Below is a comprehensive list of all 18 AFL teams for the 2025 season, along with their respective player lists, based on available information from the web and recent updates. Note that player lists are subject to change due to trades, drafts, injuries, and other factors, but this reflects the most current data as of June 5, 2025. For the most up-to-date and complete rosters, refer to official sources like AFL.com.au, Zero Hanger, or club websites.
Adelaide Crows
- Key Players: Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine, Rory Laird, Jake Soligo, Darcy Fogarty, Riley Thilthorpe, Taylor Walker, Matt Crouch, Reilly O’Brien, Max Michalanney, Nick Murray, Josh Worrell, Mitch Hinge, Mark Keane, Isaac Cumming, Lachlan Sholl, James Peatling, Ben Keays, Alex Neal-Bullen, Sid Draper (No.4 draft pick), Tyler Welsh (father-son), Lachlan McAndrew (SSP)
- Notable Ins: Isaac Cumming (free agent, GWS), Alex Neal-Bullen (trade, Melbourne), James Peatling (trade, GWS), Sid Draper, Tyler Welsh, Lachlan McAndrew
- Notable Outs: Rory Sloane (retired), Lachlan Gollant, Will Hamill, Elliott Himmelberg (to Gold Coast), Ned McHenry, Patrick Parnell (delisted)
- Notes: The Crows have bolstered their defense with Isaac Cumming and added young talent like Sid Draper. Wayne Milera is pushing for a return to the backline after strong VFL performances.
Brisbane Lions
- Key Players: Lachie Neale, Harris Andrews, Cam Rayner, Charlie Cameron, Kai Lohmann, Zac Bailey, Lincoln McCarthy, Keidean Coleman, Tom Doedee, Oscar McInerney, Levi Ashcroft (No.5 draft pick, father-son), Sam Day, Ty Gallop, Darcy Gardiner, Ryan Lester, Brandon Starcevich, Dayne Zorko
- Notable Ins: Levi Ashcroft, Sam Day (Pre-Season Draft), Ty Gallop
- Notable Outs: Joe Daniher (retired, significant loss in attack)
- Notes: The reigning 2024 premiers have a strong backline led by Harris Andrews and a deep midfield with Levi Ashcroft’s addition. Their forward line faces challenges without Daniher but retains firepower with Cameron, Lohmann, and Bailey.
Carlton Blues
- Key Players: Patrick Cripps, Tom De Koning, Sam Docherty, George Hewett, Nick Haynes, Jacob Weitering, Jagga Smith (No.3 draft pick), Ben Camporeale (father-son), Lucas Camporeale (father-son), Harry O’Farrell, Charlie West, Harry Charleson, Matt Duffy, Will White
- Notable Ins: Jagga Smith, Ben Camporeale, Lucas Camporeale, Harry O’Farrell, Charlie West, Harry Charleson, Matt Duffy, Nick Haynes (free agent, GWS), Will White
- Notable Outs: Jack Caroll, David Cuningham, Sam Durdin, Matt Kennedy (to Western Bulldogs), Caleb Marchbank, Jack Martin (to Geelong), Alex Mirkov, Matt Owies (to West Coast)
- Notes: Carlton’s midfield is bolstered by Jagga Smith, and their defense remains strong with Weitering. The team looks to rebound after a late-season slump in 2024.
Collingwood Magpies
- Key Players: Nick Daicos, Brayden Maynard, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom, Jamie Elliott, Bobby Hill, Mason Cox, Jeremy Howe, Ash Johnson, Ned Long, Oleg Markov, Joel Cochran, Will Hayes, Dan Houston, Tim Membrey, Harry Perryman, Charlie West
- Notable Ins: Joel Cochran, Will Hayes, Dan Houston (trade, Port Adelaide), Tim Membrey (delisted free agent), Harry Perryman (free agent, GWS), Charlie West
- Notable Outs: Joe Richards (to Gold Coast)
- Notes: The 2023 premiers remain competitive with Daicos leading the midfield and Elliott and Hill starring up forward. New additions like Houston and Perryman add versatility.
Essendon Bombers
- Key Players: Zach Merrett, Nate Caddy, Jaxon Prior, Jake Stringer, Isaac Kako
- Notable Ins: Jaxon Prior, Isaac Kako
- Notable Outs: Limited information on departures
- Notes: Essendon’s midfield is anchored by Merrett, with young talents like Caddy and Kako adding excitement. They face Gold Coast in Round 13, a key test.
Fremantle Dockers
- Key Players: Andrew Brayshaw, Hayden Young, Shai Bolton, Alex Pearce, Josh Draper, Nathan O’Driscoll, Jaeger O’Meara, Bailey Banfield, Nat Fyfe, Michael Walters, Quinton Narkle, Jordon Treacy
- Notable Ins: Shai Bolton (trade, Richmond), Quinton Narkle
- Notable Outs: Minimal reported losses
- Notes: Fremantle faces a selection squeeze with veterans Fyfe and Walters under pressure to hold spots. Bolton’s addition strengthens the forward line, and Draper bolsters the defense.
Geelong Cats
- Key Players: Jeremy Cameron, Patrick Dangerfield, Ollie Dempsey, Jack Martin, Tom Stewart, Max Holmes
- Notable Ins: Jack Martin (from Carlton)
- Notable Outs: Limited information on departures
- Notes: Geelong’s favorable fixture and strong home ground advantage at GMHBA Stadium make them premiership contenders. Jack Martin’s inclusion adds depth.
