Star North Melbourne ruck Tristan Xerri has been selected to represent Victoria in the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game on February 14.   

Xerri, who played his junior football at Caroline Springs and the Western Jets, will don the ‘Big V’ fresh off a career-best 2025 campaign. 

The dominant ruckman claimed his first Syd Barker Medal - sharing the award with Harry Sheezel in a tie - and earned his maiden selection in the All-Australian squad.

"It’s a huge honour to represent Victoria and play alongside some of the best players in the league," Xerri said.

"Victoria’s pulled together a terrific team and it’s been great to see all the players embrace the return of Origin. I’m thrilled that I get the opportunity to be a part of it."

The AAMI AFL Origin game will start at 7.40pm AEDT on Saturday, February 14 at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The match will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy and streamed via 7Plus and Kayo.