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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

Carlton Blues

Thursday 5 MarS.C.G.

Match centre Swans Blues

Gold Coast Suns

Geelong Cats

Friday 6 MarCarrara

Match centre Suns Cats

Brisbane Lions

Western Bulldogs

Saturday 7 MarGabba

Match centre Lions Bulldogs

GWS Giants

Hawthorn Hawks

Saturday 7 MarSydney Showground

Match centre Giants Hawks

St Kilda Saints

Collingwood Magpies

Sunday 8 MarM.C.G.

Match centre Saints Magpies