Gold Coast Suns
- Key Players: Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson, Touk Miller, Humphrey, Rory Atkins, Joe Berry, Josh Lai, Jack Lukosius, Christian Moraes, Jacob Moss, Jack Whitlock, Elliott Himmelberg
- Notable Ins: Rory Atkins, Joe Berry, Josh Lai, Jack Lukosius, Christian Moraes, Jacob Moss, Jack Whitlock, Elliott Himmelberg (free agent, Adelaide)
- Notable Outs: Limited information on departures
- Notes: Gold Coast’s young midfield, led by Rowell and Anderson, is a strength. They face Carlton in Round 13 at People First Stadium.
Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Key Players: Lachie Whitfield, Toby Greene, Sam Taylor, Finn Callaghan
- Notable Ins: None significant reported
- Notable Outs: Isaac Cumming, Harry Perryman (to Collingwood), Nick Haynes (to Carlton), James Peatling (to Adelaide)
- Notes: Despite losing key defenders, GWS remains competitive with Greene and Whitfield leading. They aim to recover from a 2024 finals collapse.
Hawthorn Hawks
- Key Players: James Worpel, Jai Newcombe, Nick Watson
- Notable Ins: None significant reported
- Notable Outs: Chad Wingard
- Notes: Hawthorn’s young list is developing, with Worpel and Newcombe key in the midfield. They face the Bulldogs in a blockbuster Round 13 clash.
Melbourne Demons
- Key Players: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Kysaiah Pickett, Clayton Oliver, Finn O’Sullivan, Luke Urquhart, Matt Whitlock, River Stevens, Harvey Langford, Xavier Lindsay
- Notable Ins: Finn O’Sullivan (No.2 draft pick), Luke Urquhart, Matt Whitlock, River Stevens (father-son), Harvey Langford, Xavier Lindsay
- Notable Outs: Alex Neal-Bullen (to Adelaide)
- Notes: Melbourne’s midfield, led by Gawn and Petracca, remains elite. They aim to rebound from a tough 2024 with new draftees adding depth.
North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Key Players: Luke Davies-Uniacke, Harry Sheezel, Jy Simpkin, Caleb Daniel, Finn O’Sullivan, Luke Parker, Jacob Konstanty
- Notable Ins: Caleb Daniel (trade, Western Bulldogs), Finn O’Sullivan, Luke Parker (trade, Sydney), Jacob Konstanty (trade, Sydney)
- Notable Outs: Hugh Greenwood, Liam Shiels (retired), Charlie Lazzaro, Bigoa Nyuon, Tyler Sellers, Jaidyn Stephenson, Curtis Taylor, Tarryn Thomas
- Notes: North Melbourne is stacking midfield talent with young stars like Sheezel and Davies-Uniacke, but they face a tough 2025 season.
Port Adelaide Power
- Key Players: Zak Butters, Mitch Georgiades, Jase Burgoyne
- Notable Ins: None significant reported
- Notable Outs: Dan Houston (to Collingwood)
- Notes: Port Adelaide’s midfield, led by Butters, is strong, but they face Essendon in Round 13, testing their depth.
Richmond Tigers
- Key Players: Tom Lynch, Noah Balta, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short, Tim Taranto, Dion Prestia, Jacob Hopper, Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull, Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong, Taj Hotton, Nathan Broad, Hugo Ralphsmith, Rhyan Mansell, Seth Campbell, Toby Nankervis, Ben Miller, Steely Green
- Notable Ins: Sam Lalor, Josh Smillie, Jonty Faull, Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong, Taj Hotton
- Notable Outs: Daniel Riolo, Shai Bolton (to Fremantle), Liam Baker, Jack Graham, Dustin Martin (retired), Dylan Grimes (retired)
- Notes: Richmond is in rebuild mode after losing key players but has a strong draft haul with six first-round picks.
St Kilda Saints
- Key Players: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
- Notable Ins: None significant reported
- Notable Outs: None significant reported
- Notes: Wanganeen-Milera is a potential All-Australian, with trade rumors linking him to Adelaide or Port Adelaide.
Sydney Swans
- Key Players: Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Errol Gulden, Callum Mills, Taylor Adams, James Rowbottom, James Jordon, Ollie Florent, Tom Hanily
- Notable Ins: None significant reported
- Notable Outs: Luke Parker, Jacob Konstanty (to North Melbourne)
- Notes: Sydney’s midfield, with Heeney, Warner, and Gulden, is elite. Florent and Hanily are pushing for recalls after strong VFL performances.
Western Bulldogs
- Key Players: Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Treloar, Sam Darcy, Caleb Daniel, Ed Richards, Matt Kennedy
- Notable Ins: Matt Kennedy (trade, Carlton)
- Notable Outs: Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae, Caleb Daniel (to North Melbourne)
- Notes: The Bulldogs, led by Bontempelli, are tough to rank but remain premiership contenders with young talent like Darcy. They face Hawthorn in Round 13.
West Coast Eagles
- Key Players: Harley Reid, Liam Ryan, Jake Waterman, Oscar Allen, Matt Owies, Jack Darling
- Notable Ins: Matt Owies (from Carlton), Jack Darling (trade, North Melbourne)
- Notable Outs: None significant reported
- Notes: West Coast is rebuilding around young star Reid, with veterans like Allen and Ryan providing leadership.
For the latest updates on team lists, visit AFL.com.au or club websites. Player movements and team selections may change as the season progresses.
