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AFL Round 13 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs

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Last updated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 11:54

AFL Round 13, 2026, features significant selection changes across the league. Adelaide loses Izak Rankine (injury) and Riley Thilthorpe (suspension), while Taylor Walker returns. Hawthorn covers the loss of goal leader Jack Gunston. Bulldogs welcome back Cody Weightman, Fremantle regains Hayden Young, and Gold Coast debuts Jai Murray. Sydney is bolstered by key returns, and West Coast hands a debut to ex-Lion Brandon Starcevich. Each matchup is influenced by these changes, with debuts and high-profile returns expected to shape Round 13 results.

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  • Adelaide, Hawthorn and Brisbane hit by major injury/absence blows
  • Big returns: Cody Weightman (Bulldogs), Hayden Young (Fremantle), Sydney stars
  • Debuts: Jai Murray (Gold Coast), Brandon Starcevich (West Coast), Mitch Podhajski (Collingwood)
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AFL Teams Rd 13. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL Round 13 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs


Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season brings several major selection stories across the competition, headlined by Adelaide losing star forwards Izak Rankine and Riley Thilthorpe, Hawthorn being forced to cover the absence of Coleman Medal leader Jack Gunston, and Gold Coast handing Jai Murray his AFL debut.

The Bulldogs welcome back Cody Weightman for his first AFL game since 2024, Fremantle regains Hayden Young, Sydney welcomes back a host of stars including Brodie Grundy and Callum Mills, while West Coast unveils former Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich.

Here are the confirmed team lists and biggest selection calls for every Round 13 match.

Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats

Thursday, June 4, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide: The Crows lose Izak Rankine (calf) and suspended forward Riley Thilthorpe but regain veteran Taylor Walker. Mid-season recruit Hugo Hall-Kahan will make his AFL debut.

Geelong: Brad Close has been omitted, while Lawson Humphries is injured and Mitch Edwards managed. Jack Martin, Jack Bowes and Oli Wiltshire all return.

Adelaide CrowsPOSGeelong Cats
J. Worrell, J. Borlase, M. MichalanneyBC. O'Sullivan, T. Stewart, J. Henry
R. Laird, J. Butts, W. MileraHBJ. Kolodjashnij, Z. Guthrie, S. De Koning
D. Curtin, J. Dawson, B. CookCT. Bruhn, B. Smith, M. O'Connor
C. Ah Chee, T. Walker, J. RacheleHFJ. Cameron, S. Mannagh, O. Dempsey
A. Neal-Bullen, D. Fogarty, B. KeaysFP. Dangerfield, S. Neale, J. Martin
L. McAndrew, J. Peatling, J. SoligoFOLLM. Blicavs, M. Holmes, T. Atkins
S. Berry, Z. Taylor, H. Hall-Kahan, L. Nankervis, T. MurrayI/CJ. Bowes, O. Mullin, O. Wiltshire, G. Miers, O. Henry


Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs

Friday, June 5, 7:40pm at the MCG

Hawthorn: Jack Gunston misses with injury, while Tom Barrass and Conor Nash also remain unavailable. Bodie Ryan retains his place.

Western Bulldogs: Cody Weightman makes his long-awaited AFL return after nearly two years sidelined through injury.

HawthornPOSWestern Bulldogs
J. Sicily, J. Battle, J. ImpeyBR. Lobb, B. Khamis, M. Sellwood
K. Amon, B. Hardwick, B. RyanHBC. Budarick, J. O'Donnell, B. Dale
D. Moore, C. Mackenzie, J. WeddleCA. Jones, M. Bontempelli, C. Hynes
C. Nairn, M. Chol, J. GinnivanHFR. Sanders, J. Croft, A. Treloar
C. Macdonald, M. Lewis, N. WatsonFW. Lewis, A. Naughton, C. Weightman
N. Reeves, J. Newcombe, W. DayFOLLT. English, M. Kennedy, E. Richards
B. Macdonald, J. Ward, F. Perez, L. Meek, M. D'AmbrosioI/CN. Coffield, J. Freijah, L. Bramble, L. McNeil, R. West


North Melbourne vs Fremantle

Saturday, June 6, 2:15pm at Hands Oval

North Melbourne: Zac Fisher returns after Finn O'Sullivan suffered concussion at training.

Fremantle: Hayden Young returns alongside Jaeger O'Meara and Oscar McDonald, with Brennan Cox and Matt Johnson unavailable.

North MelbournePOSFremantle
W. Dawson, G. Logue, C. CombenBO. McDonald, A. Pearce, H. Chapman
L. McDonald, C. Daniel, L. ParkerHBJ. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner
J. Simpkin, C. McKercher, D. StephensCM. Frederick, A. Brayshaw, N. O'Driscoll
P. Curtis, C. Trembath, C. SpargoHFM. Reid, I. Dudley, S. Switkowski
C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey, Z. DuursmaFP. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy
T. Xerri, L. Davies-Uniacke, H. SheezelFOLLL. Jackson, S. Bolton, H. Young
G. Wardlaw, Z. Fisher, R. Hardeman, J. Darling, J. KonstantyI/CJ. O'Meara, M. Cox, C. Wagner, N. Erasmus, J. McVee


Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions

Saturday, June 6, 5:15pm at People First Stadium

Gold Coast: Jai Murray debuts, while Lachie Weller and Will Graham return.

