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.Â
GWS vs Carlton
Friday, February 28
Manuka Oval, 5:20 pm
GWS
FB: Harry Himmelberg, Sam Taylor, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Â Josh Kelly, Finn Callaghan, Callan Ward
HF: Xavier O'Halloran, Aaron Cadman, Darcy Jones
FF: Brent Daniels, Jesse Hogan, Toby Greene
RR: Kieren Briggs, Stephen Coniglio, Toby Bedford
Interchange: Max Gruzewski, Oliver Hannaford, Harry Rowston, Lachlan Keeffe, Conor Stone, Cody Angove, Jacob Wehr, James Leake
Emergencies: Leek Aleer, Nicholas Madden, Harrison Oliver, Nathan Wardius
Carlton
FB: Saad, Weitering, Cowan
HB: Haynes, McGovern, O. Hollands
C: Acres, Cripps, L. Camporeale
HF: Fogarty, Kemp, Williams
FF: Evans, McKay, Motlop
RR: De Koning, Cerra, Hewett
Interchange: Fantasia, Cottrell, Silvagni, Lord, Young, Carroll, Docherty, E.Hollands
Emergencies:
