The Smithy’s VFL teams for Round 16.
Ladder-leader Geelong will be without key midfield trio Jack Bowes, Jhye Clark and Mitch Knevitt when it hosts Richmond at GMHBA Stadium, with all three called up to the AFL squad following impressive VFL form.
The Tigers regain young forwards Tom Sims and Sam Toner from injury as they look to complete a boilover.
Tasmania captain Robbie Fox makes a welcome return as the Devils aim to break a two-game losing streak when they host the Gold Coast Suns at North Hobart Oval.
The Suns have made eight changes following last week’s defeat to the Sydney Swans, with Jake Rogers, Charlie Ballard and Sam Clohesy among the inclusions, although Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been managed.
Braeden Campbell and Riak Andrew will both play their first games of the 2026 season when the Sydney Swans host Williamstown at Blacktown International Sports Park, although in-form midfielder-forward Mitch Mellis will miss due to concussion.
The Seagulls will be without star defender Luke Parks for a month due to a hand injury, however they do welcome back former AFL pair David Cuningham and Kye Turner for what will be just their fourth and second game of the season respectively.
Jack Macrae returns to bolster St Kilda's midfield against the red-hot Werribee at RSEA Park, however silky forward Jayden Davey has sadly succumbed to a third ACL injury and will miss the remainder of the season.
Jack Macrae returns to bolster St Kilda's midfield against the red-hot Werribee at RSEA Park, however silky forward Jayden Davey has sadly succumbed to a third ACL injury and will miss the remainder of the season.
Ben McKay has been selected in Essendon's VFL team for the second time this season for the Bombers' trip north to face the Brisbane Lions at Brighton Homes Arena. He's one of five AFL-listed players included by the Bombers.
The Lions regain Tom Doedee, Will McLachlan and James Tunstill as they search for a third-consecutive victory.
Riley Garcia will play his first game of the season when Footscray hosts Frankston at Mission Whitten Oval, with Adam Treloar and Will Lewis also among five inclusions for the reigning premier in a rematch of last year's qualifying final.
Christian Salem will play his first VFL game since 2017 when the Casey Demons travel to Barry Plant Park to face Coburg. It will be the premiership defender's first game since Melbourne's defeat against Essendon during Gather Round.
The Bergers have suffered a major blow with impressive defender Tom Barnett set to miss the rest of the year with a lower leg injury, while Matt Allison will be sidelined with an arm issue.
The Box Hill Hawks have named a stacked line-up to host Carlton at Box Hill City Oval, with Calsher Dear and Finn Maginness among seven AFL-listed inclusions, however Henry Hustwaite will be sidelined for a month with a face injury and Ollie Greeves has earned his AFL debut.
The Blues have added Blake Acres, along with naming former Essendon forward Alwyn Davey Jnr for his club debut.
Charlie Clarke and James Van Es both return to Port Melbourne's line-up to host a youthful Sandringham, with the Zebras including three debutants.
EARLIER: Zane Duursma will line up for North Melbourne in its clash with Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The number four pick in the 2023 AFL Draft was omitted from the AFL team following the Round 16 AFL win over Essendon but didn’t play at any level last week due to the Kangaroos’ bye in the VFL.
He’s joined in the line-up by fellow AFL-listed trio Callum Coleman-Jones, Wil Dawson and Luke Urquhart, as well as former AFL players Darcy Macpherson and Lachie Gollant.
Zac Banch, Riley Hardeman and Matt Whitlock have all been named in the AFL team for Friday night’s match, while Tom Powell has succumbed to injury again.
Roan Steele will play his first VFL game of the season for Collingwood, while Harry DeMattia and Iliro Smit will both be sidelined.
