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Early News: We already have three debutants confirmed for Round 19, with Balwyn O’Brien set to make his AFL debut for Port Adelaide, Jye Artemis named on Essendon’s extended bench and in line for his first game if he survives the final Sunday squad cut, and Joe Polkinghorne to debut for Geelong tonight. There was also plenty of big injury news last week. Jason Horne-Francis will miss one match through suspension, while Rory Laird suffered a significant ankle injury. Geelong have been hit hard, losing both Jeremy Cameron (shoulder, at least four weeks) and Tanner Bruhn. Hawthorn will also be without Karl Amon and Will Day, but the biggest blow of all is to Zak Butters, who suffered a serious ankle injury and is set for an extended stint on the sidelines.

A moment to remember ??

Jay Polkinghorne is set to make his AFL debut tomorrow night! ??

?? https://t.co/ZuHilrFT73 pic.twitter.com/0fFVc2GiC0

— Geelong Cats (@GeelongCats) July 15, 2026

WA > Tassie VFL > AFL Debut in the Sash.

What a journey it has been for Jaxon ??https://t.co/p2sTKdOSz5

— Essendon FC (@essendonfc) July 16, 2026

The big time awaits ??

Defender Balyn O’Brien will debut in front of a home crowd on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/Ao1esiRgo7

— Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) July 15, 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: Geelong Cats vs St Kilda
Thursday July 16 – AEST: 7:30pm GMHBA Stadium, Geelong ☁

Notes: Cloudy and cool conditions are forecast for tonight in Geelong. We already knew Jeremy Cameron and Tanner Bruhn were out injured. Gryan Miers could be a smoky as a straight swap forward premium, but it would be a brave move.

Geelong Cats
St Kilda

INS
M. O’Connor, G. Miers, B. Close, J. Polkinghorne, M. Edwards, J. Clark, J. Worpel
H. Clark

OUTS
J. Kolodjashnij (Managed), T. Bruhn (Injured), M. Knevitt (Omitted), J. Cameron (Injured), J. Martin (Managed), M. Blicavs (Managed), J. Bowes (Omitted)
A. Hastie (Omitted)

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Backs
T. Stewart, C. O’Sullivan, S. De Koning

Half Backs
Z. Guthrie, M. O’Connor, L. Humphries

Centre
O. Dempsey, B. Smith, O. Wiltshire

Half Forwards
G. Miers, S. Mannagh, B. Close

Forwards
P. Dangerfield – C, S. Neale, J. Polkinghorne

Followers
M. Edwards, M. Holmes, O. Mullin

Interchange
J. Clark, T. Atkins, J. Worpel, J. Henry, O. Henry

Emergencies
M. Blicavs, M. Knevitt, J. Bowes

Backs
J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie – C, A. Caminiti

Half Backs
B. Hill, L. Stocker, R. Byrnes

Centre
D. Wilson, M. Windhager, L. O’Connell

Half Forwards
J. Higgins, L. Ryan, M. Hall

Forwards
M. Wood, C. Sharman, M. Owens

Followers
R. Marshall, H. Garcia, N. Wanganeen-Milera

Interchange
T. Travaglia, H. Clark, L. Henry, M. Phillipou, C. Lake

Emergencies
D. Butler, A. Dodson, H. Boxshall

GAME 2: Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows
Friday July 17 – AEST: 7:40pm SCG, Sydney 🌧

Notes: Cloudy and cool conditions are forecast for tonight in Geelong. Joe Polkinghorne ($230k FWD) will make his AFL debut for the Cats. We already knew Jeremy Cameron and Tanner Bruhn were out injured. Gryan Miers could be a smoky as a straight swap forward premium, but it would be a brave move.

Sydney Swans
Adelaide Crows

INS
R. Bice, B. Campbell, L. McDonald, M. Rosas
H. Hall-Kahan, I. Cumming

OUTS
H. Kyle (Omitted), J. Hamling (Omitted), T. Hanily (Omitted), C. Cleary (Omitted)
T. Walker (Managed), R. Laird (Injured)

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Backs
C. Mills – C, W. Edwards, T. McCartin

