With the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season just around the corner, AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich has given his thoughts on the Dogs' best team. 

Luke Beveridge didn't have access to Cody Weightman at all in 2025 and will need to wait a few more months, but the livewire looms as a wildcard for the Dogs in 2026. 

Adam Treloar hasn't missed a session this summer and is fighting for a spot in this 23 after a nightmare year with injuries. 

Connor Budarick arrived from Gold Coast and looks set to lock down a spot in defence.

Second-year trio Josh Dolan, Cooper Hynes and Lachie Jaques are coming and should play a lot more senior football this year. Joel Freijah looks set for more midfield minutes this year after a breakout campaign. 

AFL Media's Best 23

B: Connor Budarick, James O’Donnell, Lachie Bramble
HB: Bailey Dale, Rory Lobb, Joel Freijah
C: Bailey Williams, Marcus Bontempelli, Sam Davidson
HF: Adam Treloar, Aaron Naughton, Matt Kennedy
F: Rhylee West, Sam Darcy, Cody Weightman
Foll: Tim English, Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
I/C: Laith Vandermeer, Ryley Sanders, Josh Dolan, Oskar Baker, Buku Khamis 

Emerg: Luke Cleary, Jordan Croft, Lachie Jaques, Cooper Hynes