The AFL is pleased to confirm the details for match simulation training and practice matches in the lead up to the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.
All practice matches will be streamed via club platforms. Practice matches will be free to attend except the Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats game, which will require an AFL ticket.
The practice matches will give fans their first glimpse of the recently introduced rule adjustments, which include longer quarters, interchange caps, adjustments to boundary throw ins and a cap on the use of runners.
The format, number of players, game length and number of breaks for the match simulation trainings can be agreed upon by the competing teams.
The match-ups for the match simulation trainings reflect those across the same weekend in Round 22 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Arrangements and public access for match simulation training will be managed and communicated by each club.
AFL General Manager Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone said she was pleased to give fans their first glimpse of what was in store for the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.
"As we prepare for the season, the upcoming practice matches and match simulation will give fans their first look at new players, new coaches, and new captains ahead of a big 2023 season," Livingstone said.
“Excitement is building for the season which kicks off on the first of September during the AFL Finals Bye. Fans can buy tickets to all games on August 10.”
Week One - Match Simulation Training
Friday, August 11
St Kilda v Richmond at RSEA Park, 4:30pm AEST
Saturday, August 12
Essendon v North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos at Windy Hill, 10am AEST
Gold Coast v Sydney at Heritage Bank Stadium, 10am AEST
Port Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney at Alberton Oval, 10am ACST
West Coast v Fremantle at Mineral Resources Park, 9:30am AWST
Carlton v Melbourne at IKON Park, 12pm AEST
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs at Kinetic Stadium, 1pm AEST
Brisbane v Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena, 2pm AEST
Collingwood v Geelong at Victoria Park, 3pm AEST
Week Two - Practice Matches
Friday, August 18
Greater Western Sydney v Richmond at Blacktown International Sports Park, 4:05pm AEST
Port Adelaide v St Kilda at Alberton Oval, 7:10pm ACST
Saturday, Aug 19
Brisbane v Gold Coast at Brighton Homes Arena, 10:35am AEST
Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos at Arden Street, 12:05pm AEST
Fremantle v Collingwood at Victor George Kailis Oval, 11:05am AWST
Sydney v Carlton at the SCG, 1:05pm AEST
Melbourne v Hawthorn at Casey Fields, 2:05pm AEST
Adelaide v Geelong at Adelaide Oval, 4:10pm ACST
Sunday, August 20
West Coast v Essendon at Mineral Resources Park, 12:35pm AWST
