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AFL Opening Round Preview & Analysis

2026

Every Opening Round fixture in one place. Jump into each match for team form, matchups, venue trends and player analysis to sharpen your fantasy and match calls before the first bounce.

Sydney Swans logo
Sydney Swans
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Carlton Blues logo
Carlton Blues
Thursday 5 MarS.C.G.
Match centreSwansBlues
Gold Coast Suns logo
Gold Coast Suns
v
Geelong Cats logo
Geelong Cats
Friday 6 MarCarrara
Match centreSunsCats
Brisbane Lions logo
Brisbane Lions
v
Western Bulldogs logo
Western Bulldogs
Saturday 7 MarGabba
Match centreLionsBulldogs
GWS Giants logo
GWS Giants
v
Hawthorn Hawks logo
Hawthorn Hawks
Saturday 7 MarSydney Showground
Match centreGiantsHawks
St Kilda Saints logo
St Kilda Saints
v
Collingwood Magpies logo
Collingwood Magpies
Sunday 8 MarM.C.G.
Match centreSaintsMagpies