Fixture 2025 AFL Fixture

[cats_09]

Yep, sorry if this got anyone's hopes up as we don't actually have next year's fixture at this stage but what's happened over this past week is that the 18 clubs have submitted their fixture requests for next season

Clubs fill out a form in which they can put in three official requests, as well as any additional notes.

Generally the clubs set to host games make the requests, for example the Hawks are due to host the Dons in their round 1 meeting, so the Hawks would make that request.

The Herald Sun is running with a few updates regarding the different requests that have been submitted, and the following has been said in regards to us, and the way it's worded gives the impression we may just get one of our wishes

Geelong is a rare club that wants less MCG matches.

The Cats have played two home games at the ‘G in recent seasons – this year Geelong hosted Carlton and Essendon there – but want to shed one and play an extra game at GMHBA Stadium.

Geelong put in that request recently, which would likely leave its sole Melbourne home game on Easter Monday against Hawthorn.

The last time Geelong played 10 games at Kardinia Park in a season was back in 1996.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-mcg-and-100year-celebrations-clubs-jostle-for-more-in-afl-2025-fixture-requests/news-story/e0456309095d32115ee2fad4ac4f6811?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR02iwwJGVTQPUMmt9zqDI2oZFHuTdEdGj5zW-RsllJjGARMCVGGvWJaxXs_aem_4HWjG01FQh6_UJB3mMju5g

 

[cats_09]

Place saving for when fixture is released

 

[goyoucatters]

The other fixture news to this point is the likelihood that the Cats will have to endure watching on as the Lions unfurl their 2024 flag up here next year. Our prelim loss to them is certainly going to sting in that moment.

Season opener at the Gabba among early 2025 fixture options

Brisbane could unveil its premiership flag in the first game of 2025 as part of a revamped Opening Round

www.afl.com.au

The Lions' premiership win – the first by a northern state club since 2012 and first for the Lions since 2003 – will see them in the mix as the first game of the year.

And it could be against their preliminary final opponents Geelong, with the Cats in the mix to join the Opening Round festivities after being overlooked for Victorian powerhouses Carlton, Collingwood and Richmond last season as well as the 2021 premier Melbourne.

Season opener at the Gabba among early 2025 fixture options

Brisbane could unveil its premiership flag in the first game of 2025 as part of a revamped Opening Round

www.afl.com.au

 

[Footy Smarts]

Early in the season is the best time to get the reigning premiers. We'll both be off a very short preseason and they might've let their celebrations extend a bit.

 

[goyoucatters]

Early in the season is the best time to get the reigning premiers. We'll both be off a very short preseason and they might've let their celebrations extend a bit.

I agree it's a great time to play them up here. Bit of a free hit, where we won't necessarily be up and going but they are hopefully also a little limited. And if we drop the opening game interstate against a supposed contender, it won't really cost us that much over the course of the whole season.

Just won't be a highlight of the evening to look on as they celebrate being the best of a very mediocre lot in 2024.

 

[PzBlinky]

Dang, I hope we get the 10 games at GMHBA. Even though it's easier for me to get to Melbourne games (coming from Brisbane), there's nothing like a real home game...and we should be entitled to play them at our real home ground.

 

[Gunf]

If we get 10 games will all depend on our double ups

If we get double ups against 2 of Hawks, Coll, Carlton we won't get 10

If we only get 1 of the above as double ups that opens thing up

 

[Son_Of_God29]

10 Homes games at GMHBA should be easier this year

1x MCG "Home Game" vs Hawthorn - Easter Monday


Double Ups 2x Top 6
2x Middle Six
2x Bottom Six

Top 6 Double Ups

Brisbane
Sydney

Middle 6 Double Ups

Carlton
Fremantle

Bottom 6

Melbourne
Richmond

GMHBA Home Games
Brisbane
Sydney
Carlton
Fremantle
Melbourne
Richmond
GWS
North Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Gold Coast


Away Games:

Brisbane - Gabba
Sydney - SCG
Carlton - MCG
Fremantle - AO - Gather Round
Melbourne - MCG
Richmond - MCG
Western Bulldogs - Marvel
West Coast - OS
Adelaide - AO
St. Kilda - Marvel
Collingwood - MCG

 

[goyoucatters]

10 Homes games at GMHBA should be easier this year

1x MCG "Home Game" vs Hawthorn - Easter Monday


Double Ups 2x Top 6
2x Middle Six
2x Bottom Six

Top 6 Double Ups

Brisbane
Sydney

Middle 6 Double Ups

Carlton
Fremantle

Bottom 6

Melbourne
Richmond

GMHBA Home Games
Brisbane
Sydney
Carlton
Fremantle
Melbourne
Richmond
GWS
North Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Gold Coast


Away Games:

Brisbane - Gabba
Sydney - SCG
Carlton - MCG
Fremantle - AO - Gather Round
Melbourne - MCG
Richmond - MCG
Western Bulldogs - Marvel
West Coast - OS
Adelaide - AO
St. Kilda - Marvel
Collingwood - MCG

Looks good. And for all the 'but, but, but...we won't know how to play on the MCG anymore' devotees, we'd still have five H&A games there if this was our 2025 fixture.

Make it happen, Cats...

 

[cats_09]

Can we bookmark this formal request for 10 games at KP for use when the uninitiated try talking shit with the line, "But Geelong requests MCG home games..."

 

[BotsMaster]

The other fixture news to this point is the likelihood that the Cats will have to endure watching on as the Lions unfurl their 2024 flag up here next year. Our prelim loss to them is certainly going to sting in that moment.

Season opener at the Gabba among early 2025 fixture options

Brisbane could unveil its premiership flag in the first game of 2025 as part of a revamped Opening Round

www.afl.com.au

Season opener at the Gabba among early 2025 fixture options

Brisbane could unveil its premiership flag in the first game of 2025 as part of a revamped Opening Round

www.afl.com.au

Knew we'd be first up against the Lions.

 

[goyoucatters]

Can we bookmark this formal request for 10 games at KP for use when the uninitiated try talking shit with the line, "But Geelong requests MCG home games..."

You can try. But I'm still a firm believer in the wisdom of Jonathan Swift when seeking to bring illumination to such matters with certain people.

'There's none so blind as they that won't see.'