An array of players remain in doubt — or are set to miss — their club’s Round 1 game.

But following some standout pre-season performances, several young guns have bolted into contention to debut in the first week of the home and away season.

Foxfooty.com.au predicts every AFL club’s Round 1 22-man line-up.

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ADELAIDE

B: Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Jake Kelly

HB: Rory Laird, Fischer McAsey, Wayne Milera

C: Paul Seedsman, Rory Sloane, Brodie Smith

HF: Tom Lynch, Taylor Walker, Chayce Jones

F: Lachlan Murphy, Darcy Fogarty, Elliot Himmelberg

FOLL: Reilly O’Brien, Brad Crouch, Matt Crouch

I/C: Bryce Gibbs, Jordan Gallucci, Rory Atkins, Tyson Stengle

EMER: Billy Frampton, David Mackay, Ned McHenry, Kyle Hartigan

The Crows will likely be without defender Tom Doedee (knee) and forward Riley Knight (Achilles) for their season opener against the Swans at Adelaide Oval. That opens up spots for the likes of Jordan Gallucci and Tyson Stengle for a Round 1 berth. Brodie Smith into the midfield could the x-factor the Crows need.

INJURIES

Tom Doedee (knee) – 1-2 weeks

Riley Knight (Achilles) – 1-3 weeks

BRISBANE LIONS

B: Alex Witherden, Harris Andrews, Marcus Adams

HB: Daniel Rich, Darcy Gardiner, Grant Birchall

C: Hugh McCluggage, Lachie Neale, Mitch Robinson

HF: Lincoln McCarthy, Eric Hipwood, Dayne Zorko

F: Charlie Cameron, Daniel McStay, Cam Rayner

FOLL: Stefan Martin, Jarryd Lyons, Jarrod Berry,

I/C: Noah Answerth, Deven Robertson, Oscar McInerney, Callum Ah Chee

EMER: Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Ryan Lester, Allen Christensen, Brandon Starcevich

The Lions are fighting fit ahead of Round One, with Chris Fagan taking a full strength side into the club’s final pre-season match against Carlton. Former Crow Cam Ellis-Yolmen was dropped for that match and will have to win the coach over through his training habits if he’s to get a spot in the starting 22, while draftee Deven Robertson will certainly push for a debut after a strong performance against the Blues.

INJURIES

Tom Joyce (shin) – Test

Archie Smith (knee) – Test

Toby Wooller (shin) – Test

Deven Robertson is in line to play for Brisbane in Round 1. Source: Getty Images

CARLTON

B: Lachie Plowman, Jacob Weitering, Kade Simpson

HB: Sam Docherty, Liam Jones, Nic Newman

C: Sam Petrevski-Seton, Patrick Cripps, Sam Walsh

HF: Jack Silvagni, Levi Casboult, Zac Fisher

F: Jack Martin, Mitch McGovern, Eddie Betts

FOLL: Matthew Kreuzer, Marc Murphy, Ed Curnow

I/C: Paddy Dow, Caleb Marchbank, Will Setterfield, Jack Newnes

EMER: Michael Gibbons, Tom Williamson, Matthew Kennedy, Cameron Polson

The Blues will enter Round One with some serious structural concerns forward of the ball. Charlie Curnow (knee) has no return date, while fellow tall forward Harry McKay (groin) is in doubt and, realistically, won’t be available either. Mitch McGovern and Levi Casboult should assume those key forward roles, while new kids on the block – Jack Martin and Jack Newnes – are also expected to line up against Richmond.

