The AFL has released the fixture for Round 1.

Richmond and Carlton will again kick off the season, with the Tigers and Blues going head-to-head on Thursday, March 19.

ROUND 1, 2020

Thursday, March 19

• Richmond v Carlton, MCG – 7.25pm.

Friday, March 20

• Western Bulldogs v Collingwood, Marvel Stadium – 7.50pm.

Saturday, March 21

• Essendon v Fremantle, Marvel Stadium – 1.45pm.
• Adelaide v Sydney, Adelaide Oval – 4.05pm.
• GWS v Geelong, GIANTS Stadium – 7.25pm.
• Gold Coast Suns v Port Adelaide, Metricon Stadium – 6.25pm.

Sunday, March 22

• North Melbourne v St Kilda, Marvel Stadium – 1.10pm.
• Hawthorn v Brisbane, MCG – 3.20pm.
• West Coast v Melbourne, Optus Stadium – 3.20pm.

Meanwhile, the Brisbane Lions have been significantly rewarded for their fantastic 2019 season, according to Caroline Wilson.

AFL releases fixture for Round 1, 2020