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We're back to the regular nine-match weekend in Round 7 of the 2026 AFL season, with single games on both Thursday and Friday, followed by four matches on Super Saturday and a triple-header on Sunday.
AFL Round 6 concludes with West Coast and Fremantle at Optus Stadium. The Dockers will come into the Western Derby as the heavy favourites, although the Eagles have proven they can cause an upset when everything clicks.
The MCG sets the stage for a fascinating Round 6 clash as Melbourne look to steady their season against a Brisbane outfit that’s quietly shifting back into premiership mode. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here
Sunday’s slate begins with Richmond looking for their first win of the season when they take on North Melbourne. For the Kangaroos, this is a huge opportunity for them to stay ahead of the ledger and continue their strong start to the season.
Saturday night at Adelaide Oval shapes as a crucial early-season clash, with both Adelaide and St Kilda sitting at 2–3 and looking to build momentum after challenging starts to the year. Check out our preview and betting tips for the clash here
We have a three-game slate to look forward to on Saturday in AFL Round 6, with the sandwich game being Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. Check out our full betting preview for the game here!
Saturday football kicks off on the Gold Coast as the Suns look to bounce back from two straight losses, when they take on Essendon. The Bombers have finally got the monkey off the back, can they upset the Suns to make it two wins in a row?
Second up on the Friday night double-header in AFL Round 6 is the Battle of the Bridge as the Sydney Swans host the GWS Giants at the SCG. The Swans will go in as the clear favourites in this cracking contest!
Part of new fixture experimentation in the 2026 AFL season means we will see two games this Friday night for Round 6. The first clash to get underway will take place at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong as the Cats play host to the Bulldogs.
Round 6 in the AFL begins on Thursday night with a blockbuster at the MCG between Carlton and Collingwood. It may be 16th vs 13th on the ladder, but these clubs are two of the fiercest rivals in the competition and almost always put on a show.
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