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AFL Teams Round 21 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs

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Last updated: Thu 30 Jul 2026 13:41

Jeremy Darke 30 Jul 2026

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Harry McKay returns for Carlton in a major boost.
Adelaide names two debutants; Geelong manages Dangerfield.
Crucial ins and outs announced for every match in Round 21.

AFL Teams Round 21. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

AFL Round 21 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs, Selection News

Carlton has received a major boost ahead of its clash with Brisbane, welcoming back key forward Harry McKay after recovering from a meniscus injury.

AFL Round 21 Teams 2026: Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs, Selection News
Collingwood vs Geelong
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
St Kilda vs Sydney Swans
Hawthorn vs North Melbourne
Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants
Carlton vs Brisbane Lions
Richmond vs West Coast Eagles
Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne
Essendon vs Adelaide Crows

Adelaide has unveiled two debutants for its trip to Melbourne, while Fremantle regains Hayden Young, St Kilda welcomes back Rowan Marshall and Geelong has elected to manage captain Patrick Dangerfield on the back of a six-day turnaround.

Here are the confirmed team lists and biggest selection calls for every Round 21 match.

Collingwood vs Geelong

Thursday, July 30, 7:30pm at the MCG

Collingwood: Craig McRae has made one change, with Lachie Schultz making a remarkable return less than three weeks after suffering a syndesmosis injury. Brayden Maynard is sidelined after knee surgery, while Jordan De Goey has been named despite battling illness.

Geelong: Patrick Dangerfield has been managed on a short turnaround following last week's win over Melbourne. Jack Martin comes into the side, while Sam De Koning remains unavailable after illness.

Collingwood	POS	Geelong
B. Frampton, J. Howe, H. Perryman	B	T. Stewart, C. O'Sullivan, M. O'Connor
D. Houston, J. Daicos, I. Quaynor	HB	Z. Guthrie, J. Henry, T. Bruhn
J. Crisp, E. Allan, P. Lipinski	C	O. Dempsey, B. Smith, M. Blicavs
L. Schultz, N. Long, B. McCreery	HF	G. Miers, O. Henry, B. Close
A. Anderson, D. McStay, T. Membrey	F	S. Mannagh, S. Neale, J. Polkinghorne
D. Cameron, N. Daicos, J. De Goey	FOLL	M. Edwards, T. Atkins, O. Mullin
S. Pendlebury, S. Sidebottom, C. West, H. Harrison, L. Puncher	I/C	J. Clark, L. Humphries, J. Worpel, J. Martin, O. Wiltshire

Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs

Friday, July 31, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium

Fremantle: Hayden Young returns after missing last week through illness in the Dockers' only change. Corey Wagner drops out with injury as Fremantle looks to strengthen its push towards the finals.

Western Bulldogs: Luke Beveridge has been forced into two significant changes, with Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman both managed. Laitham Vandermeer and Louis Emmett have been recalled.

Fremantle	POS	Western Bulldogs
O. McDonald, A. Pearce, H. Chapman	B	M. Sellwood, J. O'Donnell, B. Khamis
J. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner	HB	L. Bramble, J. Busslinger, B. Williams
N. Erasmus, A. Brayshaw, M. Frederick	C	J. Freijah, M. Bontempelli, C. Hynes
M. Reid, I. Dudley, S. Switkowski	HF	R. West, R. Lobb, A. Jones
P. Voss, J. Amiss, J. Treacy	F	S. Davidson, J. Croft, M. Kennedy
L. Jackson, C. Serong, S. Bolton	FOLL	T. English, R. Sanders, E. Richards
M. Cox, N. O'Driscoll, M. Johnson, H. Young, J. McVee	I/C	J. Dolan, L. Vandermeer, N. Coffield, T. Liberatore, L. Emmett

St Kilda vs Sydney Swans

Saturday, August 1, 1:05pm at Marvel Stadium

St Kilda: Rowan Marshall returns after missing last week's loss, replacing the injured Max King. Campbell Lake also earns a reprieve, while Dan Butler has been managed.

Sydney: Dean Cox has stuck with the same side that defeated GWS, naming an unchanged line-up for Saturday afternoon's clash.