BROADCAST: ABC – Geelong vs Richmond; Kayo Sports – Brisbane Lions vs Essendon; Seven Network – Tasmania vs Gold Coast Suns
STREAMING: All matches in the 2026 Smithy’s VFL season will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
COLLINGWOOD vs NORTH MELBOURNE
Friday 10 July, 3:25pm, Marvel Stadium
COLLINGWOOD
B: B. Teakle (50), B. De Bolfo (51), N. Howes (40)
HB: W. Parker (15), T. Woewodin (59), J. Cochran (27)
C: J. Browne (57), B. Grey (55), R. Steele (45)
HF: Z. McCarthy (37), L. Sullivan (33), O. Faulkhead (54)
F: M. Podhajski (46), C. West (29), W. Hayes (39)
R: H. Coe (48), T. Prindable (18), W. Phillips (63)
INT: J. Saxena (43), H. Kennedy (53), J. Ryan (24), M. Mahoney (77), J. Landy (68)
23rd Player: J. Landy (68)
EMG: Z. Maher (52), L. Hude (60), M. Lewis (64), H. Mahoney (72), J. Watts (74), X. Laverty (75)
IN: J. Landy, M. Mahoney, R. Steele
OUT: H. DeMattia (injured), I. Smit (concussion), N. Thompson (omitted)
NEW: Josiah Landy, 19, 180cm, Eastern Ranges/Norwood
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: O. Griffin (42), G. Logue (19), O. van Dam (74)
HB: W. Dawson (18), L. Brewer (40), O. Lowe (70)
C: H. Mikunda (28), Z. Duursma (7), Z. Fisher (16)
HF: B. Scott (8), R. Hansen Jnr (46), R. Stevens (36)
F: B. George (33), C. Coleman-Jones (21), L. Dovaston (1)
R: T. Goad (22), L. Urquhart (14), M. Keast (64)
INT: L. Gollant (55), R. Commandeur (54), J. Tarrant (79), S. Linder (67), D. Macpherson (50)
23rd Player: R. Commandeur (54)
EMG: A. Noblet (56), G. Papal (61), F. Kneipp (62), H. Byrne (72)
IN: C. Coleman-Jones, R. Commandeur, W. Dawson, Z. Duursma, L. Gollant, D. Macpherson, L. Urquhart
OUT: Z. Banch, R. Hardeman, M. Whitlock (AFL), T. Powell (injured), H. Byrne, F. Kneipp, G. Papal
Head-to-head: Collingwood 8-4-2; At Marvel Stadium: Never met; Streak: North Melbourne 3; Last time: Collingwood 7.9 (51) def by North Melbourne 19.9 (123) – Round 9, 2025, Victoria Park
TASMANIA vs GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday 11 July, 10:35am, North Hobart Oval
TASMANIA
B: J. Callinan (18), J. Chaplin (41), G. Payne (7)
HB: C. Mitchell (4), A. Wilkinson (16), N. Williams (10)
C: R. Fox (5), J. Menzie (1), Z. Adams (33)
HF: L. Hay (39), K. Cameron (32), M. Iverach (34)
F: B. Leary (8), H. Dixon (29), J. Hagan (2)
R: C. Owen (23), H. Elmer (26), B. Boag (11)
INT: M. Roney (20), N. Beikoff-Smart (14), N. Sulzberger (13), B. Cox-Goodyer (9), A. Begg (38)
EMG: B. Smith (22), R. McHenry (49), J. Dolliver (50), B. Norton (21)
IN: R. Fox, M. Roney, N. Sulzberger
OUT: R. McHenry, B. Norton, R. Wright (omitted)
GOLD COAST SUNS
B: C. Bell (31), C. Graham (46), A. Eastham (42)
HB: A. Thomas (41), S. Clohesy (33), T. Wenzel (56)
C: Z. Evans (36), J. Rogers (29), J. Tsitas (72)
HF: L. Kaesler (65), L. Snowball (54), I. Mayne (70)
F: S. Cilmi (53), C. Lewis (45), M. Knobel (37)
R: J. Witts (28), L. Chapman (67), C. Ballard (10)
INT: H. Heathcote (69), T. Bennett (62), M. Enders (59), H. Gray (58), W. Del-re (52)
