The AFL pre-season gets underway this week with all match simulations and practice matches will be broadcast on both Kayo and Foxtel.
Eight match simulations will be played across February 23 and 24, while nine official practice matches across March 2 to 4 will include expert Fox Footy commentary teams, and several of the matches will be shown in Ultra HD.
In addition, fans will enjoy free entry to all practice matches.
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“We’re pleased to partner with Kayo Sports and Foxtel to take the next two weeks of footy to fans around the country,” AFL executive general manager Travis Auld said.
“Excitement continues to build for Round One and fans will be able to get a glimpse of what their team has in store for the 2023 season.”
Fox Footy general manager Michael Neill said he was looking forward to another AFL season.
“We’re offering fans something a bit extra this year with match simulations kicking off all the action early on Foxtel and Kayo Sports, before all nine practice matches begin on March 2,” he said.
“We can’t wait for the footy to be back – the Fox Footy team is raring to go!”
MATCH SIMULATION (All times AEDT)
Thursday, February 23
Geelong Cats v Hawthorn, GMHBA Stadium, 4pm, 4 x 20 mins (plus time on)
Gold Coast SUNS v Essendon, Austworld Centre Oval, 5pm, 6 x 25 mins (no time on)
Friday, February 24
North Melbourne v Richmond, Arden St Oval, 10am, 6 periods, 4 x 25 mins and 2 x 20 mins (no time on)
Carlton v Collingwood, Ikon Park, 11am, 4 x 25 mins (no time on)
Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions, Tramway Oval, 12pm, 4 x 25 mins (no time on)
St Kilda v Melbourne, RSEA Park, 4pm, 6 x 25 mins (no time on)
Fremantle v Adelaide Crows, Victor George Kailis Oval, 6.20pm, 7 periods, 6 x 25 mins, 1 x 20 mins (no time on)
West Coast Eagles v Port Adelaide, Mineral Resources Park 7.40pm, 6 periods, 4 x 28 mins and 2 x 20 mins (no time on)
PRACTICE MATCHES (All times AEDT)
Thursday, March 2
Hawthorn v Collingwood, UTAS Stadium, 5.10pm
Fremantle v Port Adelaide, Fremantle Oval, 7.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats, Brighton Homes Arena, 8.10pm
Friday, March 3
St Kilda v Essendon, RSEA Park, 4.10pm
Sydney Swans v Carlton, Blacktown International Sports Park, 7.10pm
West Coast Eagles v Adelaide Crows, Mineral Resources Park Perth, 7.40pm
Saturday, March 4
GWS GIANTS v Gold Coast SUNS, Blacktown International Sports Park, 12.10pm
Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne, Ikon Park, 1.10pm
Melbourne v Richmond, Casey Fields, 4.10pm
