AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment

02-09-2026 09:27 via abc.net.au

AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.

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