#AFL #AFLRound1 Ladder after the siren at Carrara
30’14” HT@Carrara
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social 7.3 13.6 (84): C.Petracca, B.King* 3; N.Anderson, A.Davies, J.Farrar, J.Rogers, D.Rioli, B.Long;
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 1.1 3.4 (22): M.Murdock 2; J.Waterman
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33’6” QT@Carrara
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social 7.3 (45): B.King 5’; C.Petracca 6’, 22’; 24’; N.Anderson 17’; A.Davies 21’;
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 1.1 (7): M.Murdock 9’
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33’28”HT MCG
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.3 9.7 (61): J.van Rooyen 5; B.Mihocek 2; C.Windsor, L.Pickett;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 3.4 9.5 (59): J.Higgins, N.Wanganeen-Milera,* M.Hall 2; L.Ryan, M.Owens, D.Wilson
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDeesSaints #DemonSpirit #SaintsFooty
35’5” QT@MCG
@melbournefc.bsky.social 3.3 (21): C.Windsor 6’; J.van Rooyen 19’; 20’;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 3.4 (22): N.Wanganeen-Milera 3’; L.Ryan 7; M.Hall 8’; J.Higgins 33’
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33’50” HT@Marvel North 3.4 8.5 (53): C.Zurhaar 2; N.Larkey, D.Stephens, C.Trembath, C.Comben, C.McKercher, Z.Duursma; Port 2.2 4.4 (28): D.Byrne-Jones,* M.Georgiades, J.Whitlock, M.Bergman
Second quarter player stats headed by Roo Harry Sheezel (43AF) and Portsman Conor Rozee (40AF)
First half player stats headed by Stephens (81AF), Sheezel (72), and Rozee (65)
North in unfamiliar territory on the second rung of the live ladder (189.3%) while Port are in 16th (52.8%). Only Dees (17th & up next against Saints) and Eagles (18th up later against Suns) yet to play
28’13” HT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.4 8.5 (53): C.Zurhaar 2; N.Larkey, D.Stephens, C.Trembath, C.Comben, C.McKercher, Z.Duursma;
@portadelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 4.4 (28): D.Byrne-Jones,* M.Georgiades, J.Whitlock, M.Bergman
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLNorthPower #ShinbonerSpirit #WeArePortAdelaide
28’13” QT@Marvel North 3.4 (22): N.Larkey 22’; C.Zurhaar 24’, 27’; Port 2.2 (14): D.Byrne-Jones 4’; M.Georgiades 9’
First quarter player stats headed by six Roos (Stephens (42AF), Zurhaar, Logue, Sheezel, McDonald, & Daniel (28 AF)) then Liam Jones (27AF) for the Power
Live Ladder has North in 4th (157.1%) and Port in 15th (63.6%)
28’13” QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.4 (22): N.Larkey 22’; C.Zurhaar 24’, 27’;
@portadelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 (14): D.Byrne-Jones 4’; M.Georgiades 9’
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLNorthPower #ShinbonerSpirit #WeArePortAdelaide
Sportsbet offering $1.01 for Suns and $19 for Eagles Gold Coast aims to solidify their status as one of the premiership favourites when they host a rebuilding West Coast side at Carrara Suns (2nd, 1W, 0L) produced the most dominant performance of Opening Round, dismantling Geelong by 56 points and leading by as much as 85 during the third quarter Eagles (18th in 2025, 1W, 22L) are in the deep throes of a youth-driven rebuild and have prioritised the development of Harley Reid over immediate ladder results Gold Coast superstar recruit Christian Petracca put on a masterclass against Geelong, recording 34 disposals and 3 goals in one of the all-time great club debuts West Coast sensation Harley Reid remains the face of the Eagles' future and has looked sharp in a high-intensity "ball hunter" midfield role during match simulations Suns have established a dominant recent record over the West Coast, including an 87-point thrashing in Round 1 of 2025. Eagles have historically struggled with the humidity of Queensland With Petracca, Humphrey, and King all firing in a lethal forward mix, the Suns possess too many scoring avenues for a developing Eagles defense to contain TIP: Gold Coast Suns by 45+
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Sportsbet offering $2.44 for Dees and $1.56 for Saints Melbourne enters a new era at the MCG facing a disciplined St Kilda side that pushed the Magpies to the limit in their Opening Round encounter Dees (14th in 2025, 7W, 16L) finished last year in a significant slump and must now adapt to the departures of superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver Saints (9th, 0W, 1L) were highly competitive in their Opening Round loss, maintaining strong pressure for three quarters but ultimately lacking the offensive class to match Collingwood Melbourne recruit Jack Steele faces his former club in his debut for the Demons; his pre-season form has been elite, providing the physical stoppage presence the team needs St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair was a consistent performer in Round 0, recording high meterage and providing the rebounding drive central to Ross Lyon’s defensive system Saints currently hold a 2-game winning streak over Dees, having defeated them twice during the 2025 campaign by restricting the Demons’ scoring options Melbourne's future depends on the integration of Steele and the explosive move of Kozzie Pickett into the midfield, but they face one of the league's most disciplined defensive units TIP: St Kilda by 20+
