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AFLRATINGS NEWS: AFL team news and changes for Round 21 of the 2026 H&A season.
ADELAIDE
Rory Laird stated on Monday he remains 1-2 weeks away from a return.
Aaron Bryans reports Lachlan McAndrew (illness) missed training on Tuesday.
Aaron Bryans reports Wayne Milera (calf) missed training on Tuesday.
James Peatling (groin) is a test for Round 21.
Senior coach Matthew Nicks says Archie Ludowyke is selection consideration in Round 21.
Senior coach Matthew Nicks says Sam Berry will need to clear training this week.
Senior coach Matthew Nicks says James Peatling will need to clear training this week but is unlikely to be available.
Senior coach Matthew Nicks says he’s confident Wayne Milera will be available this week.
BRISBANE
Senior coach Chris Fagan stated he is hopeful Darcy Gardiner can return in Round 21, Gardiner has since been listed as 1 week on Brisbane’s injury report.
Ty Gallop will miss the next 3 games due to suspension.
Senior coach Chris Fagan says Oscar Allen is a selection consideration this week.
CARLTON
Nic Newman has been sidelined with a hamstring injury,
Harry McKay (knee) is a test for Round 21, Sam Edmund reported McKay trained fully on Thursday morning.
Jacob Weitering remains listed at 2-3 weeks on Carlton’s injury report.
COLLINGWOOD
Brayden Maynard has been sidelined with a knee/hamstring injury.
Senior coach Craig McRae has reiterated on Tuesday his want for Sam Swadling to return to the team.
Senior coach Craig McRae stated on Tuesday Lachie Schultz is a chance to return in Round 21.
Teams: Lachie Schultz has been named for Round 21.
Senior coach Craig McRae stated on Tuesday Jordan De Goey (illness) will be named and is expected to play.
ESSENDON
Sullivan Robey has been sidelined with a knee injury.
Jordan Ridley has been sidelined with a footy injury.
Interim senior coach Dean Solomon confirmed on Thursday morning Nick Bryan will return in Round 21.
Interim senior coach Dean Solomon confirmed on Thursday morning Jye Caldwell will return in Round 21.
Interim senior coach Dean Solomon confirmed on Thursday morning Kyle Langford will return in Round 21.
Interim senior coach Dean Solomon says on Thursday morning there could be as many as six changes this week.
FREMANTLE
Senior coach Justin Longmuir confirms on Tuesday night Hayden Young will return in Round 21.
Senior coach Justin Longmuir confirmed on Wednesday Mason Cox will hold his spot in the team while Sean Darcy needs to remain ready for an opportunity.
GEELONG
Senior coach Chris Scott Scott said on Tuesday a decision on Patrick Dangerfield (groin) playing in Round 21 is yet to be made.
Teams: Patrick Dangerfield (managed) will not play in Round 21.
Sam De Koning (illness) is available to play in Round 21 after being a late withdrawal in Round 20.
GOLD COAST
Lachie Weller remains listed at 1-3 weeks on Gold Coast’s injury report.
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GWS GIANTS
Finn Callaghan has been sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
Kieren Briggs has been listed as a test for Round 21.
HAWTHORN
Mitch Lewis will miss Round 21 due to concussion.
Noah Mraz has been sidelined with a lacerated kidney.
Karl Amon remains sidelined and is currently listed at 1-2 weeks on Hawthorn’s injury report.
Josh Gabelich reports Aidan Schubert will make his AFL debut in Round 21.
MELBOURNE
Kade Chandler has been sidelined with a fractured hand.
Latrelle Pickett will miss Round 21 due to concussion.
Bayley Fritsch (ribs) has been listed as a test on Melbourne’s injury report.
Caleb Windsor (groin) has been listed as a test on Melbourne’s injury report.
Changkuoth Jiath (leg) has been listed as a test on Melbourne’s injury report.
NTH MELBOURNE
Charlie Comben (chest) is a test for Round 21.
Tom Powell (groin) is a test for Round 21.
Callum Coleman-Jones (ankle) is a test for Round 21.
PORT ADELAIDE
Logan Evans will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury.
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RICHMOND
Steely Green (concussion) is a test to return in Round 21.
Jasper Alger (ankle) is a test to return in Round 21.
Tom Burton (Groin) is a test to return in Round 21.
ST KILDA
Max King has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Rowan Marshall (back) is a test for Round 21, senior coach Ross Lyon said on Wednesday they’re hopeful but the short week on a 6-day break is a consideration.
Campbell Lake (calf) is a test for Round 21.
Cooper Sharman (calf) is a test for Round 21, senior coach Ross Lyon said on Wednesday Sharman is unlikely to be available.
SYDNEY
Harry Cunningham (concussion) is a test for Round 21.
WEST COAST
Oliver Francou has been sidelined has been sidelined with a cut to his leg.
Senior coach Andrew McQualter confirms Jack Graham will return in Round 21.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Tom Morris reports Aaron Naughton will not be available for Round 21.
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