Richmond and Collingwood will face off in the first official pre-season game ahead of the start of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, with the old rivals to meet at Ikon Park on Tuesday, February 27.
The AFL has today confirmed the official pre-season fixture, to be called the AFL Community Series, which will be played between February 27 and March 3 at venues around the country.
Clubs can also arrange optional match simulation sessions among themselves prior to the Community Series.
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The League has also confirmed the modified rules for the Community Series, which include:
- Four quarters of 20 mins plus time on (as per AFL Premiership Season)
- Squad of 30 players, eight interchange and four emergencies. Minimum of four players on the interchange bench during the match at any time
- No interchange cap
- Full panel of umpires appointed by the AFL
Tickets for the AFL Community Series will go on sale in February with further information to be communicated in late January.
All matches will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
The club-organised match simulation sessions will also be live streamed on Kayo.
The 2024 Toyota Premiership Season will begin on Thursday, March 7, with four games on March 7-9 as part of the new-look Opening Round.
All 18 clubs will play in Round One from Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17.
AFL Community Series
Tuesday, February 27
Collingwood v Richmond, Ikon Park, 6.40pm AEDT
Wednesday, February 28
Carlton v Melbourne, Ikon Park, 6.40pm AEDT
Thursday, February 29
Sydney v Brisbane, Blacktown International Sportspark, 4.10pm AEDT
Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast, Manuka Oval, 7.10pm AEDT
Friday, March 1
Geelong v Essendon, GMHBA Stadium, 5.10pm AEDT
Port Adelaide v Fremantle, Alberton Oval, 7.30pm ACDT
Saturday, March 2
Adelaide v West Coast, Hisense Stadium, 2.40pm ACDT
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs, University of Tasmania Stadium, 6.10pm AEDT
Sunday, March 3
St Kilda v North Melbourne, RSEA Park, 2.10pm AEDT
All matches broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo
