AFL releases round 23 fixture for 2016

Adelaide and West Coast will play in a Friday night blockbuster to end the home and away season.

The AFL released its round 23 fixture on Tuesday.

Click PLAY below to hear AFL operations boss Mark Evans explain the fixture

The Crows and Eagles will face off under lights at Adelaide Oval, with both teams likely to be fighting for an all-important spot in the top four.

There’s a bye before finals this season.

ROUND 23

Friday, August 26

Adelaide v West Coast, Adelaide Oval (7.40pm)

Saturday, August 27

Geelong v Melbourne, Simonds Stadium (1.45pm)

Essendon v Carlton, MCG (2.10pm)

Sydney v Richmond, SCG (4.35pm)

North Melbourne v GWS, Etihad Stadium (7.25pm)

Gold Coast v Port Adelaide, Metricon Stadium (7.25pm)

Sunday, August 28

St Kilda v Brisbane, Etihad Stadium (1.10pm)

Hawthorn v Collingwood, MCG (3.20pm)

Fremantle v Western Bulldogs, Domain Stadium (4.40pm EST)