AFL opening round teams and expert tips: Swans, Blues named for grudge match

March 4, 2026 at 08:54 AM

By Sydney Morning Herald

All the ins and outs for the AFL’s opening round as they’re announced – plus the experts give their tips for the weekend of footy.

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All the ins and outs for the AFL’s opening round as they’re announced – plus the experts give their

All the ins and outs for the AFL’s opening round as they’re announced – plus the experts give their tips for the weekend of footy. SportAFLAFL 2026AFL opening round teams and expert tips: Swans, Blues named for grudge match March 4, 2026 — 7.54pmSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got itNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeAdvertisementSYDNEYB: L.Melican, T.McCartin, D.RampeHB: C.Mills, N.Blakey, S.WicksC: J.Jordon, I.Heeney, M.RobertsHF: M.Rosas, J.Rowbottom, T.PapleyF: J.Amartey, C.Curnow, L.McDonaldR: B.Grundy, E.Gulden, Ch.WarnerI/C: R.Bice, J.McInerney, J.Serong, J.Lloyd, A.SheldrickEMG: P.Ladhams, Co.Warner, H.McLeanCARLTONB: O.Florent, J.Weitering, L.YoungHB: H.Dean, M.McGovern, A.SaadC: O.Hollands, P.Cripps, W.HaywardHF: L.Fogarty, H.McKay, B.AinsworthF: J.Smith, B.Kemp, A.MoirR: M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, S.WalshI/C: Z.Williams, L.Reidy, E.Hollands, C.Chesser, C.LordEMG: T.Byrne, H.O’Keeffe, J.BoydKeep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter.SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.License this articleAFL 2026Carlton BluesSydney SwansMatch reportMost Viewed in SportLoading