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.
Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs
Thursday, February 27
UTAS Stadium, 5:20 pm
Hawthorn
B: Tom Barrass, Sam Frost, Finn Maginness
HB: Jack Scrimshaw, Josh Battle, Karl Amon
C: Cam Mackenzie, Jai Newcombe, James Sicily
HF: Connor Macdonald, Conor Nash, Mabior Chol
F: Harry Morrison, Dylan Moore, Jack Ginnivan
R: Lloyd Meek, Will Day, Josh Ward
INT: Bailey Macdonald, James Worpel, Will McCabe, Josh Weddle, Massimo D'Ambrosio, Jack Gunson, Nick Watson, Max Ramsden
EMERG: Seamus Mitchell, Jai Serong, Henry Hustwaite, Ned Reeves
Western Bulldogs
B: James O'Donnell, Rory Lobb, Luke Cleary
HB: Joel Freijah, Lachie Bramble, Taylor Duryea
C: Bailey Williams, Ryley Sanders, Sam Davidson
HF: Josh Dolan, Aaron Naughton, Matthew Kennedy
F: Laitham Vandermeer, Sam Darcy, James Harmes
R: Tim English, Marcys Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore
Int: Jordan Croft, Riley Garcia, Lachlan McNeil, Harvey Gallagher, Arthur Jones, Buku Khamis, Caleb Poulte
Emg: Cooper Hynes, Jedd Busslinger, Oskar Baker, Luke Kennedy