Half Backs
D. Rampe, N. Blakey, H. Cunningham

Centre
M. Roberts, E. Gulden, J. Serong

Half Forwards
J. Jordon, J. Lloyd, J. Rowbottom

Forwards
T. Papley, C. Curnow, H. McLean

Followers
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, Ch. Warner

Interchange
R. Bice, B. Campbell, L. McDonald, A. Sheldrick, M. Rosas

Emergencies
H. Kyle, J. Hamling, T. Hanily

Backs
M. Keane, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney

Half Backs
B. Cook, J. Worrell, W. Milera

Centre
H. Hall-Kahan, J. Dawson – C, I. Cumming

Half Forwards
I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele

Forwards
J. Soligo, D. Fogarty, A. Neal-Bullen

Followers
L. McAndrew, S. Berry, D. Curtin

Interchange
B. Keays, Z. Taylor, T. Murray, J. Peatling, L. Nankervis

Emergencies
B. Dowling, F. Maley, N. Murray

GAME 3: Port Adelaide vs Fremantle Dockers
Saturday July 18 – AEST: 1:15pm Adelaide Oval, Adelaide ☀

Notes: Sunny conditions are forecast in Adelaide, making for ideal football weather. Balwyn O’Brien ($230k DEF) will make his AFL debut for the Power. As expected, Jason Horne-Francis will miss through suspension after last week’s incident, while Zak Butters is sidelined with the serious injury he suffered in Round 18. For Fremantle, Hayden Young returns.

Port Adelaide
Fremantle Dockers

INS
B. Zerk-Thatcher, C. Moraes, T. Marshall, M. Zadow, B. O’Brien
H. Young

OUTS
J. Lukosius (Injured), J. Horne-Francis (Suspension), M. Georgiades (Injured), Z. Butters (Injured), J. Wehr (Omitted)
S. Bolton (Managed)

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Backs
K. Farrell, B. Zerk-Thatcher, M. Bergman

Half Backs
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones

Centre
C. Moraes, J. Richards, J. Burgoyne

Half Forwards
X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Berry

Forwards
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, J. Mead

Followers
J. Sweet, O. Wines, W. Drew – C

Interchange
M. Zadow, L. Evans, J. Lai, B. O’Brien, D. Visentini

Emergencies
J. Wehr, A. Van Wyk, H. Ramm

Backs
B. Cox, A. Pearce – C, H. Chapman

Half Backs
J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner

Centre
N. Erasmus, A. Brayshaw, N. O’Driscoll

Half Forwards
M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski

Forwards
P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy

Followers
L. Jackson, C. Serong, H. Young

Interchange
J. McVee, M. Johnson, I. Dudley, J. O’Meara, M. Cox

Emergencies
O. McDonald, B. Walker, C. Scerri

GAME 4: North Melbourne vs Melbourne
Saturday July 18 – AEST: 4:15pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne ☀

Notes: Mostly sunny conditions are forecast with light winds. With the game also under the roof at Marvel Stadium, weather won’t be a factor. Josh Goater returns for North Melbourne, while some coaches may be disappointed to see rookies Tom Blamires and Zac Banch sidelined through injury. For Melbourne, Max Heath has been named as a second ruck, which is a slight watch for Max Gawn owners.

North Melbourne
Melbourne

INS
B. Scott, J. Goater
B. Fritsch, M. Heath

OUTS
T. Blamires (Injured), Z. Banch (Injured)
A. Johnson (Omitted), B. Laurie (Omitted)

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Backs
A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker

Half Backs
R. Hardeman, C. Daniel, C. McKercher

Centre
J. Simpkin, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens

Half Forwards
P. Curtis, C. Trembath, C. Spargo

Forwards
C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey – C, J. Darling

Followers
T. Xerri, F. O’Sullivan, H. Sheezel

Interchange
B. Scott, L. McDonald, J. Goater, M. Whitlock, C. Harvey

Emergencies
G. Logue, J. Konstanty, O. Griffin

Backs
J. Bowey, J. Lever, C. Jiath

Half Backs
T. Rivers, D. Turner, B. Howes

Centre
E. Langdon, T. Sparrow, H. Sharp

Half Forwards
K. Pickett, K. Chandler, L. Pickett

Forwards
J. Melksham, J. van Rooyen, B. Fritsch

Followers
M. Gawn – C, J. Steele, C. Windsor

Interchange
H. Langford, K. Tholstrup, M. Jefferson, M. Heath, J. Fitzgerald

Emergencies
B. Laurie, T. McDonald, L. Cooke

GAME 5: Collingwood vs Carlton
Saturday July 18 – AEST: 7:35pm MCG, Melbourne 🌙

Notes: Clear conditions are forecast for Saturday night, with excellent football weather expected. Jack Ison has been dropped by the Blues, which could provide coaches with a useful MID loophole option. Ruck rookie Flynn Riley also makes way for the returning Liam Reidy.

