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AFL Teams Round 8 2026 Full Team Lists, Ins and Outs

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Last updated: Thu 30 Apr 2026 10:57

Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season features a whirlwind of selection changes across the league. The Western Bulldogs make six changes, and Richmond faces more injury woes. Essendon welcomes back Nik Cox after an extended concussion layoff. Adelaide and Brisbane introduce fresh debutants, while Carlton reshuffles after a tough losing streak. Squad returns and injury news mark each key clash from Collingwood v Hawthorn through to Gold Coast v GWS, highlighting the round’s drama and unpredictability. Stay updated on all starting lineups and critical inclusions for every game.

Jeremy Darke 30 Apr 2026
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  • Western Bulldogs make 6 team changes; Richmond hit by new injuries.
  • Essendon’s Nik Cox returns after long concussion battle; multiple debutants named.
  • Carlton reshuffles after losses; all major ins/outs for every Round 8 match confirmed.
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Isaac Heeney returns for the Swans. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

AFL Teams Round 8 2026 Full Team Lists


Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season brings major selection drama, with the Western Bulldogs making six changes, Richmond hit by another injury blow and Essendon welcoming back Nik Cox after a long concussion battle.

Adelaide and Brisbane have also named debutants, Carlton has swung the axe after another loss, while Collingwood and Hawthorn opened the round with contrasting selection stories.

Here are the confirmed team lists and biggest selection calls for every Round 8 match.

Collingwood vs Hawthorn

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

Collingwood: Darcy Moore returns, but Jeremy Howe and Scott Pendlebury are managed, while Beau McCreery and Tim Membrey are injured.

Hawthorn: James Sicily and Dylan Moore return from suspension, with Harry Morrison and Jack Dalton omitted.

CollingwoodPOSHawthorn
B. Frampton, D. Moore, B. MaynardBJ. Sicily, T. Barrass, J. Impey
H. Perryman, J. Daicos, I. QuaynorHBJ. Scrimshaw, J. Battle, B. Hardwick
R. Steele, N. Long, J. CrispCM. D’Ambrosio, C. Mackenzie, K. Amon
L. Schultz, P. Lipinski, W. HayesHFC. Macdonald, M. Lewis, J. Gunston
D. McStay, J. Elliott, O. SteeneFD. Moore, C. Dear, N. Watson
D. Cameron, N. Daicos, J. De GoeyFOLLN. Reeves, J. Newcombe, J. Ward
D. Houston, W. Parker, S. Sidebottom, J. Buller, A. AndersonI/CJ. Weddle, L. Meek, C. Nash, J. Ginnivan, F. Maginness


Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Friday, May 1, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium

Western Bulldogs: Tim English returns in one of six changes, while Adam Treloar is managed and five players are omitted.

Fremantle: Pat Voss returns after a late withdrawal last week, replacing the ill Judd McVee.

Western BulldogsPOSFremantle
M. Sellwood, B. Khamis, N. CoffieldBB. Cox, A. Pearce, H. Chapman
H. Gallagher, J. Busslinger, B. DaleHBJ. Clark, L. Ryan, K. Worner
A. Jones, M. Bontempelli, B. WilliamsCM. Frederick, A. Brayshaw, M. Johnson
R. Sanders, W. Lewis, L. VandermeerHFS. Bolton, M. Reid, S. Switkowski
J. Freijah, A. Naughton, R. WestFP. Voss, J. Treacy, J. Amiss
T. English, M. Kennedy, E. RichardsFOLLL. Jackson, H. Young, C. Serong
L. Emmett, J. Dolan, L. Bramble, L. McNeil, S. DavidsonI/CM. Cox, J. Sharp, I. Dudley, C. Wagner, N. Erasmus


Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide

Friday, May 1, 8:10pm at Adelaide Oval

Adelaide: Dan Curtin returns for his first game of 2026, while Jordan Dawson misses again for personal reasons.

Port Adelaide: Todd Marshall returns, with Jack Watkins omitted.

