\n Opinion\n <\/p>\n
\n AFL.com.au’s Josh Gabelich gives his thoughts on the Dogs’ best 23.\n <\/p>\n
\n By Josh Gabelich, AFL Media\n <\/p>\n
With the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season just around the corner, AFL.com.au’s Josh Gabelich has given his thoughts on the Dogs’ best team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Luke Beveridge didn’t have access to\u00a0Cody Weightman\u00a0at all in 2025 and will need to wait a few more months, but the livewire looms as a wildcard for the Dogs in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adam Treloar\u00a0hasn’t missed a session this summer and is fighting for a spot in this 23 after a nightmare year with injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Connor Budarick\u00a0arrived from Gold Coast and looks set to lock down a spot in defence.<\/p>\n
Second-year trio Josh Dolan, Cooper Hynes and Lachie Jaques are coming and should play a lot more senior football this year. Joel Freijah looks set for more midfield minutes this year after a breakout campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AFL Media’s Best 23<\/p>\n
B:\u00a0Connor Budarick, James O\u2019Donnell, Lachie Bramble
HB:\u00a0Bailey Dale, Rory Lobb, Joel Freijah
C:\u00a0Bailey Williams, Marcus Bontempelli, Sam Davidson
HF:\u00a0Adam Treloar, Aaron Naughton, Matt Kennedy
F:\u00a0Rhylee West, Sam Darcy, Cody Weightman
Foll:\u00a0Tim English, Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
I\/C:\u00a0Laith Vandermeer, Ryley Sanders, Josh Dolan, Oskar Baker, Buku Khamis\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emerg:\u00a0Luke Cleary, Jordan Croft, Lachie Jaques, Cooper Hynes<\/p>\n
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