St Kilda	POS	Sydney Swans
J. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, L. Stocker	B	C. Mills, W. Edwards, T. McCartin
B. Hill, N. Wanganeen-Milera, R. Byrnes	HB	D. Rampe, N. Blakey, R. Bice
D. Wilson, M. Windhager, L. O'Connell	C	M. Roberts, E. Gulden, J. Serong
J. Higgins, L. Ryan, M. Hall	HF	J. Jordon, J. Lloyd, B. Campbell
M. Wood, T. De Koning, M. Owens	F	T. Papley, C. Curnow, H. McLean
A. Caminiti, H. Garcia, H. Boxshall	FOLL	B. Grundy, I. Heeney, C. Warner
T. Travaglia, H. Clark, R. Marshall, M. Phillipou, C. Lake	I/C	H. Kyle, J. Rowbottom, B. Cootee, L. McDonald, M. Rosas

Hawthorn vs North Melbourne

Saturday, August 1, 1:35pm at UTAS Stadium

Hawthorn: First-round draft pick Aidan Schubert will make his AFL debut as Hawthorn's eighth debutant of the season. Finn Maginness also returns, while Mitch Lewis and Noah Mraz both miss through injury.

North Melbourne: Alastair Clarkson has recalled Wil Dawson and Tom Blamires after omitting Matt Whitlock and Cooper Harvey following last week's defeat.

Hawthorn	POS	North Melbourne
J. Sicily, T. Barrass, B. Hardwick	B	A. Corr, C. Comben, L. Parker
J. Impey, B. Macdonald, J. Battle	HB	J. Goater, C. Daniel, C. McKercher
H. Morrison, W. Day, C. Macdonald	C	B. Scott, L. Davies-Uniacke, D. Stephens
D. Moore, M. Chol, O. Greeves	HF	C. Spargo, C. Trembath, J. Simpkin
N. Watson, A. Schubert, J. Gunston	F	C. Zurhaar, N. Larkey, P. Curtis
L. Meek, J. Newcombe, C. Mackenzie	FOLL	T. Xerri, F. O'Sullivan, H. Sheezel
F. Maginness, J. Weddle, J. Ward, M. D'Ambrosio, J. Ginnivan	I/C	W. Dawson, G. Logue, J. Darling, T. Blamires, Z. Banch

Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants

Saturday, August 1, 6:35pm at Adelaide Oval

Port Adelaide: The Power have made two changes, bringing in Hugh Ramm and Will Lorenz. Logan Evans has been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, while Brandon Zerk-Thatcher has been omitted.

GWS Giants: Joey Delana and Kieren Briggs return after Finn Callaghan was ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury. Callaghan's absence is a major blow to the Giants' finals hopes.

Port Adelaide	POS	GWS Giants
J. Lai, H. Ramm, M. Bergman	B	C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Laverde
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones	HB	L. Whitfield, H. Himmelberg, L. Ash
C. Moraes, J. Horne-Francis, J. Burgoyne	C	R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Berry	HF	T. Bedford, M. Gruzewski, J. Delana
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, M. Georgiades	F	J. Stringer, A. Cadman, C. Brown
J. Sweet, O. Wines, W. Drew	FOLL	N. Madden, S. Coniglio, H. Rowston
J. Watkins, M. Zadow, W. Lorenz, B. O'Brien, D. Visentini	I/C	J. Fonti, X. O'Halloran, J. Ough, R. Hamilton, K. Briggs

Carlton vs Brisbane Lions

Saturday, August 1, 7:40pm at Marvel Stadium

Carlton: Harry McKay returns from a meniscus injury in a huge boost for the Blues ahead of their blockbuster clash with Brisbane. Nic Newman is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Carlton otherwise remains settled after last week's performance.

Brisbane: The Lions regain Keidean Coleman and Oscar Allen, while Bruce Reville also returns. Ty Gallop is suspended, Dayne Zorko has been managed and James Tunstill has been omitted as Chris Fagan freshens his side.

Carlton	POS	Brisbane Lions
H. Dean, W. Derksen, O. Florent	B	N. Answerth, H. Andrews, R. Lester
L. Cowan, N. Haynes, C. Lord	HB	D. Wilmot, J. Fletcher, K. Coleman
B. Acres, P. Cripps, A. Cerra	C	J. Berry, W. Ashcroft, Z. Bailey
T. Byrne, B. Ainsworth, F. Evans	HF	C. Cameron, L. Morris, O. Allen
M. McGovern, H. McKay, B. Kemp	F	S. Draper, C. Rayner, K. Lohmann
M. Pittonet, J. Smith, S. Walsh	FOLL	D. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
B. Wilson, G. Hewett, L. Young, M. Cottrell, W. Hayward	I/C	H. McCluggage, L. Ashcroft, C. McKenna, E. Hipwood, B. Reville

Richmond vs West Coast Eagles

Sunday, August 2, 1:10pm at the MCG

Richmond: Ben Miller returns from injury, while Steely Green is back in contention after missing last week. Jack Clarke and Sam Ryan have also been added as Richmond looks to rebound. Rhyan Mansell misses through injury.

