LIVE BLOG: All the action as finals spots go on the line in super Saturday

Follow all the action as it happens on the penultimate day of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

By staff writers

WELCOME to the penultimate day of the 2026 home and away season.

We have a massive slate of games coming up with teams jostling for positions inside the top 10 as double chances and wildcard spots go on the line.

>> SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LIVE BLOG

Carlton and Fremantle open proceedings at Marvel Stadium from 1.15pm AEST, before Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs face off at the MCG from 4.15pm AEST. The two night games are equally fascinating, with Geelong hosting Richmond at GMHBA Stadium at 7.45pm AEST before Adelaide meets Greater Western Sydney at Adelaide Oval at 7.40pm ACST.

Follow all the action with our live blog, plus we'll bring you the latest news and more on a massive day of football.

SHAPE OF THE 10 Where will your side finish?
ROUND 24 PREVIEW Finals picture sharpens, double-chance drama down to the wire
TIPPING Who wins R24? Riley a runaway winner, big finish to season

Live Blog

16:58

Pre-game nerves, preparation and superstitions: Game day with two of the AFLW’s best

Join Collingwood’s Ruby Schleicher and North Melbourne’s Ruby Tripodi as they share their game-day routine on the morning of round one

AFLW
13:15

Swans coach, captain face the media after five players banned

Watch the full media conference of Sydney coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills speaking to reporters after the Swans banned five players over an alleged incident at a hotel in Melbourne

AFL
18:06

How the Lions could get the Roos, the return of the tag, and supporting the Swans

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview round two of the 2026 NAB AFLW season. How might Brisbane get over North Melbourne? Do you tag Kate Hore? Why has Geelong gone unchanged after a record loss?

AFLW

Final teams in as Blues host high-flying Dockers. LIVE from 1.15pm AEST

Follow all the action from Saturday's round 24 games

AFL
Dogs and Tigers out to continue hot start to season. LIVE from 2.05pm AEST

All the action from Saturday's round two AFLW matches

AFLW
LIVE BLOG: All the action as finals spots go on the line in super Saturday

Follow all the action as it happens on the penultimate day of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

AFL

LISTEN NOW: 'Return of the Pride', the story of Brisbane's return to glory

Hosts Josh Gabelich and Michael Whiting are joined by all the key figures in a new six-part podcast series coming to AFL.com.au

03:46

Why Bevo shouldn’t question Bont, Ed’s rich vein of form, who can stop Gawn?

Sarah Hosking and Nat Edwards discuss why Marcus Bontempelli should return despite the result not meaning anything for Western Bulldogs, his teammate Ed Richard’s vein of form and if there is a player on the Dogs’ list that can match it with Max Gawn.

AFL
07:53

Fraser’s free hit, Rising Star battle heats up, Docker ruled out

Nathan Schmook joins Sarah Hosking and Nat Edwards to discuss Josh Fraser’s appointment as Carlton’s senior coach, which Fremantle stars will miss the clash, the Blues’ Rising Star battle and Shai Bolton’s remarkable form.

AFL
01:40

Tex returns, will game 250 be Jake’s last as a Giant?

Sarah Hosking and Nat Edwards discuss Taylor Walker returning to the Adelaide lineup after being managed in Round 23 before celebrating Jake Stringer’s 250th match in what could be his last as a Giant.

AFL
01:44

Match Previews R24: Carlton v Fremantle

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Blues and the Dockers at Marvel Stadium

AFL

Final teams in as Blues host high-flying Dockers. LIVE from 1.15pm AEST

Follow all the action from Saturday's round 24 games

AFL
Dogs and Tigers out to continue hot start to season. LIVE from 2.05pm AEST

All the action from Saturday's round two AFLW matches

AFLW
LIVE BLOG: All the action as finals spots go on the line in super Saturday

Follow all the action as it happens on the penultimate day of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

AFL
Stream your team: Watch all VFL finals and VFLW games LIVE and FREE

You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

VFL

LIVE BLOG: All the action as finals spots go on the line in super Saturday

Pre-game nerves, preparation and superstitions: Game day with two of the AFLW’s best

Swans coach, captain face the media after five players banned

How the Lions could get the Roos, the return of the tag, and supporting the Swans

Final teams in as Blues host high-flying Dockers. LIVE from 1.15pm AEST

Dogs and Tigers out to continue hot start to season. LIVE from 2.05pm AEST