The AFL has confirmed the Round 19 fixture for this weekend, with the league forced into several changes due to the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement released on Monday afternoon, the AFL revealed that the QClash between the Lions and Suns has been brought forward one week along with two other matches.
Adelaide vs Hawthorn and Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs have also been brought ahead to aid the league's process.
The clash between Carlton and North Melbourne has also been moved ahead, coming from Sunday afternoon to the opening time slot Saturday.
The start time and venue for Essendon vs GWS is yet to be confirmed, while the time for Geelong vs Richmond is also yet to be decided.
Round 19 | |||
Friday, July 23 | STADIUM (NETWORK) | EST | LOCAL |
Port Adelaide vs. Collingwood | Adelaide Oval (SEVEN)* | 7.10pm | 6.40pm |
Saturday, July 24 | STADIUM (NETWORK) | EST | LOCAL |
Carlton vs. North Melbourne | Marvel Stadium (FOX) | 1.45pm | 1.45pm |
Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS | The Gabba (FOX) | 3.10pm | 3.10pm |
West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda | Optus Stadium (FOX) | 4.35pm | 2.35pm |
Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn | Adelaide Oval (FOX)* | 6.10pm | 5.40pm |
Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs | MCG (SEVEN) | 7.25pm | 7.25pm |
Sunday, July 25 | STADIUM (NETWORK) | EST | LOCAL |
Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle | Metricon Stadium (FOX) | 12.30pm | 12.30pm |
Geelong Cats vs. Richmond | MCG (FOX) | TBC | TBC |
Essendon vs. GWS GIANTS |
Three matches that were originally scheduled for Round 19 have now been moved to Round 20, those matches are:
- Gold Coast SUNS vs. Melbourne
- Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows
- Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Lions