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AFL Teams Round 19 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs

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Last updated: Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:19

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Sydney makes 4 changes after loss, Geelong debuts Jay Polkinghorne.
Port Adelaide hit hard, forced into major reshuffle due to injuries/suspensions.
Big names return for Hawthorn, Fremantle and Western Bulldogs this round.

Round 19 AFL Teams (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL Round 19 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs, Selection News

Sydney has responded to last week's loss to Fremantle with four changes, Geelong has unveiled highly rated debutant Jay Polkinghorne, while Port Adelaide has been forced into a major reshuffle after losing several stars through injury and suspension.

AFL Round 19 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs, Selection News
Geelong Cats vs St Kilda
Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows
Port Adelaide vs Fremantle
North Melbourne vs Melbourne
Collingwood vs Carlton
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
Richmond vs Hawthorn
Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs
Essendon vs GWS Giants

Elsewhere, Hawthorn regains Josh Battle, Josh Weddle and Nick Watson, Fremantle welcomes Hayden Young back into its side, while Tim English returns for the Western Bulldogs.

Here are the confirmed team lists and biggest selection calls for every Round 19 match.

Geelong Cats vs St Kilda

Thursday, July 16, 7:30pm at GMHBA Stadium

Geelong: Chris Scott has been forced into several changes after losing Jeremy Cameron to an AC joint injury. Exciting youngster Jay Polkinghorne will make his AFL debut after outstanding VFL form, while Gryan Miers and Brad Close both return. James Worpel and Jhye Clark have also been recalled, with Tanner Bruhn unavailable through injury and several senior players managed.

St Kilda: Ross Lyon has made just one change after consecutive victories, recalling Hunter Clark in place of Angus Hastie. The Saints will take plenty of confidence into a difficult trip to GMHBA Stadium.

Geelong Cats	POS	St Kilda
T. Stewart, C. O'Sullivan, S. De Koning	B	J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, A. Caminiti
Z. Guthrie, M. O'Connor, L. Humphries	HB	B. Hill, L. Stocker, R. Byrnes
O. Dempsey, B. Smith, O. Wiltshire	C	D. Wilson, M. Windhager, L. O'Connell
G. Miers, S. Mannagh, B. Close	HF	J. Higgins, L. Ryan, M. Hall
P. Dangerfield, S. Neale, J. Polkinghorne	F	M. Wood, C. Sharman, M. Owens
M. Edwards, M. Holmes, O. Mullin	FOLL	R. Marshall, H. Garcia, N. Wanganeen-Milera
J. Clark, T. Atkins, J. Worpel, J. Henry, O. Henry	I/C	T. Travaglia, H. Clark, L. Henry, M. Phillipou, C. Lake

Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows

Friday, July 17, 7:40pm at the SCG

Sydney: Dean Cox has reacted to last week's disappointing defeat by making four changes. Braeden Campbell returns for his first AFL appearance of the season, while Riley Bice, Logan McDonald and Malcolm Rosas have all been recalled. Harry Kyle, Joel Hamling, Tom Hanily and Caiden Cleary have all been omitted.

Adelaide: The Crows have opted to manage veteran Taylor Walker following a short turnaround, while Rory Laird misses with an ankle injury. Hugo Hall-Kahan returns after being managed last week, with Isaac Cumming also recalled after strong SANFL form.

Sydney Swans	POS	Adelaide Crows
C. Mills, W. Edwards, T. McCartin	B	M. Keane, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney
D. Rampe, N. Blakey, H. Cunningham	HB	B. Cook, J. Worrell, W. Milera
M. Roberts, E. Gulden, J. Serong	C	H. Hall-Kahan, J. Dawson, I. Cumming
J. Jordon, J. Lloyd, J. Rowbottom	HF	I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele
T. Papley, C. Curnow, H. McLean	F	J. Soligo, D. Fogarty, A. Neal-Bullen
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, C. Warner	FOLL	L. McAndrew, S. Berry, D. Curtin
R. Bice, B. Campbell, L. McDonald, A. Sheldrick, M. Rosas	I/C	B. Keays, Z. Taylor, T. Murray, J. Peatling, L. Nankervis

Port Adelaide vs Fremantle

Saturday, July 18, 1:15pm at Adelaide Oval

Port Adelaide: The Power have been hit hard by injuries and suspension, losing Zak Butters, Jason Horne-Francis, Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius. Todd Marshall, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Christian Moraes and Mitch Zadow all return, while Balwyn O'Brien has been handed his AFL debut.

Fremantle: Hayden Young returns after missing last week's win with a groin complaint, replacing managed midfielder Shai Bolton. Justin Longmuir has also retained Mason Cox ahead of Sean Darcy as the Dockers continue to back their current ruck setup.

Port Adelaide	POS	Fremantle
K. Farrell, B. Zerk-Thatcher, M. Bergman	B	B. Cox, A. Pearce, H. Chapman
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones	HB	J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner
C. Moraes, J. Richards, J. Burgoyne	C	N. Erasmus, A. Brayshaw, N. O'Driscoll
X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Berry	HF	M. Reid, M. Frederick, S. Switkowski
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, J. Mead	F	P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy
J. Sweet, O. Wines, W. Drew	FOLL	L. Jackson, C. Serong, H. Young
M. Zadow, L. Evans, J. Lai, B. O'Brien, D. Visentini	I/C	J. McVee, M. Johnson, I. Dudley, J. O'Meara, M. Cox

North Melbourne vs Melbourne

Saturday, July 18, 4:15pm at Marvel Stadium

North Melbourne: Bailey Scott will play his first AFL game of the season after earning a recall, while Josh Goater also returns. Tom Blamires misses under concussion protocols and Zac Banch is sidelined through injury.

Melbourne: Bailey Fritsch returns after recovering from minor finger surgery, while Max Heath has been recalled to provide additional ruck support. Aidan Johnson and Bailey Laurie have both been omitted as the Demons continue to chase a finals berth.

North Melbourne	POS	Melbourne
A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker	B	J. Bowey, J. Lever, C. Jiath
R. Hardeman, C. Daniel, C. McKercher	HB	T. Rivers, D. Turner, B. Howes
J. Simpkin, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens	C	E. Langdon, T. Sparrow, H. Sharp
P. Curtis, C. Trembath, C. Spargo	HF	K. Pickett, K. Chandler, L. Pickett
C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey, J. Darling	F	J. Melksham, J. van Rooyen, B. Fritsch
T. Xerri, F. O'Sullivan, H. Sheezel	FOLL	M. Gawn, J. Steele, C. Windsor
B. Scott, L. McDonald, J. Goater, M. Whitlock, C. Harvey	I/C	H. Langford, K. Tholstrup, M. Jefferson, M. Heath, J. Fitzgerald

Collingwood vs Carlton

Saturday, July 18, 7:35pm at the MCG

Collingwood: The Magpies have been forced into changes after losing Jeremy Howe and Lachie Schultz to injury. Isaac Quaynor returns to strengthen the defence, while Harvey Harrison and Charlie West have also been recalled for the blockbuster against their traditional rivals.

Carlton: Interim coach Josh Fraser has made three unforced changes despite last week's performance. Blake Acres, Liam Reidy and Cooper Lord all return, with Ollie Hollands, Jack Ison and Flynn Riley omitted ahead of the clash with the Magpies.

Collingwood	POS	Carlton
I. Quaynor, L. Puncher, B. Maynard	B	H. Dean, N. Haynes, W. Derksen
D. Houston, J. Daicos, H. Perryman	HB	B. Wilson, O. Florent, L. Cowan
E. Allan, N. Daicos, J. Crisp	C	A. Cerra, P. Cripps, B. Acres
P. Lipinski, H. Harrison, B. McCreery	HF	W. Hayward, F. Evans, T. Byrne
C. West, D. McStay, T. Membrey	F	B. Kemp, H. McKay, M. McGovern
D. Cameron, N. Long, J. De Goey	FOLL	L. Reidy, S. Walsh, J. Smith
B. Frampton, S. Sidebottom, S. Swadling, S. Pendlebury, A. Anderson	I/C	N. Newman, G. Hewett, M. Cottrell, B. Ainsworth, C. Lord

West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions

Saturday, July 18, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium

West Coast: Andrew McQualter has kept faith with the same side that competed strongly last week, naming an unchanged lineup for the visit of the reigning premiers. The Eagles will be hoping continuity can help them challenge one of the competition's benchmark teams.

Brisbane: The Lions have made just one change, with James Tunstill replacing Bruce Reville, who is unavailable for personal reasons. Chris Fagan otherwise sticks with the side that comfortably accounted for Essendon as Brisbane looks to continue its premiership defence.

West Coast Eagles	POS	Brisbane Lions
L. Duggan, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich	B	N. Answerth, H. Andrews, R. Lester
M. Herbert, T. Young, L. Baker	HB	D. Wilmot, T. Gallop, D. Zorko
W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan	C	J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey
T. Kelly, J. Shanahan, J. Graham	HF	C. Cameron, L. Morris, L. Ashcroft
M. Murdock, J. Waterman, J. Hutchinson	F	S. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann
B. Williams, H. Reid, O. Francou	FOLL	D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
T. McCarthy, B. Hough, T. Cole, J. Williams, H. Davis	I/C	J. Fletcher, H. McCluggage, C. McKenna, J. Tunstill, E. Hipwood

Richmond vs Hawthorn

Sunday, July 19, 1:10pm at the MCG

Richmond: The Tigers continue to regain important personnel, with Jayden Short and Sam Lalor returning alongside Steely Green, Maurice Rioli and Harry Armstrong. Ben Miller misses through injury, while Jacob Alger has been omitted as Richmond looks to build momentum during the second half of the season.

Hawthorn: Sam Mitchell has been forced to cover the losses of Will Day and Karl Amon through injury but welcomes back Josh Battle, Josh Weddle and Nick Watson. Arthur Schubert and Max Beattie have also been added as the Hawks strengthen their lineup ahead of another important fixture.

Richmond	POS	Hawthorn
N. Broad, N. Vlastuin, K. Annand	B	J. Sicily, T. Barrass, B. Hardwick
J. Short, T. Brown, J. Trezise	HB	J. Impey, N. Mraz, J. Battle
P. Retschko, T. Taranto, S. Banks	C	M. D'Ambrosio, J. Ward, H. Morrison
S. Campbell, D. Prestia, R. Mansell	HF	D. Moore, M. Chol, J. Weddle
T. Lynch, S. Lalor, M. Lefau	F	N. Watson, M. Lewis, J. Gunston
T. Nankervis, T. Hotton, S. Cumming	FOLL	L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Mackenzie
N. Balta, S. Grlj, H. Ralphsmith, Z. Peucker, K. McAuliffe, S. Green, M. Rioli, H. Armstrong	I/C	B. Macdonald, J. Ginnivan, W. McCabe, C. Macdonald, M. Hill, A. Schubert, M. Beattie, O. Greeves

Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs

Sunday, July 19, 3:15pm at People First Stadium

Gold Coast: Damien Hardwick has resisted making wholesale changes despite the Suns' seven-game losing streak. Ben Long returns after serving his suspension, while Charlie Ballard, Daniel Rioli, Sam Clohesy and Caleb Lewis have all been recalled. Will Graham misses through injury and Nick Holman has been managed.

Western Bulldogs: Tim English headlines six inclusions after missing last week's win, while Nick Coffield and Ryley Sanders also return from injury. Bailey Dale is sidelined, with Luke Cleary and Luke Kennedy omitted as Luke Beveridge refreshes his side for the trip to Queensland.

Gold Coast Suns	POS	Western Bulldogs
M. Andrew, B. Uwland, S. Collins	B	M. Sellwood, J. O'Donnell, B. Khamis
J. Noble, Z. Uwland, W. Powell	HB	L. Bramble, R. Lobb, N. Coffield
J. Murray, N. Anderson, T. Miller	C	R. Sanders, M. Bontempelli, C. Hynes
L. Lombard, B. Addinsall, B. Humphrey	HF	S. Davidson, J. Croft, A. Jones
B. Long, J. Walter, B. King	F	R. West, A. Naughton, C. Weightman
N. Moyle, M. Rowell, C. Petracca	FOLL	T. English, T. Liberatore, E. Richards
C. Ballard, J. Jeffrey, D. Rioli, E. Read, D. Patterson, S. Clohesy, C. Lewis, O. Adams	I/C	O. Baker, J. Busslinger, J. Dolan, J. Freijah, R. Garcia, M. Kennedy, W. Lewis, B. Williams

Essendon vs GWS Giants

Sunday, July 19, 4:40pm at Marvel Stadium

Essendon: The Bombers regain Jordan Ridley after he was managed last week, while Kyle Langford also returns. James Artemis and Hamish El Achkar have both been included as Essendon makes four changes, with Harrison Jones the only confirmed omission.

GWS: Lachie Whitfield returns after missing last week's match, but the Giants lose Kieren Briggs and Phoenix Gothard to injury while Harvey Thomas has been managed. Adam Kingsley's side has named an extended interchange featuring several recalled players as it looks to maintain its position inside the top eight.

Essendon	POS	GWS Giants
A. McGrath, Z. Reid, J. Ridley	B	C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Laverde
K. Langford, M. Redman, A. Roberts	HB	H. Himmelberg, L. Ash, J. Fonti
A. Clarke, S. Durham, J. Artemis	C	R. Angwin, C. Oliver, L. Whitfield
D. Sharp, N. Caddy, X. Duursma	HF	S. Coniglio, A. Cadman, R. Hamilton
I. Kako, P. Wright, A. Day-Wicks	F	T. Bedford, J. Stringer, C. Brown
N. Bryan, Z. Merrett, S. Robey	FOLL	N. Madden, T. Greene, F. Callaghan
J. Farrow, D. Parish, J. Caldwell, A. Perkins, J. Prior, M. Kondogiannis, H. El Achkar, L. Blakiston	I/C	H. Oliver, C. Stone, H. Rowston, X. O'Halloran, M. Gruzewski, C. Angove, J. Ough, J. Delana