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2 September 2026

AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment

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Source reporting: 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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