Round 11 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a clash between the Hawks and Crows in Tasmania, before the annual Dreamtime at the 'G game between the Tigers and Bombers.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Hawthorn vs. Adelaide
Team news: Adelaide duo Riley Thilthorpe and Callum Ah Chee will make comebacks from injury in the high-stakes clash against Hawthorn on Thursday night. But the Crows' all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker, despite being fit again after a hamstring injury, will return in the state league. The Hawks made four changes, axing Calsher Dear, Henry Hustwaite, Harry Morrison and Max Ramsden, with Mabior Chol, Conor Nash, Bailey McDonald and Cameron Nairn summoned as replacements. -- with AAP
ESPN tip: Hawks by 13 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $1.33, Crows $3.10
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FRIDAY, MAY 22
Richmond vs. Essendon
Team news: Richmond has recalled Mykelti Lefau and Jacob Alger for the clash against Essendon, with Campbell Gray sidelined by a hamstring injury and Liam Fawcett omitted. The Bombers swung the axe at selection, dropping Nik Cox, Will Setterfield and Jayden Nguyen, while Peter Wright misses with a knee issue. Ben McKay, Jade Gresham, Matt Guelfi and Tom Edwards all return for Essendon.
ESPN tip: Bombers by 19 points
Pointsbet odds: Tigers $2.65, Bombers $1.44
Fremantle vs. St Kilda
Team news: Freo has regained Corey Wagner for its meeting with St Kilda, while Caleb Serong misses with a calf complaint. The Saints welcome back Mason Wood, but Jack Higgins is unavailable because of a knee injury.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $1.25, Saints $3.70
SATURDAY, MAY 23
North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast
Team news: North Melbourne has made one change for its clash with Gold Coast, bringing in Riley Hardeman for omitted defender Tom Blamires. The Suns have recalled Ben Long and Sam Clohesy, while Lachie Weller (hamstring) and Will Graham (concussion) come out of the side.
ESPN tip: Suns by 11 points
Pointsbet odds: Kangaroos $2.40, Suns $1.55
Geelong vs. Sydney
Team news:Geelong will head into its showdown with Sydney unchanged. The Swans have made two changes, recalling Caiden Cleary and Tom Hanily, with Harry Cunningham and Billy Cootee both omitted.
ESPN tip: Cats by 4 points
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.59, Swans $2.35
Collingwood vs. West Coast
Team news: Collingwood will welcome back veteran Scott Pendlebury for his record-breaking game this week, as well as Darcy Moore, Patrick Lipinski, and Darcy Cameron for the blockbuster against West Coast. The Eagles lose Jack Hutchinson to a hamstring injury, with Bo Allan named as his replacement. The Magpies omitted Jack Buller, Will Parker and Angus Anderson, while Oscar Steene suffered an ACL tear and will miss the rest of the season.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 37 points
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $1.07, Eagles $8.00
Port Adelaide vs. Carlton
Team news: Port has recalled Todd Marshall, Jacob Wehr and Josh Lai for its meeting with Carlton, while Lachie Jones misses under concussion protocols and Will Lorenz and Dante Visentini have both been omitted. The Blues have brought in Wade Derksen, Talor Byrne, and Flynn Young, with Jacob Weitering (calf tightness), Ollie Hollands (ankle) and Zac Williams (managed) all unavailable.
ESPN tip: Power by 8 points
Pointsbet odds: Power $1.48, Blues $2.65
SUNDAY, MAY 24
GWS vs. Brisbane
Team news: Adam Kingsley wasn't confident many -- if any -- stars would return for this week's match against the Lions, though Jack Buckley would appear most likely if he can get through a fitness test and prove his fitness. Brisbane managed Dayne Zorko last week so expect him to return to face the undermanned Giants. Ty Gallop and Jarrod Berry will also press their case for a return on Sunday.
ESPN tip: Lions by 23 points
Pointsbet odds: Giants $2.60, Lions $1.48
Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne
Team news: Western Bulldogs ruck Tim English is listed as TBC after missing last week's match while in concussion protocols, so it's expected the club will take a more cautious approach. Key defender James O'Donnell is on track to return against the Demons, but Bailey Williams will miss 5-7 weeks with a hamstring injury. For the Dees, Xavier Lindsay and Christian Salem are both now expected to be sidelined until after their bye in Round 16, but Jake Melksham (ankle) and Caleb Windsor (toe) are a test for this week.
ESPN tip: Bulldogs by 11 points
Pointsbet odds: Bulldogs $1.83, Demons $1.95
