Wildcard Round introduced for 2026 AFL season
The AFL finals series will have an extra week from 2026 with the introduction of a 'Wildcard Finals Round'.
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Adam Treloar Midfielder
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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Key Forward
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Cody Weightman Forward
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Marcus Bontempelli Midfielder
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Jedd Busslinger Key Defender
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Cooper Hynes Forward
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Rory Lobb Key Defender
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Matthew Kennedy Midfielder
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Ryley Sanders Midfielder
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Sam Darcy Key Forward
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Lachie Jaques Defender
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Harvey Gallagher Defender
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Oskar Baker Midfielder
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Rhylee West Forward
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Taylor Duryea Defender
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Jordan Croft Key Forward
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Nick Coffield Defender
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James O'Donnell Key Defender
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Liam Jones Key Defender
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Ed Richards Midfielder
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Tom Liberatore Midfielder
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James Harmes Midfielder
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Laitham Vandermeer Forward
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Buku Khamis Key Forward
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Caleb Poulter Forward
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Josh Dolan Forward
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Joel Freijah Midfielder
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Anthony Scott Midfielder
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Lachlan Bramble Defender
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Lachlan McNeil Forward
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Bailey Dale Defender
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Arthur Jones Midfielder
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Aaron Naughton Key Forward
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Bailey Williams Midfielder
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Luke Kennedy Midfielder
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Luke Cleary Defender
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Michael Sellwood Defender
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Riley Garcia Midfielder
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Jason Johannisen Defender
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Lachlan Smith Ruck
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Zac Walker Key Defender
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Sam Davidson Midfielder
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Ryan Gardner Key Defender
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Tim English Ruck
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02:04
Sam Darcy | 'It's good to know my footy's improving'
Sam Darcy reflects on his 2025 season and looks ahead to 2026.
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Connor Budarick | 'Really excited to have this opportunity'
New recruit, Connor Budarick, speaks on the move to Melbourne and the warm welcome from his new teammates
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Rory Lobb | 'I'd love to play 100 games at the Dogs'
Lobby reflects on his 2025 season and the young talent in the backline.
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