Brisbane: Hugh McCluggage and Keidean Coleman are major injury outs. Shadeau Brain returns for his first AFL game in 658 days.

Gold Coast SunsPOSBrisbane Lions
O. Adams, S. Collins, M. AndrewBD. Joyce, H. Andrews, D. Gardiner
B. Uwland, W. Powell, D. RioliHBD. Wilmot, T. Gallop, B. Reville
L. Weller, C. Petracca, J. NobleCJ. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey
B. Humphrey, W. Graham, T. MillerHFC. Cameron, L. Morris, L. Ashcroft
L. Lombard, B. King, B. LongFS. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann
N. Moyle, N. Anderson, M. RowellFOLLD. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
J. Walter, J. Jeffrey, J. Witts, J. Murray, L. GulbinI/CJ. Fletcher, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, S. Brain, N. Answerth


West Coast Eagles vs Port Adelaide

Saturday, June 6, 8:15pm at Optus Stadium

West Coast: Former Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich makes his Eagles debut.

Port Adelaide: Three changes, with Lachie Jones, Jackson Mead and Tom Cochrane returning.

West Coast EaglesPOSPort Adelaide
L. Duggan, R. Ginbey, B. StarcevichBL. Evans, E. Ratugolea, T. Marshall
T. McCarthy, T. Young, L. BakerHBD. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones
H. Davis, E. Yeo, B. AllanCE. Mackinlay, J. Horne-Francis, J. Burgoyne
W. Duursma, J. Shanahan, M. MurdockHFC. Moraes, M. Georgiades, J. Berry
M. Champion, J. Waterman, C. Duff-TytlerFC. Durdin, J. Whitlock, J. Richards
B. Williams, H. Reid, T. KellyFOLLJ. Sweet, Z. Butters, W. Drew
B. Hough, R. Maric, H. Johnston, T. Cole, R. BazzoI/CJ. Wehr, O. Wines, J. Lai, J. Mead, T. Cochrane


Sydney Swans vs St Kilda

Sunday, June 7, 3:15pm at the SCG

Sydney: Massive boost with Callum Mills, Brodie Grundy and Matt Roberts all returning.

St Kilda: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is back, while Sam Flanders is sidelined through injury.

Sydney SwansPOSSt Kilda
C. Mills, T. McCartin, W. EdwardsBJ. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, L. Stocker
M. Roberts, N. Blakey, S. WicksHBM. Windhager, R. Byrnes, B. Hill
J. Serong, C. Warner, J. JordonCM. Hall, M. Phillipou, H. Garcia
J. Lloyd, J. Rowbottom, M. RosasHFM. Owens, D. Wilson, M. Wood
J. Amartey, C. Curnow, H. McLeanFR. Marshall, C. Sharman, A. Caminiti
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, J. McInerneyFOLLT. De Koning, N. Wanganeen-Milera, J. Sinclair
R. Bice, P. Ladhams, H. Kyle, C. Cleary, J. Hamling, H. Cunningham, L. McDonald, A. SheldrickI/CJ. Macrae, A. Hastie, A. Tauru, A. Dodson, L. Ryan, C. Banfield, C. Lake, L. O'Connell


Essendon vs Carlton

Sunday, June 7, 7:20pm at the MCG

Essendon: Mason Redman, Sam Durham and Harrison Jones return as the Bombers search for a breakthrough win under Dean Solomon.

Carlton: Zac Williams, Cooper Lord and Will Derksen strengthen an in-form Blues outfit.

EssendonPOSCarlton
M. Redman, Z. Reid, J. PriorBH. Dean, J. Weitering, N. Haynes
A. Roberts, B. McKay, J. FarrowHBN. Newman, O. Florent, B. Wilson
X. Duursma, S. Durham, A. Day-WicksCA. Cerra, S. Walsh, B. Acres
N. Cox, N. Caddy, S. RobeyHFW. Hayward, M. McGovern, B. Ainsworth
A. Perkins, K. Langford, N. BryanFB. Kemp, H. McKay, F. Evans
L. Blakiston, Z. Merrett, W. SetterfieldFOLLM. Pittonet, P. Cripps, J. Smith
E. Tsatas, J. Gresham, H. Jones, M. Kondogiannis, H. El Achkar, S. El-Hawli, J. Nguyen, T. EdwardsI/CL. Cowan, G. Hewett, F. Young, T. Byrne, J. Ison, Z. Williams, C. Lord, W. Derksen


Collingwood vs Melbourne

Monday, June 8, 3:15pm at the MCG

Collingwood: Mid-season recruit Mitch Podhajski is set to make his AFL debut after earning an immediate opportunity following his strong VFL form.

Melbourne: Joel Fitzgerald is pushing for an AFL debut after a dominant VFL performance, while Jake Lever is also in contention to return.

Teams to be confirmed.

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