23rd Player: H. Heathcote (69)
EMG: R. Gilmore (60), C. Williams (65), L. Jones (66), E. Johnston (71)
IN: C. Ballard, T. Bennett, S. Clohesy, H. Gray, H. Heathcote, M. Knobel, J. Rogers, J. Tsitas
OUT: O. Adams (AFL), K. Coulson (injured), E. Himmelberg (knee), J. Ugle-Hagan (managed), C. Collins (omitted), R. Gilmore, H. Greenwood, A. Sexton (omitted)
Head-to-head: Never met
GEELONG CATS vs RICHMOND
Saturday 11 July, 12:05pm, GHMBA Stadium
GEELONG CATS
B: L. Weidemann (76), J. Bews (24), J. Mellor (25)
HB: N. Driscoll (27), C. Burke (41), J. Rantall (55)
C: G. Stevens (15), L. Hofmann (23), H. Holmes (22)
HF: K. Matofai-Forbes (31), D. Capiron (50), J. Polkinghorne (2)
F: R. Stanley (1), J. Molier (20), B. Close (45)
R: J. Pike (37), J. Worpel (29), G. Miers (32)
INT: J. Costello (51), N. Kreuger (69), J. Ballantyne (57), C. McKinnon (64), T. Peirce (81)
23rd Player: C. McKinnon (64)
EMG: J. Henderson (47), D. Edmends (53), M. Williams (54), T. Lewis (66), R. Gunsser (49), B. Pennisi (63), Z. Stevens (78), L. Antonac (79)
IN: J. Molier, J. Rantall, L. Weidemann
OUT: J. Bowes (AFL), J. Clark, M. Knevitt (AFL emergency)
RICHMOND
B: M. El Nour (57), L. Street (55), J. Pollocks (70)
HB: H. Scott (54), L. Connolly (58), N. Collier (63)
C: J. Clarke (23), S. Philp (64), L. George (67)
HF: Z. O'Keefe (77), T. Burton (45), T. McKenzie (60)
F: L. Fawcett (43), H. Armstrong (34), S. Toner (68)
R: S. Ryan (32), T. Sonsie (40), O. Hotton (61)
INT: J. Milner (71), S. Phillips (81), K. Loftus (69), M. Yassine (52), T. Sims (38)
23rd Player: J. Milner (71)
EMG: T. Ferguson (73), Z. Lockwood (59), A. Sharkie (78), N. Renfree (74)
IN: T. McKenzie, Z. O'Keefe, T. Sims, S. Toner, M. Yassine
OUT: Z. Peucker (AFL), N. Roberts-Thomson (injured), K. Smith (concussion), Z. Lockwood, A. Sharkie (omitted)
NEW: Zachary O’Keefe, 19, 177cm, Gippsland Power/Maffra
Head-to-head: Geelong 16-8-1; At GMHBA Stadium: Richmond 4-3; Streak: Richmond 1; Last time: Richmond 14.4 (88) def Geelong Cats 12.11 (83) – Round 15, 2025, GMHBA Stadium
SYDNEY SWANS vs WILLIAMSTOWN
Saturday 11 July, 12:05pm, Blacktown International Sports Park
SYDNEY SWANS
B: A. Norris (46), P. Snell (41), L. Melican (43)
HB: N. Bowman (23), R. Bice (26), J. O'Loughlin (60)
C: J. Harrison (65), B. Cootee (25), J. Tidemann (57)
HF: J. Phillipou (18), B. Campbell (16), J. Dattoli (9)
F: T. Ryan (64), M. Rosas Jnr (10), J. Longmire (56)
R: W. Green (45), C. Warner (37), J. Sutton (54)
INT: R. Andrew (20), N. Shipley (52), H. Cameron (69), K. Gibbs (70), C. Peters (53)
23rd Player: A. Norris (46)
EMG: I. Luke (68), K. Harbour (66), O. Clifton (72)
IN: R. Andrew, B. Campbell, C. Warner
OUT: M. Mellis (concussion), I. Luke (omitted), K. Harbour (omitted)
WILLIAMSTOWN
B: H. Ollington (15), N. Pendergast (32,), A. Bonar (25)
HB: C. Willis (26), A. Seivers (45), D. Cuningham (2)
C: M. Philpot (19), L. Wilson (36), J. McHale (1)
HF: J. Huxtable (35), B. Ryan (47), J. Toner (14)
F: B. Preuss (11), N. Colenso (10), K. Dawson (13)
