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AFL AAMI COMMUNITY SERIES 2026 (all times AEDT)<\/p>\n
CARLTON v GEELONG CATS<\/p>\n
Wednesday February 25, 7.10pm at Ikon Park<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 6.30pm with Anthony Hudson, Jason Dunstall, Tom Hawkins, Sarah Jones, David King & Jon Ralph<\/p>\n
Blues\u2019 burning question: How much of a point of difference can Jagga Smith and recruits provide?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been an eventful off-season of change and several new faces at Ikon Park as one of the clubs with the biggest list turnover. Blues fans couldn\u2019t help but get a bit excited about their new-look side\u2019s pre-season win over reigning back-to-back premier Brisbane in last week\u2019s match simulation. Now to put them to the test again on a slightly elevated stage. All eyes will be on Jagga Smith after he wowed against the Lions and looked like an AFL player already, despite an ACL injury wiping the former No. 3 draft pick\u2019s first season. The 20-year old, who\u2019s effectively a new recruit could add a more dynamic edge to Carlton\u2019s otherwise relatively one-pace midfield, not that Smith alone can turn the club\u2019s fortunes. Beyond Smith, how father-son draftee Harry Dean handles himself in an undermanned back six missing Jacob Weitering and Nick Haynes will also be a watch. And which of their other recruits, including Will Hayward and Ollie Florent, look capable of having a genuine impact?<\/p>\n
Cats\u2019 burning question: Is it Mitch Edwards time?<\/p>\n
After missing out on Rowan Marshall, Geelong\u2019s ruck set-up remains its biggest selection conundrum heading into 2025. With Toby Conway (ankle\/knee) still slowly building after a few injury-interrupted seasons, Rhys Stanley and Mark Blicavs (both 35) have been seen as arguably the Cats\u2019 leading ruck options at the start of the season, with Shannon Neale and\/or Sam De Koning to pinch-hit if needed. But track-watchers have been mightily encouraged by third-year ruck Mitch Edwards\u2019 near full pre-season. Taken in the second round of the 2023 draft, Edwards\u2019 first two seasons at the Cats were primarily hampered by injury. After showing a glimpse of his potential in the back half of the 2025 VFL season, Edwards has trained strongly and shown off his athleticism across the summer, leading to a strong showing against Hawthorn in match simulation last week. Post-game, Cats assistant coach James Rahilly suggested Edwards was \u201cdefinitely a chance\u201d for Opening Round, telling reporters: \u201cMitch has the ability to get after the ball. He\u2019s 208cm, but he\u2019s pretty agile for someone his size.\u201d Stanley didn\u2019t face the Hawks, nor will he take on the Blues \u2026 so, yes, it could be Mitch Edwards time.<\/p>\n
Walsh: Easy to sign large extension | 02:08<\/p>\n
SYDNEY SWANS v GWS GIANTS<\/p>\n
Thursday February 26, 4.10pm at Henson Park<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 4pm with Corbin Middlemas, Kelli Underwood, Brad Johnson, Gerard Healy & Ruby Schleicher<\/p>\n
Swans\u2019 burning question: Charlie looks ready to get back to his best \u2026 what about another secret weapon?<\/p>\n
Charlie Curnow looks set to be as good as advertised for Sydney, if last week was anything to go by. Curnow was firing on all cylinders with four goals in the Swans\u2019 match simulation game against Western Bulldogs and the superstar recruit will clearly play a key role in helping Sydney bounce back in 2026. Four-time premiership great Shaun Burgoyne labelled Curnow a \u201cbig-time player\u201d who\u2019ll \u201cenjoy the change of environment\u201d. Burgoyne told foxfooty.com.au: \u201cI think the freshness of moving to a new club \u2013 Sydney is off-Broadway a little bit away from a big club like Carlton in Melbourne \u2013 I think he\u2019ll be refreshed. I think he\u2019s got some really good talent around him kicking the ball \u2013 I saw highlights of Gulden kicking the ball inside 50 against Western Bulldogs \u2013 so I think he\u2019s going to thrive.\u201d But don\u2019t discount Logan McDonald the potential impact McDonald could have. The 23-year old also slotted four majors against the Dogs and could be the perfect forward partner for Curnow after McDonald missed the entirely of last season due to injury. It\u2019s easy to forget that former No. 4 pick McDonald booted 37 goals in Sydney\u2019s 2024 grand final \u2014 just his fourth AFL campaign \u2014 so he too is almost like a new recruit. With star midfield trio Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner delivering it inside 50, Curnow and McDonald are set for several more big outings this season.<\/p>\n
