Overview
- Collingwood's Nick Daicos confirmed for Victoria and Sydney's Chad Warner for Western Australia in the February 14, 2026 match at Optus Stadium.
- Tickets open to AFL and club members from 9am AWST Tuesday, with general public sales from 9am AWST Wednesday.
- Victoria's announced players include Marcus Bontempelli, Matt Rowell, Jeremy Cameron and Zak Butters, with WA listing Patrick Cripps, Shai Bolton, Aaron Naughton and Tom Barrass.
- Coaching setup features Chris Scott leading Victoria with Garry Lyon as chair of selectors, and Dean Cox coaching WA with Glen Jakovich heading selection.
- Daicos said the contest will be full-on two weeks before club seasons and offered his No.35 to Patrick Dangerfield if the Geelong captain is selected.