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AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season

Sydney Morning Herald - Home · 2 September 2026 at 4:02 pm

AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season

The AFL’s opening round concept has been scrapped altogether, with round 1 returning in 2027 in a traditional start to the new season

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