Injury Woes Loom Over AFL Opening Round: Swans, Blues, and Pies Make Key Selections

As the AFL Opening Round approaches, the Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies, and Greater Western Sydney sides are strategizing amidst injury woes and key player selections.

Carlton looks to unleash Orazio Fantasia and Tom De Koning in their clash against Brisbane, while Collingwood opts for Charlie Dean and recalls Scott Pendlebury to counter the Giants.

Brisbane will miss Tom Lynch but is set to face Carlton with Ash Johnson in their forward line, as Richmond debuts Sam Naismith against the Gold Coast Suns.

Both Sydney and Melbourne have made significant lineup changes, with the Swans handing debuts to Brodie Grundy and James Jordon, while Melbourne aims to enforce its forward line without key players.

GWS Giants are set to field last year’s pick Harvey Thomas, while Richmond introduces Seth Campbell and Sam Naismith to strengthen their lineup against the Suns.

Opening Round fixtures will showcase new talent and seasoned players as the AFL kicks off another exciting season.