Giants\u2019 burning question: Who\u2019s ready to fill midfield voids?<\/p>\n
We already saw Clayton Oliver impress in his first unofficial outing for GWS in last week\u2019s match simulation against Collingwood. The marquee recruit was clean around stoppage and showed some burst around the ground in what looks like the ideal like-for-like replacement for the injured Tom Green. That was against an undermanned Magpies midfield though \u2014 now to do it against the star-studded crop of Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner. Beyond Green, GWS is still missing Fin Callaghan and set to be without Josh Kelly for most of 2026, so they\u2019ll need others to step up too. Harry Rowston got plenty of midfield chances against Collingwood and showed some good signs as one they\u2019ll be hoping can make a leap in 2026. Just no more injuries for the club that\u2019s probably been hit the hardest this pre-season, please.<\/p>\n
BRISBANE LIONS v GOLD COAST SUNS<\/p>\n
Thursday February 25, 7.10pm at Brighton Homes Arena<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 7pm with Dwayne Russell, Jack Riewoldt, Cameron Mooney, Jonathan Brown, Alastair Lynch & Jon Ralph<\/p>\n
Lions\u2019 burning question: Can the back-to-back premiers level up again?<\/p>\n
Jarrod Berry, Lincoln McCarthy, Jack Payne, Eric Hipwood, Keidean Coleman, Noah Answerth, Tom Doedee, Oscar Allen, Sam Draper and Dan Annable. That\u2019s the list of players who didn\u2019t play in last year\u2019s Grand Final mauling against Geelong. It\u2019s scary to consider that the back-to-back premiers could level up yet again, with a combination of best 23 players returning, albeit, at various stages of the season, and key recruits set to bolter them. Not to mention how young Brisbane\u2019s list still is across the board including the likes of Kai Lohmann, Darcy Wilmot, Jaspa Fletcher, Will and Levi Ashcroft and Logan Morris still 22 and under. So on Thursday night Lions fans will have a myriad of reasons to tune in and found out where they could get improvement from this season against the side that some consider their biggest roadblock to a three-peat.<\/p>\n
Suns\u2019 burning question: Is Jamarra ready for Opening Round?<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t be too critical of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in our first look at the recruit in a Suns guernsey last week. The forward struggled to have an influence in the match simulation loss to St Kilda in what was a tough night for key forwards in dewy conditions on the Gold Coast. It wasn\u2019t helped by some pretty ordinary supply up forward either and constantly being overmatched in two or three v ones. But on Thursday we\u2019ll get a better idea if the recruit is ready for Opening Round and playing in his first official AFL game since 2024 after impressing at the Suns over the pre-season. Plus a look at how Ugle-Hagan function alongside Ben King in a combination Gold Coast fans will be hoping can spearhead a premiership caliber forward line in 2026. If the former No. 1 pick can step up against the reigning back-to-back premiers, imagine what sort of confidence he could take into the season proper.<\/p>\n
Lefau banned after drink driving charge | 00:53<\/p>\n
MELBOURNE v RICHMOND<\/p>\n
Friday February 27, 4.10pm at Mars Stadium<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 4pm with Dwayne Russell, Jess Webster, Brad Johnson, Nick Dal Santo & Ben Dixon<\/p>\n
Demons\u2019 burning question: How real is this more exciting brand under King?<\/p>\n
It was like you were watching a totally different side last week. Melbourne looked re-energised in a dominant 80-point win over North Melbourne in their match simulation match. Forget the scoreboard, the Demons passed the eye test with flying colours and you could see the brand new Steven King is trying to install. They defended well and looked organised behind the ball, then attacked with a more daring, chaotic brand. Sounds simple enough, but it\u2019s effectively how Melbourne and 17 other clubs will be wanting to play. We\u2019ll get another look at it against Richmond in a method that Kysaiah Pickett and cousin Latrelle thrived in to provide serious optimistic for Demons fans and renewed faith for what 2026 could hold. <\/p>\n
