The AFL has finally returned and you can get your footy fix with a series of practice games and match simulation over the next couple of weeks.
Despite not being the real thing, AFL fans are being given a pre-season treat with all games - both practice and simulation - to be broadcast live.
The Sporting News explains how you can get back into footy in 2023.
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How to watch AFL practice games and match simulation?
You can watch every AFL practice game and match simulation via Fox Footy - which is broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo.
The official practice matches from Mar 2-4 will have expert Fox Footy commentary teams providing analysis and opinion.
All practice matches and match simulation will be free for fans to attend.
AFL 2023 Pre-Season Fixture
Week Two - Mar 2-4 (Official practice matches)
| Date | Match | Local Time (EDT) | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Mar 2 | Hawthorn 14.16 (100) lost to Collingwood 15.16 (106) | 5.10pm | UTAS Stadium |
| Thur Mar 2 | Fremantle 13.14 (92) def Port Adelaide 8.13 (61) | 4:10pm (7:10pm) | Fremantle Oval |
| Thu Mar 2 | Brisbane 13.13 (91) def Geelong 6.9 (45) | 7:10pm (8:10pm) | Brighton Homes Arena |
| Fri Mar 3 | St Kilda 10.7 (67) def Essendon 3.14 (32) | 4:10pm | RSEA Park |
| Fri Mar 3 | Sydney 15.7 (97) def Carlton 7.12 (54) | 7:10pm | Blacktown International Sports Park |
| Fri Mar 3 | West Coast 7.10 (52) lost to Adelaide 17.9 (111) | 4:40pm (7:40pm) | Mineral Resources Park |
| Sat Mar 4 | GWS 19.8 (122) def Gold Coast 12.5 (77) | 12:10pm | Blacktown International Sports Park |
| Sat Mar 4 | Western Bulldogs 22.11 (143) def North Melbourne 13.7 (85) | 1:10pm | IKON Park |
| Sat Mar 4 | Melbourne 18.13 (121) def Richmond 10.11 (71) | 4:10pm | Casey Fields |
Week One - Feb 23-24 (match simulation)
| Date | Match | Local Time | Stadium | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Feb 23 | Geelong 21.12 (138) def. Hawthorn 7.11 (53) | 4:00pm | GMHBA Stadium | 4x20mins (no time on) |
| Thu Feb 23 | Gold Coast 11.9 (75) lost to Essendon 11.14 (80) | 4:00pm | Austworld Centre Oval | 6x25mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | North Melbourne 10.13 (73) lost to Richmond 11.9 (75) | 10:00am | Arden Street Oval | 4x25mins + 2x20mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | Carlton 12.12 (84) def Collingwood 11.8 (74) | 11:00am | IKON Park | 4x25mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | Sydney 8.6 (54) lost to Brisbane 15.9 (99) | 12:00pm | Tramway Oval | 4x25mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | St Kilda 6.10 (46) lost to Melbourne 16.9 (105) | 4:00pm | RSEA Park | 6x25mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | Fremantle 10.6 (66) lost to Adelaide 12.5 (77) | 3:30pm | Victor George Kallis Oval | 6x25mins + 1x20mins (no time on) |
| Fri Feb 24 | West Coast 13.6 (84) def Port Adelaide 11.10 (76) | 4:40pm | Mineral Resources Park | 4x28mins + 2x20mins (no time on) |
*Western Bulldogs and GWS will not be participating in the first week of practice matches.