AFL goal-kicking icon Jeremy Cameron will play his 300th game in Round 1 against Sydney for Geelong, with the two premiership fancies set to kickstart the 2027 campaign.
The AFL released the Round 1 fixture, with the Swans hosting the Cats on Wednesday, March 17, at the SCG.
Cameron played 171 matches for GWS before heading to Geelong ahead of 2021, where he's added 128.
The two-club star is also on track to eclipse 800 goals in his career (currently on 777).
Collingwood defender Darcy Moore, Brisbane premiership veteran Darcy Gardiner and Carlton winger Blake Acres all loom as 200-gamers when Round 1 strikes.
Moore has been stranded on 199 matches since Round 11 against West Coast. The Pies skipper suffered multiple injuries, limiting him to four games this year.
Collingwood's captain could reach the milestone against St Kilda in Round 1 on Saturday night at the MCG.
Gardiner, despite multiple seasons with knee injuries, has played 34 games in the past two years to push towards the 200-game mark.
Acres is also closing in on the milestone after earning his spot under Josh Fraser when he fell out of favour at the Blues.
If he's selected, he'll reach the mark against Richmond in Round 1 on Saturday afternoon at the MCG.
Gardiner's teammate, Conor McKenna, who recently signed a two-year extension to stay at the Lions, will bring up his 150th AFL game.
Both McKenna and Gardiner could celebrate their respective milestones against Hawthorn on the Friday night of Round 1 at the MCG.
North Melbourne midfielder Tom Powell hopes to overcome a persistent groin injury which sidelined him for the majority of 2026 to notch up his 100th game.
The Kangaroos host Port Adelaide in the first round at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Murphy Reid, Nate Caddy, Hugo Garcia, Luke Nankervis, Angus Sheldrick and Luke Pedlar will be aiming to reach the 50-game milestone in 2027.
Pedlar played 49 games for Adelaide before requesting a trade to cross-town rivals, Port Adelaide.
Other milestones that will occur in Round 1 will be the first AFL game for permanent senior coaches.
Mark McVeigh (Essendon) and Jaymie Graham (North Melbourne) will lead their clubs for the first time in Round 1 next year, while Brisbane are still on the hunt for a Chris Fagan replacement.
McVeigh and Graham have both performed caretaker roles at their previous clubs, but they have never been the senior coach.
The Lions look likely to promote Cameron Bruce from an assistant role to the hot seat.
Round 1 2027 AFL Fixture
Wednesday 17 March
Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats
7:30pm (AEDT), SCG (SEVEN)
Thursday 18 March
Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs
8:10pm (AEDT), Optus Stadium (SEVEN)
Friday 19 March
Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions
7:40pm (AEDT), MCG (SEVEN)
Saturday 20 March
Richmond vs Carlton
12:35pm (AEDT), MCG (KAYO)
Adelaide Crows vs GWS
4:15pm (AEDT), Adelaide Oval (KAYO)
St Kilda vs Collingwood
7:40pm (AEDT), MCG (KAYO)
Sunday 21 March
North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide
1:10pm (AEDT), Marvel Stadium (KAYO)
Melbourne vs Essendon
3:15pm (AEDT), MCG (SEVEN)
West Coast vs Gold Coast
6:10pm (AEDT), Optus Stadium (KAYO)