Adelaide CrowsPOSPort Adelaide
J. Worrell, J. Borlase, M. MichalanneyBT. Marshall, L. Jones, M. Bergman
R. Laird, J. Butts, W. MileraHBJ. Burgoyne, A. Aliir, K. Farrell
I. Cumming, B. Keays, B. CookCE. Mackinlay, J. Horne-Francis, J. Wehr
I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. RacheleHFC. Moraes, M. Georgiades, J. Berry
D. Curtin, T. Walker, Z. TaylorFD. Byrne-Jones, J. Whitlock, J. Richards
L. McAndrew, S. Berry, J. PeatlingFOLLJ. Sweet, Z. Butters, W. Drew
L. Pedlar, A. Neal-Bullen, T. Murray, J. Soligo, H. BondI/CC. Durdin, O. Wines, J. Lai, L. Evans, D. Visentini


Essendon vs Brisbane Lions

Saturday, May 2, 12:35pm at Marvel Stadium

Essendon: Nik Cox returns for his first AFL game in 630 days, with four inclusions for the Bombers.

Brisbane: Dayne Zorko returns and Cody Curtin will debut, replacing injured forward Oscar Allen.

EssendonPOSBrisbane Lions
J. Prior, B. McKay, A. McGrathBK. Coleman, H. Andrews, R. Lester
A. Roberts, Z. Reid, J. FarrowHBD. Wilmot, J. Fletcher, D. Zorko
X. Duursma, J. Caldwell, A. Day-WicksCH. McCluggage, W. Ashcroft, L. Ashcroft
D. Sharp, N. Caddy, S. RobeyHFC. Cameron, T. Gallop, Z. Bailey
J. Gresham, K. Langford, T. EdwardsFS. Draper, C. Rayner, L. Morris
P. Wright, Z. Merrett, S. DurhamFOLLD. Fort, J. Dunkley, L. Neale
N. Cox, M. Kondogiannis, S. El-Hawli, J. Nguyen, L. BlakistonI/CK. Lohmann, L. McCarthy, C. McKenna, C. Curtin, B. Reville


West Coast vs Richmond

Saturday, May 2, 4:15pm at Optus Stadium

West Coast: Matt Owies, Tom Cole and Harry Schoenberg come in as the Eagles add experience.

Richmond: Sam Lalor and Hugo Ralphsmith are injured, while Samson Ryan is omitted. Jayden Short returns.

West CoastPOSRichmond
L. Duggan, R. Ginbey, B. HoughBN. Vlastuin, B. Miller, N. Balta
T. McCarthy, T. Young, J. LindsayHBN. Broad, J. Short, S. Grlj
W. Duursma, E. Yeo, R. MaricCP. Retschko, D. Prestia, K. McAuliffe
E. Hewett, J. Shanahan, L. BakerHFS. Campbell, S. Cumming, S. Green
M. Champion, J. Waterman, M. MurdockFJ. Faull, T. Sonsie, T. Lynch
B. Williams, H. Reid, T. KellyFOLLO. Hayes-Brown, J. Ross, J. Hopper
M. Owies, C. Duff-Tytler, T. Cole, H. Davis, H. SchoenbergI/CJ. Trezise, T. Burton, T. Brown, C. Gray, M. Lefau


Geelong vs North Melbourne

Saturday, May 2, 4:35pm at GMHBA Stadium

Geelong: Sam De Koning and Jake Kolodjashnij return, with Mark Blicavs injured and Jack Bowes managed.

North Melbourne: Charlie Comben returns, replacing omitted defender Toby Pink.

