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\nGame 1: Lions vs Pies<\/a> | Wednesday \u2013 Early news<\/p>\n Final early bye round with only Saints and GWS players missing. Also be aware there are two Friday games this week, and an Easter monday game so dont get caught out, you wont kow Monday teams until ~6:20pm on Sunday so dont take any big chances on trades. Todd Marshall will miss another week, while Mitch Zadow (Fwd $230k) is set to debut for Port Adelaide as a cashcow option to monitor, and Miles Bergman is listed as a test but is expected to play. Hugh McCluggage still isn\u2019t back yet for Brisbane. Reilly O\u2019Brien is set to return for the Crows this week, which is a massive red flag for those running with Lachlan McAndrew at R2. Nic Newman is in the frame to return for Carlton this week, while Cooper Lord remains out with illness. Trent Rivers is pushing to play again, which could impact Caleb Windsor, but we\u2019ll need to confirm in Thursday teams. Jordan Dawson, Rory Laird, Matt Rowell and Isaac Heeney are all listed as tests this week. The big early news is Tristan Xerri being handed a 3-game suspension, which has major implications for ruck setups. Christian Petracca\u2019s injury has been downgraded to \u201cshort term\u201d (1-3 weeks), which could be enough to hold for some coaches. Eagles rookie Milan Murdock now has a 3-week timeframe on his injury, while teammate Dev Robertson will miss 1 week due to suspension.<\/p>\n Weather notes updated April 1, ~4:45pm AEDT. Please check closer to game time for more accurate conditions.<\/p>\n GAME 1: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Notes: ~24\u00b0C at bounce, partly cloudy with a medium chance of showers. Still no sign of Hugh McCluggage, who will be a popular fallen premium pick once he gets a couple of games under his belt. Those with Zane Zakostelsky will be disappointed he didn\u2019t make the cut again. James Tunstill (Mid $288k) is an available cashcow, but more of a watchlist option with better downgrade targets around. Interestingly, Oscar Steene (Ruck\/Fwd $250k), after an okay 52 last week, is named on the ball. He was given a rev up by his coach during the week, and some might look at him as a downgrade option given his handy ruck status \u2013 he could be useful at R3 later if needed, or as cover for the likes of Tristan Xerri.<\/p>\n Brisbane Lions INS OUTS **CLICK HERE** Show \/ Hide Full Teams \u00bb<\/p>\n Backs Half Backs Centre Half Forwards Forwards Followers Interchange Emergencies Backs Half Backs Centre Half Forwards Forwards Followers Interchange Emergencies GAME 2: North Melbourne vs Carlton Notes: Cloudy. Medium chance of light showers, most likely in the morning. Tristan Xerri is suspended for 3 games, creating a major ruck impact, while Cooper Lord remains out.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n GAME 3: Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Notes: Partly cloudy with light winds, ideal night conditions for footy. (Two Friday games this round due to the Easter weekend scheduling.) Reilly O\u2019Brien is set to return, which is a major red flag for Lachlan McAndrew.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n GAME 4: Richmond vs Port Adelaide Notes: Sunny. Nice weather. Todd Marshall remains out, while Mitch Zadow is set to debut as a cashcow option.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n GAME 5: West Coast Eagles vs Sydney Swans Notes: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the morning only. Milan Murdock is out (3 weeks) and Dev Robertson is suspended.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n GAME 6: Melbourne vs Gold Coast Suns Notes: Sunny with light winds. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday. Christian Petracca is now listed as short-term (1-3 weeks), while Trent Rivers is pushing to return which could impact Caleb Windsor.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n GAME 7: Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Notes: Indoor conditions, no weather impact expected. Make sure you check Sunday extended selections at ~5pm on Friday.<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n Check Teams ~6:20pm Thurs<\/p>\n
Game 2: Roos vs Blues<\/a> |
Game 3: Crows vs Dockers<\/a> |
Game 4: Tigers vs Power<\/a> |
Game 5: Eagles vs Swans<\/a> |
Game 6: Dees vs Suns<\/a> |
Game 7: Bulldogs vs Bombers<\/a> |
Game 8: Hawks vs Cats<\/a>\n<\/p>\n![\"AFL](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/byes2026.png\")
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\nThursday April 2 \u2013 AEDT: 7:30pm (Brisbane: 6:30pm) Gabba Brisbane \ud83c\udf26\ud83c\udf21<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCollingwood<\/p>\n
\nD. Joyce, J. Tunstill
\nL. Sullivan, W. Hayes<\/p>\n
\nD. Gardiner (Injured), N. Answerth (Injured)
\nD. Moore (Injured), S. Pendlebury (Injured)<\/p>\n
\nK. Coleman, D. Joyce, R. Lester<\/p>\n
\nD. Wilmot, J. Fletcher, D. Zorko<\/p>\n
\nB. Reville, W. Ashcroft, J. Berry<\/p>\n
\nC. Cameron, O. Allen, L. Ashcroft<\/p>\n
\nS. Draper, C. Rayner, T. Gallop<\/p>\n
\nD. Fort, J. Dunkley \u2013 C, L. Neale<\/p>\n
\nK. Lohmann, L. McCarthy, L. Morris, J. Tunstill, Z. Bailey<\/p>\n
\nZ. Zakostelsky, S. Brain, R. Torrent<\/p>\n
\nB. Frampton, J. Howe, B. Maynard<\/p>\n
\nD. Houston, J. Daicos, H. Perryman<\/p>\n
\nJ. Crisp, N. Daicos \u2013 C, S. Sidebottom<\/p>\n
\nL. Schultz, J. De Goey, B. McCreery<\/p>\n
\nJ. Elliott, T. Membrey, D. McStay<\/p>\n
\nO. Steene, N. Long, P. Lipinski<\/p>\n
\nI. Quaynor, D. Cameron, L. Sullivan, W. Hayes, R. Steele<\/p>\n
\nE. Allan, J. Buller, A. Anderson<\/p>\n
\nFriday April 3 \u2013 AEDT: 3:15pm Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Melbourne \u2601<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFriday April 3 \u2013 AEDT: 7:15pm (Adelaide: 6:45pm) Adelaide Oval Adelaide \u2601\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSaturday April 4 \u2013 AEDT: 4:15pm MCG, Melbourne Melbourne \u2600<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSaturday April 4 \u2013 AEDT: 7:35pm (Perth: 5:35pm) Optus Stadium Perth \u2601<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSunday April 5 \u2013 AEDT: 4:15pm (AEST: 3:15pm) MCG, Melbourne Melbourne \u2600<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSunday April 5 \u2013 AEDT: 8:20pm (AEST: 7:20pm) Marvel Stadium Melbourne \ud83c\udfe2\ud83c\udf19<\/a><\/p>\n
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