes: Wayne Milera returns for the Crows this week.

Adelaide Crows GWS Giants
INS W. Milera, T. Walker, A. Neal-Bullen X. O’Halloran
OUTS C. Ah Chee (Managed), T. Murray (Omitted), J. Peatling (Injured) C. Angove (Injured)

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Backs J. Worrell, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney
Half Backs W. Milera, M. Keane, R. Laird
Centre J. Soligo, J. Dawson – C, D. Curtin
Half Forwards L. Nankervis, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele
Forwards D. Fogarty, T. Walker, Z. Taylor
Followers L. McAndrew, I. Rankine, S. Berry
Interchange B. Keays, B. Cook, A. Neal-Bullen, I. Cumming, H. Hall-Kahan
Emergencies M. Hinge, O. Ryan, T. Murray

Backs C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Fonti
Half Backs L. Whitfield, H. Himmelberg, L. Ash
Centre R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
Half Forwards C. Brown, J. Delana, S. Coniglio
Forwards J. Stringer, A. Cadman, M. Gruzewski
Followers N. Madden, H. Rowston, T. Greene – C
Interchange R. Hamilton, K. Briggs, C. Stone, X. O’Halloran, T. McMullin
Emergencies J. Riccardi, H. Oliver, J. Ough

GAME 7: Essendon vs Port Adelaide

Sunday August 23 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🏢

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections. Jason Horne-Francis is out for Port Adelaide. There is also a possible debut here, so keep an eye on the final extended bench selections.

Essendon Port Adelaide
INS E. Tsatas, H. El Achkar, L. Blakiston D. Byrne-Jones, W. Brodie, C. Moraes, X. Walsh, W. Lorenz
OUTS – A. Aliir (Injured), J. Horne-Francis (Injured)

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Backs A. McGrath – C, Z. Reid, M. Redman
Half Backs J. Prior, A. Roberts, J. Artemis
Centre M. Kondogiannis, W. Setterfield, A. Clarke
Half Forwards J. Caldwell, N. Caddy, A. Day-Wicks
Forwards I. Kako, P. Wright, K. Langford
Followers V. Visentini, Z. Merrett, D. Sharp
Extended Bench J. Farrow, E. Tsatas, A. Perkins, H. Jones, N. Bryan, H. El Achkar, R. Unwin, L. Blakiston

Backs J. Lai, H. Ramm, D. Byrne-Jones
Half Backs B. O’Brien, D. Visentini, L. Jones
Centre J. Wehr, O. Wines, J. Burgoyne
Half Forwards X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Richards
Forwards C. Durdin, M. Georgiades, J. Whitlock
Followers J. Sweet, M. Bergman, W. Drew – C
Extended Bench T. Anastasopoulos, W. Brodie, C. Moraes, J. Berry, M. Zadow, X. Walsh, W. Lorenz, A. Van Wyk

GAME 8: Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne

Sunday August 23 – SCG, Sydney

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections. Sydney are without five suspended players in Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon. For North Melbourne, Josh Goater has been named on the extended bench, while Harry Sheezel is out injured. There are also a couple of possible debuts here, so watch the final selections.

Sydney Swans North Melbourne
INS J. Rowbottom, A. Sheldrick, T. Hanily, H. Cunningham, C. Cleary, P. Snell, Co. Warner, M. Rosas B. Scott, L. McDonald, J. Goater, O. Griffin
OUTS N. Blakey (Club Suspension), J. Jordon (Club Suspension), I. Heeney (Club Suspension), Ch. Warner (Club Suspension), R. Bice (Club Suspension) H. Sheezel (Injured)

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Backs C. Mills – C, T. McCartin, D. Rampe
Half Backs S. Wicks, H. Kyle, J. Hamling
Centre M. Roberts, E. Gulden, J. Serong
Half Forwards J. Lloyd, L. McDonald, B. Campbell
Forwards T. Papley, C. Curnow, B. Cootee
Followers B. Grundy, J. Rowbottom, A. Sheldrick
Extended Bench T. Hanily, H. Cunningham, W. Green, C. Cleary, J. Dattoli, P. Snell, Co. Warner, M. Rosas

Backs A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker
Half Backs R. Hardeman, C. Daniel, C. McKercher
Centre F. O’Sullivan, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens
Half Forwards C. Spargo, C. Trembath, Z. Banch
Forwards C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey – C, P. Curtis
Followers T. Xerri, G. Wardlaw, J. Simpkin
Extended Bench B. Scott, L. McDonald, W. Dawson, G. Logue, J. Darling, J. Goater, T. Blamires, O. Griffin

GAME 9: West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn

Sunday August 23 – Optus Stadium, Perth 🌙

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections. There are no major DT-relevant changes here.

West Coast Eagles Hawthorn
INS R. Maric, B. Allan, J. Hutchinson J. Dalton, N. Reeves, C. Dear, S. Butler
OUTS – J. Ginnivan (Injured)

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Backs B. Starcevich, R. Bazzo, B. Hough
Half Backs L. Baker – C, T. Young, M. Herbert
Centre J. Graham, T. Kelly, L. Duggan
Half Forwards T. Gross, J. Shanahan, W. Duursma
Forwards M. Murdock, J. Waterman, C. Duff-Tytler
Followers B. Williams, H. Reid, E. Yeo
Extended Bench J. Lindsay, T. McCarthy, R. Maric, B. Allan, T. Cole, J. Williams, H. Davis, J. Hutchinson

Backs J. Sicily – C, T. Barrass, B. Hardwick
Half Backs J. Impey, J. Weddle, J. Battle
Centre B. Macdonald, W. Day, M. D’Ambrosio
Half Forwards D. Moore, M. Chol, M. Beattie
Forwards N. Watson, M. Lewis, J. Gunston
Followers L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Mackenzie
Extended Bench H. Morrison, K. Amon, J. Ward, C. Macdonald, J. Dalton, N. Reeves, C. Dear, S. Butler


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