AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment
2 sources·Updated September 2, 2026
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- ABC News AU·2d agoAFL 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.
Read at ABC News AU → - 7NEWS Australia·2d agoOpening Round officially scrapped as AFL confirm season start dates
Andrew Dillon confirmed the move after ‘feedback from fans and stakeholders’.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →