AFL Teams Round 17 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs
Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season brings significant team changes and exciting debuts. Geelong is bolstered by the return of Bailey Smith and Tom Stewart, while Collingwood welcomes back Darcy Moore but suffers another injury setback. Sydney faces six changes after a tough loss, and several clubs have handed out AFL debuts. Key takeaways include critical players returning to strengthen squads, innovative team selections, and fierce competition shaping upcoming fixtures. Check below for the full lists and all major team news for every club this week.
- Geelong gets Smith & Stewart back; Sydney forced into 6 changes.
- Collingwood debuts Puncher but suffers new Darcy Moore injury.
- Multiple debutants and big ins/outs shake up Round 17 AFL teams.
AFL Teams Round 17 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs
Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season features several massive selection calls, with Geelong regaining Bailey Smith and Tom Stewart for its blockbuster clash against Brisbane, while Sydney has been forced into six changes after its heavy loss to the Lions.
- Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions
- Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs
- West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows
- Hawthorn vs Melbourne Demons
- GWS Giants vs Fremantle Dockers
- Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood
- Richmond vs Carlton
- Essendon vs St Kilda
- Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
Collingwood has suffered another devastating Darcy Moore injury setback but hands a debut to mid-season recruit Liam Puncher, Hawthorn unveils two debutants against Melbourne, and West Coast hands Oliver Francou his AFL debut.
Here are the confirmed team lists and biggest selection calls for every Round 17 match.
Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions
Thursday, July 2, 7:30pm at GMHBA Stadium
Geelong: The Cats regain Bailey Smith (illness) and Tom Stewart (concussion) for a huge Thursday night clash. Jack Bowes and George Stevens make way, while Gryan Miers remains an emergency as he continues to manage an ACL issue.
Brisbane: The Lions are unchanged after dismantling Sydney last week. Dayne Zorko, Hugh McCluggage and Tom Doedee remain unavailable through injury.
| Geelong Cats | POS | Brisbane Lions |
|---|---|---|
| C. O'Sullivan, J. Henry, O. Mullin | B | N. Answerth, H. Andrews, D. Gardiner |
| J. Kolodjashnij, T. Stewart, M. O'Connor | HB | D. Wilmot, T. Gallop, B. Reville |
| O. Dempsey, B. Smith, M. Blicavs | C | J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey |
| P. Dangerfield, J. Cameron, O. Wiltshire | HF | C. Cameron, L. Morris, L. Ashcroft |
| O. Henry, S. Neale, J. Martin | F | S. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann |
| M. Edwards, M. Holmes, T. Atkins | FOLL | D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale |
| Z. Guthrie, S. De Koning, T. Bruhn, L. Humphries, S. Mannagh | I/C | J. Fletcher, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, E. Hipwood, R. Lester |
Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs
Friday, July 3, 7:40pm at the SCG
Sydney: Dean Cox has swung the axe after last week's loss, making six changes. Joel Amartey, Logan McDonald, Sam Wicks and Peter Ladhams are all sidelined through injury, while Riley Bice and Malcolm Rosas have been omitted. Dane Rampe returns alongside Hayden McLean, Matt Roberts, Tom Hanily, Harry Kyle and Corey Warner.
Western Bulldogs: Just one change for the Bulldogs, with Cody Weightman returning to replace the omitted Rhyme West.
| Sydney Swans | POS | Western Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| C. Mills, W. Edwards, T. McCartin | B | N. Coffield, J. O'Donnell, B. Khamis |
| M. Roberts, N. Blakey, H. Cunningham | HB | C. Budarick, R. Lobb, B. Dale |
| J. Lloyd, E. Gulden, J. Serong | C | R. Sanders, M. Bontempelli, L. Bramble |
| J. Jordon, T. Hanily, J. Rowbottom | HF | C. Hynes, J. Croft, A. Jones |
| C. Cleary, C. Curnow, H. McLean | F | W. Lewis, A. Naughton, C. Weightman |
| B. Grundy, I. Heeney, C. Warner | FOLL | T. English, J. Freijah, E. Richards |
| H. Kyle, D. Rampe, A. Sheldrick, J. Hamling, Co. Warner | I/C | M. Sellwood, T. Liberatore, M. Kennedy, L. Kennedy, L. McNeil |
West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows
Friday, July 3, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium
West Coast: Tim Kelly returns while mid-season recruit Oliver Francou will make his AFL debut. Jack Williams also comes into the side. Ryan Maric and Elijah Hewett have both been omitted, while Cooper Duff-Tytler misses through injury.