INJURIES

Charlie Curnow (knee) – Indefinite

Brodie Kemp (knee) – Indefinite

Harrison Macreadie (soreness) – Test

Caleb Marchbank (knee) – TBC

Lachie Plowman (ankle) – TBC

Harry McKay (groin) – 1-3 weeks

Sam Petrevski-Seton (quad) - Test

COLLINGWOOD

B: Jeremy Howe, Jordan Roughead, Brayden Maynard

HB: John Noble, Darcy Moore, Jack Crisp

C: Chris Mayne, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom

HF: Josh Thomas, Brody Mihocek, Jaidyn Stephenson

F: Jamie Elliott, Mason Cox, Jordan De Goey

FOLL: Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams, Tom Phillips

I/C: Callum Brown, Rupert Wills, Will Hoskin-Elliott, Tyler Brown

EMER: Brayden Sier, Jack Madgen, Josh Daicos, Darcy Cameron

The Magpies were confident star midfielder Adam Treloar (hamstring) would be ready for the club’s season opener, but that rhetoric appears to have abated as their match against the Western Bulldogs draws closer. Isaac Quaynor (hip) is also in doubt, after having missed the club’s final pre-season hit out. With other mainstays like Travis Varcoe (shoulder) and Tom Langdon (knee) also unavailable, the door could be open for Tyler Brown’s much anticipated AFL debut. Taylor Adams should also feature, despite concerns of a hip injury.

INJURIES

Flynn Appleby (ankle) – 1 week

Dayne Beams (mental health) – Indefinite

Tim Broomhead (leg) – 2-4 weeks

Levi Greenwood (knee) – 3-4 months

Tom Langdon (knee) – indefinite

Isaac Quaynor (hip) – 1-2 weeks

Ben Reid (leg) – TBC

Adam Treloar (hamstring) – 2 weeks

Travis Varcoe (shoulder) – 4-6 weeks

Tyler Brown is in the Round 1 mix. Source: Getty Images

ESSENDON

B: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Jordan Ridley, Aaron Francis

HB: Adam Saad, Michael Hurley, Conor McKenna

C: Devon Smith, Zach Merrett, Andrew McGrath

HF: Tom Cutler, Jake Stringer, Darcy Parish

F: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Shaun McKernan, Orazio Fantasia

FOLL: Tom Bellchambers, Dylan Shiel, David Zaharakis

I/C: Dylan Clarke, Martin Gleeson, Mason Redman, Matt Guelfi

EMER: Will Snelling, Matt Guelfi, Jacob Townsend, Andrew Phillips

Despite a positive Marsh Community Series, the Bombers enter Round One with some big injury concerns. Defender Cale Hooker (hip) won’t feature for the first chunk of the season, while skipper Dyson Heppell is also unlikely to face Fremantle. Patrick Ambrose (knee) is also out of action, meaning the Bombers’ back six is going to shift in its complexion. Jordan Ridley and Brandon Zerk-Thatcher were given a run against the Cats in the club’s final pre-season match and should both come into selection calculations. We’ve selected Tom Bellchambers in the ruck, but Andrew Philipps remains on hold in the event the recognised ruckman isn’t fit.

INJURIES

Patrick Ambrose (knee) – 7 weeks

Tom Bellchambers (knee) – Test

Joe Daniher (groin) – Indefinite

Sam Draper (knee) – 5-7 weeks

Noah Gown (foot) – Indefinite

Dyson Heppell (foot) – TBC

Mitch Hibberd (knee) – Test

Cale Hooker (hip) – 4-7 weeks

Lachie Johnson (knee) – Season

James Stewart (groin) – Test

FREMANTLE

B: Luke Ryan, Griffin Logue, Taylin Duman

HB: Ethan Hughes, Brennan Cox, Stephen Hill

C: Brett Bewley, Nat Fyfe, Connor Blakely

HF: Cam McCarthy, Matt Taberner, Darcy Tucker

F: Michael Walters, Rory Lobb, Brandon Matera

FOLL: Sean Darcy, Andrew Brayshaw, Adam Cerra

I/C: Reece Conca, James Aish, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young

EMER: Travis Colyer, Bailey Banfield, Stefan Giro, Liam Henry

The Dockers’ defence – in the absence of Joel Hamling (ankle), Alex Pearce (ankle) and Nathan Wilson (toe) will feature some new faces, while Griffin Logue will be given the responsibility of being the club’s lock down defender. Recruit James Aish will feature for the first time for premiership points in Fremantle colours, as will draftee Caleb Serong.