Tigers\u2019 burning question: Will the new \u2018Ferraris\u2019 be Round 1 ready?<\/p>\n
Fox Footy\u2019s David King \u2014 an avid training track-watcher at this time of the year \u2014 cheekily suggested on X in January there were \u201cFerraris\u201d everywhere at Richmond. If that\u2019s the case, No.1 pick Sam Lalor would be in pole position, evidenced by his tantalising showing against Essendon. He took an awesome mark early and, overall, was clean and comfortable in possession, attending many centre ball-ups. Then there\u2019s 2025 top-1o draft picks Sam Grlj and Sam Cumming, who are eyeing early-season debuts. Grlj was arguably the most impressive Richmond youngster against the Bombers with his daring dash and adept decision-making exiting defence, while Cumming improved as the game progressed and benefitted from more centre ball-up attendances. It\u2019s one thing to show glimpses in the pre-season, but how quickly can they convert their form into home and away season class? Because you sense they\u2019ll be heavily relied upon early.<\/p>\n
WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN<\/p>\n
Friday February 27, 7.10pm at Mission Whitten Oval<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 7pm with Anthony Hudson, Garry Lyon, Ken Hinkley, Lauren Wood & David Zita<\/p>\n
Bulldogs\u2019 burning question: Will there be enough growth from within?<\/p>\n
We all know the Dogs\u2019 A-graders \u2014 Bontempelli, Darcy, Richards and Dale, to name a few \u2014 and how important they are to the team\u2019s success. But for the Bulldogs to take the next step in 2026 and become the flag contender many think they can be, the emerging youngsters and \u2018depth players\u2019 need to step up. We\u2019ve seen signs of that in recent weeks, most notably in the match sim against Sydney. After 18 games and four seasons, Arty Jones looks primed to cement his spot in the Dogs\u2019 line-up, while Ryley Sanders and Lachie Jaques loom as potential weapons ahead of their third and second years respectively. Add in a full year in the midfield for emerging star Joel Freijah and there\u2019s more tools for Luke Beveridge to work with.<\/p>\n
Hawks\u2019 burning question: Are midfield reinforcements hiding in plain sight? <\/p>\n
So much of the talk over the off-season has surrounded Hawthorn\u2019s midfield and whether it has enough firepower after the club missed out on Zach Merrett and the subsequent injury blow to Will Day. Would they have gone harder at Merrett if they knew they\u2019d be without Day for half the season? Well, two emerging players ready to help fill the void could be hiding in plain sight \u2014 Josh Ward and Connor Macdonald. Ward already levelled up his game in 2025 to become a key part of Sam Mitchell\u2019s midfield, without becoming a bona fide star of that engine room. Meanwhile Macdonald has never gotten great on-ball exposure at AFL level but was a gun midfielder in his junior days. Both players impressed in last week\u2019s match simulation against Geelong and should only get more opportunities to show their worth against the Western Bulldogs. Some of these names going to another level could be the difference in the Hawks being a genuine contender in 2026. Triple premiership Hawk Shaun Burgoyne told foxfooty.com.au his former side would \u201cbe around the mark\u201d for a flag, adding: \u201cThey seem to be riding the wave of expectation. They\u2019re embracing it, playing a really exciting brand, they defend really well \u2026 the whole team seem to be gelling under Sam.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parish stars as Bombers down Tigers | 01:13<\/p>\n
ST KILDA v ESSENDON<\/p>\n
Saturday February 28, 3.10pm at Mars Stadium<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 3pm with Leigh Montagna, Gerard Healy, Ken Hinkley & Ben Dixon<\/p>\n
Saints\u2019 burning question: TDK came with the biggest price tag \u2026 but is another recruit set to have a greater impact?<\/p>\n
