AFL Team News: Round 20

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AFLRATINGS NEWS: AFL team news and changes for Round 20 of the 2026 H&A season. 

ROUND 20 TEAM CHANGES

ADELAIDE

Darcy Fogarty will miss the next 3 games due to suspension. 

Mark Keane will miss Round 20 due to illness, Nick Murray will come into the team.

Brayden Cook (managed) has not been selected for Round 20.

BRISBANE 

Dayne Zorko did not appear on Brisbane’s injury list for this week after being managed out of  Friday’s game with hamstring tightness.

Senior coach Chris Fagan stated on Thursday morning it will be a tough selection decision for Oscar Allen this week.

Senior coach Chris Fagan stated on Thursday morning Dayne Zorko is available to play this week.

CARLTON

Harry McKay has been listed as a test for this week with a knee concern. Interim senior coach Josh Fraser stated on Thursday morning that McKay would need to train to be available for Round 20.

Owen Leonard confirmed on Thursday morning McKay did not attend training.

Adam Cerra has been cleared of a hamstring injury and is available for Round 20. Interim senior coach Josh Fraser stated on Thursday morning that Cerra would need to train to be available for Round 20, Fraser remains optimistic Cerra can play this week.

Interim senior coach Josh Fraser stated on Thursday morning that Marc Pittonet would need to complete training to be available for Round 20

COLLINGWOOD

Senior coach Craig McRae confirms Jeremy Howe is available for selection in Round 20. 

Josh Daicos has been listed as a test for Round 20 with an ankle concern, he did not train on Tuesday. Daicos completed a light session on Wednesday morning and was named for Round 20.

Sam Swadling has been omitted for Round 20.

ESSENDON

Kyle Langford will miss Round 20 due to suspension. 

Xavier Duursma will miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. 

Nate Caddy (Illness) is available for selection in Round 20. Interim senior coach Dean Solomon stated on Thursday Caddy will train and be available for Round 20.

FREMANTLE

Jaeger O’Meara has been sidelined with a syndesmosis injury. 

Senior coach Justin Longmuir stated on Tuesday that Shai Bolton is a chance to return in Round 20 if he clears training this week. 

GEELONG

Max Holmes has been sidelined with a syndesmosis and fractured ankle. 

Shaun Mannagh (hamstring tightness) is a test for Round 20.

Tanner Bruhn (neck) has been listed as a test for Round 20. 

GOLD COAST

 



GWS GIANTS

Toby Greene is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a quad injury.

HAWTHORN

Will Day is available for selection in Round 20, Senior coach Sam Mitchel has confirmed on Thursday that Day will play this week.

Jack Ginnivan is available for selection in Round 20, Senior coach Sam Mitchel has confirmed on Thursday that Ginnivan will play this week.

MELBOURNE

Changkuoth Jiath (plantaris tendon) has been listed as a test for Round 20, Senior coach Steven King stated on Wednesday he’ll be available for selection if he clears training. 

Daniel Turner has been sidelined with a fractured rib. 

Senior coach Steven King stated on Wednesday that Harrison Petty is available for selection in Round 20. 

King stated Xavier Taylor, Tom McDonald and Lukas Cooke will be selection considerations to replace Daniel Turner. 

Christian Salem will be a consideration for selection.  

NTH MELBOURNE

Luke McDonald (calf) has been listed as a test for Round 20. 

PORT ADELAIDE

Joe Richards has been sidelined for 3-4 weeks with a fractured finger. 

Jason Horne-Francis is available to return from suspension this week. 


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RICHMOND

Noah Balta (toe) is not expected to be available for Round 20.

Steely Green is in concussion protocols and will miss Round 20.

Jack Ross is available to return this week after clearing concussion protocols. 

Taj Hotton is available for Round 20 after leaving Sunday’s game with an ankle concern. 

ST KILDA

Max King is set to return in Round 20. Senior coach Ross Lyon stated on Thursday that King still needs to clear training.

Tom De Koning has been listed as a test for Round 20, he completed training on Wednesday.

Senior coach Ross Lyon stated on Thursday that Tom De Koning is less likely to return compared to his previous press conference but remains a chance to play.

SYDNEY 

Harry Cunningham has entered concussion protocols and will miss Round 20. 

WEST COAST

Liam Baker will miss Round 20 due to suspension. 

Jack Hutchinson has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. 

Harley Reid is available for Round 20 after dealing with an ankle concern last week. 

Ryan Daniels reports Jack Graham (hamstring) is in doubt for Round 20. Senior coach Andrew McQualter confirms Jack Graham won’t play in Round 20.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Tom Liberatore (soreness) has been listed as a test for Round 20 after being a late withdrawal last week. 


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