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AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season

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AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season
Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald🏁 first to report1 hrs ago
AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season
The AFL’s opening round concept has been scrapped altogether, with round 1 returning in 2027 in a traditional start to the new season
The Age
The Age1 hrs ago
AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season
The AFL’s opening round concept has been scrapped altogether, with round 1 returning in 2027 in a traditional start to the new season
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