Collingwood
Carlton

INS
I. Quaynor, H. Harrison, C. West
B. Acres, L. Reidy, C. Lord

OUTS
J. Howe (Injured), L. Schultz (Injured), J. Buller (Omitted)
O. Hollands (Omitted), F. Riley (Omitted), J. Ison (Omitted)

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Backs
I. Quaynor, L. Puncher, B. Maynard

Half Backs
D. Houston, J. Daicos, H. Perryman

Centre
E. Allan, N. Daicos – C, J. Crisp

Half Forwards
P. Lipinski, H. Harrison, B. McCreery

Forwards
C. West, D. McStay, T. Membrey

Followers
D. Cameron, N. Long, J. De Goey

Interchange
B. Frampton, S. Sidebottom, S. Swadling, S. Pendlebury, A. Anderson

Emergencies
L. Sullivan, J. Buller, W. Parker

Backs
H. Dean, N. Haynes, W. Derksen

Half Backs
B. Wilson, O. Florent, L. Cowan

Centre
A. Cerra, P. Cripps – C, B. Acres

Half Forwards
W. Hayward, F. Evans, T. Byrne

Forwards
B. Kemp, H. McKay, M. McGovern

Followers
L. Reidy, S. Walsh, J. Smith

Interchange
N. Newman, G. Hewett, M. Cottrell, B. Ainsworth, C. Lord

Emergencies
J. Boyd, F. Riley, F. Young

GAME 6: West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
Saturday July 18 – AEST: 8:10pm Optus Stadium, Perth 🌧🌬

Notes: Although showers are forecast earlier in the day, they should ease by the evening. Breezy conditions may persist, but weather is unlikely to have a major impact on the match. No relevant changes here.

West Coast Eagles
Brisbane Lions

INS
–
J. Tunstill

OUTS
–
B. Reville (Personal Reason)

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Backs
L. Duggan – C, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich

Half Backs
M. Herbert, T. Young, L. Baker

Centre
W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan

Half Forwards
T. Kelly, J. Shanahan, J. Graham

Forwards
M. Murdock, J. Waterman, J. Hutchinson

Followers
B. Williams, H. Reid, O. Francou

Interchange
T. McCarthy, B. Hough, T. Cole, J. Williams, H. Davis

Emergencies
R. Maric, H. Johnston, H. Schoenberg

Backs
N. Answerth, H. Andrews – C, R. Lester

Half Backs
D. Wilmot, T. Gallop, D. Zorko

Centre
J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey

Half Forwards
C. Cameron, L. Morris, L. Ashcroft

Forwards
S. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann

Followers
D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale

Interchange
J. Fletcher, H. McCluggage, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, E. Hipwood

Emergencies
D. Annable, S. Brain, C. Curtin

GAME 7: Richmond vs Hawthorn
Sunday July 19 – AEST: 1:10pm MCG, Melbourne ☀

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Mostly sunny conditions with light winds are forecast, although weather is unlikely to play a significant role. Jayden Short and Sam Lalor return for the Tigers, while Jack Alger has been dropped. For Hawthorn, both Karl Amon and Will Day are sidelined through injury.

Richmond
Hawthorn

INS
J. Short, S. Lalor, S. Green, M. Rioli, H. Armstrong
J. Battle, J. Weddle, N. Watson, A. Schubert, M. Beattie

OUTS
B. Miller (Injured), J. Alger (Omitted)
K. Amon (Injured), W. Day (Injured)

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Backs
N. Broad, N. Vlastuin, K. Annand

Half Backs
J. Short, T. Brown, J. Trezise

Centre
P. Retschko, T. Taranto, S. Banks

Half Forwards
S. Campbell, D. Prestia, R. Mansell

Forwards
T. Lynch, S. Lalor, M. Lefau

Followers
T. Nankervis – C, T. Hotton, S. Cumming

Extended Bench
N. Balta, S. Grlj, H. Ralphsmith, Z. Peucker, K. McAuliffe, S. Green, M. Rioli, H. Armstrong