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Sportsbet offering $2.30 for North and $1.62 for Port North aims to signal a new era of competitiveness at Marvel against a Port side looking to redefine itself under a new coaching structure Kangas (16th in 2025, 5W, 17L) finished last season on a low note but have looked more structured in the pre-season by moving Harry Sheezel into a full-time midfield role Power (13th in 2025, 9W, 14L) struggled for consistency in its match simulations, particularly with defensive transition, but their core group remains capable of elite disposal volumes Harry Sheezel finished 2025 as one of the league's highest disposal-getters and will be the primary distributor for Alastair Clarkson’s evolving system Zak Butters was tireless in his last match sim, finishing with 29 disposals and a goal while proving he remains one of the game's best stoppage exponents Port holds a comprehensive historical advantage in this matchup, winning every encounter listed dating back to 2020, including two decisive victories in 2025 North’s defence was described as "jogging" in recent simulations when the midfield failed to provide support; they must match Port's intensity to avoid another blowout TIP: Port Adelaide by 40+
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30’5” HT@MCG
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#CollingwoodFC 0.1 4.8 (32): J.Crisp, N.Daicos, R.Steele, B.McCreery;
#Adelaide_FC 2.3 5.5 (35): I.Cumming,* A.Neale-Bullen, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, D.Fogarty
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLPiesCrows #GoPies #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom
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29’53”HT@SCG
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#SydneySwans 7.1 10.5 (65): J.Amartey 3; I. Heeney 2; N.Blakey,* M.Rosas, E.Gulden, L.McDonald, J.McInerney;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.3 2.6 (18): C.Cameron, B.Reville
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLSwansLions #Bloods #Uncaged
31’19”HT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 3.1 8.4 (52): S.Mannagh, J.Cameron 3; S.Neale, Jhye Clarke;
@FreoDockers 8.4 11.8 (74): S.Bolton, I.Dudley, J.Treacy 2; C.Serong, J.Amiss, L.Jackson, N.O’Driscoll, M.Reid
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLCatsFreo #WeAreGeelong #ForeverFreo
38’22”QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 3.1 (19): J.Cameron 5’; S.Neale 21’; Jhye Clarke 26’;
@freodocker.bsky.social 8.4 (52): S.Bolton 3’, 36’; C.Serong 10’; J.Amiss 12’; I.Dudley 17’; J.Treacy 24’; L.Jackson 28’; N.O’Driscoll 32’
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLCatsFreo #WeAreGeelong #ForeverFreo
30’29” HT@Marvel
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 5.1 11.1 (67): M.Bontempelli 3; Sam Darcy,* S.Davidson, A.Naughton 2; O.Baker, C.Hynes;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.3 4.5 (29): F.Callaghan 2; X.O’Halloran, J.Riccardi
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDogsGiants #MightyWest #BigBigSound #latergram
Debutant's baptism by fire marks dominant Dogs display
#WesternBulldogs #GWSGiants #AFLRound1 #AusNews
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33’25” QT@Marvel
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 5.1 (31): Sam Darcy 4’; M.Bontempelli 5’, 24’; O.Baker 22’; C.Hynes 26’;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.3 (15): X.O’Halloran 9’; J.Riccardi 11:11;
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDogsGiants #MightyWest #BigBigSound
Geelong returns to their fortress looking to avoid a dangerous 0-2 start against a Fremantle side with rising top-four credentials Geelong (11th, 0W, 1L) was uncharacteristically lethargic in the Opening Round loss to the Gold Coast, struggling with the Suns' tactical speed in a 56-point defeat Fremantle (6th in 2025, 16W, 7L) has yet to play in 2026 but looked sharp in match simulations, with its forward-half pressure and aerial dominance
Geelong's Tanner Bruhn flourished in a new role off half-back against the Suns, finishing with a team-high 31 disposals to provide a rare spark of rebound Fremantle's Josh Treacy enters the season as an All-Australian contender after a dominant pre-season where he averaged 10 marks and 6 contested grabs per hit-out Geelong thrashed the Dockers by 78 points at this venue in early 2025, but Fremantle has found recent success at GMHBA Stadium, winning two of their last three visits to the Cattery The Cats' reliance on veteran experience was exposed by the Suns' youth, and Fremantle's high-pressure midfield is perfectly suited to exploit Geelong's defensive transition speed TIP: Fremantle by 10+
Geelong sits on 12th (69 for, 125 against) but Freo have yet to play. They’re listed as 14th
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