R: A. Mirkov (49), D. Moloney (9), R. Jacobs (37)
INT: K. Turner (27), T. Triffett (7), J. Greiser (18), Z. Pritchard (44), C. Polson (5)
EMG: T. Fry (24), M. Zipf (50), J. Hamilton (21)
IN: D. Cuningham, J. Huxtable, K. Turner
OUT: D. Hollow (soreness), L. Parks (hand), T. Fry (omitted)
Head-to-head: Sydney 16-1-1; At Blacktown International Sports Park: Sydney 1-0; Streak: Williamstown 1; Last time: Sydney Swans 4.10 (34) def by Williamstown 9.13 (67) – Round 8, 2023, Tramway Oval
ST KILDA vs WERRIBEE
Saturday 11 July, 2:05pm, RSEA Park
ST KILDA
B: E. Armstrong (46), E. Phillips (76), J. Carroll (18)
HB: H. Clark (11), K. Fincher (37), J. Macrae (6)
C: D. Butler (16), C. Banfield (36), H. Boxshall (38)
HF: I. Keeler (17), L. Collard (4), P. Said (33)
F: J. Campigli (64), B. McKenzie (53), D. Howard (20)
R: A. Dodson (30), P. Dow (15), N. Maginness (52)
INT: C. Algeri (77), W. Mazzeo (84), B. Richardson (51), B. Galimberti (50), J. Clarke (59)
23rd Player: W. Mazzeo (84)
EMG: B. Chambers (58)
IN: J. Macrae, W. Mazzeo
OUT: J. Davey (knee), A. Dollman (omitted)
NEW: Will Mazzeo, 19, 175cm, St Kevins Old Boys
WERRIBEE
B: L. Pinnuck (9), R. Eyers (10), J. Pavlidis (34)
HB: J. Clark (27), S. Azzi (19), M. Cousins (14)
C: X. Ivisic (8), S. Donegan (12), C. Whyte (4)
HF: J. Dahlhaus (24), B. Wright (28), J. Riding (33)
F: N. Tullio (5), W. Elliott (6), T. Simpson (23)
R: A. Kuol Mun (20), D. Brew (29), C. Lazzaro (1)
INT: L. Charleson (32), A. Depasquale (7), J. Busuttil (3), Z. Keighran (21), B. Malual (11)
EMG: D. Andrews (2), N. Newton (49), E. Pearce (37), M. Lloyd (30), N. King (38), M. Robb (45), T. Webster (22), T. Cappellari (26)
IN: Z. Keighran
OUT: E. Pearce (omitted)
Head-to-head: St Kilda 1-0; At RSEA Park: Never met; Streak: St Kilda 1; Last time: St Kilda 16.16 (112) def Werribee 6.15 (51) – Round 8, 2000, Waverley Park
BRISBANE LIONS vs ESSENDON
Sunday 12 July, 10:00am, Brighton Homes Arena
BRISBANE LIONS
B: D. Joyce (41), Z. Zakostelsky (21), T. Doedee (12)
HB: L. Lloyd (19), S. Brain (34), T. Abberley (48)
C: L. Beecken (17), D. Annable (14), S. Tilley (67)
HF: K. Evans (24), B. Murphy (39), W. McLachlan (28)
F: K. Coleman (18), C. Curtin (37), J. Tunstill (29)
R: H. Smith (25), S. Marshall (20), R. Torrent (36)
INT: C. McCarthy (49), D. Smith (51), A. Watts (57), F. McFadyen (58), E. Duke (63)
23rd Player: E. Duke (63)
EMG: H. Moore (53), B. McDonald (55), C. Offermans (56), W. Greenaway (59), B. Hahn (51), J. Fazldeen (62), I. Waller (50), A. Pope (54), L. Jones (68)
IN: T. Doedee, W. McLachlan, J. Tunstill
OUT: T. Hayes (injured), W. Greenaway (omitted), H. Moore (omitted)
ESSENDON
B: D. Kalpakis (52), T. Sellers (75), S. El-Hawli (41)
HB: C. Bourke (39), J. Artemis (34), Z. Johnson (40)
C: S. McKay (51), W. Setterfield (12), J. Binns (74)
HF: H. El Achkar (33), J. Gresham (11), J. Nguyen (42)
F: L. McMahon (48), B. McKay (32), M. Guelfi (35)
R: V. Visentini (17), X. O'Neill (55), E. Tsatas (5)
INT: C. Nyko (65), Z. Eckersley (68), J. Hately (50), K. Ferronato (80), B. Dowling (73)
