The countdown is on to the start of the 2025 AFL season, as clubs are putting the finishing touches on their preparations.
Following a host of unique contests in the first round of match simulations, all 18 sides will return to a traditional format in the upcoming Community Series.
Teams will be announced by 5:30pm (AEDT) the day prior to the match, with coaches likely to pick their season-opening sides in the final tune-up of the pre-season.
We have you covered on every squad announcement for the pre-season as they're announced...
All times listed are local.ย
Geelong vs Essendon
Tuesday, February 25
GMHBA Stadium, 7:20 pm
Geelong
5. Jeremy Cameron
8. Jake Kolodjashnij
9. Max Holmes
10. Mitch Knevitt
12. Jack Bowes
13. Jhye Clark
14. Connor O'Sullivan
16. Sam De Koning
17. Lawson Humphries
18. Tyson Stengle
22. Mitch Duncan
24. Jed Bews
28. Oliver Dempsey
30. Tom Atkins
32. Gryan Miers
33. Shannon Neale
34. Oisin Mullin
35. Patrick Dangerfield
36. Oliver Henry
38. Jack Henry
39. Zach Guthrie
40. Ted Clohesy
42. Mark O'Connor
44. Tom Stewart
45. Brad Close
46. Mark Blicavs
Essendon
1. Andrew McGrath
2. Sam Draper
4. Kyle Langford
5. Elijah Tsatas
6. Jye Caldwell
7. Zach Merrett
8. Ben Hobbs
9. Dylan Shiel
10. Isaac Kako
11. Jade Gresham
12. Will Setterfield
14. Jordan Ridley
16. Archie Perkins
18. Lewis Hayes
20. Peter Wright
21. Archie Roberts
22. Sam Durham
23. Harrison Jones
24. Nick Bryan
25. Jaxon Prior
28. Xavier Duursma
30. Nate Caddy
31. Zach Reid
32. Ben McKay
37. Nic Martin
44. Thomas Edwards
