All You Need to Know
Round 4 Kicks Off with Crucial Matches
The highly anticipated Gather Round festival of football descends upon South Australia this weekend, marking the second time all 18 AFL clubs will take to the field.
Early Contenders Shine, While Others Seek Redemption
Four teams remain undefeated after three rounds, while Adelaide is among five clubs still searching for that breakthrough victory. Thursday's match kicks off Gather Round at Adelaide Oval as the Crows host reigning premiers Melbourne.
Clash of the Titans: Fremantle-Carlton and Western Bulldogs-Geelong Highlight Saturday's Double-Header
Saturday's double-header at Adelaide Oval promises to be electric, with Fremantle facing Carlton and Western Bulldogs battling Geelong. Both matches feature top-four contenders and promise high-octane footy.
Sunday's Fixtures Offer Intriguing Matchups
Gold Coast and GWS Giants will clash at Adelaide Hills, while Richmond and St Kilda meet at Norwood Oval. Collingwood and Hawthorn will close out the weekend at Adelaide Oval.
Game Shapers
Adelaide vs Melbourne
- Jordan Dawson (Adelaide): Key to Adelaide's stoppages and ball movement.
- Alex Neal-Bullen (Melbourne): Livewire inside the forward 50, providing a versatile weapon for the Demons.
Brisbane vs North Melbourne
- Joe Daniher (Brisbane): Athletic key forward with long kicking ability.
- Nick Larkey (North Melbourne): Genuine key forward who must compete in the air against Brisbane's defense.
Port Adelaide vs Essendon
- Zak Butters (Port Adelaide): Influential midfielder with powerful start to the season.
- Jake Stringer (Essendon): Match-winner with a knack for producing game-changing performances.
West Coast vs Sydney
- Tim Kelly (West Coast): Lone hand in the midfield, crucial for containing Sydney's onballers.
- Jake Lloyd (Sydney): Experienced player, sets up transitions and provides composure in defense.
Fremantle vs Carlton
- Alex Pearce (Fremantle): Commanding defender, faces a tough test against McKay and Curnow.
- Adam Cerra (Carlton): Valuable outside midfielder, must match Fremantle onballers at stoppages.
Western Bulldogs vs Geelong
- Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs): Dynamic skipper, aiming for a robust performance against Geelong's midfield.
- Mark Blicavs (Geelong): Versatile veteran, can influence the game from multiple positions.
Gold Coast vs GWS Giants
- Touk Miller (Gold Coast): Experienced ball-winner, crucial against Giants' hardened midfield.
- Lachie Whitfield (GWS Giants): Sublime foot skills, key to Giants' transition from defense to attack.
Richmond vs St Kilda
- Nick Vlastuin (Richmond): Reliable defender, plays a pivotal role in cutting off opposition threats.
- Jack Steele (St Kilda): Consistent captain, must make amends for St Kilda's loss of ascendancy at stoppages.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn
- Jack Crisp (Collingwood): Energetic and experienced player, seeks to return to starting lineup.
- Finn Maginness (Hawthorn): Defensive force, aims to repeat his success in restricting Nick Daicos.