Round 2 - 2026

[Booney]

Thursday
Hawthorn v Sydney - MCG

Friday
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - AO

Saturday
Richmond v Gold Coast - MCG
GWS v St Kilda - Engie
Fremantle v Melbourne - Optus

Sunday
Port Adelaide v Essendon - AO
West Coast v North Melbourne - Optus

Bye ( Yes, that's right, in round 2 )

Brisbane, Collingwood, Carlton, Geelong

[wenchbarwer]

Only in the AFL.

Manufacture unrealised hype over Opening Round, then start fixturing teams to have a bye 2 rounds in.

Game is gone.

[Armchair expert]

The mid season byes will start soon after gather rort too

[Lightning McQueen]

Only in the AFL.

Manufacture unrealised hype over Opening Round, then start fixturing teams to have a bye 2 rounds in.

Game is gone.

Coaches don't like it, players don't like it, supporters don't like it.....................it's here to stay.

[Lightning McQueen]

Thursday
Hawthorn v Sydney - MCG

Friday
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - AO

Saturday
Richmond v Gold Coast - MCG
GWS v St Kilda - Engie
Fremantle v Melbourne - Optus

Sunday
Port Adelaide v Essendon - AO
West Coast v North Melbourne - Optus

Bye ( Yes, that's right, in round 2 )

Brisbane, Collingwood, Carlton, Geelong

Strap yourself in for a spectacular Sunday of footy.

[locky801]

Hawthorn v Sydney
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Richmond v Gold Coast
GWS v St Kilda
Fremantle v Melbourne
Port Adelaide v Essendon
West Coast v North Melbourne