AFL releases fixture for Round 1, 2020
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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.