Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards has been added to the Victorian squad for next year’s AAMI AFL Origin match at Optus Stadium.
The honour comes after Richards’ breakout 2025 campaign, which saw him named All Australian for the first time and win his maiden Charles Sutton Medal.
He joins teammates Marcus Bontempelli and Sam Darcy in the 21-player squad, with Rory Lobb and Aaron Naughton named to represent Western Australia.
The remaining squad members will be announced early next year.
The 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game will be broadcast on Channel 7 and Fox, as well as 7Plus and Kayo.
The match will begin at 4:40pm AWST/7:40pm AEDT. Tickets for the AAMI AFL Origin are on sale now, for more information head to www.origin.afl
Bulldogs confirmed for 2026 AFL Origin
As of December 19
Western Australia:
Rory Lobb
State League Club: Swan Districts
Community Club: Bassendean
Aaron Naughton
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: Rockingham
Victoria:
Marcus Bontempelli
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Eltham
Sam Darcy
State Leage Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Glen Iris
Ed Richards
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Hawthorn Citizens
