{"id":518151,"date":"2026-03-04T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518151\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:03:15","slug":"round-0-opening-round-dt-talk-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518151\/","title":{"rendered":"Round 0 (Opening Round) \u2013 DT TALK 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wednesday \u2013 Early news<\/p>\n

Teams for the opening game Swans vs Blues has dropped. Scores from Opening Round do NOT count towards your AFL Fantasy team score. However, they DO count towards player price calculations. After Round 1, price changes use a rolling average, so the R0 score effectively counts twice in the early price cycle. Teams that play in Opening Round will also have an early bye in coming games, but this can be managed because Fantasy only counts your top 18 scores during bye rounds. The main things to watch in R0 are rookie performances and any underpriced premiums or mid-pricers. A strong score may make them very appealing before price rises begin, while a poor score could see them drop in price quickly, and not be a valuable pick for round 1.<\/p>\n

Other early news: Jagga Smith (MID $230k) and Harry Dean (DEF $342k) have been confirmed to debut for the Blues. Jagga is already in many teams after a monster 118 in the preseason. Dean looks a little pricey compared to other rookie options, but could still be a POD rookie with solid job security.
For the Bulldogs, Lachie Jaques (DEF $230k) and Michael Sellwood (DEF $230k) will also debut. Jaques scored 63 in the preseason and is already a popular rookie pick, while Sellwood posted a respectable 55.
The Swans have one rookie debutant: Jai Serong (DEF $274k), who impressed with 62 in the preseason. No surprises with Zeke Uwland(Def\/Mid $346k) debutting for the suns. He had a 33 in what was a fairly lucklustre showing preseason by the suns, and many would want a bigger output, definitely a round 0 watch.<\/p>\n

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Important times to remember<\/p>\n

Thursday game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Wednesday<\/p>\n

Friday\/Sat\/Sun game teamsheets ~6:20pm AEDT Thursday<\/p>\n

Sunday extended bench selection ~5:00pm AEDT Friday<\/p>\n

GAME 1: Sydney Swans vs Carlton
\nThu Mar 5, 7:30pm AEDT SCG, Sydney Sydney \u2601\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: ~24\u00b0C at bounce, partly cloudy evening. Debuts for Jai Serong, Jagga Smith and Harry Dean. Liam Reidy could be a useful option if he performs well, particularly for coaches running a McAndrew R2 \/ R3 support strategy. Charlie Curnow could be a sneaky forward option if he scores well. Gulden had some injury concerns but has been cleared to play. Keep an eye on Angus Sheldrick as a mid-price option if he produces a big score.<\/p>\n

TEAM
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Swans
\nJai Serong, Charlie Curnow, Malcolm Rosas<\/p>\n

Blues
\nOliver Florent, Harry Dean, Will Hayward, Ben Ainsworth, Jagga Smith, Liam Reidy, Campbell Chesser<\/p>\n

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Backs
\nLewis Melican, Tom McCartin, Dane Rampe<\/p>\n

Half Backs
\nCallum Mills, Nick Blakey, Sam Wicks<\/p>\n

Centre
\nJames Jordon, Isaac Heeney, Matt Roberts<\/p>\n

Half Forwards
\nMalcolm Rosas, James Rowbottom, Tom Papley<\/p>\n

Forwards
\nJoel Amartey, Charlie Curnow, Logan McDonald<\/p>\n

Followers
\nBrodie Grundy, Errol Gulden, Chad Warner<\/p>\n

Interchange
\nRiley Bice, Justin McInerney, Jai Serong, Jake Lloyd, Angus Sheldrick<\/p>\n

Emergencies
\nPeter Ladhams, Corey Warner, Hayden McLean<\/p>\n

Backs
\nOliver Florent, Jacob Weitering, Lewis Young<\/p>\n

Half Backs
\nHarry Dean, Mitch McGovern, Adam Saad<\/p>\n

Centre
\nOliver Hollands, Patrick Cripps, Will Hayward<\/p>\n

Half Forwards
\nLachie Fogarty, Harry McKay, Ben Ainsworth<\/p>\n

Forwards
\nJagga Smith, Brodie Kemp, Ashton Moir<\/p>\n

Followers
\nMarc Pittonet, George Hewett, Sam Walsh<\/p>\n

Interchange
\nZac Williams, Liam Reidy, Elijah Hollands, Campbell Chesser, Cooper Lord<\/p>\n

Emergencies
\nTobi Byrne, Hudson O’Keeffe, Jordan Boyd<\/p>\n

GAME 2: Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats
\nFri Mar 6 \u2013 AEDT: 8:05pm People First Stadium, Gold Coast Gold Coast \ud83c\udf26\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: ~26\u00b0C at bounce, humid night with chance of showers.<\/p>\n

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Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

GAME 3: GWS Giants vs Hawthorn
\nSat Mar 7 \u2013 AEDT: 4:15pm ENGIE Stadium, Sydney West Sydney \u2601<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: ~26\u00b0C afternoon, partly cloudy with low rain risk.<\/p>\n

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Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

GAME 4: Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs
\nSat Mar 7 \u2013 AEDT: 7:35pm Gabba, Brisbane Brisbane \ud83c\udf26\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: ~26\u00b0C at bounce, humid evening, possible showers.<\/p>\n

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Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

GAME 5: St Kilda vs Collingwood
\nSun Mar 8 \u2013 AEDT: 7:20pm MCG, Melbourne Melbourne \u2601\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: ~21\u00b0C at bounce, mild cloudy evening, low rain risk.<\/p>\n

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Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

Teams Updated when available<\/p>\n

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A windy cold day in 2015, I was bored, sick with the flu, and decided to start a blog about Teamsheets. I was immediately recruited by Warnie and somehow am now a DTTALK author.
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\nNOTE; Im Back in 2022! woooo
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\nTwitter @shagbags2023
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\n~REMEMBER: Friends don’t let friends DT TEAMS become ghost ships.<\/p>\n

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