Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night blockbuster between Adelaide and Geelong. It concludes on Monday afternoon with what is sure to be an emotional King's birthday contest between Collingwood and Melbourne at the MCG.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, ins and outs, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Adelaide vs. Geelong
Team news: Mid-season draftee Hugo Hall-Kahan will make his debut on Thursday night just one week after joining the Crows from VFL outfit Williamstown. The 22-year-old defender had previously been on Sydney's list, also recruited by them in the 2022 mid-season draft. A spot in the side opened up due to Isaac Cumming's hamstring injury at training on Monday night. The Crows also recalled veteran key forward Taylor Walker, with Riley Thilthorpe and Izak Rankine both injured. Geelong has made three changes, with Lawson Humphries (ankle), Mitch Edwards (managed), and Brad Close (omitted) replaced by Jack Martin, Oli Wiltshire, and Jack Bowes. The Cats have won their last six games against Adelaide, and nine of the last 10, with the Crows' last win against Chris Scott's side coming in Round 1, 2021.
ESPN tip: Cats by 9 points
Pointsbet odds: Crows $2.20, Cats $1.67
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FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs
Team news: After nearly two years on the sidelines, Bulldogs forward Cody Weightman will make a sensational return to the senior side on Friday night. The 25-year-old hasn't played since the 2024 elimination final having dealt with multiple knee surgeries since. For the Hawks, key defender Tom Barrass is also edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury and the club expects him to be available provided he gets through training, while Conor Nash was a late out last week with neck soreness and is expected to regain his place in the starting line up. Will Day will feature again on managed minutes.
ESPN tip: Hawks by 14 points
Pointsbet odds: Hawks $1.31, Bulldogs $3.20
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
North Melbourne vs. Fremantle
Team news: Caleb Serong (calf) and Hayden Young (concussion) are two massive names that could find their way into the Fremantle team this week, provided they get through training unscathed, but Brennan Cox (knee) and Matthew Johnson (hamstring) failed to see out the win over Brisbane and could be sidelined. Sean Darcy also returned from a calf injury via the WAFL after missing over a month of action, which will give Justin Longmuir plenty to think about. Unfortunately for the Roos, young gun Finn O'Sullivan has been ruled out due to concussion after copping a knock at training on Wednesday, meaning he also won't play against the Eagles in Round 13 as it falls inside the 12-day protocols.
ESPN tip: Dockers by 17 points
Pointsbet odds: Kangaroos $3.70, Dockers $1.25
Gold Coast vs. Brisbane
People First Stadium, 5:15pm [AEST]
Team news: Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman will miss around the next six weeks after scans revelaed a significant hamstring injury, as the Lions grapple with a growing list of injured defenders which also includes Ryan Lester and Jack Payne. If Chris Fagan wants to make more changes, James Tunstill's 30 disposals, 11 inside 50s, and six clearances could be hard to ignore. For the Suns, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (ankle) and Lachie Weller (hamstring) aren't far away but may need another week before pushing for selection.
ESPN tip: Suns by 3 points
Pointsbet odds: Suns $1.63, Lions $2.25
West Coast vs. Port Adelaide
Team news: Brandon Starcevich has now played two matches in the WAFL in his return from a calf injury and would be a huge addition to Andrew McQualter's back line if selected this week. Meanwhile, Jack Lukosius (groin) is expected to be available after missing six matches, as is Lachie Jones (concussion).
ESPN tip: Power by 10 points
Pointsbet odds: Eagles $2.50, Power $1.53
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Sydney vs. St Kilda
Team news: Sydney should regain star ruckman Brodie Grundy this week after he was managed for the win over Richmond, but Justin McInerney (ankle) and Lewis Melican (hamstring) were two casualties to come out of that game, so there'll be a watch on them this week. Unfortunately the Saints, recruit Sam Flanders will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his Achilles in Round 12. A trio of players are still nursing calf injuries in Mitch Owens, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, and Liam Ryan, and all three will be touch and go this week.
ESPN tip: Swans by 15 points
Pointsbet odds: Swans $1.24, Saints $4.00
Essendon vs. Carlton
Team news: Archie May is the latest player to add to a lengthy injury list at Essendon after he dislocated his shoulder against the Eagles, but Sam Durham is expected to return after missing last week with concussion, and Mason Redman (knee soreness) could be available. For the Blues, Cooper Lord kicked three goals from 26 disposals in the VFL but it's unlikely Josh Fraser makes any unforced changes to a winning side. Nic Newman did undergo finger surgery on Tuesday, but is hopeful of still taking his place this weekend.
ESPN tip: Blues by 22 points
Pointsbet odds: Bombers $4.20, Blues $1.20
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Collingwood vs. Melbourne
Team news: Melbourne utility Harrison Petty battled through a foot complaint in the loss to GWS but should be right to go for Monday's big clash against the Pies. Collingwood has announced a debut for 27-year-old mid-season draftee Mitch Podhajski, who was the VFL's leading goal kicker before being picked up last week. Harry Perryman is also firming to return from a hamstring injury.
ESPN tip: Demons by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Magpies $TBA, Demons $TBA