23rd Player: Z. Eckersley (68)
EMG: N. Scott (57), D. Uerata (59), J. Eckersley (58), R. Brodie (60)
IN: J. Artemis, Z. Eckersley, S. El-Hawli, Z. Johnson, B. McKay, W. Setterfield
OUT: L. Blakiston, A. Clarke, H. Jones (AFL), N. Scott, N. Starapoli, D. Uerata (omitted)
Head-to-head: Brisbane Lions 4-0; At Brighton Homes Arena: Brisbane Lions 2-0; Streak: Brisbane Lions 4; Last time: Brisbane Lions 18.11 (119) def Essendon 15.9 (99) – Round 10, 2025, Brighton Homes Arena
FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS vs FRANKSTON
Sunday 12 July, 11:05am, Mission Whitten Oval
FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS
B: Z. Walker (41), R. Gardner (43), T. Maple (65)
HB: L. Carmichael (2), L. Jaques (11), O. Baker (13)
C: H. Gallagher (12), R. Garcia (38), D. Orgill (50)
HF: L. McNeil (30), L. Emmett (25), J. Dolan (26)
F: L. Smith (40), W. Lewis (28), W. Darcy (15)
R: C. May (22), C. Craig-Peters (61), A. Treloar (1)
INT: J. Billings (51), C. Smith (55), L. Ramshaw (60), K. Sexton (71), L. West (82)
23rd Player: L. West (82)
EMG: G. Delimitrou (59), L. Muratore (56), D. Johnstone (62), C. Bramble (77), G. Saunders (79)
IN: H. Gallagher, R. Garcia, W. Lewis, L. McNeil, A. Treloar
OUT: J. Busslinger, L. Cleary, S. Davidson, R. West (AFL), L. Vandermeer (injured)
FRANKSTON
B: W. Hamill (9), P. Cotter (26), J. Lloyd (18)
HB: T. Milne (15), J. Voss (13), M. Gregory (38)
C: G. Grey (6), T. Owens (7), T. Barlow (3)
HF: N. Gown (1), C. Ellison (4), T. Mynott (12)
F: B. Lloyd (31), B. Lambert (22), A. Grant (19)
R: T. Hofert (30), D. Hipwell (14), O. Moran (28)
INT: L. Reidy (2), H. Jones (8), B. O'Leary (10), S. Quirk (11), T. O'Leary (29)
EMG: K. Foster (40), D. Andrew (39), B. Fergusson (42)
IN: A. Grant, B. O'Leary, T. O'Leary
OUT: K. Askew (shoulder), W. Derrington, O. Lewis
Head-to-head: Footscray 10-0; At Mission Whitten Oval: Footscray 2-0; Streak: Footscray 10; Last time: Footscray 15.15 (105) def Frankston 3.7 (25) – QF, 2025, Mission Whitten Oval
COBURG vs CASEY DEMONS
Sunday 12 July, 1:05pm, Barry Plant Park
COBURG
B: W. Hoare (1), R. Sturgess (9), D. Toohey (33)
HB: J. Trudgeon (18), H. Ramshaw (7), B. Gillard (11)
C: L. Walker (25), H. Bromell (5), M. Kennedy (24)
HF: M Thompson (42), J. Walker (39), S. Murphy (21)
F: R. Valentine (3), J. Stephenson (35), M. Goodman (16)
R: C. Keogh (29), J. Bytel (6), F. Gentile (4)
INT: T. Legudi (36), M. Kiraly (20), D. Johnston (12), I. Dammersmith (15), H. Allison (30)
EMG: L. Serong (17), J. Shepherd (40), J. Furphy (34), D. Payman (32), L. Di Lizio (31), M. Gardner (50)
IN: J. Walker, M. Thompson
OUT: M. Allison (arm), T. Barnett (leg)
NEW: Josh Walker, 22, 180cm, Collegians
CASEY DEMONS
B: J. Adams (26), T. McDonald (25), L. Lual (58)
HB: M. Bergman (55), L. Cooke (46), R. Bonner (52)
C: X. Taylor (19), L. D'Angelo (56), R. Mentha Jnr (39)
HF: T. Matthews (20), L. Kentfield (44), C. Salem (33)
F: P. Cross (14), A. Johnson (42), J. Melksham (18)
