Overview
- Tom Doedee is set to debut for Brisbane at the Gabba after two ACL reconstructions and will slot into the backline in place of concussion-ruled Ryan Lester.
- Fremantle has reinstated skipper Alex Pearce and veteran Nat Fyfe for its clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
- Port Adelaide has recalled Jack Lukosius, captain Connor Rozee and forward Willie Rioli following recent injury setbacks and SANFL stints.
- Brisbane has omitted three-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale with a quad complaint while Sydney welcomes back key forward Hayden McLean from concussion.
- Richmond has added Tom Lynch, Tim Taranto and Nathan Broad while St Kilda has recalled former first-round picks Darcy Wilson and Mattaes Phillipou.