INJURIES

Blake Acres (hamstring) – TBC

Jesse Hogan (mental health) – Indefinite

Joel Hamling (ankle) 9-10 weeks

David Mundy (leg) – TBC

Alex Pearce (ankle) – TBC

Darcy Tucker (knee) – Test

Nathan Wilson (toe) – 3-4 weeks

Caleb Serong could play Round 1 for Fremantle. Source: Getty Images

GEELONG

B: Jed Bews, Mark Blicavs, Mark O’Connor

HB: Zach Tuohy, Harry Taylor, Tom Stewart

C: Jordan Clark, Joel Selwood, Quinton Narkle

HF: Brandan Parfitt, Esava Ratugolea, Luke Dahlhaus

F: Gryan Miers, Tom Hawkins, Gary Ablett

FOLL: Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Jack Steven

I/C: Cameron Guthrie, Tom Atkins, Jack Henry, Gary Rohan

EMER: Josh Jenkins, Sam Menegola, Charlie Constable, Jed Bews

Skipper Joel Selwood should feature in Round 1, despite being unavailable for the club’s last Marsh Community Series match against Essendon on Monday. Mitch Duncan (hip), however, will more likely be a Round 2 starter. Jack Steven was impressive in Colac on Monday and should’ve done enough to earn a spot in the club’s best 22, but the jury’s still out on Josh Jenkins.

INJURIES

Nakia Cockatoo (hamstring) – 2-3 weeks

Mitch Duncan (hip) – 1-2 weeks

Lachie Fogarty (ankle) – 1-2 weeks

Jake Kolodjashnij (hip) – 3-5 weeks

Nathan Kreuger (knee) – 1-2 weeks

Stefan Okunbor (Achilles) – Indefinite

Joel Selwood (hamstring) – Test

GOLD COAST SUNS

B: Jarrod Harbrow, Rory Thompson, Jack Lukosius

HB: Pearce Hanley, Sam Collins, Brandon Ellis

C: Lachie Weller, Touk Miller, Brayden Fiorini

HF: Hugh Greenwood, Ben King, Ben Ainsworth

F: Noah Anderson, Peter Wright, Alex Sexton

FOLL: Jarrod Witts, David Swallow, Matt Rowell

I/C: Jack Bowes, Darcy Macpherson, Will Brodie, Connor Budarick

EMER: Nick Holman, Jeremy Sharp, Sam Day, Sean Lemmens

The Suns are unlikely to play Alex Sexton in Round 1 after straining his hamstring last week. That means Izak Rankine is now more likely to play in the first week, despite recently suffering a shoulder setback. Academy selection Connor Budarick has been a Round 1 bolter over the off-season, impressing with his composure across the back-half. It’ll be interesting to see who misses out between Sam Day and Peter Wright, with Wright more likely to get the nod if Jarrod Witts is unavailable. But the Suns are confident Witts will be fit for Round 1 after undergoing foot surgery during the Christmas break.

INJURIES

Charlie Ballard (shoulder) – 7 weeks

Jack Hombsch (rib) – 1-2 weeks

Anthony Miles (chest) – TBC

Wil Powell (knee) – 7 weeks

Izak Rankine (shoulder) – 1 week

Mitch Riordan (ACL) – season

Rory Thompson (knee) – 1-2 weeks

Jarrod Witts (foot) – 1-2 weeks

Connor Budarick could be a Round 1 bolter for the Suns. Source: Getty Images

GWS GIANTS

B: Nick Haynes, Phil Davis, Aidan Corr

HB: Harry Perryman, Sam Taylor, Heath Shaw

C: Josh Kelly, Callan Ward, Zac Williams

HF: Jackson Hately, Jeremy Finlayson, Lachie Whitfield

F: Toby Greene, Jeremy Cameron, Harry Himmelberg

FOLL: Sam Jacobs, Jacob Hopper, Stephen Coniglio

I/C: Matt de Boer, Brent Daniels, Jye Caldwell, Lachlan Ash

EMER: Zac Langdon, Adam Kennedy, Brent Daniels, Isaac Cumming

The Giants looked like well oiled machine in their final pre-season hit out against the Tigers, as a number of youngsters put their hand up to replace best and fairest winner Tim Taranto (shoulder). While Tom Green looks a likely type and will certainly be given his chance at senior level, it appears more like Jackson Hately will be parachuted into the side. Draftee Lachlan Ash may just sneak into this star studded side – no small feat.

