GEELONG will take in Richmond in its first hit-out against AFL opposition in just under three week's time.
Kayo Sports will stream all 2022 AFL Pre-Season Practice Matches exclusively live to be played across Wednesday, February 23 – Saturday, February 26.
Each team will participate in one pre-season practice match scheduled by the AFL. These match-ups are listed below and will see teams decide on the format of each game including number of players, number of quarters and quarter length.
The AAMI Community Series will take place following these practice matches with each team to participate in one AFL-sanctioned pre-season match held from Thursday, March 3 to Monday, March 7, 2022.
AFL Head of Broadcasting and Scheduling Marcus King said these practice matches play an important role for both AFL Clubs and supporters.
“We’re pleased to partner with Kayo which will see all pre-season practice matches streamed live in 2022,” Mr King said.
“Our two objectives for pre-season practice matches are to give clubs the best opportunity to prepare ahead of the AAMI Community Series and to take matches to supporters in local and regional communities where possible.
“The practice matches will see football played around the country, including at regional and suburban venues such as Lavington Oval in Albury and Morwell Recreation Reserve, where fans will be able to watch their teams in action in their own backyard.”
AFL Pre-Season Practice Matches
Wednesday, February 23 | STADIUM (State) | EDT | LOCAL |
Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs | The Hangar - Essendon FC (VIC) | 3:00pm | 3:00pm |
Thursday, February 24 | |||
Carlton vs. St Kilda | IKON Park (VIC) | 10:00am | 10:00am |
Melbourne vs. North Melbourne | Casey Fields (VIC) | 11:00am | 11:00am |
Friday, February 25 | |||
Brisbane Lions vs. Adelaide Crows | Metricon Stadium (QLD) | 11:00am | 10:00am |
Gold Coast SUNS vs. Port Adelaide | Metricon Stadium (QLD) | 3:00pm | 2:00pm |
Collingwood vs. Hawthorn | Morwell Recreation Reserve (VIC) | 4:00pm | 4:00pm |
Sydney Swans vs. GWS GIANTS | Lavington Sports Ground (NSW) | 6:00pm | 6:00pm |
West Coast Eagles vs. Fremantle* | Optus Stadium (WA) | 7:40pm | 4:40pm |
Saturday, February 26 | |||
Geelong Cats vs. Richmond | GMHBA Stadium (VIC) | 1:00pm | 1:00pm |