Round 10 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a replay of last year's Grand Final between the Lions and Cats. On Friday evening, the Magpies travel to Sydney in the hopes of upsetting the high-flying Swans.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
Brisbane vs. Geelong
Team news: Brisbane has recalled midfielder Sam Marshall for his first game of the season. Joining him in the side is Darcy Gardiner, with Darragh Joyce omitted and Lincoln McCarthy out with a hamstring issue. Jarrod Berry failed to overcome a calf injury. For the Cats, James Worpel and defender Jake Kolodjashnij have both been managed for the trip off the short turnaround, but Gryan Miers is back after an ACL injury. Mark Blicavs, Jack Henry, and Mitch Edwards also return to Chris Scott's lineup, with Rhys Stanley and Jack Bowes omitted.
ESPN tip: Lions by 11 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.44, Cats $2.75
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FRIDAY, MAY 15
Sydney vs. Collingwood
Team news: Sydney trio Charlie Curnow, Jai Serong, and Tom McCartin are all firming for a return on Friday night after missing last week's win against North Melbourne, according to coach Dean Cox. Collingwood will rest veteran Scott Pendlebury this week as he prepares for his record-breaking game in Melbourne the following week, while skipper Darcy Moore and Patrick Lipinski will also miss with concussion, as well as ruck Darcy Cameron (ankle). Will Hayes could be back in the mix, while Charlie West (four goals) and Ed Allan (31 disposals) had strong VFL games.
ESPN tip: Swans by 28 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.20, Magpies $4.20
Gold Coast vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell has missed the past two weeks with an ankle injury, but the club has circled this week's game against the Power as his return, in what would be a huge boost to the midfield. Jarrod Witts has also missed two straight matches, with Damien Hardwick resting the star ruckman against GWS and then electing to give Ned Moyle a go as the solo big man against the Saints. Meanwhile, Port Adelaide will be without Miles Bergman for an extended period after he ruptured the ligament in his big toe during the opening quarter of the loss against the Bulldogs, but the club has confirmed a debut for youngster Tom Anastasopoulos.
ESPN tip: Suns by 24 points
Pointsbet odds: Suns $1.24, Power $4.00
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Adelaide vs. North Melbourne
Team news: Adelaide pair Callum Ah Chee (16 disposals and one goal) and Darcy Fogarty (three goals) were left out of the senior side after recovering from their respective injury concern, but the duo will again have their hand up this week.
ESPN tip: Crows by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.38, Kangaroos $2.90
Melbourne vs. Hawthorn
Team news: In terrible news for Hawks fans, Tom Barrass is set to miss several weeks after injuring his hamstring in last Thursday's loss to Fremantle, but key forwards Calsher Dear (adductor) and Mabior Chol (hamstring) should be back either this week or next. For the Dees, Dan Turner was a late out on Sunday with illness but is expected to be fit for Round 10.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 27 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $3.30, Hawks $1.31
Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: The Western Bulldogs will again be without Tim English after he suffered a concussion against the Power in Round 9. It's better news on the Carlton front with young gun Jack Ison set to debut after a string of strong VFL form.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 19 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $2.75, Bulldogs $1.44
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Essendon vs. Fremantle
Team news: Fremantle captain Alex Pearce will spend a short stint on the sidelines after injuring his knee in the dying moments of their 15-point win over Hawthorn. Scans have revealed a low-grade MCL injury to Pearce's left knee, ruling the 30-year-old out of this week's clash with Essendon at the MCG. The club is optimistic the injury isn't serious, but no exact timeline has been set on his return.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 38 points
Pointsbet odds: Bombers $5.25, Dockers $1.15
St Kilda vs. Richmond
Team news: The injury news only gets worse and worse for the struggling Tigers with a suspected broken forearm for Tom Brown, which would require surgery. St Kilda have also suffered a major blow, with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera sidelined for three weeks with a calf strain. Co-captain Cal Wilkie will need to pass a fitness to play against the Tigers, meaning his 164- consecutive games streak might continue. Jack Higgins could resume from concussion, but Liam Ryan is also out of action for three weeks with a calf injury.
ESPN tip: Saints by 45 points
Pointsbet odds: Saints $1.09, Tigers $7.00
West Coast vs. GWS
Team news: Eagles forward Jamie Cripps has avoided the dreaded ACL injury, but scans have shown significant damage to his MCL, meaning the veteran will still miss an extended period.
ESPN tip: Giants by 38 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $4.75, Giants $1.17