Adelaide: The Crows make just one change, recalling Toby Murray after his strong SANFL form, replacing Isaac Cumming.
| West Coast Eagles | POS | Adelaide Crows |
|---|---|---|
| L. Duggan, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich | B | M. Keane, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney |
| T. McCarthy, T. Young, L. Baker | HB | H. Hall-Kahan, J. Worrell, R. Laird |
| W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan | C | J. Soligo, J. Dawson, L. Nankervis |
| T. Kelly, J. Shanahan, J. Graham | HF | I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele |
| M. Murdock, J. Waterman, J. Hutchinson | F | A. Neal-Bullen, D. Fogarty, B. Keays |
| B. Williams, H. Reid, O. Francou | FOLL | L. McAndrew, J. Peatling, D. Curtin |
| B. Hough, T. Cole, J. Williams, H. Davis, M. Herbert | I/C | T. Murray, T. Walker, S. Berry, B. Cook, Z. Taylor |
Hawthorn vs Melbourne Demons
Saturday, July 4, 1:15pm at UTAS Stadium
Hawthorn: Jack Gunston returns from injury, while Noah Mraz and Matt Hill will both make their AFL debuts. Will McCabe also returns. Nick Watson, Karl Amon and Ned Reeves are all injured, while Calsher Dear has been omitted.
Melbourne: Steven King has made four changes, recalling Harrison Petty, Changkuoth Jiath, Bailey Laurie and Latrelle Pickett. Tom McDonald, Jake Melksham, Paddy Cross and Luke Kentfield all drop out.
| Hawthorn | POS | Melbourne Demons |
|---|---|---|
| J. Sicily, J. Battle, B. Hardwick | B | J. Bowey, D. Turner, J. Lever |
| N. Mraz, T. Barrass, B. Macdonald | HB | B. Howes, C. Jiath, K. Tholstrup |
| M. D'Ambrosio, W. Day, H. Morrison | C | H. Langford, T. Sparrow, C. Windsor |
| D. Moore, M. Chol, J. Ginnivan | HF | K. Pickett, K. Chandler, M. Jefferson |
| M. Hill, M. Lewis, J. Gunston | F | L. Pickett, J. van Rooyen, B. Fritsch |
| L. Meek, J. Newcombe, J. Ward | FOLL | M. Gawn, J. Steele, E. Langdon |
| F. Perez, C. Mackenzie, W. McCabe, J. Dalton, C. Macdonald | I/C | B. Laurie, T. Rivers, H. Sharp, H. Petty, J. Fitzgerald |
GWS Giants vs Fremantle Dockers
Saturday, July 4, 1:35pm at Manuka Oval
GWS: Riley Hamilton and Jack Ough will both make their AFL debuts, while Harry Rowston and Josaia Delana return. Brent Daniels and Max Gruzewski are injured, with Leek Aleer and Phoenix Gothard managed.
Fremantle: The ladder leaders are unchanged as they chase a remarkable 15th consecutive victory.
| GWS Giants | POS | Fremantle Dockers |
|---|---|---|
| C. Idun, S. Taylor, H. Himmelberg | B | B. Cox, A. Pearce, H. Chapman |
| L. Ash, L. Whitfield, J. Fonti | HB | J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner |
| R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas | C | N. O'Driscoll, A. Brayshaw, N. Erasmus |
| S. Coniglio, T. Greene, R. Hamilton | HF | M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski |
| A. Cadman, J. Stringer, C. Brown | F | P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy |
| K. Briggs, T. Bedford, F. Callaghan | FOLL | L. Jackson, C. Serong, S. Bolton |
| H. Oliver, J. Ough, H. Rowston, C. Stone, J. Delana | I/C | J. McVee, M. Johnson, H. Young, I. Dudley, S. Darcy |
Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood
Saturday, July 4, 4:15pm at People First Stadium
Gold Coast: The Suns have regained star midfielder Matt Rowell after his shoulder scare, while Ben Long also returns. Ethan Read (injured) and Alex Davies (omitted) make way as Damien Hardwick's side looks to strengthen its top-four push.