GeelongPOSNorth Melbourne
C. O’Sullivan, J. Henry, T. StewartBA. Corr, G. Logue, C. Comben
S. De Koning, Z. Guthrie, J. KolodjashnijHBC. McKercher, C. Daniel, L. Parker
M. O’Connor, B. Smith, O. DempseyCJ. Simpkin, F. O’Sullivan, D. Stephens
J. Cameron, S. Mannagh, B. CloseHFP. Curtis, C. Trembath, C. Spargo
P. Dangerfield, S. Neale, J. MartinFC. Zurhaar, N. Larkey, J. Darling
M. Edwards, T. Atkins, M. HolmesFOLLT. Xerri, L. Davies-Uniacke, H. Sheezel
L. Humphries, O. Mullin, T. Bruhn, J. Worpel, O. HenryI/CL. Dovaston, G. Wardlaw, Z. Duursma, L. McDonald, T. Powell


Carlton vs St Kilda

Saturday, May 2, 7:35pm at Marvel Stadium

Carlton: The Blues swing the axe after five straight losses, with Adam Saad, Harry McKay, Marc Pittonet and Ollie Hollands all returning.

St Kilda: Liam Ryan and Hunter Clark are injured, with Liam Stocker and Liam Henry coming in.

CarltonPOSSt Kilda
H. Dean, J. Weitering, A. SaadBJ. Silvagni, C. Wilkie, A. Caminiti
O. Florent, M. McGovern, N. NewmanHBJ. Carroll, B. Hill, N. Wanganeen-Milera
O. Hollands, P. Cripps, M. CarrollCM. Windhager, M. Hall, D. Wilson
Z. Williams, J. Smith, F. EvansHFJ. Higgins, M. Phillipou, M. Owens
B. Ainsworth, B. Kemp, H. McKayFM. Wood, C. Sharman, R. Marshall
M. Pittonet, A. Cerra, S. WalshFOLLT. De Koning, S. Flanders, J. Sinclair
N. Haynes, L. Cowan, M. Cottrell, W. Hayward, L. ReidyI/CL. Stocker, D. Butler, D. Howard, L. Henry, H. Garcia


Sydney Swans vs Melbourne

Sunday, May 3, 3:15pm at the SCG

Sydney: Isaac Heeney returns, but Tom McCartin is ruled out through injury.

Melbourne: Harrison Petty is named among the inclusions, with Jai Culley out injured.

Sydney SwansPOSMelbourne
W. Edwards, L. Melican, D. RampeBD. Turner, J. Lever, B. Howes
N. Blakey, C. Mills, R. BiceHBX. Taylor, T. Sparrow, C. Jiath
J. Serong, C. Warner, M. RobertsCK. Chandler, J. Steele, E. Langdon
J. Jordon, T. Papley, J. LloydHFB. Fritsch, B. Mihocek, M. Jefferson
J. Amartey, C. Curnow, M. RosasFH. Sharp, J. van Rooyen, K. Pickett
B. Grundy, I. Heeney, J. McInerneyFOLLM. Gawn, H. Langford, C. Windsor
S. Wicks, A. Sheldrick, H. Cunningham, L. McDonald, J. Rowbottom, H. McLean, B. Cootee, P. LadhamsI/CK. Tholstrup, B. Laurie, M. Heath, L. Pickett, H. Petty, P. Cross, J. Henderson, A. Moniz-Wakefield


Gold Coast Suns vs GWS Giants

Sunday, May 3, 7:20pm at People First Stadium

Gold Coast: Jarrod Witts is managed, with Ned Moyle among five inclusions.

GWS Giants: Kieren Briggs returns after Nick Madden was ruled out with a knee injury.

Gold Coast SunsPOSGWS Giants
O. Adams, S. Collins, M. AndrewBJ. Laverde, C. Idun, J. Buckley
B. Uwland, W. Powell, D. RioliHBH. Himmelberg, L. Whitfield, L. Ash
L. Weller, C. Petracca, T. MillerCR. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
W. Graham, B. Humphrey, L. LombardHFT. Bedford, B. Daniels, P. Gothard
E. Read, B. King, B. LongFA. Cadman, J. Stringer, J. Hogan
N. Moyle, N. Anderson, M. RowellFOLLK. Briggs, T. Greene, F. Callaghan
J. Noble, J. Walter, A. Davies, J. Ugle-Hagan, J. Jeffrey, J. Rogers, S. Clohesy, L. GulbinI/CJ. Leake, X. O’Halloran, S. Coniglio, O. Hannaford, L. Aleer, H. Rowston, J. Fonti, J. Riccardi

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