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
West Coast vs North Melbourne
Saturday, March 1
Hands Oval, 3:10 pm
West Coast
FB: Cole, Edwards, Hough
HB: Baker, McGovern, Ginbey
C: Duggan, Kelly, Hunt
HF: Cripps, Waterman, Owies
FF: Long, Reid, Ryan
RR: Flynn, Graham, Reid
Interchange: Brockman, Maric, Allan, Grego, Williams, Williams, Dewar, Hutchinson
North Melbourne
FB: Comben, Corr, Logue
HB: Scott, Daniel, Archer
C: Tucker, Powell, McKercher
HF: Sheezel, Larkey, Curtis
FF: Hansen Jr, Darling, Zurhaar
RR: Xerri, Davies-Uniacke, Phillips
Interchange: O'Sullivan, McDonald, Stephens, Hardeman, Bergman, Pink, Konstanty, Teakle