Collingwood: Craig McRae has made three changes, welcoming back Darcy Moore from injury alongside Patrick Lipinski and Darcy Cameron. Liam Puncher will make his AFL debut after being selected in the Mid-Season Draft, while Will Parker, Charlie West and Oscar Steene drop out.
| Gold Coast Suns | POS | Collingwood |
|---|---|---|
| O. Adams, S. Collins, M. Andrew | B | B. Frampton, D. Moore, B. Maynard |
| B. Uwland, W. Powell, D. Rioli | HB | I. Quaynor, H. Perryman, D. Houston |
| L. Weller, M. Rowell, T. Miller | C | P. Lipinski, S. Pendlebury, N. Long |
| W. Graham, C. Petracca, L. Lombard | HF | J. De Goey, B. McCreery, L. Schultz |
| J. Ugle-Hagan, B. King, B. Long | F | J. Elliott, D. McStay, B. Mihocek |
| N. Moyle, N. Anderson, B. Humphrey | FOLL | D. Cameron, N. Daicos, J. Crisp |
| J. Noble, J. Walter, J. Jeffrey, Z. Uwland, N. Holman | I/C | R. Steele, L. Puncher, S. Sidebottom, A. Anderson, W. Hayes |
Richmond vs Carlton
Saturday, July 4, 7:35pm at the MCG
Richmond: Adem Yze has made multiple changes after last week's defeat, recalling Noah Balta and Tom Brown while giving opportunities to several younger players. The Tigers continue their youth-first approach as they build towards the future.
Carlton: The Blues regain Adam Saad and Sam Walsh for the trip to the MCG, significantly strengthening Michael Voss' side. Only minor changes have been made after last week's win as Carlton looks to maintain momentum.
| Richmond | POS | Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| N. Broad, N. Balta, C. Gray | B | O. Florent, J. Weitering, N. Haynes |
| J. Short, S. Grlj, N. Vlastuin | HB | A. Saad, H. Dean, N. Newman |
| P. Retschko, T. Taranto, J. Trezise | C | M. Carroll, P. Cripps, S. Walsh |
| S. Green, S. Campbell, T. Sonsie | HF | W. Hayward, M. McGovern, J. Ison |
| J. Faull, T. Lynch, L. Fawcett | F | B. Kemp, H. McKay, B. Ainsworth |
| N. Balta, J. Ross, S. Cumming | FOLL | M. Pittonet, A. Cerra, G. Hewett |
| O. Hayes-Brown, T. Burton, M. Lefau, K. Smith, J. Hopper | I/C | L. Cowan, O. Hollands, J. Smith, F. Evans, B. Wilson |
Essendon vs St Kilda
Sunday, July 5, 3:15pm at Marvel Stadium
Essendon: Brad Scott has recalled experienced midfielder Jye Caldwell after injury, while the Bombers continue to shuffle their line-up in search of consistency. Ben McKay also returns to strengthen the key defensive stocks.
St Kilda: The Saints welcome back Jack Higgins after missing last week, while Ross Lyon has otherwise stuck with the core of the side that has kept them firmly in finals contention.
| Essendon | POS | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| J. Prior, Z. Reid, A. McGrath | B | J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, A. Caminiti |
| A. Roberts, M. Redman, J. Farrow | HB | J. Carroll, B. Hill, L. O'Connell |
| X. Duursma, D. Parish, A. Day-Wicks | C | M. Windhager, M. Hall, D. Wilson |
| J. Caldwell, N. Caddy, S. Robey | HF | H. Garcia, M. Phillipou, J. Higgins |
| A. May, K. Langford, A. Perkins | F | R. Byrnes, C. Sharman, D. Howard |
| P. Wright, Z. Merrett, S. Durham | FOLL | T. De Koning, S. Flanders, J. Sinclair |
| N. Cox, J. Nguyen, E. Tsatas, J. Gresham, W. Setterfield | I/C | J. Macrae, M. Owens, L. Stocker, R. Marshall, L. Henry |
Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
Sunday, July 5, 4:40pm at Adelaide Oval
Port Adelaide: Ken Hinkley has made minimal changes as the Power chase another crucial win to stay in the finals race. Xavier Bamert continues after making his debut last week.
North Melbourne: The Kangaroos have named an experienced line-up as they look to bounce back, with George Wardlaw and Luke Davies-Uniacke leading the midfield against a quality Port Adelaide outfit.
| Port Adelaide | POS | North Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| L. Evans, E. Ratugolea, L. Jones | B | W. Dawson, G. Logue, C. Comben |
| D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, K. Farrell | HB | C. McKercher, C. Daniel, L. Parker |
| J. Burgoyne, J. Horne-Francis, W. Lorenz | C | J. Simpkin, F. O'Sullivan, D. Stephens |
| C. Moraes, M. Georgiades, J. Berry | HF | P. Curtis, C. Trembath, C. Spargo |
| C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, J. Richards | F | C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey, Z. Duursma |
| J. Sweet, Z. Butters, W. Drew | FOLL | T. Xerri, L. Davies-Uniacke, H. Sheezel |
| O. Wines, D. Visentini, T. Anastasopoulos, J. Watkins, X. Bamert | I/C | G. Wardlaw, L. McDonald, J. Darling, T. Blamires, J. Konstanty |
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