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Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir put Opening Round in the gun, saying it provides a "competitive advantage" to those who participate.

Aidan Cellini - March 16, 2026

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Longmuir’s lament: Fremantle coach takes aim at fixturing after his side is overrun

Fremantle's coach has fixed the spotlight firmly on a costly inequity.

Harrison McIlwaine - March 15, 2026

2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

The Geelong Cats face the Fremantle Dockers in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at GMHBA Stadium.

Zero Hanger - March 14, 2026

AFL Team Line-Ups

FINAL TEAMS: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Geelong and Fremantle have finalised their lineups for the match at GMHBA Stadium. Who are you tipping to win?

Zero Hanger - March 14, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

“As well placed as they could be”: Fremantle poised for premiership push

On The Outer Wing Podcast, Digby Beacham and Mark Stevens discuss the Dockers' prospects, and how they'll match up against Geelong.

Liv Carlisle - March 14, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

Zero Hanger - March 13, 2026

Chris Fagan

“Not going to waste my time”: Pair of clubs who chased Chris Fagan before Brisbane appointment

Aidan Cellini - March 10, 2026

Fremantle Dockers

Fremantle’s time to “march deep into September”

Liv Carlisle - March 6, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

Young Tiger sidelined again, injury concern for star Docker

Marcus Beeck - March 3, 2026

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Stats back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers looks dejected after losing the round one AFL match between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium, on March 14, 2026, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Longmuir’s lament: Fremantle coach takes aim at fixturing after his side...

LIVE: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

FULL TIME: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Bailey Smith of the Cats in action during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

FINAL TEAMS: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

AFLW News

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Fremantle poach and sign up-and-coming hockey talent

Fremantle poach and sign up-and-coming hockey talent

The Docker in hot form and a youngster flying under the radar: The AFLW players to watch for Round 7

AFLW week two finals fixture locked in

AFLW week one finals fixture locked in

AFLW week one finals fixture locked in

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2022 AFL SEASON

Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

Longmuir’s lament: Fremantle coach takes aim at fixturing after his side is overrun

FULL TIME: Geelong vs Fremantle – Round 1, 2026

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Harris Andrews of the Lions celebrates after the Lions defeated the Cats during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Non-Victorian premiers and four tied for the Brownlow as Collingwood tipped...

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The AFL’s best and worst season openers

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: AFL Club captains and representatives Toby Nankervis of the Tigers, Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos, Max Gawn of the Demons, Alex Pearce of the Dockers, Darcy Moore of the Magpies, Patrick Cripps of the Blues (Middle row L-R) Rueben Ginbey of the Eagles, Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs, Harris Andrews of the Lions, Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats, Jordan Dawson of the Crows, Callum Wilkie of the Saints (Front row L-R) Toby Greene of the Giants, Callum Mills of the Swans, Jai Newcombe of the Hawks, Noah Anderson of the Suns, Andrew McGrath of the Bombers and Connor Rozee of the Power pose for a photograph during 2026 AFL Captain's Day at Marvel Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

From Brownlow to Grand Final: AFL captains reveal bold 2026 calls

2024 AFL Draft: Every first-round pick, trade, prospect profiles, club plans and more

Young Tiger sidelined again, injury concern for star Docker

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

The Players your club should be scouting throughout 2026

The RIVAL trade target your AFL team should be scouting throughout...

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Murphy Reid of the Dockers runs with the ball during the round one AFL match between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Murphy Reid stars as Fremantle finish pre-season on a high

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos handballs during the round 14 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium, on June 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

AFL Pre-season teams: AAMI Community Series

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows celebrates a goal during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on September 04, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Adelaide to mimic rivals in big-man role switch

Big deal signed by Fremantle's breakout forward

“Beat you in a lot of ways”: Pearce confidence in Dockers’...

Is the juice worth the squeeze? A deep dive into AFL’s new ruck rules

Is the juice worth the squeeze? A deep dive into AFL’s...

AFL Rd 16 - Melbourne v Fremantle

‘Have to look at it’: Fremantle coach open to Neale reunion

2019 Brownlow Medal

Exclusive: Two-time winner’s fears for Brownlow relevance

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Alex Pearce of the Dockers poses with the Premiership Cup during the 2025 AFL Captains Day at Marvel Stadium on February 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

“All about consistency”: Fremantle skipper on the next step