R: M. Mapley (48), T. Sruk (53), J. Henderson (43)
INT: O. Berry (38), E. Stanley (64), R. Onley (40), K. White (34), J. Russell (61)
23rd Player: J. Russell (61)
EMG: L. Cheffers (72), J. Craven (75), T. De La Rue (71), J. Gatt (76), W. Lual (74)
IN: J. Adams, L. Cooke, T. Matthews, J. Russell, C. Salem
OUT: L. Cheffers, J. Craven, J. Gatt, W. Lual, C. Pope (omitted)
Head-to-head: Casey Demons 36-26; At Piranha Park: Casey Demons 20-14; Streak: Coburg 2; Last time: Casey Demons 9.17 (71) def by Coburg 11.8 (74) – Round 15, 2025, Casey Fields
PORT MELBOURNE vs SANDRINGHAM
Sunday 12 July, 2:00pm, ETU Stadium
PORT MELBOURNE
B: J. Sparkman (43), T. Graham (28), M. Gahan (32)
HB: L. Rankin (15), J. Van Es (6), F. Rosman (3)
C: C. Downie (13), J. Tovey (10), H. Stubbings (12)
HF: C. Clarke (7), D. Bedendo (2), R. George (34)
F: L. Alessio (27), K. Baldwin (11), A. Tonelli (31)
R: F. Penry (33), T. Hird (4), B. Hobbs (8)
INT: J. Green (14), D. Lloyd (44), A. Manton (16), R. Polkinghorne (24), M. Rudd (36)
EMG: M. Rider (21), O. Mulady (5), M. White (39), F. Dreher (26), P. Farrant (22), K. Dimattina (23)
IN: C. Clarke, L. Rankin, J. Van Es
OUT: K. Dimattina, F. Dreher, M. Rider (omitted)
SANDRINGHAM
B: N. Scollo (36), J. Hutchings (25), D. Heelis (49)
HB: N. Philactides (15), O. Bater (41), L. Coghlan (23)
C: J. Peckett (33), D. Chirgwin (17), B. Hopkins (3)
HF: K. Watt (27), W. Johnson (8), C. Harrop (22)
F: J. Haeata (24), R. Theodoropoulos (60), N. Yze (6)
R: D. Pinter (31), L. Riley (10), K. Cooper (45)
INT: L. Voss (20), J. Cheep (26), E. Williams (2), M. Hoult (37), K. Brown (9)
EMG: T. O'Rourke (5), J. Gedi (42), B. Findlay (30), N. Sutherland (39), T. Marotta (47), B. Seers (35), C. Smith (29), C. Orchard (16), M. Ryan (4)
IN: J. Cheep, K. Watt, R. Theodoropoulos, D. Heelis, W. Johnson, B. Hopkins
OUT: B. Stephenson (hip), B. Watson (hamstring), B. Findlay, J. Gedi, T. O'Rourke, N. Sutherland (omitted)
NEW: Kayne Watt, 19, 203cm, Sandringham Dragons/Caulfield Grammarians; Ricky Theodoropoulos, 19, 172cm, Sandringham Dragons/East Ringwood; Darby Heelis, 19, 175cm, Sandringham Dragons/Bentleigh
Head-to-head: Port Melbourne 110-59-1; At ETU Stadium: 59-23-1; Streak: Port Melbourne 1; Last time: Sandringham 12.15 (87) def by Port Melbourne 14.17 (101) – Round 1, 2026, Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Beach Oval
BOX HILL HAWKS vs CARLTON
Sunday 12 July, 2:05pm, Box Hill City Oval
BOX HILL HAWKS
B: J. Blanck (36), W. Pewtress (79), T. Bianco (58)
HB: J. Baldwin (72), F. Perez (39), T. Brown (66)
C: M. Leray (31), F. Maginness (20), B. Ryan (26)
HF: C. Nairn (22), C. Dear (13), M. Beattie (40)
F: B. McLaughlin (50), A. Schubert (29), J. Uhr-Henry (43)
R: M. Ramsden (38), G. Julian (52), C. Anderson (32)
INT: K. Declase (53), S. Sofronidis (63), L. Ward (54), W. Kellar (78), T. Farrer (76)
23rd Player: W. Kellar (78)
EMG: M. Pinchbeck (80), B. Tennant (56), J. Jaworski (67), Z. McGown (64), F. Leeton (51)
