Overview

• The AFL has confirmed a seven-day, 10-game Round 24 fixture running from Thursday, August 21 to Wednesday, August 27.
• Friday night will feature a rare double-header with Collingwood vs. Melbourne at the MCG followed by Port Adelaide vs. Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval.
• Super Sunday’s finals-shaping line-up includes GWS vs. St Kilda at Engie Stadium, Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle at Marvel Stadium and Brisbane vs. Hawthorn at the Gabba.
• The Cyclone Alfred-postponed Suns vs. Essendon opener has been rescheduled for 7.20 pm at Carrara Stadium on Wednesday, August 27.
• AFL head of strategy Josh Bowler endorsed start-time shifts for two NAB AFLW games to avoid clashes, and Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick confirmed he will field his strongest side despite the tight turnaround.