Round 22 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night clash between the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, before a blockbuster meeting between Brisbane and Hawthorn on Friday.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, ins and outs, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne
Team news: The Bulldogs will most likely be bringing rested duo Cody Weigthman and Aaron Naughton straight back in for the big clash with North on Thursday night.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 12 points
Pointsbet odds: Bulldogs $1.44, Kangaroos $2.75
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Brisbane vs. Hawthorn
Team news: The Lions have some more injury concerns in the backline after Saturday night's loss to Carlton, with Keidean Coleman (concussion) and Ryan Lester (shoulder) set to miss some time.
ESPN tip: Lions by 5 points
Pointsbet odds: Lions $1.80, Hawks $2.00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Melbourne vs. Fremantle
Team news: Blake Howes suffered a left arm injury in the win over the Suns and is set to miss at least a month. Demons also expect goalsneak Latrelle Pickett (concussion) to be available while Kade Chandler could also make his comeback from a broken hand suffered a fortnight ago.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 8 points
Pointsbet odds: Demons $2.60, Dockers $1.48
Sydney vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: James Rowbottom has a broken hand and may have a few weeks on the sidelines, while Will Edwards suffered a nasty broken lower leg and a head gash.
ESPN tip: Swans by 28 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.13, Power $5.80
Geelong vs. Essendon
Team news: For the Dons, Angus Clarke came off in the loss to Adelaide with a knee concern and a head knock. He'll miss at least a week with concussion. For the Cats, Patrick Dangerfield could return after missing last week with a hip complaint.
ESPN tip: Cats by 57 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.02, Bombers $18.00
Adelaide vs. Richmond
Team news: Richmond's Sam Cummings has had his first AFL season cut short by an ankle injury and Rhyan Mansell is also out because of a foot injury.
ESPN tip: Crows by 39 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.03, Tigers $15.00
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
GWS vs. Gold Coast
Team news: Sam Collins suffered a rib injury in the loss to the Demons on Sunday and would be a big loss for the Suns. Giants skipper Toby Greene is pressing to return from a thigh injury.
ESPN tip: Giants by 11 points
Pointsbet odds: Giants $1.38, Suns $3.05
West Coast vs. Collingwood
Team news: Collingwood utility Pat Lipinski will be sidelined for at least a fortnight with a calf injury. He joins Harry Perryman who will be out for at least three weeks with a hamstring injury and Jeremy Howe who broke his left forearm against Geelong. Jordan De Goey is also in doubt because of a glute injury.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 16 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $3.50, Magpies $1.29
St Kilda vs. Carlton
Team news: The Saints are sweating on the fitness of a couple of stars; both Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Tom De Koning suffered minor hip injuries and will be a watch this week. Jack Silvagni dislocated his shoulder and will likely miss a date with his old club. Blues key defender Jacob Weitering could play his first game since a calf injury on May 29, if he gets through training this week.
ESPN tip: Saints by 13 points
Pointsbet odds: Saints $2.10, Blues $1.74