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
Gold Coast vs Sydney
Friday, February 28
People First Stadium, 7:10 pm
Gold Coast
FB: Uwland, Andrew, Collins
HB: Rioli, Powell, Noble
C: Clohesy, Rowell, Budarick
HF: Ainsworth, Rogers, Weller
FF: King, Long, Swallow
RR: Witts, Humphrey, Anderson
Interchange: Ballard, Himmelberg, Berry, Read, W. Graham, Bulbin, Jeffrey, Jepson
Sydney
| Backs | Aaron Francis | Nick Blakey | Sam Wicks |
| Half Backs | Matt Roberts | Ben Paton | Oliver Florent |
| Centreline | Errol Gulden | James Rowbottom | Jake Lloyd |
| Half Forwards | Corey Warner | Will Hayward | Taylor Adams |
| Forwards | Braeden Campbell | Tom McCartin | Joel Amartey |
| Followers | Peter Ladhams | Justin McInerney | James Jordon |
| Interchange | Joel Hamling | Riley Bice | Angus Sheldrick |
| Caleb Mitchell | William Green | Tom Hanily | |
| Riak Andrew | Indhi Kirk | ||
| Â Emergency | Jack Buller | Hayden McLean | Robbie Fox |
| Â | Blake Leidler |






