Round 19 of the AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a clash between Essendon and GWS at Marvel Stadium, before the Lions host the Bulldogs in a Friday night blockbuster.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Essendon vs. GWS
Team news: Unfortunately for the Bombers, it just goes from bad to worse on the injury front, with Will Setterfield (foot) and Nic Martin (ACL) both set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Nate Caddy also won't suit up this week due to groin soreness. For the Giants, Stephen Coniglio has now played two consecutive games in the VFL has he looks to build up his match fitness and key back Sam Taylor is progressing well from a toe injury, but the duo are no guarantees to return this week. Coach Adam Kingsley has confirmed however that Jesse Hogan will be managed.
ESPN tip: Giants by 40 points
Pointsbet odds: Bombers $8.00, Giants $1.08
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FRIDAY, JULY 18
Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: Luke Beveridge has recalled Liam Jones to sure up the backline this week. Luke Cleary and Lachie McNeil are also among the inclusions, replacing omitted duo Nick Coffield and Cooper Hynes, and Josh Dolan (managed). For the Lions, Zac Bailey (suspended) and Noah Answerth (Achilles) have been replaced by Bruce Reville and Sam Marshall.
ESPN tip: Lions by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.56, Dogs $2.45
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Hawthorn vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: In terrific news for the Hawks, key forward Mitch Lewis will play his first match in over a year after recovering from an ACL injury and dominating at VFL level for the past three weeks. Joining him in the side is Bailey McDonald and Jack Scrimshaw, with Cam Mackenzie, Changkuoth Jjiath (both omitted), and Mabior Chol (groin) coming out. Meanwhile, Port have lost Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis to injury, while Willie Rioli has been managed.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 34 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $1.18, Power $4.80
Sydney vs. North Melbourne
Team news: Tom McCartin will be sidelined with concussion, but fellow defender Dane Rampe returns from a calf injury. For the Roos, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Callum Coleman-Jones, Brynn Teakle, and debutant Zac Banch have been named, replacing Finnbar Maley, Tristan Xerri (suspension), Bailey Scott, and Robert Hansen Jr.
ESPN tip: Swans by 21 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.10, Roos $7.00
Carlton vs. Melbourne
Team news: Melbourne will be boosted by the return of Steven May, but Jake Lever (ankle) and Tom Sparrow (concussion) will miss. For the Blues, Adam Saad headlines the inclusions which also includes Francis Evans and Will White, with Mitch McGovern, Alex Cincotta, and Orazio Fantasia all set to miss through injury.
ESPN tip: Blues by 8 points
Pointsbet odds: Blues $2.45, Dees $1.56
West Coast vs. Richmond
Team news: The Tigers will go in unchanged, but the Eagles will welcome back Jack Petruccelle, Tim Kelly, and Liam Ryan at the expense of Malakai Champion and Noah Long (omitted), while Elijah Hewett has been managed.
ESPN tip: Eagles by 4 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $1.77, Tigers $2.05
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Geelong vs. St Kilda
Team news: The Cats have added Sam De Koning, Tyson Stengle, and Mitch Knevitt to their extended squad this week, while Zak Jones, Ryan Byrnes, Darcy Wilson, and Arie Schoenmaker have been included to Ross Lyon's side, with Dan Butler to miss with injury.
ESPN tip: Cats by 22 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.15, Saints $5.50
Collingwood vs. Fremantle
Team news: Collingwood has been dealt a double blow in defence with Jeremy Howe and Dan Houston to miss the next couple of weeks, while Tim Membrey has been managed. Beau McCreery, Ed Allan, Wil Parker, Brody Mihocek, Patrick Lipinski, and Charlie Dean have been named in the extended squad. In positive news for the Dockers, Hayden Young could be in line to make his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury, with Brandon Walker and Neil Erasmus also chances to return.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 12 points
Pointsbet odds: Pies $1.32, Dockers $3.40
Adelaide vs. Gold Coast
Team news: Gold Coast defender Sam Collins (calf) will return for the Suns this week if he gets through training unscathed. For the Crows, Nick Murray will play his first game since Round 7 after Jordon Butts suffered a punctured lung against the Bulldogs.
ESPN tip: Crows by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.40, Suns $3.00