AFL preliminary final teams and expert tips: Skipper’s replacement named; Lions make a key call

September 17, 2026 — 7:21pmSYDNEYB: J.Hamling, T.McCartin, D.RampeHB: S.Wicks, H.Kyle, J.McInerneyC: M.Roberts, E.Gulden, J.SerongHF: J.Lloyd, L.McDonald, H.McLeanF: T.Papley, C.Curnow, B.CooteeR: B.Grundy, J.Rowbottom, B.CampbellI/C: L.Melican, A.Sheldrick, C.Cleary, T.Hanily, J.DattoliEMG: J.Amartey, W.Green, R.AndrewIN: J.McInerney, L.MelicanOUT: C.Mills (injured), H.Cunningham (injured)FREMANTLEB: J.Clark, A.Pearce, O.McDonaldHB: K.Worner, L.Ryan, H.ChapmanC: M.Johnson, A.Brayshaw, N.ErasmusHF: M.Frederick, M.Reid, S.SwitkowskiF: J.Amiss, J.Treacy, P.VossR: L.Jackson, C.Serong, S.BoltonI/C: J.McVee, C.Wagner, H.Young, I.Dudley, M.CoxEMG: B.Cox, C.Scerri, J.O’Meara IN: -OUT: -HAWTHORNB: J.Sicily, T.Barrass, B.HardwickHB: B.Macdonald, J.Weddle, J.BattleC: J.Impey, W.Day, M.D’AmbrosioHF: D.Moore, M.Chol, C.MacdonaldF: N.Watson, M.Lewis, J.GunstonR: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, J.WardI/C: K.Amon, H.Morrison, C.Mackenzie, M.Beattie, J.GinnivanEMG: N.Reeves, N.Mraz, J.Dalton IN: - OUT: -BRISBANE LIONSB: T.Gallop, H.Andrews, R.LesterHB: D.Wilmot, D.Gardiner, D.ZorkoC: J.Berry, W.Ashcroft, Z.BaileyHF: C.Cameron, L.Morris, O.AllenF: E.Hipwood, C.Rayner, K.LohmannR: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.NealeI/C: S.Draper, J.Fletcher, H.McCluggage, L.Ashcroft, C.McKennaEMG: L.McCarthy, C.Curtin, B.RevilleIN: -OUT: -Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter.More:AFL 2026Sydney SwansFremantle DockersHawthorn HawksBrisbane LionsFrom our partners