# AFL Round 17: Key Games & Absences | Sydney News

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Published: 2026-07-04T05:07:11+00:00
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AFL Round 17 kicks off with high-stakes clashes across the league: Hawthorn vs. Melbourne in Launceston as both battle for top-six positioning; GWS hosts league-leading Fremantle in a must-win showdown to revive their season; Gold Coast and Collingwood clash in a wildcard race; and Richmond faces a spirited Carlton at the MCG under interim coaching. Key absences and returns add drama, including Hawthorn’s welcome back of Jack Gunston and Melbourne’s fresh inclusions of Changkuoth Jiath and Harrison Petty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/10e3fb9a416f1aa7

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