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18 more names confirmed for State of Origin
SEN • December 11th, 2025 9:20 am
A host of elite talent has been added to both the Victoria and West Australian sides for the return of State of Origin.
Max Gawn, Noah Anderson, Hugh McCluggage, Max Holmes, Jack Sinclair, Tom Stewart, Toby Greene, Jacob Weitering and Sam Darcy have joined the Chris Scott's Vics for the February 14 showdown at Optus Stadium.
“After sitting down with (Victorian chairman of selectors) Garry Lyon, it was quickly apparent there’s a phenomenal talent pool to pick from and it’s fantastic to have Marcus, Matt, Zak and Jeremy commit to the Vics,” Scott said.
“Marcus, Matt, Zak and Jeremy are elite players in their own right and embody what is great about our game and what Origin football represents and as we edge closer to the game, there’s a real sense of anticipation building.
“I know I speak for all the boys when I say there’s enormous pride and excitement about pulling on the Big V and representing our state.”
WA meanwhile have selected Charlie Cameron and Kysaiah Pickett who will be joined by Luke Jackson, Liam Baker, Darcy Cameron, Jordan Clark, Bradley Hill, Jesse Hogan and Sam Taylor.
“I’m really happy with how the squad is shaping up, with 14 of the state’s best homegrown footballers locked in and ready to represent Western Australia,” WA coach Dean Cox said.
“They’re all players who know how to stand up in big moments, and half of them are premiership players which will be invaluable experience on the Origin stage.
“I am also excited to see a few familiar faces team up again. ‘Kozzy’ and Luke were great teammates at Melbourne, and Liam Baker and Shai Bolton forged something special together at Richmond. Seeing those combinations back together in the ‘Black Swan’ will be awesome.
“I can’t wait to sit down with Justin and Glen to finalise the rest of the squad.”
2026 AAMI AFL Origin squads
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Aaron NaughtonPatrick CrippsShai BoltonTom BarrassChad WarnerLiam BakerCharlie CameronDarcy CameronJordan ClarkBradley HillJesse HoganLuke JacksonKysaiah PickettSam Taylor
VICTORIA
Zak ButtersMarcus BontempelliJeremy CameronMatt RowellNick DaicosMax GawnNoah AndersonHugh McCluggageMax HolmesJack SinclairTom StewartToby GreeneJacob WeiteringSam Darcy
- more players will be announced