Sure, it was only match simulation, but a big tick to the new-look Saints in their first unofficial game of 2026 in a 71-point drubbing of Gold Coast. Sam Flanders was everywhere in a pure midfield role where he racked up a stack of touches. Save it for the real stuff, Sam! So while $12 million man Tom De Koning comes on the biggest price tag of their recruits and thus should have the highest expectations, Flanders could end up being their most valuable addition. The ex-Sun led a more dynamic looking midfield alongside Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Mattaes Phillipou, who himself is like something of a new recruit after his 2025 was ruined by injury. Clearly, teams are going to put more attention into Wanganeen-Milera this year, so if the likes of Flanders and Phillipou can also wreak havoc through the midfield, it could go a long way for Ross Lyon\u2019s troops.<\/p>\n
Bombers\u2019 burning question: Is their forgotten star primed to bounce back?<\/p>\n
Darcy Parish feels like a bit of a forgotten man at Essendon after injuries have derailed the midfielder in recent years. But he might be ready to re-announce himself to the AFL world in 2026. Parish, 28, racked up plenty of the footy as one of the club\u2019s best in their 50-point match simulation win over Richmond last week. A midfield led by Parish, Zach Merrett, Jye Caldwell and Sam Durham shouldn\u2019t be underestimated if they can all stay on the park and build reps together after an injury year from hell in 2025. Parish was one of the biggest victims of that injury curse with just three appearances, so Bombers fans will be keen to see the All-Australian back up last week\u2019s efforts, and as much as anything, simply show he\u2019s fit and ready to fire for the season proper.<\/p>\n
FREMANTLE v ADELAIDE CROWS<\/p>\n
Saturday February 28, 6.10pm at Lane Group Stadium<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 6pm with Adam Papalia, David King, Will Schofield & Kath Loughnan<\/p>\n
Dockers\u2019 burning question: How lethal could they be forward of centre this year?<\/p>\n
Fremantle\u2019s key forwards have given fans plenty to be excited in recent years. And the excitement was only augmented last week with Jye Amiss, Josh Treacy and Pat Voss taking advantage of a young West Coast backline to kick eight of Fremantle\u2019s 11 goals. But what\u2019ll be just as important this year is the delivery they receive up the field. Rising Star winner Murphy Reid has been the buzz player across the summer at Freo \u2014 a title he lived up to last weekend as he took on a bigger role in the midfield. While coach Justin Longmuir was keen to temper expectations on Reid, he did admit: \u201cHis kicking inside 50, I know the forwards lick their lips leading at him.\u201d The kick inside 50 has never been more important \u2014 and Reid, according to Longmuir, is \u201cprobably our best ball user forward of centre\u201d. Watch out.<\/p>\n
Crows\u2019 burning question: Are Reilly O\u2019Brien\u2019s days numbered?<\/p>\n
The Crows, like many clubs, are experimenting with a different ruck set-up this off-season with new rules and an extended bench. The athletic Lachlan McAndrew has surged into the No. 1 ruck spot, while the versatile Toby Murray looms as the likely forward-ruck option, therefore allowing the ominous Riley Thilthorpe to remain closer to goal. So what does that mean for Reilly O\u2019Brien? A best and fairest winner and member of the leadership group, O\u2019Brien has suddenly gone from the Crows\u2019 clear preferred ruck for seven consecutive seasons to third in the pecking order. Crows legend Mark Ricciuto said O\u2019Brien was a proud player and integral clubman who \u201cwill be having an absolute crack as well\u201d to get back into the senior side, but conceded the rule change that helps jumping rucks \u201churts Riley a bit\u201d. Ricciuto told foxfooty.com.au: \u201cHe\u2019s more of a stronger-bodied ruckman, but Reilly is really good around the ground and he\u2019s pretty good when it\u2019s on the ground as well. So while it hurts him in the jump in the centre square, it might aid him against the jumpers because as soon as it hits the ground he might be able to follow up better. It\u2019s not completely against him, so let\u2019s wait and see. Everyone has to adapt to the rules, some can do it better than others, but he not going to throw the towel in just because there\u2019s a rule change and say \u2018my career\u2019s over\u2019. He\u2019s been great for the Adelaide Football Club and I reckon he\u2019ll find a way.\u201d<\/p>\n
AFL Wrap: Thilthorpe kicks five | 01:26<\/p>\n
NORTH MELBOURNE v COLLINGWOOD<\/p>\n
Sunday March 1, 1.10pm at Mars Stadium<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 3pm with Leigh Montagna, Matt Hill, Jack Riewoldt, Jordan Lewis & Eddie Betts<\/p>\n
