{"id":458291,"date":"2026-02-04T17:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458291\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:38:29","slug":"afl-state-of-origin-full-squads-confirmed-as-west-coast-scratches-brandon-starcevich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458291\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL State of Origin full squads confirmed as West Coast scratches Brandon Starcevich"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final pieces of the AFL State of Origin<\/a> puzzle have been revealed with gut-running superstar Bailey Smith added to the Victorian squad while the Western Australian line-up lost Brandon Starcevich.<\/p>\n

Starcevich, the Brisbane premiership hero who joined West Coast in the off-season, is the first player to be scratched ahead of the February 14 blockbuster at Optus Stadium, with the Eagles deciding to keep their the boom recruit in cotton wool.<\/p>\n

Scroll to see the full teams below.<\/p>\n

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The 26-year-old defender has a history of concussion injuries and has also been battling a minor strain in his anterior cruciate ligament which he suffered last month.<\/p>\n

Eagles spearhead Jake Waterman, Fremantle veteran Jaeger O\u2019Meara, and Western Bulldogs big man Tim English were among the last players added to WA\u2019s squad, which looks like a curious mix of excitement machines and tall timber.<\/p>\n

The Victorian squad is dotted with superstars but gun Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is under an injury cloud and may not take his place in the team.<\/p>\n

Hawthorn veteran forward Jack Gunston was also a late inclusion to the Vic squad after he surprisingly turned back the clock last year and slotted 73 goals.<\/p>\n

GWS stars Toby Greene (glute) and Jesse Hogan (foot) will also be a watch ahead of the highly anticipated battle.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, it has been revealed that clubs will be able to request that their players only play a certain amount of game-time during the clash.<\/p>\n

SEN has confirmed that some clubs will be exercising their rights to limit the use of their stars on the State of Origin stage, while others are reportedly more relaxed about the situation.<\/p>\n

The last official AFL State of Origin game was in 1999.<\/p>\n

The concept has a rich history but was ultimately phased out with clubs concerned about injuries to their star players and fan interest dwindling.<\/p>\n

However, it is back with a vengeance this year after players expressed support and fans showed renewed enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

The game in Perth is already a sellout but you can watch it all live and free across the screens of Seven and 7plus Sport on February 14.<\/p>\n

Possible line-ups<\/p>\n

Western Australia<\/p>\n

FB: Nathan Broad, Tom Barrass, Trent Rivers<\/p>\n

HB: Jordan Clark, Sam Taylor, Liam Baker<\/p>\n

C: Wil Powell, Patrick Cripps, Bradley Hill<\/p>\n

HF: Shai Bolton, Aaron Naughton, Callum Ah Chee<\/p>\n

FF: Luke Jackson, Jesse Hogan, Charlie Cameron<\/p>\n

FOLL: Tim English, Chad Warner, Kysaiah Pickett<\/p>\n

Int: Mitch Georgiades, Rory Lobb, Jaeger O\u2019Meara, Lawson Humphries, Darcy Cameron, Stephen Coniglio, Jake Waterman<\/p>\n

Victoria<\/p>\n

FB: Josh Battle, Jacob Weitering, Blake Hardwick<\/p>\n

HB: Jack Sinclair, Tom Stewart, Max Holmes<\/p>\n

C: Hugh McCluggage, Marcus Bontempelli, Bailey Smith<\/p>\n

HF: Ed Richards, Jeremy Cameron, Zak Butters<\/p>\n

FF: Toby Greene, Sam Darcy, Patrick Dangerfield<\/p>\n

FOLL: Max Gawn, Noah Anderson, Nick Daicos<\/p>\n

I\/C: Matt Rowell, Jack Gunston, Lachie Ash, Zach Merrett, Caleb Serong, Tristan Xerri, Sam Collins<\/p>\n

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