Backs
J. Sicily – C, T. Barrass, B. Hardwick

Half Backs
J. Impey, N. Mraz, J. Battle

Centre
M. D’Ambrosio, J. Ward, H. Morrison

Half Forwards
D. Moore, M. Chol, J. Weddle

Forwards
N. Watson, M. Lewis, J. Gunston

Followers
L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Mackenzie

Extended Bench
B. Macdonald, J. Ginnivan, W. McCabe, C. Macdonald, M. Hill, A. Schubert, M. Beattie, O. Greeves

GAME 8: Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs
Sunday July 19 – AEST: 3:15pm People First Stadium, Gold Coast 🌧🌬

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Cloudy conditions with a very high chance of showers and strong southerly winds are forecast, so weather could play a significant role in this match. Ryley Sanders returns for the Bulldogs, who unfortunately lose Bailey Dale through injury. Tim English is also back to lead the Dogs’ ruck division. For the Suns, John Noble has been named despite suffering an injury scare during last week’s match.

Gold Coast Suns
Western Bulldogs

INS
B. Long, C. Ballard, D. Rioli, S. Clohesy, C. Lewis
N. Coffield, R. Sanders, T. English, O. Baker, R. Garcia, W. Lewis

OUTS
W. Graham (Injured), N. Holman (Managed)
B. Dale (Injured), L. Cleary (Omitted), L. Kennedy (Omitted)

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Backs
M. Andrew, B. Uwland, S. Collins

Half Backs
J. Noble, Z. Uwland, W. Powell

Centre
J. Murray, N. Anderson – C, T. Miller

Half Forwards
L. Lombard, B. Addinsall, B. Humphrey

Forwards
B. Long, J. Walter, B. King

Followers
N. Moyle, M. Rowell, C. Petracca

Extended Bench
C. Ballard, J. Jeffrey, D. Rioli, E. Read, D. Patterson, S. Clohesy, C. Lewis, O. Adams

Backs
M. Sellwood, J. O’Donnell, B. Khamis

Half Backs
L. Bramble, R. Lobb, N. Coffield

Centre
R. Sanders, M. Bontempelli – C, C. Hynes

Half Forwards
S. Davidson, J. Croft, A. Jones

Forwards
R. West, A. Naughton, C. Weightman

Followers
T. English, T. Liberatore, E. Richards

Extended Bench
O. Baker, J. Busslinger, J. Dolan, J. Freijah, R. Garcia, M. Kennedy, W. Lewis, B. Williams

GAME 9: Essendon vs GWS Giants
Sunday July 19 – AEST: 4:40pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 🌙

Notes: Make sure you check Sunday extended bench selections at approximately 5pm on Friday. Clear conditions are forecast, although with the game at Marvel Stadium weather is unlikely to play a significant role regardless. Jye Artemis will make his AFL debut after being named on the field, while Jordan Ridley returns. As expected, Lachie Whitfield is back after clearing concussion protocols. Unfortunately, after a monster game last week, Kieren Briggs is sidelined through injury, with Nick Madden set to lead the Giants’ ruck division.

Essendon
GWS Giants

INS
J. Ridley, K. Langford, J. Artemis, H. El Achkar
L. Whitfield, N. Madden, C. Stone, M. Gruzewski, C. Angove, J. Delana

OUTS
H. Jones (Omitted)
H. Thomas (Managed), K. Briggs (Injured), P. Gothard (Injured)

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Backs
A. McGrath – C, Z. Reid, J. Ridley

Half Backs
K. Langford, M. Redman, A. Roberts

Centre
A. Clarke, S. Durham, J. Artemis

Half Forwards
D. Sharp, N. Caddy, X. Duursma

Forwards
I. Kako, P. Wright, A. Day-Wicks

Followers
N. Bryan, Z. Merrett, S. Robey

Extended Bench
J. Farrow, D. Parish, J. Caldwell, A. Perkins, J. Prior, M. Kondogiannis, H. El Achkar, L. Blakiston

Backs
C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Laverde

Half Backs
H. Himmelberg, L. Ash, J. Fonti

Centre
R. Angwin, C. Oliver, L. Whitfield

Half Forwards
S. Coniglio, A. Cadman, R. Hamilton

Forwards
T. Bedford, J. Stringer, C. Brown

Followers
N. Madden, T. Greene – C, F. Callaghan

Extended Bench
H. Oliver, C. Stone, H. Rowston, X. O’Halloran, M. Gruzewski, C. Angove, J. Ough, J. Delana

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