AFL

‘Who is on the panel?’

With the AFL unveiling their full fixtures for next season, here are the blockbuster match-ups you will not want to miss.

AFL’s 2026 fixture has revealed Brisbane and Geelong's grand final rematch will headline Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the Gabba in May.

AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon stands firm on case-by-case player stand-downs after players’ association labels Bruhn decision ‘premature and disproportionate’.

The much-loved 77-year-old was run over and then dragged along the freeway for about 80 metres.

Josh Kelly is set to miss at least the first half of the 2026 season following hip surgery, one of three GWS stars to go under the knife in the off-season.

The 30-year-old is back with teammates for the first time since his messy bid to leave the club.

Freo will be thrust into the Gather Round spotlight next season with a huge Friday night game, while the Eagles have drawn a tough opponent. SEE THE FIXTURE HERE

Rape charges against a high-profile AFL player and his friend have been dropped after a key witness admitted fabricating evidence about the alleged assault.

The key player immediately pointed to the same foot he recently had surgery on.

GEORGIE PARKER: I think it’s a terrific idea, but there is no getting away from this key issue.

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

His club has been left scrambling after the premiership player walked out to join a key rival.

The AFL will introduce a wildcard weekend in the first week of finals for the 2026 season.