Geelong star Jimmy Bartel tackles Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane. Picture: AFL Media
GEELONG v ADELAIDE
Geelong
B Cameron Guthrie, Tom Lonergan, Jared Rivers
HB Andrew Mackie, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C Mitch Duncan, James Kelly, Jordan Murdoch
HF Mathew Stokes, Nathan Vardy, Steven Motlop
F Allen Christensen, Tom Hawkins, Jimmy Bartel
FOLL Dawson Simpson, Joel Selwood, Steve Johnson
INT Mark Blicavs, George Horlin-Smith, Taylor Hunt
SUB Josh Caddy
NOTES: Geelong's young brigade will be pushing for places in its team in 2014. George Horlin-Smith is expected to get plenty of game time after a brilliant 2013 campaign in the VFL, while Jordan Murdoch should step up and become a regular senior player. With a big question mark over the fitness of Hamish McIntosh, Dawson Simpson is likely to start the season as the No.1 ruckman, with support from Nathan Vardy and Mark Blicavs. Among the notable players left out of this team are Travis Varcoe and Billie Smedts. - Adam McNicol
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7162 points
TOP PLAYER: Joel Selwood, 617 points
Adelaide
B Luke Brown, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB Brent Reilly, Daniel Talia, Brodie Smith
C David Mackay, Scott Thompson, Rory Sloane
HF Tom Lynch, Josh Jenkins, Richard Douglas
F Eddie Betts, James Podsiadly, Lewis Johnston
R Sam Jacobs, Nathan van Berlo, Patrick Dangerfield
INT Brad Crouch, Ricky Henderson, Rory Laird
SUB Matthew Wright
NOTES: With Taylor Walker not expected to return until at least round five, James Podsiadly steps in as the first-choice full-forward. He's joined by recruit Eddie Betts deep in attack, with Lewis Johnston a second leading target based on his late 2013 form. Jacobs still shoulders much of the ruck burden, although Jenkins and Podsiadly can help out at forward-line stoppages. - Harry Thring
TOP PLAYER: Patrick Dangerfield, 624 points
Todd Goldstein and Tom Bellchambers could renew acquaintances in round one. Picture: AFL Media
NORTH MELBOURNE v ESSENDON
North Melbourne
B Lachlan Hansen, Scott Thompson, Scott McMahon
HB Aaron Mullett, Nathan Grima, Shaun Atley
C Ryan Bastinac, Jack Ziebell, Nick Dal Santo
HF Brent Harvey, Robbie Tarrant, Aaron Black
F Lindsay Thomas, Drew Petrie, Leigh Adams
R Todd Goldstein, Ben Cunnington, Daniel Wells
INT Brad McKenzie, Jamie Macmillan, Sam Gibson
SUB Luke McDonald
NOTES: Captain Andrew Swallow (Achilles) will miss up to the first half of 2014, but former Saint Nick Dal Santo should help cover his absence. Majak Daw's post-season PCL reconstruction will probably delay his return to North's senior team, but father-son recruit Luke McDonald should be ready to go in round one. After a tough 2013, Scott McMahon is hell-bent on returning to full fitness this pre-season. If he can do so, the veteran should reclaim a spot in defence. - Nick Bowen
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7573 points
TOP PLAYER: Brent Harvey, 555 points
Essendon
B Mark Baguley, Cale Hooker, Dustin Fletcher
HB Courtenay Dempsey, Jake Carlisle, Michael Hibberd
C David Zaharakis, Jobe Watson, Brent Stanton
HF Paul Chapman, Michael Hurley, Jackson Merrett
F Jason Winderlich, Tom Bellchambers, Nick Kommer
R Patrick Ryder, Brendon Goddard, Dyson Heppell
INT Ben Howlett, David Myers, Heath Hocking
SUB Travis Colyer
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7193 points
TOP PLAYER: Jobe Watson, 602 points
Last time Brian Lake and Jonathan Brown clashed, Lake wasn't a Norm Smith medallist. Picture: AFL Media
HAWTHORN v BRISBANE LIONS
Hawthorn
B Ben Stratton, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Suckling
HB Shaun Burgoyne, Josh Gibson, Grant Birchall
C Isaac Smith, Sam Mitchell, Bradley Hill
HF Luke Breust, Jack Gunston, Liam Shiels
F Paul Puopolo, Jarryd Roughead, David Hale
R Ben McEvoy, Jordan Lewis, Luke Hodge
INT Brad Sewell, Jonathan Simpkin, Taylor Duryea
SUB Dayle Garlett
NOTES: Out of the 2013 Grand Final team go Lance Franklin (Sydney Swans), Brent Guerra (retired), Max Bailey (retired), Brian Lake (suspended) and Cyril Rioli (suspended). Schoenmakers and Suckling, back from anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, replace Lake and Guerra in defence, with Matt Spangher the go-to man if Schoenmakers isn't quite ready. Trade week recruit McEvoy takes Bailey's spot in the ruck, Garlett earns a round one debut in place of Rioli, and Duryea gets a spot on the bench. - Mark Macgugan
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7518 points
TOP PLAYER: Sam Mitchell, 551 points
Brisbane Lions
B Mitch Golby, Daniel Merrett, Joel Patfull
HB Ryan Harwood, Justin Clarke, Jed Adcock
C James Aish, Daniel Rich, Pearce Hanley
HF Dayne Zorko, Luke McGuane, Sam Mayes
