Talking Footy

Tickets to the blockbuster clash have already sold out, with excitement for state representative footy at an all-time high as fans prepare to pack Optus Stadium for the game.


https://www.AFL.com.au/news/1461252/bro ... n-game/amp



Who is playing?

Some of the biggest names in the game will take the field, with the likes of Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli, Collingwood gun Nick Daicos and Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron pulling on the Big V.

Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps headlines WA's side, with Sydney star Chad Warner and gun Giants defender Sam Taylor joining him.

Check out the squads below, with more players to be announced in the lead up to the game.

VICTORIA*
Lachie Ash
Noah Anderson
Josh Battle
Marcus Bontempelli
Zak Butters
Jeremy Cameron
Nick Daicos
Patrick Dangerfield
Sam Darcy
Max Gawn
Toby Greene
Blake Hardwick
Max Holmes
Hugh McCluggage
Zach Merrett
Ed Richards
Matt Rowell
Caleb Serong
Jack Sinclair
Tom Stewart
Jacob Weitering



WESTERN AUSTRALIA*

Callum Ah Chee
Liam Baker
Tom Barrass
Shai Bolton
Charlie Cameron
Darcy Cameron
Jordan Clark
Patrick Cripps
Mitch Georgiades
Bradley Hill
Jesse Hogan
Lawson Humphries
Luke Jackson
Rory Lobb
Aaron Naughton
Kysaiah Pickett
Wil Powell
Trent Rivers
Brandon Starcevich
Sam Taylor
Chad Warner

Australian-exclusive 2026 AAMI AFL Origin sells out
Around 60,000 fans will watch Western Australia v Victoria match in Perth on 14 February 2026


seems a strange time of the year to be playing

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am

Australian-exclusive 2026 AAMI AFL Origin sells out
Around 60,000 fans will watch Western Australia v Victoria match in Perth on 14 February 2026


seems a strange time of the year to be playing

Yeah it is makingafoolofyaself. Its almost like they're too scared to put it on during the real season because for fear of the mess tanking. Thoughts????

Totally not for this - if a star player gets injured or reported - especially a Collingwood player, I will not be happy - and I could not care less who wins to be honest. At least it is not interfering with the home and away - but any significant injury will be a big negative I feel.