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AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

The teams are in!

Zero Hanger - March 12, 2026

Zak Butters

Hawthorn legend’s contract advice to Zak Butters

The four-time premiership Hawk says the Power star should be wary when deciding his future.

Trent Masenhelder - March 12, 2026

AFL News

Coaches reveal early strategies for AFL’s new five-man bench

Across the opening five games of the season, coaches experimented with a range of strategies using the extended bench.

Aidan Cellini - March 9, 2026

Geelong Cats

Bruhn a bright spark in Geelong’s dark night according to Scott

“He is sort of the player we needed at times last year”.

Marcus Beeck - March 7, 2026

2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Gold Coast vs Geelong – Round 0, 2026

The Gold Coast Suns face the Geelong Cats in Round 0 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at People First Stadium.

Zero Hanger - March 6, 2026

AFL News

FINAL TEAMS: Gold Coast vs Geelong – Round 0, 2026

Zero Hanger - March 6, 2026

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Geelong provide return timeline on Dangerfield, Cameron

Aidan Cellini - March 6, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Talent-laden Suns primed for early season statement

Harrison McIlwaine - March 6, 2026

Patrick Dangerfield

Another star Cat in doubt for Opening Round

Aidan Cellini - March 4, 2026

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AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Blood can be seen in the mouth of Zak Butters of the Power during the round eight AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Mars Stadium, on May 03, 2025, in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Hawthorn legend’s contract advice to Zak Butters

How clubs used 5-man bench

Coaches reveal early strategies for AFL’s new five-man bench

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 6: Tanner Bruhn of the Cats in action during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Geelong Cats at People First Stadium on March 6, 2026 in the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bruhn a bright spark in Geelong’s dark night according to Scott

AFLW News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Darren Crocker, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos and Mick Stinear, Senior Coach of the Demons shake hands during the 2025 AFLW First Preliminary Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Melbourne Demons at Ikon Park on November 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Geelong unveil new AFLW coach with signing of departed rival’s boss

Aged to perfection: How Cats are defying 'retirement home' talks

We are Geelong: Stars of the Cats’ AFL and AFLW teams...

Collingwood defender Nathan Brown joins St Kilda

Collingwood premiership player, Geelong midfielder join AFLW coaching ranks

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

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2022 AFL SEASON

AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

Hawthorn legend’s contract advice to Zak Butters

Coaches reveal early strategies for AFL’s new five-man bench

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Storm clouds roll over the field during the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL intra-club match at Blacktown International Sportspark on February 12, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Will lightning strike Opening Round twice?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Harris Andrews of the Lions celebrates after the Lions defeated the Cats during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Non-Victorian premiers and four tied for the Brownlow as Collingwood tipped...

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The AFL’s best and worst season openers

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: AFL Club captains and representatives Toby Nankervis of the Tigers, Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos, Max Gawn of the Demons, Alex Pearce of the Dockers, Darcy Moore of the Magpies, Patrick Cripps of the Blues (Middle row L-R) Rueben Ginbey of the Eagles, Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs, Harris Andrews of the Lions, Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats, Jordan Dawson of the Crows, Callum Wilkie of the Saints (Front row L-R) Toby Greene of the Giants, Callum Mills of the Swans, Jai Newcombe of the Hawks, Noah Anderson of the Suns, Andrew McGrath of the Bombers and Connor Rozee of the Power pose for a photograph during 2026 AFL Captain's Day at Marvel Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

From Brownlow to Grand Final: AFL captains reveal bold 2026 calls

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Another star Cat in doubt for Opening Round

New deal for emerging Cats midfielder confirmed

531 days: Forgotten Cat to return following “egregious injustice”

Geelong assist machine Gryan Miers closing in on Brisbane great's record

Geelong forward in “doubt” as ruck ruled out for Suns clash

The Players your club should be scouting throughout 2026

The RIVAL trade target your AFL team should be scouting throughout...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos handballs during the round 14 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium, on June 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

AFL Pre-season teams: AAMI Community Series

2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars Match

“I want to be the leader”: Lawson Humphries reveals takeaways from...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Shannon Neale of the Cats is seen with medical staff during the 2026 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at IKON Park on February 25, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cats injury concern puts new ruck rule in focus

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats and Bailey Smith of the Cats chat during the Geelong Cats training session at GMHBA Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Important Cat in serious doubt for OR, Lion undergoes surgery: AFL...

A first week of finals for the ages, but 1994 is still the king

Geelong premiership player joins local Victorian club

Every AFL team’s captain, leadership group for 2026

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