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AFL Round 1 Preview & Analysis

2026

Every Round 1 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.

Carlton Blues

Richmond Tigers

Thursday 12 MarM.C.G.

Match centre Blues Tigers

Essendon Bombers

Hawthorn Hawks

Friday 13 MarM.C.G.

Match centre Bombers Hawks

Collingwood Magpies

Adelaide Crows

Saturday 14 MarM.C.G.

Match centre Magpies Crows

Geelong Cats

Fremantle Dockers

Saturday 14 MarKardinia Park

Match centre Cats Dockers

Sydney Swans

Brisbane Lions

Saturday 14 MarS.C.G.

Match centre Swans Lions

Western Bulldogs

GWS Giants

Saturday 14 MarDocklands

Match centre Bulldogs Giants

Gold Coast Suns

West Coast Eagles

Sunday 15 MarCarrara

Match centre Suns Eagles

Melbourne Demons

St Kilda Saints

Sunday 15 MarM.C.G.

Match centre Demons Saints

North Melbourne Kangaroos

Port Adelaide Power

Sunday 15 MarDocklands

Match centre Kangaroos Power