Australian Football 2026 Season Ladder and State League Action

AFL ladder 2026 season Wildcard Round state leagues VFL

The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) season features 18 clubs competing over a 24‑week home‑and‑away schedule, with the ladder updated after each round. After Round 20, Fremantle leads with 17 wins, Sydney is second with 14, and Hawthorn sits third. The league introduced a new "Wildcard Round" expanding the finals to the top ten teams, allowing ninth and tenth place teams a chance to progress.

State league competitions across the VFL, WAFL and SANFL continued over the weekend. In the VFL, Brisbane defeated North Melbourne, highlighted by Will McLachlan's eight‑goal performance. Carlton recorded an 18‑point win over Gold Coast, driven by strong midfield displays from Ollie Hollands and Ben Camporeale. These matches showcase players striving for senior AFL selection and maintain local fan engagement throughout the season.

Entities: Australian Football League (AFL) · Carlton Football Club · Fremantle Football Club · Sydney Swans · Will McLachlan

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2026 AFL Ladder [www.beforeyoubet.com.au]

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Top 8 predictions after Round 21: Who will make the 2026 NRL finals? [www.sportingnews.com]

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So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four [www.smh.com.au]

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Around the state leagues: Lion's HUGE haul, Cat back in style, Swan on fire [www.afl.com.au]

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So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]

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So much for being too old and too slow. Here’s how the Pies can make the top four [www.watoday.com.au]

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