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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Richmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Dustin Martin of the Tigers calls for the ball during the round 18 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Who they play twice: GWS, St Kilda, Carlton, Fremantle, Brisbane Lions

Why it's difficult: The Tigers must face Geelong, Hawthorn and GWS in the final few rounds of the season, which could see their season end prematurely.

Why it's easy: Richmond play just one top eight side twice in 2017 (GWS), and play just one top eight side (West Coast) in the opening five rounds, which allows the Tigers a chance at a strong start.

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