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.
Essendon
Who they play twice: Brisbane, Carlton, Adelaide, Collingwood, Fremantle
Why it's difficult: The Bombers face a tough period following the ANZAC Day clash, with a five-day break before hosting Melbourne, travelling to Fremantle and playing Geelong in consecutive weeks.
Why it's easy: If the returning Bombers can put themselves in final contention towards the end of the season, then they'll consider themselves a chance as they play just one top eight side (Adelaide) in the final month.
