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
St Kilda vs Port Adelaide
Saturday, March 1
RSEA Park, 3:10 pm
St Kilda
FB: O'Connell, Wilkie, Cordy
HB: Byrnes, Wanganeen-Milera, Hastie
C: Wood, Steele, Hill
HF: Owens, Hall, Wilson
FF: Higgins, Caminiti, Sharman
RR: Boyd, Macrae, Garcia
Interchange: Windhager, Travaglia, Stocker, Butler, Keeler, Boxshall, McLennan, Heath
Port Adelaide
FB:Â L Jones 34, A Aliir 21, M Bergman 14
HB:Â L Evans 22, J Finlayson 11, K Farrell 6
C:Â J Burgoyne 7, C Rozee 1-C, J Mead 44Â
HF:Â S Powell-Pepper 2, M Georgiades 19, W Rioli 15
FF:Â D Byrne-Jones 33, J Lukosius 12, J Richard 35
RR:Â J Sweet 24, J Horne-Francis 18, W Drew 28
Interchange: J Berry 5, J Sinn 8, T Boak 10, I Soldo 13, O Wines 16, O Lord 30, R Atkins 32, W Lorenz 36






