Round 2 of the 2026 AFLW season continues with four matches on Saturday, as the Bulldogs host the Tigers to open the weekend.
Here's everything you need to know about Round 2, including the fixture, team news, tips, results, and more as it comes to hand!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond
Whitten Oval, 2:05pm [AEST]
Team news:
WESTERN BULLDOGS
In: L.Ahrens
Out: E.Blackburn (injured)
RICHMOND
In: F.Dethlefsen
Out: B.Pugh (injured)
ESPN tip: Tigers by 4 points
Result: TBA
West Coast vs. Gold Coast
Mineral Resources Park, 2:35pm [AEST]
Team news:
WEST COAST
In: N.Entwistle
Out: J.Skewes-Clinton (omitted)
GOLD COAST
In: M.Brancatisano, K.Lynch
Out: D.Baron (omitted), M.Salisbury (omitted)
ESPN tip: Eagles by 9 points
Result: TBA
Geelong vs. St Kilda
GMHBA Stadium, 5:00pm [AEST]
Team news:
GEELONG
Unchanged
ST KILDA
In: S.Lally (debut), D.Guttridge
Out: J.Anderson (hamstring), A.Hobson (concussion)
ESPN tip: Cats by 10 points
Result: TBA
Brisbane vs. North Melbourne
Brighton Homes Arena, 7:15pm [AEST]
Team news:
BRISBANE
In: R.Crozier
Out: D.Davidson (suspension)
NORTH MELBOURNE
In: E.Kearney
Out: E.King (omitted)
ESPN tip: Roos by 22 points
Result: TBA
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Sydney vs. Essendon
SCG, 12:30pm [AEST]
Team news: Sydney gun Taylor Smith is no certainty this week after reporting calf tightness following the thrilling win over the Crows in Round 1.
ESPN tip: Swans by 11 points
Result: TBA
Collingwood vs. Fremantle
Victoria Park, 12:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Collingwood will still be without a host of stars this week, including Bri Davey. But four players with calf concerns -- Jordyn Allen, Imogen Barnett, Kalinda Howarth, and Lauren Butler -- are all close. For the Dockers, Holly Egan didn't suit up for last week's surprise defeat to the Power, so is every chance for Round 2 after being sidelined with a knee issue. Emma O'Driscoll (glute) and Madi Scanlon (foot) could be back next week.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 14 points
Result: TBA
Melbourne vs. GWS
Casey Fields, 2:35pm [AEST]
Team news: Luckless Demon Jacinta Hose suffered an ankle injury in the first half against the Hawks last week, which is a big blow considering star Lauren Pearce remains sidelined with a knee concern.
ESPN tip: Demons by 27 points
Result: TBA
Carlton vs. Adelaide
IKON Park, 3:20pm [AEST]
Team news: Sophie McKay (calf) and Keeley Sherar (quad) are both in the frame to return for the Blues this week if they get through main training unscathed.
ESPN tip: Crows by 12 points
Result: TBA
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Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn
Alberton Oval, 5:20pm [AEST]
Team news: Hawthorn star Jasmine Fleming is dealing with a hamstring issue so is no certainty to face the Power.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 20 points
Result: TBA