The Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants meet at the Gabba in a clash that has massive finals implications, as the Kangaroos and Eagles face off in a match that will determine the top of the draft order later this year.
Later, Fremantle and Geelong will do battle at Perth Stadium as both teams aim to solidify their finals spots, with that clash set for 4.35pm.
That match will be followed by a double-header as Essendon hosts the Gold Coast Suns at Docklands Stadium, while Melbourne hosts Port Adelaide at the MCG, with both matches commencing at 7.30pm.
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All times are AEST.
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How we’re going to cover things during the first double-header
So as you’re well aware, there’s two matches running concurrently this afternoon.
As the Brisbane-GWS clash is the one with finals implications, we’ll bring you more regular updates from that one.
However, there will still be constant updates from North-West Coast as well, so do not fear if you’re a fan of those teams, you will not get ignored!
Kangaroos vs Eagles team news – Retiring Gaff the sub
Both North Melbourne and West Coast have no late changes for this afternoon’s clash.
Andrew Gaff, who announced his retirement earlier in the week, will start as West Coast’s sub.
Lions vs Giants team news – No late changes
Both Brisbane and GWS are lining up as originally selected at the Gabba this afternoon.
Here are your subs for that match.
Welcome!
Good afternoon footy fans and welcome to ABC Sport’s live coverage of today’s AFL slate.
It’s a jam packed slate of five matches today so strap yourselves in.
Here’s the full fixture so you know exactly what time everyone is playing, all times are AEST.
1.45pm: Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants @ Gabba1.45pm: North Melbourne vs West Coast @ Bellerive Oval4.35pm: Fremantle vs Geelong @ Perth Stadium7.30pm: Essendon vs Gold Coast @ Docklands Stadium7.30pm: Melbourne vs Port Adelaide @ MCG
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