AFL Teams Preliminary Finals 2026: Confirmed Line-Ups, Ins and Outs

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This article has the selected teams for the 2026 AFL preliminary finals on September 18 and September 19. Sydney Swans vs Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn Hawks vs Brisbane Lions. The Age and SMH’s tipsters are also included. Both matches will be broadcast live on Seven, Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

AFL Teams Preliminary Finals 2026: Confirmed line-ups, ins and outs

The teams are in for the penultimate weekend of the season.

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The four preliminary final teams are backing in their tried and trusted combinations, with only two forced changes across the contenders.