INJURIES

Matt Flynn (knee) – TBC

Tommy Sheridan (calf) – 2-3 weeks

Tim Taranto (shoulder) – 4-5 months

Callan Ward (knee) – 3-5 weeks

HAWTHORN

B: Sam Frost, James Frawley, Ben Stratton

HB: Harry Morrison, Ben McEvoy, James Sicily

C: Ricky Henderson, Tom Mitchell, Tom Scully

HF: Chad Wingard, Tim O’Brien, Liam Shiels

F: Luke Breust, Jon Patton, Paul Puopolo

FOLL: Jon Ceglar, James Worpel, Jaeger O’Meara

I/C: Isaac Smith, Shaun Burgoyne, Changkuoth Jiath, Jack Scrimshaw

EMER: Damon Greaves, Ollie Hanrahan, Mitch Lewis, Dan Howe

We’ve been conservative with Jack Gunston, who underwent ankle surgery before Christmas and might run out of time to prove his fitness before the season starts. The Hawks will also be without Blake Hardwick, who’ll miss most of the first half of the season with a pectoral issue, while Mitchell Lewis is in doubt with an ankle issue. Harry Morrison has been part of the senior set-up over the past two seasons, but two excellent outings against St Kilda (13 disposals) and Melbourne (23 disposals) emerged as a bit of a Round 1 bolter across half-back. Overall, it’s a tall line-up but one with ample experience and class.



INJURIES

Jack Gunston (ankle) – 1-2 weeks

Blake Hardwick (chest) – 11 weeks

Dane Howe (foot) – Indefinite

Jarman Impey (knee) – Indefinite

Jacob Koschitzke (AC joint) – 3 weeks

Dylan Moore (hip/groin) – Test

Josh Morris (knee) – 4-5 weeks

Tim O’Brien (eye) – Test

MELBOURNE

B: Jake Lever, Oscar McDonald, Neville Jetta

HB: Christian Salem, Steven May, James Hames

C: Adam Tomlinson, Jack Viney, Ed Langdon

HF: Jake Melksham, Tom McDonald, Christian Petracca

F: Kysaiah Pickett, Sam Weideman, Bayley Fritsch

FOLL: Max Gawn, Angus Brayshaw, Clayton Oliver

I/C: Charlie Spargo, Luke Jackson, Nathan Jones, Michael Hibberd

EMER: Jay Lockhart, Marty Hore, Kade Chandler, Harrison Petty

The additions of Ed Langdon and Adam Tomlinson give Melbourne's best 22 a couple of proper wingers. Langdon has pace, while Tomlinson has size. We haven't seen much of Marty Hore or Jayden Hunt during the pre-season, which likely points to a settled back six at Demonland. Expect Christian Petracca to play more midfield minutes and James Harmes to spend more time behind the ball at half-back.

INJURIES

Harley Bennell (calf) – TBC

Kade Chandler (wrist) – 1-2 weeks

Mitch Hannan (groin) – TBC

Kade Kolodjashnij (concussion) – TBC

Harry Petty (groin) – TBC

Braydon Preuss (knee) – 4-6 weeks

NORTH MELBOURNE

B: Jamie Macmillan, Robbie Tarrant, Luke McDonald

HB: Jasper Pittard, Josh Walker, Shaun Atley

C: Jared Polec, Ben Cunnington, Trent Dumont

HF: Jy Simpkin, Nick Larkey, Tarryn Thomas

F: Curtis Taylor, Tristan Xerri, Cam Zurhaar

FOLL: Todd Goldstein, Jack Ziebell, Shaun Higgins

I/C: Jed Anderson, Aiden Bonar, Aaron Hall, Majak Daw

EMER: Mason Wood, Jack Mahony, Taylor Garner, Sam Durdin

This is far from North’s best 22, but injuries and suspensions have hit the club hard. Marley Williams (suspension) won’t be available until Round 3, Ben Brown (calf) is unlikely for Round 1 and Kayne Turner (foot) has a long-term issue. But Curtis Taylor’s strong Marsh Series, highlighted by his spectacular grab and goal against the Dogs then his two-goal, 21-disposal against Sydney, means he gets a gig. And Tristan Xerri is the logical inclusion for Brown. Josh Walker, Luke McDonald and Aaron Hall should play Round 1, but Jack Mahony just gets squeezed out, as does Mason Wood.

