With the opening round of the 2017 AFL season just two weeks away now, we've decided to break down each side's draw and check in with our old friends at Champion Data to see how tough they rate each club's fixture list.

Starting with the club with the easiest draw in the competition, here are all 18 clubs and how their fixtures rate against the other sides.

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St Kilda

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - JUNE 12: Luke Dunstan of the Saints is tackled by Matthew Wright of the Blues during the round 12 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on June 12, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Who they play twice: Sydney, West Coast, North Melbourne, Melbourne, Richmond

Why it's difficult: The Saints play Geelong, Hawthorn, GWS, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs between rounds 5-10, before travelling to Adelaide in round 12 after their bye.

Why it's easy: The Saints play a whopping 14 games at Etihad Stadium this season as they look to finally climb up into the eight.

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