The AFL fixture for 2023 is likely to be released in December, with the opening 15 rounds of the new season to be part of the initial announcement.
With plans to scrap the floating fixture model, the AFL will confirm dates, venues and details for rounds 1-15 for the 2023 season before unveiling the remainder of the fixture midway through next year.
While the AFL decided to utilise a grand final 'rematch' to begin the 2022 season, it looks less likely that we'll see Geelong and Sydney kick off the new campaign.
A clash between the Cats and Swans may not come in Round 1 at all, while the more contemporary season opener of Richmond vs Carlton looks a strong contender as the curtain raiser.
Zero Hangerย recently predicted how the opening round of the 2023 season might shape up, with Geelong to unveil their premiership flag against St Kilda in what would be Ross Lyon's first game back in the AFL.
Other matchups listed include Collingwood and Melbourne going head-to-head and Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs clashing on the Friday night, while Jason Horne-Francis would face his former side North Melbourne in the opening weekend.
Be sure to stay tuned with Zero Hangerย for all the latest fixture news and whispers ahead of its official release.