West Coast: Jack Graham returns to face his former club after missing last week's derby, while Clay Duff-Tytler, Matt Flynn and Tom Gross have also been added. Oli Francou is unavailable through injury.

Richmond	POS	West Coast Eagles
N. Broad, B. Miller, K. Annand	B	L. Duggan, R. Bazzo, B. Starcevich
T. Brown, S. Banks, N. Vlastuin	HB	T. McCarthy, T. Young, B. Hough
P. Retschko, T. Taranto, T. Sonsie	C	W. Duursma, E. Yeo, B. Allan
S. Campbell, D. Prestia, H. Ralphsmith	HF	T. Cole, J. Shanahan, J. Graham
T. Lynch, T. Hotton, M. Lefau	F	M. Murdock, J. Waterman, C. Duff-Tytler
T. Nankervis, J. Ross, S. Lalor	FOLL	B. Williams, H. Reid, T. Kelly
J. Short, S. Grlj, S. Cumming, J. Clarke, S. Green, S. Ryan, L. Trainor, Z. Peucker	I/C	R. Maric, H. Johnston, M. Flynn, T. Gross, S. Brock, M. Herbert, H. Davis, J. Williams

Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne

Sunday, August 2, 3:15pm at People First Stadium

Gold Coast: The Suns have made four changes, recalling Ethan Read, Jake Rogers, Sam Clohesy and Joel Farrar. Caleb Lewis has been omitted following last week's defeat.

Melbourne: Christian Salem, Caleb Windsor and Changkuoth Jiath all return as part of six changes for the Demons. Jake Melksham and Max Heath also come into the squad, while Kade Chandler and Latrelle Pickett miss through injury.

Gold Coast Suns	POS	Melbourne
M. Andrew, B. Uwland, S. Collins	B	J. Bowey, J. Lever, K. Tholstrup
D. Rioli, W. Powell, J. Noble	HB	T. Rivers, H. Petty, B. Howes
J. Murray, N. Anderson, Z. Uwland	C	H. Sharp, E. Langdon, H. Langford
L. Lombard, B. Humphrey, B. Long	HF	K. Pickett, M. Jefferson, B. Laurie
C. Petracca, J. Walter, B. King	F	P. Cross, J. van Rooyen, B. Fritsch
N. Moyle, M. Rowell, T. Miller	FOLL	M. Gawn, J. Steele, T. Sparrow
C. Ballard, J. Jeffrey, E. Read, J. Rogers, B. Addinsall, J. Farrar, S. Clohesy, D. Patterson	I/C	C. Salem, C. Windsor, C. Jiath, J. Melksham, M. Heath, J. Fitzgerald, T. McDonald, X. Taylor

Essendon vs Adelaide Crows

Sunday, August 2, 4:40pm at Marvel Stadium

Essendon: The Bombers swing at least five changes, recalling Kyle Langford and Nick Bryan while Zach Johnson, Elijah Tsatas, Archie Perkins and Vigo Visentini have also been added to the squad. Jordan Ridley headlines a lengthy list of outs through injury and omission.

Adelaide: Archie Ludowyke and Oscar Ryan will both make their AFL debuts, while Mark Keane also returns from injury. Wayne Milera, James Peatling and Sam Berry are unavailable, with Finnbar Maley omitted.

Essendon	POS	Adelaide Crows
A. McGrath, Z. Reid, Z. Johnson	B	J. Worrell, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney
J. Prior, A. Roberts, M. Redman	HB	I. Cumming, M. Keane, O. Ryan
A. Clarke, S. Durham, J. Artemis	C	L. Nankervis, J. Dawson, B. Cook
K. Langford, N. Caddy, A. Day-Wicks	HF	A. Neal-Bullen, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele
I. Kako, P. Wright, H. El Achkar	F	J. Soligo, T. Walker, A. Ludowyke
N. Bryan, Z. Merrett, D. Sharp	FOLL	L. McAndrew, I. Rankine, D. Curtin
J. Farrow, E. Tsatas, W. Setterfield, A. Perkins, M. Kondogiannis, R. Unwin, H. Jones, V. Visentini	I/C	C. Ah Chee, B. Keays, N. Murray, L. Sholl, Z. Taylor, T. Murray, B. Dowling, H. Hall-Kahan