IN: M. Beattie, J. Blanck, C. Dear, F. Maginness, F. Perez, B. Ryan, J. Uhr-Henry
OUT: O. Greeves (AFL), J. Currie (personal), H. Hustwaite (face), S. Horner (managed), J. Jaworski, Z. McGown, M. Pinchbeck (omitted)
CARLTON
B: J. Sammartino (58), D. Harvey (61), J. Boyd (37)
HB: H. Charleson (28), Z. Williams (6), A. Saad (42)
C: L. Camporeale (21), B. Acres (13), C. Chesser (31)
HF: L. Fogarty (8), F. Young (45), D. Hogg (70)
F: A. Moir (43), H. O'Keeffe (40), J. Rule (65)
R: L. Reidy (25), B. Camporeale (16), C. Lord (36)
INT: S. Paea (66), A. Davey (57), L. Prout (74), T. Gresham (78), T. Logan (68)
23rd Player: T. Gresham (78)
EMG: O. Badr (53), W. Cookson (77), R. Corrigan (63), J. O'Sullivan (54), C. Cotter (72), H. Wilson (72)
IN: B. Acres, A. Davey, T. Logan, L. Reidy, J. Rule
OUT: F. Riley (AFL), M. Duffy (managed), L. Farrar (concussion), D. Tucker (injured), W. Cookson (omitted)
NEW: Alwyn Davey Jnr, 22, 181cm, Essendon AFL/Old Xaverians
Head-to-head: Box Hill Hawks 6-1; At Box Hill City Oval: Tied 1-1; Streak: Box Hill Hawks 1; Last time: Carlton 11.14 (80) def Box Hill Hawks 12.4 (76) – Round 1, 2025, Box Hill City Oval
UMPIRES
COLLINGWOOD vs NORTH MELBOURNE
FIELD: Scott Simpson (15), Cameron Williams (19), Thomas Lyon (41); BOUNDARY: Kyle Fisher, Lachlan Perdon, Andrew Van Keulen, Lachlan Higgs; GOAL: Josh Dudman Doyle, John Varker
TASMANIA vs GOLD COAST SUNS
FIELD: Tomas McIntee (13), Ollie Pye (16), Liam Dye (24); BOUNDARY: Daniel Urbans, Patrick Lord, Jove McKenna; GOAL: Mark Holmes, Will Robertson
GEELONG CATS vs RICHMOND
FIELD: Nicholas Scott (8), Cooper Marriott (9), Genevieve Rouskas (10); BOUNDARY: Wade Anderson, Lachlan Wright, Ben Merrick; GOAL: Emma Young, Joshua James
SYDNEY SWANS vs WILLIAMSTOWN
FIELD: Flynn Kelly (28), Bradley Stewart (48), Ben Curdie (25); BOUNDARY: Scott Hansford, Benedict Duce, Samuel Button; GOAL: Nicholas Ford, Alex Strassberg
ST KILDA vs WERRIBEE
FIELD: Jack Howard (18), Jordan Fry (39), Chris Menara (37), Hayden Pearson (5); BOUNDARY: Kaitlin Barr, Mitchell Dorling, Bailey Wilson; GOAL: Jack Kennedy, Callum Leonard
BRISBANE LIONS vs ESSENDON
FIELD: Cameron Manthey (11), Samuel Whetton (4), Jake Edgar (54); BOUNDARY: Cooper Ranie, Ronin Mahony, Tom Morris, Elliot Wang; GOAL: Zachary Mabb, Kane Miller
FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS vs FRANKSTON
FIELD: Lachlan Flinn (7), Campbell Hymans (17), Samuel Ferguson (23); BOUNDARY: Cooper Geall, Cody Tuder, Mitchell O'Neill; GOAL: Thomas Gath, Bradley Kellett
COBURG vs CASEY DEMONS
FIELD: Andrew Talbot (1), Ned Welsh (6), Jack Cannon (18); BOUNDARY: Joshua Blain, Ben Tingiri, Nicholas Bahr; GOAL: Jenna Green, Adam Steger
PORT MELBOURNE vs SANDRINGHAM
FIELD: Connor Hawes (12), Sam Bridges (22), Sam Hurford (44); BOUNDARY: Corey Malcolm, Rylan Bell, Jake D'Angelo; GOAL: Christopher Doyle, Jack Stammers
BOX HILL HAWKS vs CARLTON
FIELD: Lachlan Coyne (2), Emiel Morvell (3), Jonathan Clark (20); BOUNDARY: Greta Miller, Benjamin Rofe, Thomas Kreun; GOAL: Tayla Manning, James Rodwell
