Josh Lindsay in action during West Coast's match simulation against Fremantle on February 21, 2026. Picture: Getty Images

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Confirmed round one rookies

Zeke Uwland (DEF/MID, $346,000)***
Harry Dean (DEF, $342,000)**
Zane Duursma (DEF/FWD, $325,000)*
Sam Grlj (DEF/MID, $322,000)
Jayden Nguyen (DEF, $314,000)
Hugh Bond (DEF, $313,000)
Wil Parker (DEF, $302,000)**
Josh Lindsay (DEF, $278,000)
Jordon Butts (DEF, $276,000)
Jai Serong (DEF, $274,000)**
Oscar Adams (DEF, $260,000)**
Bo Allan (DEF, $246,000)*
Caleb Graham (DEF, $238,000)*
Josh Gibcus (DEF, $230,000)
Lachie Jaques (DEF, $230,000)**
Max Kondogiannis (DEF, $230,000)
Michael Sellwood (DEF, $230,000)**

Willem Duursma (MID, $350,000)
Jack Carroll (MID, $332,000)*
Dan Annable (MID, $330,000)
Dyson Sharp (MID, $302,000)
James Tunstill (MID, $254,000)
Tom Blamires (MID, $230,000)
Milan Murdock (MID, $230,000)
Jagga Smith (MID, $230,000)**
Jack Watkins (MID, $230,000)

Cooper Duff-Tytler (RUC/FWD, $338,000)
Lachie McAndrew (RUC, $286,000)
Callum Coleman-Jones (RUC, $230,000)*
Mitch Edwards (RUC, $230,000)
Zane Zakostelsky (DEF/RUC, $230,000)**

Malcolm Rosas jnr (FWD, $350,000)**
Robert Hansen jnr (MID/FWD, $348,000)*
Brayden Cook (MID/FWD, $344,000)
Hudson O'Keeffe (FWD, $342,000)
Harry Sharp (FWD, $321,000)*
Harry Armstrong (FWD, $319,000)
Ollie Lord (FWD, $308,000)*
Latrelle Pickett (FWD, $306,000)*
Finlay Macrae (MID/FWD, $293,000)*
Lachy Dovaston (FWD, $290,000)
Zac Banch (FWD, $271,000)*
Cooper Hynes (FWD, $267,000)**
Ty Gallop (FWD, $263,000)**
Josaia Delana (FWD, $232,000)**
Deven Robertson (FWD, $232,000)*
Charlie Banfield (MID/FWD, $230,000)*
Alex Dodson (FWD, $230,000)*
Hussien El Achkar (FWD, $230,000)
Phoenix Gothard (FWD, $230,000)**
Will Lewis (FWD, $230,000)
Leo Lombard (FWD, $230,000)**
Toby Murray (FWD, $230,000)
Jacob Newton (FWD, $230,000)*

*named on extended bench for Sunday game
**played in Opening Round, score listed below
***played in Opening Round and named on extended bench in R1

Dyson Sharp handballs during Essendon's match simulation against Richmond on February 20, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Opening Round rookies

Jagga Smith (MID, $230,000) – scored 82 points
Jack Carroll (MID, $332,000) – 78 points
Lachie Jaques (DEF, $230,000) – 76 points
Leo Lombard (FWD, $230,000) – 75 points
Jai Serong (DEF, $274,000) – 72 points
Ty Gallop (FWD, $263,000) – 64 points
Michael Sellwood (DEF, $230,000) – 61 points
Zane Zakostelsky (DEF/RUC, $230,000) – 55 points
Harry Dean (DEF, $342,000) – 48 points
Phoenix Gothard (FWD, $230,000) – 46 points
Oscar Adams (DEF, $260,000) – 44 points
Zeke Uwland (DEF/MID, $346,000) – 42 points
Malcolm Rosas jnr (FWD, $350,000) – 40 points
Cooper Hynes (FWD, $267,000) – 38 points
Arthur Jones (MID/FWD, $327,000) – 31 points
Wil Parker (DEF, $302,000) – 31 points
Josaia Delana (FWD, $232,000) – 13 points

- Every club previewed
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- AFL Fantasy for dummies
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- Assessing the cheaper Fantasy ruck options
- The Fantasy cash cows to track
- Calvin's February team reveal 
- The breakout options you must consider
- Trap or treat? The verdict on the 50 most-owned players
- The unique targets as backline options dwindle 
- Fantasy cheat sheet: Points, CBAs, kick-ins, more
- Pre-season wrap: Locks, bargains, surprise packets, more
- Warnie's March team reveal
- More than $300K worth of prizes on offer in AFL Fantasy
- Madness or magic? Ranking the Fantasy mid-pricers
- The Traders' call as big ruck decision faces coaches
- Opening Round Fantasy takeaways: Locks, rookies, roles, more
- The Fantasy cash cows ranked
- Roy's Fantasy locks: Build your team around these must-haves
- The Traders reveal their R1 team
- Fantasy Freako's Fantasy team reveal: Who makes the cut?
- Fantasy ready R1: Rookies, must-haves, breakevens, more

Not sure about the challenge that is the ruck, or which mid-pricers to start? The Traders previewed every position.

Did you like the look of a new recruit at your club? Calvin already assessed them all in February. How'd they go in the practice game, you ask? Well, we've got that too.

Zak Butters celebrates a goal during the AAMI Community Series match between West Coast and Port Adelaide at Mineral Resources Park on February 29, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Recruits are one thing, but what about the possible breakouts to come in 2026? Roy took a look at those.

Build your team around rookies. Here's the first edition of the ultimate rookie guide and, if you want to know more, Fantasy Freako's rookie notes are a must.

If you missed the practice matches, this wrap is a must-read – and this cheat sheet will help you too.

Stay tuned to AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App for all the latest news.

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