Kangaroos\u2019 burning question: Surely they\u2019ll be better than last Friday night?<\/p>\n
After six consecutive bottom-three finishes, North has indicated it\u2019s ready to make genuine inroads and challenge for finals. But the match sim loss to Melbourne would\u2019ve been a jarring experience for its fans. Yes it was only a February match simulation, so setting off the alarm bells now would be premature. But you could sense the Roos\u2019 frustration post-game, with assistant coach Michael Barlow dubbing the 80-point loss to Melbourne as \u201cunflattering and disappointing\u201d. Barlow told reporters: \u201cWe had a really good discussion as a group just before around having real belief and confidence in what we\u2019ve been able to do in the last few months and the back-end of last year \u2013 we have the faith and things will be OK. We\u2019ll get another opportunity to butter up next week.\u201d Well, the opportunity comes this weekend against reigning preliminary finalists Collingwood. The Roos are missing several key players through injury, but must show more defensive accountability against the Pies to ensure they hit the home and away season with some confidence and momentum.<\/p>\n
Magpies\u2019 burning question: Is Craig McRae retooling his midfield?<\/p>\n
Granted, Collingwood was missing several key stars including both Daicos brothers and Darcy Cameron. But a starting midfield of Oscar Steene, Jordan De Goey, Ed Allan and mature-aged draftee Angus Anderson in their match simulation clash with GWS showed Craig McRae might be ready to turn a page with his engine room and give more opportunities to young players. That\u2019s not to say they\u2019ll be relying on these less experienced players, but simply be more willing to expose them to bigger roles after they\u2019ve consistently gone back to the well with the likes of Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and Jack Crisp. Anderson was impressive with serious physicality and defensive presence as the type of player who could be ready for senior footy early, while Beau McCreery also had some impressive stints through the midfield as a De Goey-esque type of player.<\/p>\n
WEST COAST EAGLES v PORT ADELAIDE<\/p>\n
Sunday March 1, 6.10pm at Mineral Resources Park<\/p>\n
How to watch on Fox Footy: Channel 504 from 6pm with Adam Papalia, David King, Will Schofield, Kath Loughnan & David Zita<\/p>\n
Eagles\u2019 burning question: How bold will they be for Round 1 selection?<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a lot of uncertainty around how the Eagles will line up for their first home and away match. Could they name all three 2025 first-round draftees to face Gold Coast? No.1 pick Willem Duursma looks like a lock, while No.4 pick Cooper Duff-Tytler is in a good spot for an early debut with fellow tall Archer Reid probably slightly behind Duff-Tytler and Jobe Shanahan in the pecking order. And with Liam Baker banned for one match, No.19 pick Josh Lindsay is right in the mix to face the Suns after impressing with his composure and pinpoint ball use in recent weeks. Elsewhere, would the Eagles look at Jacob Newton over Matt Owies if there\u2019s room for only one small forward? And does the versatile Bo Allan get a gig first up? And if so, what role does he play? We could get a few answers on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Power\u2019s burning question: How underdone is Jason Horne-Francis?<\/p>\n
For now, the Power are keeping calm on Horne-Francis\u2019 fitness, but he\u2019s dealing with a lingering foot injury. Horne-Francis who underwent off-season surgery to address the foot issue that saw him miss the back-end of 2025, was withdrawn from last week\u2019s match sim against Adelaide during the second quarter. Power assistant coach Luke Webster said it was \u201cawareness\u201d in Horne-Francis\u2019 foot, while the player himself told 7News Adelaide \u201cit was just being extra careful\u201d. Horne-Francis has already been carefully managed across the summer, especially after he left the track early in November with a foot concern. But the star midfielder declared: \u201cI definitely feel I can turn it around and hopefully have a good season.\u201d For now, every Horne-Francis step \u2013 literally and figuratively \u2013 will be eagerly watched.<\/p>\n
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