INJURIES

Aiden Bonar (hamstring) – Test

Ben Brown (calf) – 1-2 weeks

Luke Davies-Uniacke (groin) – TBC

Kyron Hayden (Achilles) – 9-10 weeks

Ben Jacobs (concussion) – TBC

Flynn Perez (knee) – 9-10 weeks

Kayne Turner (foot) – 9-10 weeks

Ed Vickers-Willis (knee) – TBC

Marley Williams (suspension) – Round 3

PORT ADELAIDE

B: Darcy Byrne-Jones, Tom Clurey, Ryan Burton

HB: Hamish Hartlett, Tom Jonas, Riley Bonner

C: Karl Amon, Tom Rockliff, Xavier Duursma

HF: Brad Ebert, Todd Marshall, Connor Rozee

F: Robbie Gray, Charlie Dixon, Mitch Georgiades

FOLL: Scott Lycett, Travis Boak, Dan Houston

I/C: Sam Powell-Pepper, Justin Westhoff, Zak Butters, Steven Motlop

EMER: Jarrod Leinert, Miles Bergman, Kane Farrell, Jack Watts

With Ollie Wines set to miss, Dan Houston steps up into the starting on-ball brigade — and he deserves it after two solid Marsh Series outings. The Round 1 bolter is Mitch Georgiades, who starred in Port’s intra-club game before the two official pre-season games. It looks like he’s done enough to get a Round 1 gig. But can he, Todd Marshall and Charlie Dixon all play in the same side? Possibly. We’ve also named Steven Motlop ahead of Jack Watts — the latter, of which, didn’t play in either of the Marsh Series games.

INJURIES

Miles Bergman (ankle) – Test

Riley Grundy (knee) – TBC

Ollie Wines (shoulder) – 5-7 weeks

RICHMOND

B: Nathan Broad, Dylan Grimes, David Astbury

HB: Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short

C: Kane Lambert, Dion Prestia, Josh Caddy

HF: Shai Bolton, Jack Riewoldt, Shane Edwards

F: Daniel Rioli, Tom Lynch, Jason Castagna

FOLL: Ivan Soldo, Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin

I/C: Liam Baker, Callum Coleman-Jones, Marlion Pickett, Sydney Stack

EMER: Toby Nankervis, Jack Graham, Patrick Naish, Jack Ross, Noah Balta

It’s a Richmond team that essentially picks itself. Liam Baker essentially cemented his spot with his 30-disposal haul against Collingwood the first Marsh Community Series game, especially with Jack Graham no certainty to play. The Round 1 bolter is Callum Coleman-Jones, who’s likely to get the nod ahead of Toby Nankervis after two solid outings in the pre-season. Jack Ross will also be in the mix.

INJURIES

Jack Graham (shoulder) – Test

Kamdyn McIntosh (ankle) – Test

Toby Nankervis (adductor) – Test

ST KILDA

B: Jarryn Geary, Jake Carlisle, Callum Wilkie

HB: Dylan Roberton, Dougal Howard, Ben Long

C: Bradley Hill, Seb Ross, Jade Greaham

HF: Jack Billings, Tim Membrey, Jack Sinclair

F: Dan Butler, Paddy Ryder, Max King

FOLL: Rowan Marshall, Jack Steele, Dan Hannebery

I/C: Luke Dunstan, Hunter Clark, Zak Jones, Josh Battle

EMER: Shane Savage, Nick Hind, Matt Parker, Jimmy Webster

St Kilda is expected to field a full-strength team for Round 1. Bradley Hill is a lock to play on the wing, while Dan Hannebery is fully fit and will have a significant role on the inside. Ben Long has impressed insiders with his grunt and should slot in well in defence.



