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'Unbelievably important': AFL opener here to stay

The AFL's Opening Round concept has split fans, but league heavyweight Tom Harley believes it is crucial to the competition's growth in northern markets.

McRae disagrees with great mate Voss on Opening Round

McRae disagrees with great mate Voss on Opening Round

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has thrown his support behind the polarising Opening Round concept as the Magpies prepare to fly to Sydney.

How to watch AFL 2025: live stream Aussie football online, schedule, all the details o the opening round games

How to watch AFL 2025: live stream Aussie football online, schedule, all the details o the opening round games

How watch AFL 2025 live streams online, with Collingwood, Greater Western Sydney and reigning champions Brisbane being hotly tipped for the season ahead.

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Giants lose Stringer, Hogan, De Goey sidelined for Pies

Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer have been ruled out for at least two weeks with injury, leaving GWS without their star forwards for opening round.

Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.

Sydney Swans beat Melbourne Demons in AFL 2024 ‘Opening Round’ – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: The Swans got the new season under way with victory over the Demons at the SCG as Brodie Grundy got one over his former club

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AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.

AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW

AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW

The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.

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