Your club's best 21: Who's in, who's out, who's newGemma Bastiani has compiled her predicted starting 21 for each team ahead of the 2026 season
By Gemma Bastiani
afl.com.au
Jan 8, 2026
Throughout the player movement period, the Tigers targeted some athleticism and speed. One inclusion along those lines is untried Roo Georgia Stubs who seems ready to take up a place at half back. Irishwoman Aoibhin Cleary will be better for her taste of the top level late in 2025, and will make the wing her own, as will Beth Lynch as she graduates from half back. In the moments Lynch played higher in 2025, she was exceptionally creative with her use, setting up plenty of attacking forays. No.1 draft pick Olivia Wolmarans will take her place at centre half forward, as nippy duo Mackenzie Ford and Emelia Yassir work at her feet, as Katie Brennan resumes her post. Caitlin Greiser remains in the side for now, but once ruck Montana McKinnon is back at full strength, there is a high likelihood that it is Greiser who makes way for her return. The evolution of Sierra Grieves, Isabel Bacon's impressive year in the middle, the addition of Dana East from Fremantle, and the likely emergence of Zoe Hargreaves from injury all makes life tough for players like Ally Dallaway, Montana Beruldsen, and Charli Wicksteed to break into the team.
*players in italics are new to the clubB: Libby Graham, Bec Miller
HB: Sarah Hosking, Gabby Seymour,
Georgia StubsC: Aoibhin Cleary, Ellie McKenzie, Beth Lynch
HF: Katie Brennan, Olivia Wolmarans, Mackenzie Ford
F: Emelia Yassir, Caitlin Greiser
Foll: Poppy Kelly, Monique Conti, Isabel Bacon
I/C: Sierra Grieves, Laura McClelland, Paige Scott,
Dana East, Zoe Hargreaves
Depth: Charli Wicksteed,
Ana Mulholland, Fina Dethfelsen, Baia Pugh, Maddie Shevlin, Kate Dempsey, Ally Dallaway, Montana Beruldsen, Montana McKinnon
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