INJURIES

Nil

SYDNEY SWANS

B: Jordan Dawson, Dane Rampe, Jake Lloyd

HB: Ollie Florent, Aliir Aliir, Callum Mills

C: Isaac Heeney, Josh Kennedy, Nick Blakey

HF: Lewis Taylor, Sam Reid, Tom Papley

F: Will Hayward, Callum Sinclair, Tom McCartin

FOLL: Sam Naismith, George Hewett, Luke Parker

I/C: Harry Cunningham, Dylan Stephens, Colin O’Riordan, James Rowbottom

EMER: Sam Gray, Ryan Clarke, Will Gould, Ben Ronke

The Swans looked far slicker against the Kangaroos on Monday than they did against the Giants the previous week in their pre-season matches. But they still have some serious selection headaches as they edge towards Round 1. Superstar Lance Franklin (knee) could be more than a month away, but there’s more optimism around the likelihood Reid (calf) will feature – and they need a player of his calibre up forward. Expect draftee Dylan Stephens to feature, as well as former Lion Lewis Taylor.

INJURIES

Robbie Fox (ankle) – Test

Lance Franklin (knee) – 3-5 weeks

Lewis Melican (hamstring) – 2-3 weeks

Sam Reid (calf) – Test

Dylan Stephens could play for the Swans in Round 1. Source: Getty Images

WEST COAST EAGLES

B: Liam Duggan, Tom Barrass, Brad Sheppard

HB: Shannon Hurn, Jeremy McGovern, Lewis Jetta

C: Dom Sheed, Elliot Yeo, Andrew Gaff

HF: Jamie Cripps, Jack Darling, Jack Petruccelle

F: Oscar Allen, Josh Kennedy, Liam Ryan

FOLL: Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey, Tim Kelly

I/C: Bailey Williams, Mark Hutchings, Jack Redden, Jarrod Brander

EMER: Jackson Nelson, Jake Waterman, Josh Rotham, Nathan Vardy

With Tom Cole and Jarrod Cameron both sidelined with injury, a spot has opened up — and that could belong to Jarrod Brander, who was a solid contributor in both of West Coast’s Marsh Community Series games. Perhaps the biggest point of contention, though, surrounds the second ruck spot to support Nic Naitanui. Tom Hickey played in the WAFL practice matches recently, while Nathan Vardy was given the chance at senior level in the Marsh Series. But Bailey Williams is the Round 1 bolter here, especially for his ability up forward and athleticism around the ground. Friday night’s intra-club game could decide who gets the Round 1 gig.



INJURIES

Jarrod Cameron (pubic bone) – TBC

Tom Cole (thumb) – 5-7 weeks

Oscar Allen (ankle) – Test

Jack Darling (cheekbone) – Test

Luke Foley (pubic bone) – TBC

Daniel Venables (concussion) – Test

WESTERN BULLDOGS

B: Matt Suckling, Alex Keath, Hayden Crozier

HB: Jason Johanissen, Zaine Cordy, Easton Wood

C: Lachie Hunter, Marcus Bontempelli, Mitch Wallis

HF: Bailey Smith, Josh Bruce, Sam Lloyd

F: Bailey Dale, Aaron Naughton, Josh Schache

FOLL: Tim English, Josh Dunkley, Jack Macrae

I/C: Patrick Lipinski, Caleb Daniel, Toby McLean, Bailey Williams

EMER: Roarke Smith, Tom Liberatore, Cody Weightman, Lewis Young

At this stage, we’ve left Ed Richards out of the side after suffering that nasty concussion in the club’s first Marsh Community Series game. But we’ve named Aaron Naughton, who’s been hampered by two separate knee issues across the pre-season. Bailey Williams had two solid outings in the Marsh Series to push for a Round 1 berth, racking up 17 touches in the first outing before accumulating 23 in the second. Tom Liberatore is unlikely to play Collingwood in Round 1.

INJURIES

Taylor Duryea (groin) – 6 weeks

Riley Garcia (knee) – Indefinite

Lin Jong (hamstring) – 5 weeks

Tom Liberatore (knee) – 3-4 weeks

Aaron Naughton (knee) – 1-2 weeks

Laitham Vandermeer (hamstring) – Test