FJosh Green, Jonathan Brown, Brent Staker
R Matthew Leuenberger, Brent Moloney, Tom Rockliff
INT Trent West, Jack Redden, Ryan Lester
SUB Lewis Taylor
NOTES: The back six looks fairly settled with Justin Clarke likely to edge out veteran Matt Maguire for the role of second tall defender. First-round draft pick James Aish is ready to go, while free-agent recruit Luke McGuane will battle Jordan Lisle to partner Jonathan Brown in the forward line. The biggest decision for new coach Justin Leppitsch will be whether he wants to play a genuine back-up ruckman behind Matthew Leuenberger, in which case Trent West would play. - Michael Whiting
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 6045 points TOP PLAYER: Daniel Rich, 522 points
Jimmy Toumpas and Jimmy Webster in action when the Saints and Dees last met. Picture: AFL Media
ST KILDA v MELBOURNE
St Kilda
B Sean Dempster, Josh Bruce, Jarryn Geary
HB Sam Fisher, Luke Delaney, Dylan Roberton
C Farren Ray, Jack Steven, Clint Jones
HF Sam Gilbert, Nick Riewoldt, Shane Savage
F Rhys Stanley, Tom Lee, Tom Curren
R Tom Hickey, David Armitage, Josh Saunders
INT Billy Longer, Lenny Hayes, Jack Newnes
SUB Seb Ross
NOTES: Leigh Montagna will miss round one with suspension. With a new coach and three draftees capable of playing round one, it's hard to pinpoint how the team could look. The combination of ruckmen Hickey, Longer and Stanley, coupled with Riewoldt and Lee, may prove too tall, which is why Beau Maister is an early casualty. James Gwilt also misses out - he's still recovering from his knee surgery and didn't go to Colorado (although Roberton and Stanley didn't either). It could come down to a call between Gwilt and Fisher during the year if the backline stays fit. - Jennifer Phelan
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 4904 points
TOP PLAYER: Jack Steven, 508 points
Melbourne
B Lynden Dunn, James Frawley, Dean Terlich
HB Colin Garland, Tom McDonald, Jack Grimes
C Bernie Vince, Nathan Jones, Jack Watts
HF Jack Trengove, Chris Dawes, Jeremy Howe
F Jesse Hogan, Mitch Clark, Viv Michie
R Mark Jamar, Matt Jones, Jack Viney
INT Dom Tyson, Daniel Cross, Jordie McKenzie
SUB Jimmy Toumpas
NOTES: After a disastrous 2013 campaign, Melbourne has made a point of making significant changes to its list in 2014. Paul Roos identified the club's midfield as a weak point, so at the drafts – and in trade week – the club's focus was on bringing talented onballers into the fold. Bernie Vince, Dom Tyson, Daniel Cross and Viv Michie should address this need, while Demons fans will finally get to see boom recruit Jesse Hogan run out in the red and the blue jumper. - Ben Guthrie
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 4988 points
TOP PLAYER: Nathan Jones, 401 points
Dogs forward Liam Jones attempts a mark over West Coast's Eric Mackenzie. Picture: AFL Media
WEST COAST v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Western Bulldogs
B Easton Wood, Jordan Roughead, Dale Morris
HB Jason Johannisen, Michael Talia, Adam Cooney
C Nathan Hrovat, Tom Liberatore, Matthew Boyd
HF Robert Murphy, Liam Jones, Luke Dahlhaus
F Stewart Crameri, Tom Campbell, Jake Stringer
R Will Minson, Ryan Griffen, Mitch Wallis
INT Tory Dickson, Jarrad Grant, Jackson Macrae
SUB Daniel Giansiracusa
NOTES: Coach Brendan McCartney will have a headache at the selection table, but it's not for a lack of talent. There's an army of players who could slide into defence, with Sam Darley, Matt Fuller, Christian Howard and Tom Young all pushing for that round one spot. Shaun Higgins could well be fit for a round one return, and if so, he would have to fit in. Brett Goodes, Lachie Hunter, Liam Picken and Koby Stevens are also waiting in the wings, and should Tom Williams have a big pre-season, he could take Tom Campbell's spot up forward. I'd also expect Matthew Boyd may take on a tagging role in 2014. - Jacqui Reed
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 5788 points
TOP PLAYER: Ryan Griffen, 566 points.
West Coast
B Mitch Brown, Darren Glass, Shannon Hurn
HB Beau Waters, Eric Mackenzie, Will Schofield
C Andrew Gaff, Luke Shuey, Sharrod Wellingham
HF Mark LeCras, Josh Kennedy, Chris Masten
F Josh Hill, Dean Cox, Jack Darling
R Nic Naitanui, Scott Selwood, Matt Priddis
INT Matt Rosa, Elliot Yeo, Patrick McGinnity
SUB Mark Hutchings
NOTES: There is a lot of height in this team and depending on Adam Simpson's new game plan and opposition match-ups there could be some changes made. Sam Butler, Adam Carter and Blayne Wilson are all smaller options in defence. Xavier Ellis, if fully fit, can slot into this side but whether he would start round one is unknown. Dom Sheed could also put his hand up with a big pre-season. - Alex Malcolm
TOTAL PLAYER RATINGS VALUE: 7073 points
TOP PLAYER: Nic Naitanui, 521 points
