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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: GWS vs Hawthorn – Round 0, 2026

The GWS Giants face the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 0 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at ENGIE Stadium.

March 7, 2026

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FINAL TEAMS: Brisbane vs Bulldogs – Round 0, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Brisbane and Bulldogs have finalised their lineups for the match at Gabba. Who are you tipping to win?

March 7, 2026

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FINAL TEAMS: GWS vs Hawthorn – Round 0, 2026

TEAM NEWS: GWS and Hawthorn have finalised their lineups for the match at ENGIE Stadium. Who are you tipping to win?

March 7, 2026

Geelong Cats

Bruhn a bright spark in Geelong’s dark night according to Scott

“He is sort of the player we needed at times last year”.

March 7, 2026

Carlton Blues

Former Carlton captain Docherty responds following podcast drama

An AFL legend added his thoughts.

March 7, 2026

Gold Coast Suns

Hardwick lauds Gold Coast’s new dynamic duo following Geelong demolition

"That's what we got him for".

March 7, 2026

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Ex-AFL fitness boss places concern on Collingwood following lack of pre-season clashes

2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Gold Coast vs Geelong – Round 0, 2026

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FINAL TEAMS: Gold Coast vs Geelong – Round 0, 2026

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Geelong provide return timeline on Dangerfield, Cameron

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“F—ing s–tshow”: Former Carlton captain blasts old club

Hawthorn great joins Channel 9

Round 0 Team Line-Ups

Ex-AFL fitness boss places concern on Collingwood following lack of pre-season clashes

FULL TIME: Sydney vs Carlton - Round 0, 2026

AFL Draft News

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Feature Articles

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The sliding doors moment that made Cometti a prime time star

McGuire and Lane pay tribute to broadcast legend.

Dylan Leach - March 6, 2026

Former coach names Brisbane Lions as the “team to beat”

Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

Merrett trade to Hawthorn would have been “sacrilege”: Premiership Hawk

Aidan Cellini - March 6, 2026

The Banner Man strikes comedy gold ahead of Opening Round

Marcus Beeck - March 5, 2026

Will lightning strike Opening Round twice?

Marcus Beeck - March 5, 2026

2026 AFL Ladder

		P	W	L	PTS	%
1	SYD	1	1	0	4	191.3
2	GC	1	1	0	4	181.2
3	GWS	1	1	0	4	128.4
4	WB	1	1	0	4	104.7
5	BL	1	0	1	0	95.5
6	HAW	1	0	1	0	77.9
7	GEEL	1	0	1	0	55.2
8	CARL	1	0	1	0	52.3
9	ESS	0	0	0	0	0
10	ADEL	0	0	0	0	0

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AFL Editorial and Opinion

A Carlton hangover

And no, not the kind you get from drinking a Carlton Draught.

Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Talent-laden Suns primed for early season statement

With their opposition missing key contributors, Damien Hardwick's men must stand up.

Harrison McIlwaine - March 6, 2026

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The AFL’s best and worst season openers

Some clubs burst out of the blocks and while others stutter.

Marcus Beeck - March 5, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

What will capture attention from your club early in the year?

Jonty Ralphsmith - March 4, 2026

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 5: Oliver Florent of the Blues and Isaac Heeney of the Swans wrestle during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Marcus Windhager of the Saints tackles Nick Daicos of the Magpies during the round 15 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium, on June 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Round 0 Team Line-Ups

Brereton's shocking 'I'm a Celeb' weight loss confession

Hawthorn great joins Channel 9

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Murphy Reid of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal during the round one AFL match between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Fremantle’s time to “march deep into September”

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Aaron Cadman of the Giants kicks a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 14 match between the Brisbane Lions and the GWS Giants at The Gabba on June 14, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Kingsley: Giants won’t risk Cadman early in season

The Daicos dilemma, new recruits and luck: Five burning questions – Collingwood Magpies

Collingwood coach addresses two off-field rumours

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Charlie Curnow of the Swans celebrates kicking his second goal during the opening round AFL match between Sydney Swans and Carlton Blues at SCG, on March 05, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Cox gives Opening Round big tick after Swans turnaround

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 5: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues looks on during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 5, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Voss bemoans ‘contrast’ after second-half horror show

FULL TIME: Sydney vs Carlton – Round 0, 2026

Housemates to the ‘G? Essendon pair eyeing early season debuts

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