AFL Confirms Round 24 Fixture: A Final Round Frenzy
The AFL has officially released the fixture for Round 24, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the home-and-away season. With finals spots up for grabs and potential premiership deciders on the line, the final round promises to be a blockbuster.
Friday Night Firecracker
The weekend kicks off with a blockbuster clash between traditional rivals Melbourne and Collingwood at the MCG. With the Magpies fighting for a finals berth, the pressure will be immense. A win for Collingwood could reignite their September hopes, while a victory for Melbourne could solidify their position in the top four.
Saturday Showdown
Saturday promises to be a day of high-stakes football. Geelong will host West Coast at GMHBA Stadium in a match that could have implications for both teams’ finals aspirations. Richmond will farewell club legend Dustin Martin in a home game against Gold Coast at the MCG, adding an emotional layer to the contest.
Hawthorn and North Melbourne will face off at UTAS Stadium in a game that could determine whether either side makes the finals. The spotlight will also be on the Gabba, where Brisbane will take on Essendon in a match with significant playoff implications. Sydney and Adelaide will clash at the SCG in a potential minor premiership decider, adding another layer of intrigue to the round.
Super Sunday
The final day of the home-and-away season will be a marathon of football. Western Bulldogs and GWS will kick things off at Mars Stadium, followed by a crucial clash between Carlton and St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. The day will conclude with a blockbuster between Fremantle and Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium.
Key Matchups and Implications
With so much at stake, every game in Round 24 has the potential to be a thriller. The Collingwood-Melbourne clash will be the highlight of the round, but the other matches are equally important. The battle for the minor premiership between Sydney and Adelaide is another intriguing storyline, while the race for the final few finals spots will be intense.
The AFL has done a fantastic job of scheduling the final round to maximize excitement and drama. With so many teams still in contention for the finals, fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the home-and-away season.
Full Round 24 Fixture
- Friday, August 23
- Melbourne vs Collingwood at MCG, 7:40pm
- Saturday, August 24
- Geelong vs West Coast at GMHBA Stadium, 1:45pm
- Richmond vs Gold Coast at MCG, 2:10pm
- Hawthorn vs North Melbourne at UTAS Stadium, 4:35pm
- Brisbane vs Essendon at Gabba, 7:25pm
- Sydney vs Adelaide at SCG, 7:40pm
- Sunday, August 25
- Western Bulldogs vs GWS at Mars Stadium, 12:30pm
- Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, 3:20pm
- Fremantle vs Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium, 6:10pm
The AFL has confirmed that general public tickets for Round 24 will go on sale at 4:00pm on Wednesday, August 14. With such high demand expected, fans are encouraged to get in early to secure their seats.
As the final round approaches, the excitement in the AFL world is building. With so much on the line, fans are in for a treat.
The full 2024 AFL fixture can be found here.
